International Marketing

Assessment Information

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Assessment 2 Information

Subject Code: MKT303

Subject Name: International Marketing

Assessment Title: Country Cultural Analysis

Assessment Type: Length:

Individual, Video Recording 7 to 8-minute video (no more)

Weighting: 30%

Total Marks: Submission:

100 Online

Due Date: Week 10

Your task

Individually, you are required to record a 7 to 8-minute video in which you are to critically evaluate and compare two countries that would be suitable for international expansion based on the provided scenario in the assessment description section. Please note that the work you produce in this assessment will serve as the basis for your final assessment submission in this subject.

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assessment is to assess students’ ability to identify and critically evaluate the significance of factors in international external environments by linking in relevant marketing concepts, theories and notions to international market situations.

Assessment Instructions

The Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Company which is located in Bundaberg, Queensland, just recently had a successful entry into the US, South Korea, Germany and China soft drinks markets. Based on this success, the Flemings family are now planning to introduce their iconic ginger beer product in Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Presume that the company has recently hired you as an international marketing consultant. In taking on this role, you were tasked to analyse both countries by using the framework of Hofstede Cultural Dimensions. In conducting this analysis, you must identify which of the countries mentioned above is the most suitable option for further international expansion by considering the similarities and differences, as well as any other competitors servicing these countries. Based on your analysis, you are then required to formulate recommendations on how the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Company should adjust its marketing mix, including any modifications to the ginger beer product to suit the market.

To deliver your findings, you are required to record a 7 to 8-minute video in which you will present the Flemings family with the results of your analysis. In preparing to record your video, you are to design a set of PowerPoint slides that will serve as visual aids to help you deliver your findings constructively and efficiently.

Assessment Information

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You must use at least 8 sources of information to support your analysis and recommendations. These may include websites, government publications, industry reports, census data, journal articles, and newspaper articles. These sources should be presented as in-text citations and a reference list at the end of your video – using the Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. Likewise, you are required to include appendices section at the end of your video that contains photos or screenshots of the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions and screenshots of the competitors that you have found.

Assessment Submission

Students are encouraged to submit their work well in advance of the deadline to avoid any possible technical difficulties. For those students who have limited experience in video assessment submissions, it is recommended to read video FAQs document that is available to you under the assessments tab in MyKBS.

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Assessment Information

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MKT303 Assessment 2 Marking Rubric – Country Cultural Analysis 30%

Marking

Criteria (__/100)

F (Fail)

0-49%

P (Pass)

50-64%

C (Credit)

65-74%

D (Distinction)

75-84%

HD (High Distinction)

85-100% Cultural Dimensions

__/30 marks

You have provided incoherent or no analysis of the countries with limited or no comparison

and/or evaluation of the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions – supporting appendices are

not provided.

You have analysed both of the countries by comparing and/or

evaluating some of the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions – supporting

appendices provided.

You have analysed both of the countries by comparing and

evaluating most of the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions – supporting

appendices provided.

You have analysed both of the countries by comparing and

evaluating each of the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions – supporting appendices

provided.

You have critically analysed both of the countries by expertly comparing and evaluating each of the Hofstede

Cultural Dimensions – supporting appendices provided.

Competitors

__/20 marks

You have identified incorrect, or no competitors with

incoherent or no discussion of how they adapted to the

cultural values - supporting appendices are not provided.

You have identified competitors in both of the countries with limited or no separation between direct and

indirect competition - a limited discussion of how they adapted to

the cultural values – supporting appendices provided.

You have identified the direct and indirect competitors in both of the

countries supported by an adequate discussion of how they adapted to the cultural values –

supporting appendices provided.

You have identified the direct and indirect competitors in both of the countries supported by a detailed analysis of how they

adapted to the cultural values – supporting appendices

provided.

You have identified the direct and indirect competitors in both of the

countries supported by a comprehensive analysis of how they

adapted to the cultural values – supporting appendices provided.

Recommendations

__/20 marks

You have provided incoherent or no recommendations that demonstrate an inadequate

understanding of the required marketing mix adjustments

and/or product modifications.

You have provided basic recommendations that demonstrate an adequate understanding of the

required marketing mix adjustments and/or product modifications.

You have provided detailed recommendations that demonstrate a suitable

understanding of the required marketing mix adjustments and/or

product modifications.

You have provided detailed recommendations that

demonstrate an advanced understanding of the required

marketing mix adjustments and product modifications.

You have provided comprehensive recommendations that demonstrate

an expert understanding of the required marketing mix adjustments

and product modifications.

Use of supporting evidence

__/10 marks

Your research lacks focus and/or you have chosen

unsuitable or bogus sources, which do not link to the

required assessment task.

You have demonstrated a basic level of research, which is supported by a reasonable

selection of sources.

You have demonstrated substantial research, which is

supported by a reasonable selection of sources.

You have demonstrated substantial research, which is supported by an appropriate

selection and range of sources.

You have demonstrated extensive research, which is supported by an appropriate selection and range of

sources.

Presentation Audio and Visuals

__/10 marks

Your presentation was inaudible and/or it lacked

visual slides.

Your presentation was audible with slides but lacked a professional

image, contained spelling/grammar mistakes and/or presenter read

directly from slides.

Your presentation was audible with slides with only minor

spelling or grammar mistakes. Your visual and audio elements were engaging throughout the

video.

Your presentation was audible with slides that had no spelling

or grammar mistakes. Your visual and audio elements were

well designed and engaging throughout the video.

Your presentation was audible with slides that had no spelling or

grammar mistakes. Your visual and audio elements were excellently

designed, reinforced key points and engaging throughout the video.

In-text citations and Reference List

__/10 marks

Neither in-text referencing and/or reference list adheres

to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style.

In-text referencing or the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with

some errors.

Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere to

Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with some errors.

Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere to Kaplan Harvard

Referencing Style, with only occasional minor errors.

Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere strictly

to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with no errors.

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