Topic: Please make sure you state the topic

Abstract:

An abstract is a self-contained, short, and powerful statement that describes a larger work. It is short summary that is included at the beginning of a report which provides an overview of the report. The abstract should only be written AFTER the report has been finalized, and all the points are in place. It should tell us briefly what the topic of the report is and why this topic is important. The abstract should then set out in one sentence the purpose of the report as well as the audience will be most likely to read and appreciate the information in this report. The abstract will tell the reader where the information or evidence in the report came from (which books, websites, journals? What year range? Where did the evidence come from in terms of country and organization?), and what the limitations of your research are. Finally the abstract must tell the reader the 3-5 most important findings from your research and what this means for the business community.

Introduction:

The introduction sets out a formal, brief background to the company or case and the conceptual or theoretical material that is relevant to the case. It also tells the reader the purpose of the report and the structure that will be used in the report and what kinds of information will be contained in each section.

Literature Review:

This section uses material from at least 5 independently sourced items of literature which flesh out recent issues, problems or events in relation to a particular case or company operation. The student writing here must discuss complexities arising in the case, and the different perspectives of authors about this, rather than simply describing what happened when. The literature review section should also reflect on at least 5 items of literature where authors are debating the theoretical and conceptual issues associated with this aspect of international business. Briefly, what do authors agree and disagree on, in relation to these issues? How are their perspectives slightly different from one another?

Analysis and Discussion: -

This section highlights in detail the main 1 or 2 areas of controversy or disagreement in the literature in relation to this particular case. What did you find were the key business principles at stake in this case? Why did you find are there different points of view or approaches to this issue? According to the literature how can these dilemmas be resolved? According to the literature how does business theory help us to consider these problems from different angles? In your view, what was the most convincing perspective in the material you have discussed? Why?

Conclusion:

Your conclusion should summarise the implications of this case study to students and practitioners in International Business. Why are your research findings important in the world of international business?

Reference - At least 15 pieces of literature should inform this report, including 10 which you independently sourced from relevant business journals (articles should be written within the past 15 years). Other acceptable sources include:

• Relevant textbooks

• Periodicals

• Newspapers

• Relevant online business sites or sources

Week 5: Group 3 - Forms of IB activities

(1) Australia exports agricultural products to numerous countries. As part of this trade, live exports of animals, both sheep and cattle, have become large revenue earners. In recent years the export of live animals has received negative media attention, damaging its image. The trade has also been impacted by other competitors and political issues. Discuss the animal export trade from Australia.. Evaluate how chosen forms of IB impact on the Australian live export trade.

You are expected to:

i) Set out the development of the Australian live animal export trade and it's role in the Australian economy.

ii) discuss issues affecting the trade and international business strategies that best suit this export industry.

iii) evaluate the Forms of IB that are most relevant to this industry

iv) use a variety of up to date and reliable sources