a) Distinguish between research and development expenditure and discuss with practical examples five (5) criteria which must be met under IAS 38 (intangible assets) for development expenditure to be capitalised. b) Discuss five (5) ways by which the COVID 19 pandemic has affected the preparation and presentation of corporate reports in Ghana.

2. Mr. Sultan Al Ghafri intended to open up a branch of his business in one of the rural areas in Vietnam. As usual, he had to gather some information about the said place and markets involved. Write and elaborate in detail at least five (5) challenges that he will face when dealing with international marketing research activities.

You have been hired as Marketing Management consultants to Jam down Manufacturers Limited, an authentic Jamaican snack company that has saturated the local market and wants to go international. You were asked to prepare a report to the company’s board of directors. In your report, you are required to: 1.Explain to the company, the major ways of entering a foreign market. 2. Discuss the extent to which the company must adapt its products and marketing program to each foreign country. 3. Discuss the global distribution strategies available to the company.

What are the seven objectives of the ONDCP?

As the incoming General Manager for a name property in our destination, you have requested a report from your Hotel Manager/ Resident Manager regarding the following: You are required to: the chosen hotel is Spice island Beach resort located in Grenada 7. Design a comprehensive marketing strategy to assist in making the property morecompetitive in today’s global market .8. Critical assess the procedures/policies that are in place to accommodate persons withdisabilities.

The Ghana Integrated Financial 1) 1) 1) 1)Management Information System (GIFMIS) was developed based on the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). Specifically to the Ghanaian public sector, it is applicable to MDAs & MMDAs and covers some funds including the consolidated and statutory funds among others. Required: a) Provide a general overview of IFMIS b) Discuss the implementation process of GIFMIS in Ghana

8. Much business activity in the United States was shut down in Spring 2020 to help combat the spread of COVID-19. In April and May, some businesses started to re-open, although often under different circumstances. For example, in some locations restaurants that re- opened had to limit their capacity to 50 percent of their normal capacity in order to facilitate social distancing. Using online resources identify five business-related decisions related to re-opening in late spring 2020. Describe each in terms of its associated conditions and if, in your judgement, decision making was handled effectively. Feb 12, 2022, 12:47 PM

You are hired as a consultant by Vikings Inc. to prepare a report based on the undermentionedcriteria.You will choose a known Caribbean Company in the manufacturing sector and itsproduct/service with information available on the internet, that does not currently operate outsidethe region. You will conduct a comprehensive study of the international business environment,that is, the geography, culture, government, history, economics, and politics of a new country,outside of the region, from which you believe the company and its product/service could operateprofitably. Propose a strategy for internationalization. Looking particularly at entry strategies thatcould be utilized as discussed in the course. You will need to keep in mind the domestic realitiesof the company and its product/service by conducting a situation analysis to start. You are alsorequired to suggest an international strategy after an analysis of all strategies discussed in thecourse.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government needs to acquire new funds to cater for prevention and management expenses. Illustrate the process of getting new funding and name the relevant acts.

Sultan Al Ghafri intended to open up a branch of his business in one of the rural areas in Vietnam. As usual, he had to gather some information about the said place and markets involved. Write and elaborate in detail at least five (5) challenges that he will face when dealing with international marketing research activities.