. 1-You are working for a company (a cosmetic, chocolate or brewing company in Newfoundland) that is considering investing in a foreign country in China, Russia, or Germany. Management has requested a report regarding the attractiveness of alternative countries based on the potential return of Foreign Direct Investment or Strategic Alliance. Differences in political, economic, and legal systems have considerable impact on the benefits, costs, and risks of doing business in countries around the world. Compare 3 countries, and which country seems the most attractive target? and Why?

*You may use several frameworks that you learned (ex, "Key Global Strategic Issues", "PEST" analysis, and 'CASE" analysis etc. )

2*. According to Michael Porter's Competitive Advantage of Nations, some of the industries where British companies have an international advantage are: advertising, auctioneering of antiques and artwork, distilled alcoholic beverages, hand tools, and chemical preparations for gardening and horticulture. Some of the industries where US companies have an international competitive advantage are: aircraft and helicopters, computer software, oilfield services, management consulting, cinema films and TV programs, healthcare products and services, and financial services. For either the UK or the US, use Porter's national diamond framework (Figure 11.3) to explain the observed pattern of international competitive advantage.