HK2042- Retail Management Assignment- HOLMES INSTITUTE
Length: Not more than 2500 words.
Purpose
Students are required to perform academic research on the differences in the retailing system in Australia and any chosen country within the Asia Pacific Region.
In this assignment, you need to explain in detail how retailing differs in your chosen country from Australia. It is advised that a number of group members are well acquainted with the country of choice through either being born there or having lived there. It is also possible to do this assignment without having visited the country of choice but you will then need to rely more on published materials. The types of differences that may be relevant would examine topics such as: are there shopping centres in the same form as we have in Australia? If not, how do they differ? Are there supermarkets that are the same as those in Australia? If not how do they differ? - For example, in Malaysia beer and wine may be purchased in the supermarket along with other products rather than being separated as in Australia. The department stores and discount stores that we know in Australia such as David Jones, Myers, Target, Kmart and so on may be different in other countries. Try to identify all the differences you can and explain how these differences affect the retailing of products in your chosen country.
In groups of 4-5, students must:
i. Select one country within the Asia Pacific Region.
ii. The nominated country and group membership list must be approved by your lecturer. Each group must select different countries which will be approved on a ‘first-come first-serve' basis. Therefore, it is advisable to form group with students from various countries.
iii. You will be required to perform academic research on the differences between the retailing systems in Australia and your chosen country.
iv. You are also to make a group presentation for 5-10 minutes on the key findings from your report using PowerPoint slides in the class during the tutorial session in weeks 10 and 11. Make sure that the presentation is interesting and holds the attention of the class. DO NOT merely repeat what is in the report- you need to add value to your presentation. Focus mainly on key findings using necessary visual aids.
Assignment Structure should be as the follows:
- Title Page
- Executive Summary
- Brief Introduction and Background Information on Retailing Systems in both countries
- Section 1: The differences in the structure of retail market in both countries
- Section 2: Estimation of potential size and profitability of retail industry in both countries
- Section 3: Analysis of potential problems facing the retail industry in both countries
- Section 4: Consideration of cultural aspects impacting retailing in both countries
- Conclusion and Recommendations.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.