1 Feedback Document:Global Business & Strategy Case Study Assessment Overview Question 1: Critically assess changes in global M&A deal value and volume, and identify specific geopolitical events influencing these trends. Question 2: Interpret FDI inflow data (Greenfield projects) into African markets and advise a Middle Eastern company on the benefits and challenges of pursuing an infrastructure project in South Africa, supported by theoretical underpinnings. General Comments Ensure your analysis directly addresses the question prompt. Link data evidence from exhibits to relevant theoretical concepts. Structure answers clearly: introduction, critical analysis, and conclusion. Use coherent arguments, avoiding unfounded or generic statements. Question 1 Feedback (12 marks) Common Challenges Identified: Many responses described M&A market movements (percent changes, regional comparisons) but did not highlight specific geopolitical events. There was little evidence of coherent alignment between data trends and real-world events. Guidance for Improvement: 1. Identify Key Events First: Before analyzing charts, list major geopolitical events from the relevant period (e.g., USChina trade tensions, RussiaUkraine conflict, energy price shocks).2 Focus on events that plausibly impact investor sentiment and cross-border deals. 2. Link Data to Events Chronologically: Map observed declines or surges in deal value/volume to the Timing of these events. For example, link a drop in deal volume to heightened uncertainty following a major conflict or tariff announcement. 3. Apply Theory: Draw on risk and investment theory (e.g., political risk frameworks) to explain how geopolitical instability can deter or reshape M&A activity. 4. Ensure Coherence: Craft your answer so each paragraph builds from data observation to event analysis to theoretical support.