The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a cultural, administrative, geographical and economic analysis comparing the USA to two other countries.
Instructions
Select any two countries of your choice except China or India as are discussed in class as an example. Perform a CAGE analysis of the USA and the two countries.
Write an essay discussing your analysis and including a recommendation as to which country you would recommend to a U.S. based company wanting to expand in the future.
Your essay must include
Four tables, one for each of the four dimensions of the CAGE analysis, like the one shown on chapter 1 slides.
Two or three paragraphs about cultural distance/commonality between USA and each country.
Two or three paragraphs about administrative distances/commonality between USA and each country.
Two or three paragraphs about geographic distance/commonality between USA and each country.
Two or three paragraphs about economic distance/commonality between USA and each country.
Executive Recommendation 2-3 paragraphs explaining which country you would recommend to a U.S.-based company wanting to expand internationally, considering your findings above.
Requirements
APA style formatting, between 1500-2000 words. Make sure you use proper headings/subheadings to differentiate the four dimensions.
