GSM5181: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & POLICYGroup Assignment & Presentation Trimester 3 2014/2015 1. Topic: Comparison of Malaysian Industry Policy with Other Countries

2. Main Task: To critically analyze and report on a particular industry in Malaysia with regards to its policy and to provide recommendations for future implementation.

3. Instruction: Choose one particular Malaysian industry and study the current policies, initiatives and infrastructure related to the industry. Choose another country with the same industry and investigate its policies, initiatives and infrastructure with regards to the industry. Critically analyze and discuss policy implementations both in Malaysia and that country. You can discuss on: Factors / Demands Process Impacts Role of government, etc. Based on the analysis, recommend ways/policies for the Malaysian industry to be globally competitive and attractive to FDI. Each group should interview: 1 government agency player 1 private organization playerof the industry to get first hand information.* Evidence of photos taken with interviewee should be put in the Appendix section of the report.4. Elements in Report (should not be limited to only these elements):a. Executive Summaryb. Introduction/Background c. Analysis of Industryd. Recommendationse. Conclusion

5. Format: Group papers should be about 15-25 pages, with 1.5 line spacing, and 12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Arial font.

6. Assessment: 25% (15% -written assignment, 10% -presentation)

7. Deadline: Before or on 12 August 2015 (in class)

GOOD LUCK!Raja Nerina ~~ May2015