INB 524

Country Profile
Report and Class Presentation
worth 10% + 10%

For the written Report

  1. Basic Profile Information (2 marks)
    1. population
    2. GDP
    3. GDP per capita
    4. size of country compared to known size
    5. basic economic facts

      6.  
  2. Relationship with Canada (3 marks)
    1. Exports to Canada
    2. Imports from Canada
    3. political relations with Canada
    4. relevant trade agreements (bilateral, multilateral)

      5.  
  3. Social/Cultural (3 marks)
    1. religion(s)
      1. the degree to which religion influences/non influences everyday activity
    2. major ethnic groups
    3. language(s)
      1. high context, emphasis on non-verbal communication
      2. low context, emphasis on detailed verbal communication
    4. cultural understandings necessary for business travellers
    5. unique cultural practices and customs

      6.  
  4. Opportunities (2 marks)
    1. general opportunities in the economy/society
    2. for Canadian companies
    3. for international business students
For the Class Presentation
  1. Basic Profile Information (2 marks)
      2.  
  2. Relationship with Canada (3 marks)
      3.  
  3. Social/Cultural Considerations (5 marks)