Introduction to International Business A research Essay 1) General Instructions Word Count: 2000 words

Question

Introduction to International Business

A research Essay

1) General Instructions

Word Count: 2000 words.

This excludes: Cover Sheet, References, and Appendices. Word count should not be exceeded (an allowance of +/ - 10% of the stated value is allowed). Words submitted in excess of the allowance will not be read and will not contribute to the grade awarded.

Referencing: The Harvard Reference Standard should be used for all submissions. Students should familiarise themselves with the Harvard Referencing Standard Guide

Figures & Tables: All figures and tables should be numbered, bear a clear description, and note any source(s) used in their creation.

1.1 Presentation and Submission of Assignment:

PLEASE SET YOUR MS WORD SETTINGS TO METRIC. Assignments should be typed using Calibri (default) 11-point font (default) with 1.5-line spacing (you will need to set this as the default is ‘single line’) and left-aligned text (default). Margins should be left at the default (2.54cm) all around. The page size is to be set to A4 (depending on your region the default may be ‘Letter’). All pages of the essay itself must be numbered in the right-hand corner. Essays will probably be prepared in Word but are to be submitted in PDF format.

1.2 Task Statement

Write a 2000-word, research-and-analysis essay (+/-10%) specifically addressing the question below.

All components of the question must be addressed. The essay must be written in narrative form, using fully formed sentences. Use of bullet points should be kept to a minimum.
Style, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax are all assessable elements.

NOTE: Plagiarism is a serious offence.

1.3 Assignment Question / Assessment Topic: CHOOSE ONLY ONE TOPIC FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Research and compare John Dunning's eclectic framework and Mathew's LLL model as explanations of the internationalization of firms from emerging markets. Do they offer competing or complementary explanations? (initial introduction to the topic from Chapter 2)

OR

What are first and second movers in international market entry? Giving examples discuss their advantages and disadvantages (initial introduction to the topic from Chapter 9)

OR

Discuss the characteristics of the three main approaches to staffing (ethnocentric, polycentric, and geocentric) and the advantages and disadvantages for each of the three (initial introduction to topic from Chapter 15)

1.4 Specifications and Requirements

Submissions will be assessed based on:

Structure: Students are reminded that essays should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Moreover, each paragraph should contain one point which is reasoned thoroughly and explained well. Paragraphs should be linked appropriately to form a consistent narrative throughout.

Content: students must demonstrate: [i] knowledge of the subject area in question; [ii] the ability to search out additional (relevant) material to that given in the lectures; [iii] the ability to collate material into logical and coherent lines of reasoning in a critical and analytical fashion; and [iv] the ability to inform the reader whilst answering the question.

Presentation: All essays must be typed. All Figures, Charts and Diagrams must be labelled and referred to in the text.

Again, all submission MUST be written in the student’s own words – unreferenced ‘cut and paste’ of material found on the internet, or in journals or books, is plagiarism and will be penalised according to the University’s policy. All submissions must accurately acknowledge the contributions of others (i.e. they must properly reference quotes, ideas, diagrams, etc.). A full Reference List (listed alphabetically), including websites accessed, must be provided on the final page using the Harvard Referencing style.

1.6 Other Presentation Tips

Colour is unnecessary and will not contribute to the mark awarded.
Avoid excessive use of borders and diagrams/clipart, except where such inserts would positively contribute to the content of the work submitted.
The quality of the overall submission should be commensurate with the expected level of professionalism.
The use of headings is essential for Reports and Briefing Notes.