Semester 1, 2021 BSB119 Global Business Assessment Item One (20%) Task Guidelines This assessment item has three parts. Please read the requirements for all three parts carefully. Part A Drawing conclusions from socio-economic data. (12 marks) Task: The below table shows socio-economic data of two fictitious countries. From the perspective of a business considering the possibility of undertaking business in these countries, analyse what the data could mean and present three conclusions. Each conclusion should compare both countries using at least two variables. You can relate each conclusion to any type of international business (eg. you can present a conclusion from the perspective of a business choosing a new export market, a business seeking an import source, a business choosing a location for FDI, etc). Recommended length for each conclusion is approximately 200 words. (4 marks per conclusion) Country 1. Population 2. Area 377,915 km2 3. GDP $4.884 trillion 4. GDP Per capita (PPP) US$42,700 5. Gini Coefficient .38 6. Population below poverty line 7. % of Urban Population 91.6% 8. Main Exports Vehicles, iron and steel products, semiconductors, auto parts. 9. Main Imports Petroleum, liquid natural gas, clothing, coal. 10. Inflation 0.4% 11. Internet Users (% of Population) 92% 12. UN Human Development Index (HDI) .903 13. Adult literacy rate 95% 1 14. Labour Force by Occupation 2.9% agriculture, 26.2% industry, 70.9% services 2.9% 8.8% 15. Unemployment Country A 126.45 million 16.1% 21.9% Country B 1.28 billion 3.29 million km2 US$9.447 trillion US$7,200 .51 34% Petroleum products, precious stones, chemicals, apparel, cereals. Machinery, crude oil, plastics, fertilizer, iron and steel. 3.8% 29.5% .624 71.2% 47% agriculture, 31% industry, 22% services
Part B Construct a line graph for percentage change in GDP. (3 marks) Task: The two countries you are required to analyse for Assessment Item #2 (Country Analysis Report) are Japan and New Zealand. Using the EIU database and Excel, construct a line graph of the ti Change in GDP for these two countries for the years 2016 to 2026. Note: The EIU Database is available through the QUT Library website. Search for the relevant information using the database, export the required data to Excel and construct a line graph. Give your graph a title, label both axes and include the source of your data (if you are a new user of EIU, there are instructions provided on Blackboard). This graph can be reused for Assessment #2. Below are examples on how to correctly cite and reference your data source according to APA. *Important : The citation should be included below your graph: Source: Economist Intelligence Unit (2021). *Important: The full reference should be included in reference list (not under your graph): Economist Intelligence Unit. (2021). Country X and Country Y: Selected series 2016 to 2026 [Datafile]. Retrieved from ----- provide weblink here --- . Part Ceasiest component of assignment - can start soon Foreign market entry mode - Exporting vs. Licensing (5 marks) ZYXW Company is a successful Australian business with a range of popular high-tech consumer products