Overview In this assignment, you will make recommendations about destination cou

Overview
In this assignment, you will make recommendations about destination countries for global expansion. Make these recommendations based on your examination of political and economic systems and the culture in destination countries and how these factors influence the success of a company’s global expansion.
Prepare
Continue to research the industry and the three major international competitors you selected in the Week 3 activity. Focus on the companies’ experiences in global expansion related to destination countries’ political and economic environments and the companies’ ability to adapt to local cultures.
Scenario
Imagine that you work as a senior manager in a company that operates within the same industry you have researched. In your management role, prepare a presentation for the company’s board of directors to help them decide about the best destination countries for global expansion.
Instructions
Assume the role of a strategic global manager and prepare a 4-5 slide PowerPoint presentation. (Note: Include title and sources slides in addition to this number.)
A suggested heading for each slide is provided in bold type. You may change these as needed if you have five slides or want to emphasize a particular aspect of your findings on that topic.
Why Go Global? Explain why your company should expand globally. Convince the board of directors that global expansion will pay off for the company, using examples of the benefits the company will receive. Rely on your course reading and research into actual companies within the industry.
Where To Go Global? Political and Economic Concerns. Explain the political and economic issues a company should prepare for when expanding to a foreign country based on past experiences of countries in the industry.Research past and current company experience in different countries in the industry you selected to discover examples of companies meeting political and economic challenges in the countries.
Describe barriers faced by each company as they operate in different economic and political systems.
Where To Go Global? Cultural Considerations. Evaluate how the cultural characteristics of a destination country will affect the business activities of a company that may be located there.
Recommendations. Recommend two preferred destination countries and two undesirable destination countries based on their political, economic, and cultural characteristics. It may be best to divide this into two slides, one for preferred countries and one for undesirable countries.
Sources List. Use at least three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides. List your sources on a separate slide.
For each slide in your presentation, use the slide for bulleted main points and provide more thorough explanations in the speaker notes area. Include citations for your references as needed in both areas.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. Pay special attention to the SWS PowerPoint/Slideshow Checklist. The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Examine the challenges of management in diverse economic and political systems in order to identify destinations for global expansion. 
Recommend effective leadership and management practices for managers in international and global organizations operating in diverse cultures.Choices About Global Expansion
Week 4 Assignment – Choices About Global Expansion
CriteriaRatingsPts
Explain reasons for companies in an industry to expand globally; provide examples of the benefits of expansion based on research. (20%)view longer description35 to >31.49 ptsExemplaryExplains reasons for companies in an industry to expand globally; provides examples of the benefits of expansion based on research.31.49 to >27.99 ptsCompetentExplains reasons for companies in an industry to expand globally; does not provide examples of the benefits based on research.27.99 to >24.49 ptsNeeds ImprovementLists reasons for global expansion in general, but not specific to an industry; does not provide examples of the benefits based on research.24.49 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDoes not list reasons for global expansion./ 35 pts
Explain the political and economic issues a company should prepare for when expanding to a foreign country based on past experiences of countries in the industry. (20%)view longer description35 to >31.49 ptsExemplaryExplains the political and economic issues a company should prepare for when expanding to a foreign country based on past experiences of countries in the industry.31.49 to >27.99 ptsCompetentExplains political and economic issues a company should prepare for when expanding to a foreign country; support from examples needs elaboration and/or doesn’t show a connection to the industry.27.99 to >24.49 ptsNeeds ImprovementExplains political or economic issues a company should prepare for when expanding to a foreign country; support from examples needs elaboration and/or doesn’t show a connection to the industry.24.49 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDoes not explain political or economic issues a company should prepare for when expanding to a foreign country./ 35 pts
Evaluate how the cultural characteristics of a destination country will affect the business activities of a company locating there. (25%)view longer description43.75 to >39.37 ptsExemplaryEvaluates how the cultural characteristics of a destination country will affect the business activities of a company locating there; provide evidence from examples.39.37 to >34.99 ptsCompetentEvaluates how the cultural characteristics of a destination country affect the business activities of a company locating there; does not provide evidence from examples or evidence doesn’t support the evaluation.34.99 to >30.62 ptsNeeds ImprovementDescribes cultural characteristics of a destination country and provides examples; does not evaluate the effects on the business activities of a company locating there.30.62 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDoes not describe cultural characteristics of a destination country; does not provide examples./ 43.75 pts
Recommend two preferred destination countries and two undesirable destination countries based on their political, economic, and cultural characteristics. (25%)view longer description43.75 to >39.37 ptsExemplaryRecommends two preferred destination countries and two undesirable destination countries for global expansion based on their political, economic, and cultural characteristics.39.37 to >34.99 ptsCompetentRecommends two preferred destination countries and two undesirable countries for global expansion; the basis of their political, economic, and cultural characteristics needs elaboration.34.99 to >30.62 ptsNeeds ImprovementRecommends two preferred destination countries and two undesirable countries for global expansion; does not provide evidence based on their political, economic, and cultural characteristics.30.62 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDoes not recommend two preferred destination countries and two undesirable countries for global expansion./ 43.75 pts
Use at least three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. (5%)view longer description8.75 to >7.87 ptsExemplaryProvides and cites three credible, relevant, and appropriate sources.7.87 to >6.99 ptsCompetentProvides and cites two credible, relevant, and appropriate sources.6.99 to >6.12 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvides sources but does not cite them or they are not credible, relevant, and/or appropriate.6.12 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDoes not provide sources./ 8.75 pts
Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. (5%)view longer description8.75 to >7.87 ptsExemplaryWriting contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling in accordance with SWS style.7.87 to >6.99 ptsCompetentWriting contains 1–2 errors in grammar, mechanics, spelling, and/or the application of SWS style.6.99 to >6.12 ptsNeeds ImprovementWriting contains 3–4 errors in grammar, mechanics, spelling, and/or the application of SWS style.6.12 to >0 ptsUnacceptableWriting contains more than four errors in grammar, mechanics, spelling, and/or the application of SWS style./ 8.75 pts