Part A 10 points

Research the following economic factors for Sweden or Brazil and assess whether the values for the

chosen country pose significant economic risk and require restructuring.

Sweden	Brazil
Inflation and unemployment rate
Growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Government fiscal deficit
Proportion of the nation's export earnings needed to service its external debt
Export performance of its key export products
Target market's international reserve position
Taxation schemes at the national, regional and municipal levels

Part B 10 points

An American safety equipment manufacturer is considering outsourcing its customer call centre to the Philippines.

a. When analyzing technology risk, what should the American company determine about the vendor?

b. What are mitigating strategies the company can implement in relation to technology risk?

c. If the vendor uses cloud computing, what risks does the American company need to ensure are addressed?