JWI 515: Managerial Economics
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Assignment 1: Global Economic Analysis (Weight: 25%)
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Part 1: GUIDES Tool. Due Week 3, Day 7
Part II: Analysis Report. Due Week 4, Day 7
Congratulations! You have been promoted to General Manager of your company’s new
overseas division. It’s time to pack your bags and get ready to live and work abroad! In
preparation, your boss - who will be the CEO of the new division - has asked you to help with
planning by researching and reporting on the economic conditions of the new country.
Your Assignment
Use the GUIDES Tool to research key economic information about TWO countries: the new
country in which you will work, as well as your home country. For most students, your home
country is the United States, but for international students, it is your country of residence.
Use this information to create a report that summarizes your key findings and highlights key
economic considerations. Your home country data will serve as an important benchmark for
interpreting the data on the target country where your new overseas division is located.
Context
Use your current company and its industry for context in this assignment. If your company is not
currently operating globally or is not present in one of the markets below, imagine that it soon
will be operating there, and it is up to you to assess the economic conditions in relation to your
company’s unique profile and needs.
Choose ONE of the following countries as the target overseas country for this assignment:
(NOTE: Exceptions are possible if you have a unique situation. Contact your Professor.)
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Bahrain
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Mexico
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Canada
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Russia
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Chile
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South Africa
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Ethiopia
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South Korea
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Germany
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Thailand
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Hungary
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Turkey
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Ireland
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United Kingdom
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Japan
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JWI 515: Managerial Economics
Assignment 1
Part 1: GUIDES Tool
Due by Sunday, Midnight of Week 3
Complete the GUIDES Tool during Weeks 1-3 as you learn about the Economic Indicators. You
can find all required economic data on the Trading Economics website (see link below).
TIP: To locate Economic Indicators not found on the website main landing page, click the
INDICATORS drop-down menu at the top of the page to view the full list of available Indicators.
Week 1:
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Review the instructions for Assignment 1
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Download and save your GUIDES Tool as an MS Word document
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Access the Trading Economics website at http://www.tradingeconomics.com
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Find the GDP for your chosen country
Week 2:
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Complete section G (GDP & Growth) of the GUIDES Tool
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Complete section U (Unemployment & Utilization) of the GUIDES Tool
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Complete section I (Inflation & Interest rates) of the GUIDES Tool
Week 3:
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Complete section D (Debt & Deficits) of the GUIDES Tool
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Complete section E (External balances & Exchange rates) of the GUIDES Tool
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Complete section S (Savings & Investment) of the GUIDES Tool
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Submit your completed GUIDES Tool via the Assignment link in Week 3
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JWI 515: Managerial Economics
Assignment 1
Part 2: Analysis Report
Due by Sunday, Midnight of Week 4
Analyze your research findings and develop a 5-7 page report. Include the following information:
1. Describe the Economic State of your chosen International Country:
o Describe the overall economic health and trends
o What specific Indicators were key in assessing this country’s economic condition?
o Which specific Indicator(s) do you think are the most important when considering the
impact on your company’s division? Why?
2. Describe the current Business Cycle and its Implications:
o In the U.S. or your home country, what stage of the business cycle is your company
and industry in?
o What stage of the business cycle is your industry in for the chosen country?
o What are the historical trends? (long-term expansion, volatile cycles, etc.)
o What does this imply for the country’s growth opportunities for your company?
o How would you recommend positioning the company at the present time to take
advantage of or to best manage the current conditions?
3. Name three Economic Indicators that are most relevant to your company that you would
recommend continuing to monitor closely and state why:
o What strategic insights will these Indicators provide you?
o How frequently will you need to monitor them for changes?
4. Informal Bibliography and Conclusion:
o Cite your references in a format appropriate for any business or academic setting
o Provide a conclusion to recap the major findings of your report
Your assignment should follow these formatting requirements:
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Typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12) with one-inch margins on
all sides.
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Include a Cover Page with the title of the assignment, student’s name, professor’s name,
course title, and date.
NOTE: The Cover Page and References Page are not included in the required page length.
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JWI 515: Managerial Economics
Assignment 1
RUBRIC: Assignment 1, Part I (GUIDES Tool)
CRITERIA
1. Complete the
GUIDES Tool:
Section G
Weight: 15%
2. Complete the
GUIDES Tool:
Section U
Weight: 15%
3. Complete the
GUIDES Tool:
Section I
Weight: 15%
Unsatisfactory
Low Pass
Pass
High Pass
Honors
Section G is not
submitted or the
data does not
reflect accurate
information. The
student
demonstrates no
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section G is
partially complete
and/or the
information is not
always accurate.
The student
demonstrates
minimal
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section G is
satisfactorily
complete. The
information is
mostly accurate.
The trend
description is
mostly adequate.
The student can
identify in a
majority of cases
whether or not the
Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section G is
complete. The
information is
accurate. The trend
descriptions contain
mostly relevant,
helpful information.
