The Board of Directors of Rad Power Bikes Links to an external site. is considering global expansion as a possible strategy. The Board has selected one of the proposed countries and requested detailed research supporting the viability of the market for Rad Power Bikes. Possible sales to consumers, industry, and government agencies should be considered. your assignment is to research the country thoroughly and submit a recommendation back to The Board about whether to proceed with global expansion or not. To receive full credit your report should answer all the questions below. You can choose ANY country for the purpose of this assignment. When writing this assignment clearly list all the questions and your answers to the questions.
Class Exercise: Board of Director’s special request – Choosing the right countries for global expansion.
1. Country name:
2. What is the size and location of the country?
3. What is the general climate?
4. What is the population of the country?
5. Is transportation readily available?
6. What % of households have access to electricity?
7. What is the male/female ratio?
8. What is the median age?
a. Age structure:
i. 0-14
ii. 15-64
iii. 65+
b. What is life expectancy?
c. What is/are the primary language(s)?
d. What is GDP in $, GDP per capita?
e. What is the current inflation rate?
f. What is the currency exchange rate?
g. Does the country belong to an economic community?
h. How much does the country Import/Export in $$..?
i. What countries are major trading partners?
j. What are taxes as a % of the GDP?
k. What % of the population has access to the Internet?
l. What are the primary industries?
9. What are the government and regulatory issues?
10. Are there other considerations?
Strategic Question: Is this country a strategic fit for our products or services? Why or why not? The response to the strategic question is a minimum of 200+ words and summarizes your conclusion based on the conducted research.
In any academic writing, you are required to identify which ideas, facts, thoughts, and concepts are yours and which are derived from the research and work of others. Whether you summarize, paraphrase, or use direct quotes, if it’s not your original idea, the source must be acknowledged. Cite your sources using the APA 7th edition style.
Please use sources 3-4 use APA 7th edition and I am attaching a sample how this assignment must be done
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