Class,
In this assignment, you will create a comprehensive International Business Project that focuses specifically on how governments conduct business and interact with firms in the global marketplace. Rather than writing a traditional paper, you will develop a professional slide deck with embedded narrated audio suitable for an executive or policy-oriented audience.
Learning Objectives
By completing this assignment, you will be able to:
- Explain how governments participate directly and indirectly in international business
- Analyze political, legal, and regulatory systems that shape business operations
- Evaluate government trade policies, incentives, and restrictions
- Assess risks arising from government actions such as regulation, taxation, and political intervention
- Communicate international business concepts clearly and professionally using slides with narration
Assignment Components
Part 1: International Business Kit (Narrated Slide Deck)
Due: 8 May 2026. GRADUATING SENIORS Due Date 4 May 2026 nlt 11:59pm.
Points: 239 points
Create a 610 slide professional presentation with narrated audio embedded directly in the slide deck that examines how a specific government conducts business with international firms. This narrated slide deck replaces both a written paper and a live or separate video submission.
You may focus on:
- One countrys government and its approach to foreign businesses, or
- A comparison between two governments business practices.
Your audience should be international managers, investors, or policy advisors.
Required Slides (610 Total)
- Title & Context Slide
- Country (or countries) analyzed
- Purpose of the International Business Kit
- Government Structure & Role in Business
- Political system and governance structure
- How the government influences or participates in business activity
- Trade and Investment Policies
- Import/export regulations
- Tariffs, trade agreements, and FDI rules
- Legal and Regulatory Environment
- Business laws and regulatory oversight
- Contract enforcement and intellectual property protection
- Government as a Business Partner or Customer
- State-owned enterprises (if applicable)
- Government procurement or publicprivate partnerships
- Economic Policies Affecting Business
- Taxation policies
- Fiscal, monetary, and currency considerations
- Political Risk & Government Intervention
- Stability, policy changes, or intervention risks
- Nationalization, regulation shifts, or sanctions (if relevant)
- Implications & Strategic Takeaways
- Key opportunities for international firms
- Major challenges and recommended strategies
(If using fewer than 8 slides, combine closely related topics in a logical manner.)
Narration & Technical Requirements
- Narration must be recorded and embedded directly into the slide deck (e.g., PowerPoint audio narration or equivalent)
- Total narration length should be 35 minutes across all slides
- Each slide should include clear, concise narration explaining the key points
- Slides must be understandable with both visuals and narration working together
- Test audio before submission to ensure clarity and proper playback
Slide Design Guidelines
- 610 content slides total (references may be included as an additional final slide)
- Bullet points only (no large text blocks)
- Professional visual design with readable fonts
- Use charts, visuals, or diagrams where appropriate
- Cite sources directly on slides or on a final references slide (APA or MLA)
Grading Breakdown (239 Points Total)
- Depth and Accuracy of Government Analysis (Slides + Narration): 150 points
- Application of International Business Concepts: 39 points
- Organization, Visual Quality, and Source Use: 20 points
- Narration Quality, Timing, and Professionalism: 30 points
Submission Instructions
- Upload one narrated slide deck file (PowerPoint with embedded narration or exported MP4 video of slides with narration) to Canvas by 8 May 2026.
- No separate video upload is required.
- Worth 239 points
Late submissions will follow standard course policies.
Additional Notes
- This assignment reflects real-world international business environments where governments play an active role.
- Narration should supplementnot read verbatim fromthe slide text.
- All claims should be supported by credible, current sources.
Questions? Reach out well before the due date.
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