Competency
Describe and categorize the different forms of international investment.
Instructions
Case Study
Read the above case study and prepare the necessary documents as explained below.
Use the following website as a starting point for research on this project:
The World Factbook
In addition, you may likely need to do some additional research to help complete this product.
Please choose from one of the following countries to expand into: Brazil, India, Japan, Liberia, Thailand or Ukraine.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory International (RMCF) has hired your consulting firm to make a recommendation on which category of international investment the company should pursue. Prepare a report to the CFO with your analysis and recommendation for the entrance of RMCF into the country/region that you have chosen. Read the above case study and any additional research needed to create your analysis. In your analysis, be sure to include the following:

Introduction to your findings.
Compare and contrast the two categories of international investment, Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Identify the numerous factors; supply, demand, and political, that may influence the company’s decision regarding the choice between FPI and FDI.
Based on your analysis, detail the pertinent decision-making criteria, your recommendation and prepare a report to the CFO of RMCF as a conclusion of your findings.

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Competency
Select proper methods for marketing, recruiting, leading and human resource management within an international business.
Instructions
Case Study
Read the above case study and prepare the necessary documents as explained below.
Use the following website as a starting point for research on this project:
The World Factbook
In addition, you may likely need to do some additional research to help complete this project.
to expand into: Brazil.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory International (RMCF) has hired your consulting firm to outline The Marketing Mix by product mix and product categories for the introduction of RMCF products into a new country/region of your choice. In addition, in preparation for entering the new market set forth a recruiting campaign in order to get personnel in place. Coupled with the recruiting campaign will be determining the scope of Human Resource Management in leading, training and development, and compensation. Read the above case study and any additional research needed to create your analysis. In your analysis, be sure to include the following:

Introduction to your findings.
Identify The Marketing Mix by product mix, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, creams, caramels, nougats, nuts and product categories, chocolates, fudge, and novelties for entry into the country/region.
Develop policies and procedures for recruiting managers for foreign assignment.
Examine ways to provide diversity training as a leadership development opportunity, a training and development program, a program on how to appraise performances, and provide compensation and benefits information to all employees of RMCF and their franchisees.
Based on your findings, prepare a report to the Vice President of Marketing and the Vice President of Human Resources of RMCF.
Conclusion of your findings.