INT $220$ Module Four Assignment Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

Foreign exchange impacts the profitability of transactions in international markets. It can turn a profitable business into one that loses money and can turn an unprofitable business into one that makes money.

In this assignment, you will analyze the impact of foreign exchange on different business scenarios and present your findings in a short business memo.

Scenario

You manage the international business for a manufacturing company. You are responsible for the overall profitability of your business unit. Your company ships your products to Malaysia. The retail stores that buy your products there pay you in their local currency, the Malaysian ringgit $($MYR$).$ All sales for the first quarter are paid on April $1$st and use the exchange rate at the close of business on April $1$st or the first business day after April $1$st if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The company has sales contracts with different vendors that determine the