Assignment Week 5

1. A company that has its operations in Canada, Japan, India and Kenya decides to manufacturer smart phones to take advantage of demand due to the popularity of the product among the younger generation. You have been assigned to identify the country that is best suited to establish their manufacturing plant by conducting a competitive advantage analysis based on respective factor conditions, demand conditions, related supporting industries and strategies, structures and rivalries. Make your recommendation by showing supporting argument. (10 points)

2. Identify the main products that are imported and exported to and from Canada. Compare 5 main items for 5-year period from 2014 to 2018. Analyze whether there is a growth, decline or stable for this period.

   1. a) Give your reasons for any changes observed in import and export patterns of these main products.

      Provide your sources and cite your work. (5 points)

   2. b) What are the main competitive advantages Canada has over main 5 items that they export to other

      countries? (5 points)

3. What are the main impact of NAFTA agreement to Canada from the recently negotiated agreement with US, Why is NAFTA important to Canada? (10 points)

4. Following assignment guidelines, reliable and sufficient research performed to support the argument. Sources cited to support statements. Clear and concise writing (5)

Total Points 35 (Percentage 4%)

Revision May 2020