/n 23:01 Assessment title Submission date and time 8 of 10 Written Assignment - Individual Report Week 14 ivalent) 3500 Assessment weighting Blackboard Via Turnitin Link Feedback within 15 working days 100% PSRB requirements (if n/a applicable) Submitting, feedback & grades online using Blackboard Assessment Task: Select two countries of your choice, one from Europe and another from Asia. Write a comparative report on the internationalisation of the electric car industry (choose at least one manufacturer from each country) in the chosen countries. The report should cover the following discussion points: - Entry modes of electric car businesses Trade barriers, policies, and practices Sustainable Issues and Ethical concern Foreign exchange concerns Supply chain issues and challenges Compare the differences and similarities between the two countries in their internationalisation process and provide recommendations to electric car manufacturers based on your research and findings. Reports must be supported by statistical data, graphs, charts, and current trends from reliable sources. Additionally, it should be professionally presented with analytical evaluation and Harvard Referencing applied. Module Learning Outcomes Page 7 of 10 1. Debate key contemporary issues relating to organisations involved in international business. 2. Identify and evaluate the global context within which international business must function in the twenty-first century. 3. Appraise alternative methods of entry into foreign markets. 4. Formulate why companies may decide to internationalise and alternative theories of internationalisation. 5. Investigate the impact of multinationals on both the home and host nations. 6. Select, analyse and evaluate data on country markets. Marking Criteria The assessment covers Learning Outcomes (LOS) 1-6. The pass mark is 40%. Critical analysis (40%) Learning Outcomes (LO) LO1,2,3,4,5,6 0-39% no Application of theory/ concepts /statistical data (30%) Recommendations and Conclusion (20%) LO3, 4 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70%-100% Very little to demonstration of appropriate approach to data collection and collect relevant data from current international business literature. Somewhat able to demonstrate appropriate approach to data collection and collect somewhat relevant data from current international business literature. Good demonstration of appropriate approach to data collection and collect good relevant data: from current international business literature. Very Good demonstration of appropriate approach to data collection and collect very good data from current international business literature Good critical analysis conducted of data Very Good critical analysis conducted of data Excellent demonstration of appropriate. approach to data collection and collect excellent data from current international business literature. Excellent critical analysis conducted of data Poor Critical analysis conducted on data Very little to no application of appropriate theories and models. Fails to demonstrate detailed understanding Very little to no use of published sources Conclusions Very weak Critical analysis conducted on data Weak application of appropriate theories and models. Fails to demonstrate detailed understanding. Very little use of published sources. Attempts to apply appropriate theory (ie) drawing on published sources introduced. Limited evidence of understanding key issues and concepts. Draws on a good range of theoretical contributors introduced but with limited evidence of wider reading. Draws on most theoretical contributors introduced and with evidence of independent reading. LOZ and Suggestions Conclusions and Conclusions and Sugeastions are A-fleet01-xythos.content.blackboardcdn.com - Private 23:02 9 of 10 Application of theory/ concepts /statistical data (30%) Recommendations and Conclusion (20%) LO3, 4 L02 Presentation and L01-4 References (10%) data collection and collect relevant data from current international business literature. Poor Critical analysis conducted on data Very little to no application of appropriate theories and models. Fails to demonstrate detailed understanding. Very little to no use of published sources Conclusions and Suggestions are poor and are clearly derived from analysis. Very little to no use of theoretical concepts. Validity of conclusions is unconvincing Poor report format. Very collect somewhat relevant data from current international business literature. collect good relevant data from current international business literature. collect very good collect excellent data from current international business literature. Very weak Critical Good critical Very Good analysis conducted on data analysis conducted of data critical analysis conducted of data Weak application of appropriate theories and models. Fails to demonstrate detailed understanding. Very little use of published sources. Conclusions and Suggestions are acceptable but not clearly derived from analysis. Very little use of theoretical concepts. Validity of conclusions is unconvincing. Acceptable but not in report Attempts to apply Draws on a good appropriate theory (ie) drawing on published sources introduced. Limited evidence of understanding key issues and concepts. Conclusions and Suggestions are mainly derived from analysis through application of theoretical concepts. Limited and not entirely convincing. Well-structured in report format, range of theoretical contributors introduced but with limited evidence of wider reading. Conclusions and Suggestions are clearly derived from in-depth analysis through application of most major theoretical concepts. Largely convincing Clearly and concisely data from current international business literature. Excellent critical analysis conducted of data Draws on most theoretical contributors introduced and with evidence of independent