You have a new roles the GM (General Manager) of your company's new overseas division in Argentina. In preparation, your boss - who has also received a promotion and will be the CEO of the new division, has asked you to help with planning and preparation by researching the eco-nomic conditions of Argentina. You work for a telecommunication (mobile, fixed and broadband operator)
1. Use the GUIDES (form_assign excel file) template to research and record key economic in-formation about Argentina as well as for the United States. You will use this information to create a report that summarizes your key findings and highlights any potential high impact economic considerations. Keep in mind, your home country data will serve as an important benchmark for interpreting the Argentina's data.
Background:
Use telecommunication industry for context in this assignment. Your company is planning to open operations and it is up to you to assess the economic condition in relation to your compa-ny's unique profile and needs.
Part 1: GUIDES Template
Complete the GUIDES template during as you learn about the economic indicators. You can
find all required economic data at Trading Economics (http://www.tradingeconomics.com) with user info in back info word doc.
TIP: To locate economic indicators not found on the main landing page, click the "Indicators" drop down menu at the top of the page to view the full list of available indicators.
Steps:
• Complete section G (GDP & Growth) of the GUIDES template.
• Complete section U (Unemployment & Utilization) of the GUIDES template.
• Complete section I (Inflation & Interest rates) of the GUIDES template.
• Complete section D (Debt & Deficits) of the GUIDES template.
• Complete section E (External balances & Exchange rates) of the GUIDES template.
• Complete section S (Saving & Investment) of the GUIDES template.
Part 2: Analysis Report
Analyze your research findings and develop a 3-4 page report. Include the following information:
1. Describe the economic state of the country.
Describe the overall economic health and trends.
What are the specific indicators that drove your assessment of this country's economic condi-tion?
Which economic indicator(s) do you think is the most important when considering the impact on your company's division? Why?
2. Describe the current business cycle and its implications.
What stage of the business cycle is the country in? What are the historical trends? (long-term expansion, volatile cycles, etc.)
What does this imply for the growth of your company?
What stage of the business lifecycle is your company and industry in?
How would you recommend positioning the company at the present time to monopolize on current conditions? Would you change that positioning in the near future? (i.e. increase investment to take advantage of low interest rates, use opportunity to source talent, etc.)
3. What specific economic indicators do you recommend continuing to monitor closely and why?
What strategic insight will these indicators provide?
How frequently do you need to monitor them for changes?
4. Informal bibliography
Cite your data sources in a format appropriate for any business or academic setting.
• Typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12) with one-inch margins on all sides.
• Should include a cover page containing the title of the assignment and date. The cover page and reference page are not included in the required page length.
• Should review the following are covered:
• Completed GUIDES template with all required information
• Describe economic state of Argentina
• Describe the current business cycle (recession or expansion (growth) ) and its complications
• Identify specific indicators that should continue to be monitored and why?
• Bibliography and paper should meet general clarity, logic, writing mechanics, and formatting rules