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Country Analysis

Description

• Location / size / population
• History (Brief. This is not to be a history of the country. What is the most significant event in last 100 years +/- that affect culture?)
• Political System
• Economic System (currency; exchange rate with US$)
• Language
• Traditions
• Values and ethics
• Business Practices
• Tips for leading in this country
• Challenges / anxieties
• Conclusion (What is most important to remember about leading and/or managing an office or facility in this country).

References

At least three.  You have had three previous graded assignments with comments. Take note of comments,

Where (depending on whether weight is 10 or 20:

            1-6 or 1-12 = Not proficient

7 or 14 = Competent

8 or 16 = Above average

10 or 20 = Exemplary

Checklist (make sure you do the following):

                        • A paper consists of a title page, abstract, the text pages, and references.

• Use Times New Roman 12 pt. font and 1” margins.

• Double space (this includes the References).

• Justify the text on the left margin with a ragged right edge

• Indent all paragraphs ½”.

• Use headings.  See section on 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th Level Headings.

• Put a header and page numbers at top of page.

• Use the proper format for the Reference List (double space with hanging indent) and In-      Text Citations.

• Avoid the use of the 1^st person (“I” and “we”). Avoid contractions.

• Be careful about making unsubstantiated claims.

• Proofread.  Edit. (See next two bullets)

• Fewer words are better than more.

• Shorter sentences are better than long.

• Do not plagiarize. Give proper credit where credit is due.

*NOTE: Papers that have a consistent misuse of grammar, punctuation (commas, semicolons, quotation marks) and spelling will not receive a grade higher than the low 80’s regardless of the quality of the content.