2020 Unit 5 Assignment C&D P5 P6 P7 M3 M4 D2 D3
Unit 5 BTEC Assignment Brief
1st Sub Resub
P5
P6
P7
M3
M4
D2
D3
Learning Aim C&D 2020-2021
Learner name
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business
Qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business
Unit number and
Unit 5: International Business
title
C: Investigate the external factors that influence
Learning aim(s) (For international businesses
NQF only)
D: Investigate the cultural factors that influence
international business
Assignment title
External factors and cultural differences
Assessor Stephen Harris
Issue date 18.03.21
Hand in deadline 01.04.21
Learner declaration
I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced
any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner signature: Date: 25/03/2021
Vocation
al
, You are continuing your work experience placement at the office of a local
chamber of commerce.
You have been asked to write a two-part investigative journal article or report.
● Part One will recommend one country a selected business could
Scenario target for international trade.
or ● Part Two will evaluate the impact of cultural differences on
Context international business.
To do this you will need to gather, analyse and assess a wide range of research
evidence from relevant sources.
You have been asked to write the first part of an investigative journal article or
report. This will recommend one country that a business could target for
international trade.
Using your research, select an appropriate business, and two countries that might
be suitable for it to trade in.
Task 1 Prepare the first part of the article for the journal or report. This must include:
●how international business support systems enable your selected business to
trade internationally
●a situational analysis on the two chosen countries, explaining the external
influencing factors and their impact on the selected business
a justified conclusion that recommends one of the chosen countries for your
selected business
Checklist Evidence of research into a variety of businesses and countries they could
of trade with internationally
evidence An investigative journal article or report
required
Criteria covered by this task:
Unit/
Criteria To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to:
reference
5/C.D2 Recommend one country a selected business could target for
international trade, justifying your decision.
Carry out a situational analysis on two countries a selected business may
5/C.M3
consider trading in.
2
BTEC Assignment Brief v1.0
BTEC Internal Assessment QDAM January 2015
, 5/C.P6 Explain how business support systems enable a selected business to
trade internationally.
5/C.P5 Explain the external factors that influence a selected business considering trading internationally.
You have been asked to write the second part of an investigative journal article or report. This
will evaluate the impact of cultural differences on the chosen business.
Using your research, prepare the second part of the article for the journal or report.
The article must analyse how
● cultural factors, eg
o language
o ethnic make-up of populations
o social structures
o religion
o values
o attitudes to business
o attitudes to work
Task 2 o openness to change
affect international business.
It must also evaluate the impact of these cultural differences on the chosen business that
trades or is considering trading internationally.
Checklist ● Evidence of research into cultural differences and their impact
of ● An investigative journal article/report
evidence
required
Criteria covered by this task:
Unit/ To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to:
Criteria
reference
5/D. D3 Evaluate the impact of cultural differences on international business.
5/D. M4 Analyse how cultural differences affect international businesses.
5/D. P7 Explore the cultural differences affecting international businesses.
Sources of
informatio
n to www.boundless.com/marketing/textbooks/boundless-marketing-
support textbook/marketing-strategies-and-planning-2/steps-to-creating-a-
you with marketing-plan-28/conducting-a-situational-analysis-151-7221
this
Assignmen
t http://businessculture.org/business-culture/cultural-differences-in-
business
Above are some examples of websites. Further useful resources may be
found at www.edexcel.com/resources/Pages/default.aspx.
3
BTEC Assignment Brief v1.0
BTEC Internal Assessment QDAM January 2015
Unit 5 BTEC Assignment Brief
1st Sub Resub
P5
P6
P7
M3
M4
D2
D3
Learning Aim C&D 2020-2021
Learner name
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business
Qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business
Unit number and
Unit 5: International Business
title
C: Investigate the external factors that influence
Learning aim(s) (For international businesses
NQF only)
D: Investigate the cultural factors that influence
international business
Assignment title
External factors and cultural differences
Assessor Stephen Harris
Issue date 18.03.21
Hand in deadline 01.04.21
Learner declaration
I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced
any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner signature: Date: 25/03/2021
Vocation
al
, You are continuing your work experience placement at the office of a local
chamber of commerce.
You have been asked to write a two-part investigative journal article or report.
● Part One will recommend one country a selected business could
Scenario target for international trade.
or ● Part Two will evaluate the impact of cultural differences on
Context international business.
To do this you will need to gather, analyse and assess a wide range of research
evidence from relevant sources.
You have been asked to write the first part of an investigative journal article or
report. This will recommend one country that a business could target for
international trade.
Using your research, select an appropriate business, and two countries that might
be suitable for it to trade in.
Task 1 Prepare the first part of the article for the journal or report. This must include:
●how international business support systems enable your selected business to
trade internationally
●a situational analysis on the two chosen countries, explaining the external
influencing factors and their impact on the selected business
a justified conclusion that recommends one of the chosen countries for your
selected business
Checklist Evidence of research into a variety of businesses and countries they could
of trade with internationally
evidence An investigative journal article or report
required
Criteria covered by this task:
Unit/
Criteria To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to:
reference
5/C.D2 Recommend one country a selected business could target for
international trade, justifying your decision.
Carry out a situational analysis on two countries a selected business may
5/C.M3
consider trading in.
2
BTEC Assignment Brief v1.0
BTEC Internal Assessment QDAM January 2015
, 5/C.P6 Explain how business support systems enable a selected business to
trade internationally.
5/C.P5 Explain the external factors that influence a selected business considering trading internationally.
You have been asked to write the second part of an investigative journal article or report. This
will evaluate the impact of cultural differences on the chosen business.
Using your research, prepare the second part of the article for the journal or report.
The article must analyse how
● cultural factors, eg
o language
o ethnic make-up of populations
o social structures
o religion
o values
o attitudes to business
o attitudes to work
Task 2 o openness to change
affect international business.
It must also evaluate the impact of these cultural differences on the chosen business that
trades or is considering trading internationally.
Checklist ● Evidence of research into cultural differences and their impact
of ● An investigative journal article/report
evidence
required
Criteria covered by this task:
Unit/ To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to:
Criteria
reference
5/D. D3 Evaluate the impact of cultural differences on international business.
5/D. M4 Analyse how cultural differences affect international businesses.
5/D. P7 Explore the cultural differences affecting international businesses.
Sources of
informatio
n to www.boundless.com/marketing/textbooks/boundless-marketing-
support textbook/marketing-strategies-and-planning-2/steps-to-creating-a-
you with marketing-plan-28/conducting-a-situational-analysis-151-7221
this
Assignmen
t http://businessculture.org/business-culture/cultural-differences-in-
business
Above are some examples of websites. Further useful resources may be
found at www.edexcel.com/resources/Pages/default.aspx.
3
BTEC Assignment Brief v1.0
BTEC Internal Assessment QDAM January 2015
