FIN6108 International Financial Management: Case Report (70%)
The Case Report is a group project of THREE. Each group is required to write a business consulting
report for a chosen multinational firm. The report should identify the strengths and weaknesses of the
firm and evaluate the opportunities and challenges facing by the firm with the support of data, figures
and evidence. The report should provide recommendations for the firm to strengthen its international
financial management in the competitive global market.
Some interesting topics written by students are as follows:
• Tesla
• Alibaba
• Huawei
• Apple Inc.
• HSBC
• Tencent
• Microsoft
Since time is limited, you should identify a topic for your report and collect data related to your topic as
soon as possible. Consult and obtain the consent of your instructor when you are making a topic
decision.
Suggested outline for the case report:
1. Introduction
2. Objectives of the study
3. Review of the Literature
4. Body of the paper
The body of the paper may consist of
• The relevant financial theories, such as foreign exchange exposure, international
financing, foreign investment and risk management
• The background of the multinational firm
• A SWOC analysis when entering an emerging market
• Foreign exchange exposure management
• Description and discussion of data and figures
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5. Recommendations and Conclusions
6. Tables and Figures
7. References (follow the format of a major journal). Include only references that you cite in the
paper (the 5 – 10 papers that you reviewed).

Assessment
Your case report will be assessed in the following two areas:
1. Presentation performance (30 %)
Each Group is required to present the chosen case to the class. The presentation should take 20
minutes and should use PowerPoint slides. Submit your PowerPoint slides to your instructor at
least one week before your presentation.
Individual group member will be graded based on:
*Depth of knowledge and preparation, and presentation skills.
*Ability to answer questions from the instructor and other students in the class.
Criterion 4 3 2 1 or 0
Presentation-
Content
Substantive use of
information (e.g.
explanations on
political, economic,
social, historical and
geographical
dimensions are
complete and helpful;
made connections,
inferences, drew
conclusions, noted
convergence and
divergence among
resources)
Explanations of
dimensions are
complete and helpful
and indicate how the
dimensions interact
with each other; draw
conclusions, make
connections and
inferences
Explanations are
complete and helpful
but include little or no
interaction among
dimensions or
explanations aren’t
quite as complete or
helpful but there is an
indication of
interaction among
dimensions; draw
some conclusions and
make some
inferences but miss
obvious ones
Incomplete and/or
not helpful
explanations with
little or no indication
of interaction among
dimensions; presents
others’ information
without analysis (e.g.
drawing conclusions,
making comparisons,
connections and
inferences)
Presentation-
Visual
Effective slides (e.g.
coherent, logical
progression, well
organized, include
main points not
details, “tell a story”)
Slides clearly aid the
presenter in telling a
coherent story
For the most part
slides are helpful in
telling the story with
only a few glaring
problems
Slides interfere with
the story
Presentation-
Ability to handle
Q&A session
Able to answer
questions
knowledgeably,
thoroughly, and
Demonstrated an
ability to address
most questions in a
thoughtful and
Demonstrated
difficulty in
responding to some
questions or
Incapable to answer
most, if not all,
questions; the
process is handled
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concisely; process is
handled smoothly
effective manner;
Demonstrated some
difficulty in answering
some questions
concisely
addressed them in a
superficial manner.
poorly.
Presentation-
Time
Management
Kept within scheduled
time. Effect use of the
allotted time.
Kept within scheduled
time, but not
effective in using the
allotted time.
Finished on time, or
overrun a little bit, by
rushing through the
last points.
Failed to finish on
time; overrun
seriously.

Presentation date: 18 April (Tuesday)

2. Final Report (40%)
The final report is graded based on the seven areas of the writing rubrics:
• Completeness
• Understanding
• Organization
• Evidence
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Recommendations
• Writing
Criterion 4 3 2 1 or 0
Completeness Complete in all
respects; reflects all
requirements
Complete in most
respects; reflects
most requirements
Incomplete in many
respects; reflects few
requirements
Incomplete in most
respects; does not
reflect requirements
Understanding Demonstrates a
sophisticated
understanding of the
topic(s) and issue(s)
Demonstrates an
accomplished
understanding of the
topic(s) and issue(s)
Demonstrates an
acceptable
understanding of the
topic(s) and issue(s)
Demonstrates an
inadequate
understanding of the
topic(s) and issue(s)
Organization Report has a clear
organizational logic.
Transitions between
ideas are handled
well.
Report is organized
effectively but could
be refined/tightened
(headings, better
transitions, etc.).
Report needs to be
organized more
effectively as it may
be confusing or
misleading.
Report has little
coherent structure.
No clear rationale is
apparent for why the
document is set up
the way it is. The
report is confusing.
Evidence Excellent use of
research and sources,
helping
strengthen/build the
argument with this
Good use of research
and sources, citing
well. In a few places
the report’s main
point could have
been strengthened
The report would be
substantially
strengthened with
more/better
evidence, and/or the
evidence presented is
The report is weak
because of a lack of
evidence and
support, and/or the
evidence used is
formatted so poorly
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material. with additional
evidence.
formatted in a sloppy,
distracting manner.
that it’s difficult to
tell what is cited.
Analysis &
Evaluation
Presents an insightful
and thorough analysis
and evaluation of all
issues identified;
includes all necessary
calculations
Presents a thorough
analysis and
evaluation of most
issues identified;
includes most
necessary
calculations
Presents a superficial
analysis and
evaluation of some of
the issues identified;
omits necessary
calculations
Presents an
incomplete analysis
and evaluation of the
issues identified
Recommendations Presents detailed,
realistic, and
appropriate
recommendations
clearly supported by
the information
presented and
concepts from the
reading
Presents specific,
realistic, and
appropriate
recommendations
supported by the
information
presented and
concepts from the
reading
Presents realistic or
appropriate
recommendations
supported by the
information
presented and
concepts from the
reading
Presents realistic or
appropriate
recommendations
with little, if any,
support from the
information
presented and
concepts from the
reading
Writing Writing demonstrates
a sophisticated
clarity, conciseness,
and correctness;
includes thorough
details and relevant
data and information;
extremely well-
organized
Writing is
accomplished in
terms of clarity and
conciseness and
contains only a few
errors; includes
sufficient details and
relevant data and
information; well-
organized
Writing lacks clarity
or conciseness and
contains numerous
errors; gives
insufficient detail and
relevant data and
information; lacks
organization
Writing is unfocused,
rambling, or contains
serious errors; lacks
detail and relevant
data and information;
poorly organized

Final Paper Due Date
DUE DATE

24 April 2023
(Tuesday)
10:00 pm
Submit your
Final Paper
(PDF format)
online to the
Moodle and has it
checked by the
VeriGuide

Final paper:
1. Follow the suggested outline listed above.
2. The page limit of your paper is between 8 – 10 pages
excluding tables, figures, and references.
3. Use font size of 12, New Time Roman, and 1-inch margin
on each sides of your paper.