7EC503 Report on The Impact of The Current International Economic Environment on the Competitiveness of the Tarkett Group

Module Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical economic underpinnings of international trade and international finance.

2. Critically evaluate current developments in international macroeconomic issues and their impact on business strategies and/or government policies.

Your assessment for this module is 100% coursework. Following the special sessions run by the invited client company and using existing data, you will put yourselves in a consultancy role and write an economic report aimed at advising the client company on strategy. The report will generally help the client understand the developments in the international macroeconomic environment, identify risks and opportunities and make forward-looking recommendations.

Assessment Content

Your individual report will be on the impact of the current international economic environment on the competitiveness of the Tarkett Group and its perspectives for expansion in the target country given by Ian Tittershill, Senior Vice President of International Tarkett Sports.