INTERNATIONAL MONEY AND FINANCE

INTERNATIONAL MONEY AND FINANCE In writing the essay students would be expected to refer to company group report and accounts, analysts? and company reports from trade and other journals using the relevant theory and methodology where it applies. You can choose one company from the list below: ? Halfords Group PLC ? Hansteen Holdings PLC ? Mitchells & Butlers PLC ? Telecity Group PLC The essay should include the following information about the company: 1. Descriptive: size, turnover, industry, market share,market report, sourcing of raw materials and other relevant information. 2. Performance: Important financial trends for this company over 5 years. 3. Globalization strategy: Strategic actions related to the international nature of the company including major developments over recent years. Comment on key areas of strength or weakness of the strategy with reference to degree of competition, geographical location, financing and implications. 1000 words 4. Managing risks: In particular you are expected to analyse and discuss how the company manages any identifiable: • Exchange rate risk and • Country and political risk 5. Recommendation: Your recommendations for managing these risks and international operations. Key element: Critically analyse the company with specific reference to model theories and techniques explored in the module.