Suggested Structure for the Report

Title-page

This should provide at least the title of the report as well as possibly some other relevant information. It could also contain an appropriate image or photo.

Table of Contents

This should provide details of the section headings in the report and the (starting) page numbers for each of these.

Abstract

A short summary (not more than 100 words) of what the report is going to focus on outlining the key findings.

Introduction

This section should introduce the selected economy (transition or emerging) and company (expanding its existing operations or entering the country for the first time – but not originating from the specific country) you are planning to base your report on. You are expected to justify the choice of economy and the specific company. Your report will be more critical when choosing a specific company and this is beneficial because it will help you focus on a specific case, rather than being too general in your discussion. A more focused and analytical discussion is required at a PG level.

Background Information on the Economy and Company

This section should include relevant information on the economic system (maybe analyse the transitioning of the economy to a free market economy) in terms of the issues you find relevant to discuss which might set the scene for the discussion of the trade issues discussed in the following section. Use definitions to explain why the specific economy is regarded as an emerging/transition economy. You should also introduce the company you are basing your report on (background data about its operations). Provide some background information about the sector in which it is operating and main competitors.

Analysis of Key Trade Issues

This section should include a fairly detailed discussion and analysis of the key trade issues that the company should consider in the specific country. Choose three of the following trade issues that have been also covered in the weekly lectures and apply them to the country and company you have chosen to focus on:

· Globalisation and comparative advantage

· Economic integration and trade blocs

· Protectionist measures

· Exchange rates

· Production, outsourcing and logistics.

· Foreign direct investment and foreign capital markets

· Exporting, importing and countertrade

You could start by giving appropriate definitions and using diagrams to outline how these are explained theoretically. There needs to be a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages that these issues might cause for the overall benefit of the economy and company under consideration. You need to link the analysis of the relevant trade issues to the problems they may cause for managers. Make use of analytical approaches discussed in class as well as theories that can be applied in specific cases (using diagrams and other visual examples is highly recommended)

Conclusion

This section should include a summary of the main issues that have been discussed in the report and some recommendations in relation to the trade issues analysed about the chosen economy that is being considered.

List of References

All studies and sources cited in the text should appear here and be fully referenced according to a consistent style (we recommend Harvard style).

Appendices

Supplementary statistics or information on specific issues may be be included here if required.