Case: C4 | Pin the destination country

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C4 | Pin the destination country

You’ve been doing desk research. This means that you’ve been analyzing pros and cons using various methods.

Now it’s time to make a final decision: Which destination country do you think chances are at its best? Which country will you be going for from this point on?

Even if you have a business case focusing on just one country, revaluate if that country will make the energy worthwhile. According to your desk research so far, is the mentioned country well worth a try? Does it offer enough potential and limited risk for you to meet your targets?

This assignment is critical. Once you’ve chosen your best option for a destination country, there will be no way back. From this point on, changes will not be approved very easily. So… you’ve got to be very certain about the choice you make and eliminate any dealbreakers.

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What to do?

First, analyze the outcome of the different assignments.

At last, explain which country is without any doubt the most promising, based on you desk research. Don’t repeat all the results of earlier assignments; just share convincing arguments that support your choice, like an advice to the management board.

Make sure your answering is concise, to the point and in Business English.

Which standards apply?

All questions are answered.
The given answers form a summary of the research, along with some specifics on a personal level.
The work is concise, to the point and in Business English.

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