Criterion 1: Executive Summary - Write precisely and excellently, in such a way that readers can sufficiently get 5 5 the essence of the report without having to read it all. Criterion 2: Introduction of the Company, Environmental analysis and Target country justifications - Introduce relevant background information of the chosen Australian company and the purpose of the report 20 14 - Environmental analysis: demonstrate the ability to go beyond the PESTLE framework to see major factors that have strategic implications for the company. - Provide an overall evaluation of the potential of the target country. Criterion 3: Marketing objectives - Detail the segmentation, targeting and positioning process, and describe the profile of the chosen target market segment(s). 15 13 - Justify the chosen market-entry strategy. - Detail the overall marketing strategy Criterion 4: Marketing-mix strategies - Justify the specific strategies with regards to product, promotion, place, and price components of the marketing mix. 40 30 - Provide an overall evaluation in terms of how much standardisation vs. adaptation the Australian company has to deliberate on when considering to expand to the targeted country. Criterion 5: Report Presentation and Writing Skills - Follow the formatting requirements as mentioned in the subject outline - Present a clear structure that is easy to follow 10 8 - Reflect a professional look & feel - Demonstrate fluent and effective writing skills Criterion 6: Research Evidence - Demonstrate the ability to utilise diverse sources of research evidence 10 8 (statistics, figures, academic journals, trade journals, newspapers and relevant sources).