reading. Conclusions and Suggestions are valid and clearly derived from in- depth analysis and reflection drawing on application of major theoretical contributors Entirely convincing. Clearly and concisely little to no citations and Reference list format. Few citations and a passable Reference list Page 8 of 10 sourced throughout and with an adequate Reference list structured in report format, sourced throughout and with a good Reference list structured in report format, sourced throughout and with a comprehensive Reference list. Main objectives of the Assessment Employability Skills This assessment covers the following employability skills, which you could demonstrate on your CV and at job interviews if you successfully pass the assessment: Communication Writing ⚫ Speaking • Listening ⚫ Presenting Non-Verbal Problem solving Take initiative and self-motivating ⋅ Critical thinking . Can work under pressure and to deadline • Planning and organisation skills . Ability to learn and adapt ⋅ Digitally literate Creativity/lateral thinking • Time management Intellectual curiosity Interpersonal Perseverance Confidence • Decision making 9 Appendix A1-Report Structure This is a suggested structure for the report: Introduction (approximately 300 words) Highlight which countries are countries are chosen for your report. 1-fleet01-xythos.content.blackboardcdn.com - Private 22:40 Creativity/lateral thinking Time management il curiosity 10 of 10 nal 9 • ince Communice Decision making Appendix A1-Report Structure This is a suggested structure for the report: Introduction (approximately 300 words) Highlight which countries are countries are chosen for your report. Provide an overview of the electric car industry in the chosen country, including facts and figures. Entry Modes (approximately 600 words) Compare and discuss the key or (chosen) brand(s)/businesses(s) currently operating in the electric car industry in the chosen countries. Page 9 of 10 Compare and discuss the entry modes currently adopted by the businesses, I.e. exporting. strategic alliances, greenfield investments, etc. Trade barriers, policies and practices (approximately 800 words) Compare and discuss specific trade barriers and policies currently being imposed on the electric car businesses. Highlight specific legal and regulatory requirements. Sustainability and Ethics (approximately 400 words) Compare and discuss from the point of view of Corporate social responsibility (CSR). The electric car businesses within the chosen countries must be considered when operating. Consider the implications of international factors. Foreign exchange (approximately 500 words) Compare and discuss the importance of foreign exchange in international trade and the effect it has on the electric car industry. Specifically discussing the trade implications. Supply chain issues and challenges (approximately 700 words) Consider the logistical and supply chain challenges of electric cars for businesses. * Indicate areas of infrastructural and distance as the contributing factors. Conclusion and recommendations (approximately 200 words) Provide a maximum 3-4 recommendations align with the discussion in the previous section 10 Glossary and Acronyms Terms and definitions -xythos.content.blackboardcdn.com/n STUDENT HAS DONE WHOLE WORK FOR BOTH THE ASSIGNEMENTS AND GOT SOME FEEDBACK. WE NEED TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE WORK SPECIFICALLY IN THE AREAS SHOWN IN IMAGES ATTACHED BELOW. In addition to this, you have to go through whole instructions file and see if any change is required in the work done by student to make it better and more aligned with instructions file & rubrics. Submit 2 files in 2 formats for each assignment- 1. file that student should submit, 2. same file with changes that you made highlighted Areas to focus in assignment-1 – make changes in highlighted tasks. - Also, check if whole work is as per what is asked in instructions file-if required make changes in other sections of work as well. Title: Cross-Cultural Management of a project team made up of US and Japanese individuals Introduction .Context and business scenario Cross cultural management involves consideration of cultural factors in decision-making which might have a significant effect on the outcome of projects (Soderberg and Holden, 2002). When individuals representing different cultures are on the project, potential conflicts might arise which sometimes can prevent the project from going forward smoothly (Chevrier, 2003). In this project, the project team consists of individuals from the USA and Japan and the coordinated work of these individuals from considerably different cultures is essential in order to ensure the completion of the project successfully. Rationale for the relevance of the topic The topic is the development of a solution to potential cross- cultural management issues that could arise in the work of a team consisting of American and Japanese people. As the existence of cultural differences is highly likely to cause some friction and disagreements, it is worth identifying these issues and proposing solutions in the report prior to the project. . Aim of the report The report aims to determine key cross-cultural management issues that could emerge during the work of a project team made up of US and Japanese members and provide recommendations to address these issues. Concepts, models and theories One of the primary models analyzing cultural differences between countries and the potential effect of these differences on the management of companies is Hofstede Cultural Dimensions (Wu, 2006). According to the model, dimensions of culture are power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism-collectivism, masculinity-femininity, indulgence vs constraint and short-term vs long-term orientation (Fang, 2003). There are considerable differences