assignment 2
Note
This task is very important, so please follow the requirements below to complete
This course is Global: Analysis and Response
The country chosen for this mission is Greece in Southern Europe
The structure of this article must be based on the following requirements.
This is a fussy professor’s task, so it must be done carefully.
Week 4 Assignment 2
The objective of this assignment is for you to assess the competitiveness of a country in the global marketplace based on the Schwab categories and pillars. For the purpose of this paper, Select 1 country from your cluster. You can incorporate this into your final paper along with a similar analysis on the other countries.
For your (selected) country, analyze the competitive position of each country using Schwab categories and pillars.
Schwab, K. (2018). The Global Competitive Report 2018. World Economic Forum.
https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-global-competitveness-report-2018
Questions to address and analyze:
1. Explain the grading associated with the indices by synthesizing your analysis of population characteristic, trade, technology, foreign investment, income distribution to national competitiveness?
2. What conclusions have you come to regarding this country?
My expectations:
· This is not a Q&A paper, although you will be evaluated on whether you have failed to address any issues. Create a cohesive paper that connects all the points with a proper introduction and conclusion.
· Research data. Do not hesitate to analyze or explain the data, and the assumptions underlying the data.
· The paper must follow the APA style for the structure, spacing, etc. All references must also be in APA style. There is a link in Modules with a link for APA information.
· There must in-text citations and a reference page. Data tables can be placed at the end of the paper. They must be appropriately numbered and sourced. The body of the paper should make a reference to the data, where appropriate.
· At no time, or no way should you violate academic integrity. Please be keenly aware that you will be found out and the entire paper can receive a zero. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the team to demand to review sources and check for plagiarism.
Grading Rubric
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% |
CRITERION |
EXCELLENT 90+ |
GOOD 80-89 |
AVERAGE 70 -79 |
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT 60 – 69 |
FAILED <60 |
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1 15% |
Schwab multidimensional model for measuring national competitiveness. |
Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the various indices. |
Demonstrates sufficient understanding of the various indices. |
Demonstrates limited understanding of the various indices. |
Demonstrates an incomplete understanding of the subject. |
Fails to demonstrate a basic understanding of the various indices. |
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2 25% |
Analysis using the various indices |
Each of the pillars of competitiveness is applied. Provides a detailed analysis of the factors underlying the value of each measurement. |
Demonstrates a sufficient understanding of the subject. Relates some important events and consequences Raises few political and economic hurdles arising from OBOR. |
Demonstrates a limited understanding of the subject. Relates a few important events and consequences |
Demonstrates an incomplete understanding of the subject.
Does not connect the various topics into a whole. |
Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the subject. Does not identify any cause and effect. |
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3 25% |
Analysis of the country’s long term prospects |
The analysis of the long term prospects cover all areas of Schwab’ measurements. The challenges and priorities are well thought out and explained in a coherent manner |
The analysis of the long term prospects covers most areas of Schwab’ measurements. The challenges and priorities are addressed. |
The analysis of the long term prospects covers few of areas of Schwab’ measurements. The challenges and priorities are not adequately addressed |
The analysis of the long term prospects using areas of Schwab’ measurements is inadequate. The challenges and priorities minimally addressed |
Fails to provide coherent analysis. |
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4 20% |
Conclusions |
Draws well thought out conclusions regarding competitiveness by synthesizing learning throughout the course. |
Draws competent conclusions regarding competitiveness by synthesizing some, but not all, of learning throughout the course. |
Draws adequate conclusions regarding competitiveness by synthesizing a few of the learning throughout the course. |
Draws inadequate conclusions regarding competitiveness. Provides inadequate synthesis, of learning throughout the course. |
Fails to draws well thought out conclusions |
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5 15% |
Writing Mechanics and Formatting Guidelines |
Demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; APA formatting is appropriate and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. Individual contributions are seamlessly integrated. Organized by sections and subsections. Provides 5+ excellent research citations. |
Occasional grammar or spelling errors, but still offers a clear presentation of ideas; Individual contributions to the paper are well organized through proper transitions. APA formatting is used. Insufficiently organized by sections/subsections. Limited research citations <5. Few References are from unreliable sources. |
Frequent grammar / spelling errors. Individual contributions to the paper are somewhat adequately organized, although the limited effort is made to properly transition individual sections. Limited APA formatting. Insufficiently organized by sections/subsections. Limited research citations <3. References are poor quality |
Writing contains several grammatical errors; inadequate organization of the material. Individual contributions to the paper are not transitioned to create a holistic paper. APA formatting is minimally applied. Limited to no sections/subsections. Limited research citations <2 |
Writing is unfocused, rambling, or contains serious errors; poorly organized and does not follow specified guidelines. No attempt is made to organize individual contributions into a complete paper. APA formatting is not used. No sections/subsections. No research citations |