International Trade Project

Chapter 7Business Management &Technology

International Trade Project Scenario

Your employer has decided to explore the possibility of expanding sales for the company’s goods/services to another country. You and a team of your fellow employees have been assigned to the task of researching the country (your team chooses with instructor approval or instructor may assign the country and teams)

International Trade Project Scenario

Your presentation should give an overview to the executives who will make the initial visit to the country. The following outlines provided you with a basis for your research and presentation. You are not limited to these categories only, but each of these should be covered.

What is your company?

Choose a company (good or service) Select from the list of Nebraska companiesDetermine whether the good/service is sold in an industrial or consumer market and note these items in your presentation

International Trade Project Scenario

Population

Imports and Exports

Type of government

Gross Domestic Product

Language

Unemployment Rate

Currency

Customs/Etiquette

Culture & Customs

Business customsHow do you eat?How do you drink?Business hours & beliefs

Holidays & VacationWhat is the standard for the country?

Business Do’s & Don’ts

Travel Information

Communication & languageCurrent Map of Country

Picture of flag

Must include at least three of the following items:

Facts About the Country

Geographic AreaInclude climate, terrain, ports, etc.

Demographics of the CountrySome History of this Country

Past, Present, & Future

Facts About the Country

Government StructurePresent leadersPresent political climate in the country

Economic System & Facts

Facts about the Country

Business History & Business Cultures

Find out reputations of country for your type of businessWhat important details are important regarding that countryWhat is the current currency conversion rate for your country?

Economic Facts

What type of economic system?Capitalistic, mixed, or command

Main Exports and ImportsNatural ResourcesTransportation availableImportant current events

Security and Safety

Protection measures for those traveling and living in this country (especially from American perspective)