between some nations whereas countries with similar characteristics have a close score on the dimensions. For example, countries with strong culture and norms would be characterized as having a much higher power distance compared to societies with more egalitarian nature. Furthermore, traditions of countries are also reflected in whether individuals are more oriented to having fun or being constrained by norms of society which necessitate to be in conformity (Soares at al 2007) In other words, Cultural L -11.. Done USA Japan Cross cultural (3 of 28) made up of US and Japanese members and provide recommendations to address these issues. Concepts, models and theories One of the primary models analyzing cultural differences between countries and the potential effect of these differences on the management of companies is Hofstede Cultural Dimensions (Wu, 2006). According to the model, dimensions of culture are power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism-collectivism, masculinity-femininity, indulgence vs constraint and short-term vs long-term orientation (Fang, 2003). There are considerable differences between some nations whereas countries with similar characteristics have a close score on the dimensions. For example, countries with strong culture and norms would be characterized as having a much higher power distance compared to societies with more egalitarian nature. Furthermore, traditions of countries are also reflected in whether individuals are more oriented to having fun or being constrained by norms of society which necessitate to be in conformity (Soares, et al., 2007). In other words, Cultural Dimensions suggested by Hofstede are actually grounded in practicality and actual life and the model is one of the most frequently used in terms of analyzing potential cultural differences between countries and how these differences would affect the management of companies (Minkov and Hofstede, 2011). Additionally, the GLOBE project is a more recent and comprehensive research analyzing different aspects of cross- cultural management (Javidan and Dastmalchian, 2009). The research built on existing models of leadership and cultural theories including the dimensions of Hofstede. The findings of the project suggested that such differences as power distance, uncertainty avoidance, humane orientation, collectivism, assertiveness, gender egalitarianism, future orientation and performance orientation exist among nations (House, 2001). Therefore, the nations participating in the research were divided into such groups as Nordic, Anglo, Germanic, Latin European, African, Eastern European, Middle Eastern, Confucian, Southeast Asian and Latin American. Hence, according to the findings of the study, characteristics of nations related to culture differed between these groups of nations. In other words, countries with similar culture also shared certain characteristics and managing project members from these countries in a team would be easier compared to managing teams with more diverse representation (Peterson and Castro, 2006). AREAS TO FOCUS IN ASSIGNMENT-2- MAKE CHANGES IN INTRODUCTION, DESCRIBE IT MORE. Also, check if whole work is as per what is asked in instructions file-if required make changes in other sections of work as well. < International business Introduction The selected countries for analysis are the United States of America (USA) and China which are significant players in the auto industry (Mayoral, 2022). The US auto industry, however, is not as competitive in the EV sector as its Chinese rival as conventional petrol cars are more prominent in the US auto industry due to the popularity of these vehicles for consumers (Hertzke, et al., 2017). EV segment is, therefore, the subject of intense competition between countries and Chinese dominance in the sector has pushed its rivals such as the US and Europe to invest significant resources in the EV production and even take drastic actions such as placing tariffs on China-made EVs in order to neutralize the threat of Chinese EVs in the US market (Graham, et al., 2021). The China's control of supply chains in the East has provided the company with a competitive edge against its rivals in addition to the fact raw materials are more accessible and cheaper for Chinese companies increasing the sustainable advantage of these firms over their US competitors. The companies which are investigated in the report are Tesla and BYD which are leading EV-makers in the world and arch- rivals of each other. In fact, BYD overtook Tesla as the company which sold the largest number of EVs in the world recently adding to the concerns of US automaker in terms of catching up with its rival and gaining a sustainable competitive advantage in the long-run (Peter & Natalie, 2024). Tesla is an independent corporation headquartered in the US which popularized EVs with stylish looks and high performance. BYD is a Chinese giant in the EV industry which has taken over the world of car production with mainly support from the government as the Chinese government provided the company with substantial financial resources in order to enhance its competitiveness and to make Chine a leader in the industry (Qudrat-Ullah, 2022). The report analyzes entry modes of these companies in different countries next. Additionally, trade barriers, practices and policies of companies and respective home countries have been elaborated on. Next, sustainability issues and ethical concerns have been discussed for both firms and for the EV industry followed by foreign exchange concerns as firms operate and sell in different countries. Finally, supply chain issues and challenges have been looked into for the firms. Entry modes of electric car companies of the US and China Businesses aim to expand into new markets after they achieve masce at bama and danida ta inserana thair nunfitabilite and