The student is
mostly able to
accurately
determine whether
or not the Indicators
are representative of
Economic health.
Section G is
exemplarily
completed. The
information is
accurate, complete,
and provides concise
details that accurately
describe the
economic trends. The
student is always - or
almost always - able
to accurately
determine whether or
not the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section U is not
submitted or the
data does not
reflect accurate
information. The
student
demonstrates no
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section U is
partially complete
and/or the
information is not
always accurate.
The student
demonstrates
minimal
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section U is
satisfactorily
complete. The
information is
mostly accurate.
The trend
description is
mostly adequate.
The student can
identify in a
majority of cases
whether or not the
Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section U is
complete. The
information is
accurate. The trend
descriptions contain
mostly relevant,
helpful information.
The student is
mostly able to
accurately
determine whether
or not the Indicators
are representative of
Economic health.
Section U is
exemplarily
completed. The
information is
accurate, complete,
and provides concise
details that accurately
describe the
economic trends. The
student is always - or
almost always - able
to accurately
determine whether or
not the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section I is not
submitted or the
data does not
reflect accurate
information. The
student
demonstrates no
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section I is
partially complete
and/or the
information is not
always accurate.
The student
demonstrates
minimal
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section I is
satisfactorily
complete. The
information is
mostly accurate.
The trend
description is
mostly adequate.
The student can
identify in a
majority of cases
whether or not the
Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section I is
complete. The
information is
accurate. The trend
descriptions contain
mostly relevant,
helpful information.
The student is
mostly able to
accurately
determine whether
or not the Indicators
are representative of
Economic health.
Section I is
exemplarily
completed. The
information is
accurate, complete,
and provides concise
details that accurately
describe the
economic trends. The
student is always - or
almost always - able
to accurately
determine whether or
not the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
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JWI 515: Managerial Economics
Assignment 1
CRITERIA
4. Complete the
GUIDES Tool:
Section D
Weight: 20%
5. Complete the
GUIDES Tool:
Section E
Weight: 20%
6. Complete the
GUIDES Tool:
Section S
Weight: 15%
Unsatisfactory
Low Pass
Pass
High Pass
Honors
Section D is not
submitted or the
data does not
reflect accurate
information. The
student
demonstrates no
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section D is
partially complete
and/or the
information is not
always accurate.
The student
demonstrates
minimal
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section D is
satisfactorily
complete. The
information is
mostly accurate.
The trend
description is
mostly adequate.
The student can
identify in a
majority of cases
whether or not the
Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section D is
complete. The
information is
accurate. The trend
descriptions contain
mostly relevant,
helpful information.
The student is
mostly able to
accurately
determine whether
or not the Indicators
are representative of
Economic health.
Section D is
exemplarily
completed. The
information is
accurate, complete,
and provides concise
details that accurately
describe the
economic trends. The
student is always - or
almost always - able
to accurately
determine whether or
not the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section E is not
submitted or the
data does not
reflect accurate
information. The
student
demonstrates no
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section E is
partially complete
and/or the
information is not
always accurate.
The student
demonstrates
minimal
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section E is
satisfactorily
complete. The
information is
mostly accurate.
The trend
description is
mostly adequate.
The student can
identify in a
majority of cases
whether or not the
Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section E is
complete. The
information is
accurate. The trend
descriptions contain
mostly relevant,
helpful information.
The student is
mostly able to
accurately
determine whether
or not the Indicators
are representative of
Economic health.
Section E is
exemplarily
completed. The
information is
accurate, complete,
and provides concise
details that accurately
describe the
economic trends. The
student is always - or
almost always - able
to accurately
determine whether or
not the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section S is not
submitted or the
data does not
reflect accurate
information. The
student
demonstrates no
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section S is
partially complete
and/or the
information is not
always accurate.
The student
demonstrates
minimal
understanding as
to whether or not
the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section S is
satisfactorily
complete. The
information is
mostly accurate.
The trend
description is
mostly adequate.
The student can
identify in a
majority of cases
whether or not the
Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
Section S is
complete. The
information is
accurate. The trend
descriptions contain
mostly relevant,
helpful information.
The student is
mostly able to
accurately
determine whether
or not the Indicators
are representative of
Economic health.
Section S is
exemplarily
completed. The
information is
accurate, complete,
and provides concise
details that accurately
describe the
economic trends. The
student is always - or
almost always - able
to accurately
determine whether or
not the Indicators are
representative of
Economic health.
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course guide is subject to change based on the needs of the class.
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JWI 515: Managerial Economics
Assignment 1
RUBRIC: Assignment 1, Part II (Analysis Report)
CRITERIA
Unsatisfactory
Low Pass
Pass
High Pass
Honors
1. Describe
the economic
state of your
country,
based on your
GUIDES data
and any other
research.
The economic
state of the
country is not
described or does
not describe
multiple criteria,
including overall
economic health,
trends, and
specific
Indicators.
