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:Country Analysis

Background

As Adler states, “The world of organizations is no longer defined by national boundaries” (Adler, p. v). And, “Managing the global enterprise and modern business management have become synonymous” (Adler, p. 5).

Description

Develop a paper of 6-8 double spaced pages based on the topic “A Briefing of ( name of country ),” (Not the same country as for the Midterm) You are also to provide a separate 8-10 slide Power Point presentation. Your paper might include (but not be limited) to the following:

· 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).

Presentation

● APA format (title page, abstract, text, citations, and references, PPt). You may want to refer to the paper in Conferences, “Writing Papers That Are Easy to Grade”

● 1” margins on all sides

● Times New Roman, 12 point font

● Double spacing

● Avoid use of 1st person (I and we)

● 6-8 pages

References

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

Grading Criteria ~ Abbreviated rubric for Final

	Criteria		Score
1	Submitted late: minus 5% per day
2
3	Meets expectations for content and purpose of the assignment. Title page, abstract, text, references, and Ppt.	10
4	Power Point	10
5	Develops a clearly articulated and original thesis and/or main idea that are consistent with expectations of content and purpose. Topic is FOCUSED and can be covered in 6-8 pages. Uses level 1, 2, and 3 headings as appropriate.	10
6	Organizes ideas in clear and sequential paragraphs that logically reinforce the main idea. Adequately covers the points in Description section above. A paragraph is a collection of related sentences dealing with a single topic.	20
7	Incorporates sufficient use of appropriate research, supporting evidence, and relevant sources. (readings, and module sources).	20
8	Takes comments from previous assignments into account.	10
9	Conforms to APA and/or additional guidelines from the instructor. (Refer to the paper in Conferences, “Writing Papers That Are Easy to Grade.”)	10
10	Displays sound grammar, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate conventions. See *NOTE below	10
	Total

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 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th 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 1st 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.