Intended Learning Outcomes assessed:
1. Critically analyse and propose actions regarding current issues influencing global business in the international political economy
2. Critically evaluate and deal with various opinions and views in matters involving the present world economic situation
3. Examine and debate globalization and ethical governance; multinational enterprises and ethical practices; international trade, labour, job creation and sovereign wealth
4. Employ frameworks for global and corporate strategies and environmental analyses at their own discretion adapted to a variety of not clearly defined contexts
Marketing and Communication
Marketing is a management discipline transcending countries, laws, politics and cultures and is used extensively throughout the world. There are however numerous differences that management must be aware of and incorporate into their strategy and tactical implementation.
Compare and contrast the various forms of advertising (television, radio, print, and online/social media) in two (2) different countries situated in different geographical regions. Point out the strengths and weaknesses of each countries’ regulations.
Choose two (2) aspects from the list, according to which you are going to make your analysis:
• advertising laws;
• industry guide lines on advertisements;
• culturally acceptable guidelines;
• regulatory bodies and agencies.
Choose two (2) from these topics to be covered in the essay:
• vice products (commonly accepted as alcohol and tobacco);
• comparative advertising between products;
• allowable content and positioning;
• rules and regulations regarding children.
In addition, address the penalties, fines and processes if the laws, regulations and/or guidelines are broken. Be sure to include actual print advertisements, and links to television, radio and online examples to support your findings and research.
