Addresses learning outcome(s):

1. capable of, an appreciation of competitive strategy and management of business in the Asia-Pacific and South East Asia.
2. examine the structures and workings of major economies such as Japan, China, Korea, India and the ASEAN countries in connection with appropriate economic concepts and ideas
3. they will be able to analyse the economic development of Pacific Basin economies in a comparative fashion with reference to appropriate models and theory

Related graduate attribute(s):

1. UC graduates are professional – employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are professional – use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are global citizens – adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
4. UC graduates are global citizens – communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
5. UC graduates are lifelong learners – adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
6. UC graduates are lifelong learners – reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Question: Assess the prospects for Vietnam to emulate the growth and development of South Korea. Consider the roles of technology and foreign direct investment in both countries.

Guidance: In considering this question you should focus on the readings from the reading brick related to Korea, Vietnam, Technology Policy. You might make limited use of other artticles in the Brick where ideas are directly relevant, for example Morrisey (1999). Note that your thoughts and reflections need to be drawn from the articles in the reading Brick.

A reflective marker is a short written piece of assessment that aims to encourage students to engage in an analytical manner with set material from the course. This is a chance for students to reflect on information, ideas and concepts and then provide an original written response. This assessment piece assists in the development of a strong authorial voice and an original analytical approach to a student’s written work. Students must reference the course material used to develop his/her response to the question. As this is a reflective piece of work, students may use the ‘first person’ structure in his/her written work. Students will then be expected to develop a reflective response to the question in 1200 words.

Students are required to submit an electronic copy to the Moodle drop box once the student has completed the assessment to her satisfaction.