1. (c) Dr. Azhar Kazmi 20081 Doing Business with a Country -Prof. Vikram S. Tyagi

2. Group Assignment -20 marks  Student Presentations on doing business with:  China  Japan  Other Asian Countries  Middle East Countries  Russia  Europe  USA  Canada  Brazil.2

3. Doing Business with- Analysis Framework  While giving detailed information you should also explain implications for managers: Name and location: Population and other demographic details: Capital City Official languages: GDP-PPP (USD) GDP per capita (USD) Currency and exchange rate regulations Major Government policies and regulations.3

4. Doing Business with- Analysis Framework  Key Cultural and religion concepts and values  Major work culture and practices  Structure and Hierarchy system in companies  Working relationships  Main business etiquettes- dos & don’ts  Major industries( Identify 5-10 leading industries)  Major exports (Identify 5-10 leading product groups)  Major import ( Identify 5-10 leading products groups))  Over view and special comments (c) Dr. Azhar Kazmi 20084

5. Doing Business with- Analysis Framework  Factors for country risk-analysis: Political stability/instability- geopolitical situation GDP growth rate( 5% or more considered satisfactory) Inflation rate ( less than 10% considered good)  Exchange rate & fluctuations ( with in a range of 10% considered Ok) Foreign trade deficit/surplus and its growth rate Import cover (5-6 months considered safe) Balance of payment (BOP) External debt to IMF,IBRD etc ( up to 20% considered safe) (c) Dr. Azhar Kazmi 20085

6. Doing Business with - Analysis Framework  Country Risk Factors Internal reserves History of late payment by Government IMF Credit/ Quota International Financial Ranting by rating agencies-Euro-money, Standard & poor, etc Ease of Doing Business ECGC rating ( 7 Grade analysis) (c) Dr. Azhar Kazmi 20086

7. Doing Business with - Analysis Framework  Factors for a specific market analysis: Product Potential Market Access Economic Environment Technological Environment Political Environment Demographic & physical Environment Social & Cultural Environment (c) Dr. Azhar Kazmi 20087

8. Doing Business with - Analysis Framework  Please Submit list of you group members (c) Dr. Azhar Kazmi 20088

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