Important
economic
indicator(s) are
not identified
and/or their
impact on the
company is not
explained.
The economic
state of the
country is partially
described or does
not describe one
or more criteria,
including overall
economic health,
trends, and
specific
Indicators.
Important
economic
indicator(s) are
identified but their
impact on the
company is not
fully explained.
The economic
state of the
country is
sufficiently
described,
including overall
economic health,
trends, and
specific
Indicators.
Important
economic
indicator(s) are
identified and their
impact on the
company is
sufficiently
explained.
The economic
state of the
country is
thoroughly
described,
including overall
economic health,
trends, and
specific
Indicators.
Important
economic
indicator(s) are
identified and their
impact on the
company is
thoroughly
explained.
The economic
state of the
country is
exemplarily
described,
including overall
economic health,
trends, and
specific
Indicators.
Important
economic
indicator(s) are
identified and their
impact on the
company is
exemplarily
explained.
The current
business cycle’s
stage of the
country is not
identified and/or
implications for
company growth
are not explained.
The current
business cycle’s
stage of the
student’s
company and/or
industry is not
identified.
Additionally, the
student has not
made
recommendations
for positioning the
company.
The current
business cycle’s
stage of the
country is
identified and
implications for
company growth
are partially
explained. The
current business
cycle’s stage of
the student’s
company and/or
industry is
identified.
Additionally, the
student has made
partial
recommendations
for positioning the
company.
The current
business cycle’s
stage of the
country is
identified and
implications for
company growth
are sufficiently
explained. The
current business
cycle’s stage of
the student’s
company and/or
industry is
identified.
Additionally, the
student has made
sufficient
recommendations
for positioning the
company.
The current
business cycle’s
stage of the
country is
identified and
implications for
company growth
are thoroughly
explained. The
current business
cycle’s stage of
the student’s
company and/or
industry is
identified.
Additionally, the
student has made
thorough
recommendations
for positioning the
company.
The current
business cycle’s
stage of the
country is
identified and
implications for
company growth
are exemplarily
explained. The
current business
cycle’s stage of
the student’s
company and/or
industry is
identified.
Additionally, the
student has made
exemplary
recommendations
for positioning the
company given
the economic
environment.
Weight: 30%
2. Describe
the current
business
cycle’s stage
and its
implications.
Weight: 25%
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JWI 515: Managerial Economics
Assignment 1
CRITERIA
Unsatisfactory
Low Pass
Pass
High Pass
Honors
3. Identify
specific
Indicators that
should
continue to be
monitored
and why
based on your
GUIDES
research.
Specific Indicators
that should
continue to be
monitored are not
identified and/or
explanation of
how these
Indicators will help
identify changes
in economic
direction is not
included.
Specific Indicators
that should
continue to be
monitored are
identified. Partial
explanation of
how these
Indicators will help
identify changes
in economic
direction is
included.
Specific Indicators
that should
continue to be
monitored are
identified.
Sufficient
explanation of
how these
Indicators will help
identify changes
in economic
direction is
included.
Specific Indicators
that should
continue to be
monitored are
identified.
Thorough
explanation of
how these
Indicators will help
identify changes
in economic
direction is
included.
Specific Indicators
that should
continue to be
monitored are
identified.
Exemplary
explanation of
how these
Indicators will help
identify changes
in economic
direction is
included.
The bibliography
and/or the
conclusion is not
present.
The bibliography
and conclusion
are present, but
not presented in a
way that is logical
for a business or
academic
environment.
Conclusion lacks
substance or
contains new
information.
An informal
bibliography cites
data sources in a
format appropriate
for any business
or academic
setting, but the
sources are not
easy to locate.
Conclusion has
sufficient recap of
major points.
An informal
bibliography cites
data sources in a
format appropriate
for any business
or academic
setting.
Conclusion has
thorough recap of
major points.
An informal
bibliography cites
data sources in a
format appropriate
for any business
or academic
setting. It makes
the source
content easy to
locate. Conclusion
has exemplary
recap of major
points.
Multiple
mechanical
errors; much of
the text is difficult
to understand or
the text does not
flow; fails to follow
formatting
instructions.
Several
mechanical errors
make parts of the
text difficult for the
reader to
understand; the
text does not flow;
the discussion
fails to justify
conclusions and
assertions.
More than a few
mechanical
errors; text flows
but lacks
conciseness or
clarity; assertions
and conclusions
are generally
justified and
explained.
Few mechanical
errors; text flows
and concisely and
clearly expresses
the student’s
position in a
manner that
rationally and
logically develops
the topics.
Few to no
mechanical
errors; text flows
and concisely,
clearly, and
exemplarily
expresses the
student’s position
in a manner that
rationally and
logically develops
the topics.
Weight: 25%
4. Create an
informal
bibliography
that cites data
sources and
provide a
conclusion to
recap major
points.
Weight: 10%
5. Clarity,
logic, writing
mechanics,
and
formatting.
Weight: 10%
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