- The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with an opportunity to research and analyse two trading countries of Australia.
Assuming that you work for a company that is planning to move its factory to one of the two biggest international markets of the company. Assuming that your factory would need to employ semi-skilled labour and is highly labour intensive. The output of the production will then be sold in that country with the intention that at least 80% of net profit generated from sales will be repatriate back to Australia. Your CEO has requested that you present a report to the Board of Directors, comparing the two countries and recommend which country would present a lower risk for such a plan to work in that country.
Present a report of approximately 1500 words recommending which of the two countries is conducive for such a plan. At a minimum, you should include the following information in your report:
The nature of trade and status of relationships of the two countries with Australia. Is there an existing free trade agreement? If yes, what does it covers?
The GDP of the country and its economic growth in the last three years – is there a potential and sustainable market
The employment rate and labour force – how readily can your factories employ the required workers
The inflation rate – how it will impact your production costs
Is there special regulations in the host country to manage pollution that your factory might produced.
The stability of the exchange rate against Australia dollar.
Other areas such as taxation, host government’s fiscal policy such as expenditure on infrastructure etc.
A conclusion with a clear set of recommendations that are well supported
Appropriate referencing, including a minimum of five (5) high quality, up-to-date sources.
