Project Description

This assignment is to develop a broad understanding of cultural diversity in terms of cultural value, consumer behavior, and market environment. Each student can choose any country he or she like to investigate information regarding the country's cultural and consumer variables. After this project submission, students will participate in a discussion regarding the country analysis project between Mar 27- Mar 31. First main posting due by Mar 29 and two replies due by Mar 31.

Paper Format

Submit a 5-page written paper excluding cover and references pages. The written paper format should be 1-inch margin on all sides, use double space, Times New Roman or Arial, and 12 font size.

The paper should cover the following components:

1. Introduction: Describe research purpose and address the reasons why the selected country is important in global markets.
2. Cultural Variables: Identify characteristics of culture of the country in terms of: (a) language; (b) geographic condition; (c) religions; (d) cultural value, and (e) lifestyle.
3. Consumer Variables: Identify consumer characteristics in the country in terms of (a) consumer needs, (b) preferences of products or services in the retail setting, (c) consumption trends in the country.
4. Comparative Analysis: Analyze similarities and differences in cultural and consumer variables between the U.S. and the selected country.
5. References: At least 10 references using APA style.

https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples