Investment markets and principles

1)
In the first part you must write about how the investment strategies changed over the years and what things caused these changes.

2)
In the second part write a little bit about how the motives by the FDI have been well established. Then you must write about the

benefits of opening Disneyland Paris – you must look carefully and in detail and use books to show evidence of the benefits.

3)
Look at the quote:
‘Once an MNC establishes a subsidiary, FDI remains an ongoing decision’.
Link it with Disney Paris and explain how it is connected with Disney Paris. Explain what it means and look at the importance and value

of it in connection to Disney Paris.
Please see the assessment brief as it contains the task description and important references which should be used.

Assignment/coursework general submission requirements
Written work
• Your student identification number must be clearly stated at the top of each page of your work.

• Each page must be numbered.

• Where appropriate, a contents page, a list of tables/figures and a list of abbreviations should precede your work.

• All referencing must adhere to School/Institutional requirements.

• A word count must be stated at the end of your work.

• Your course, year of study and the relevant module must be included as a “footer” on each page.

• Appendices should be kept to the minimum and be of direct relevance to the content of your work.

• All tables and figures must be correctly numbered and labelled.

• If there is calculation involved, you are required to provide workings. Otherwise, no credit will be awarded.

Module:BAC5014 Investment markets and principles Level 2 – Coursework (Foreign investment decisions)

Word limit: 3,000 words

Inspect the Repot and Accounts for Walt Disney Co. to examine its international profile of activities over the past years and answer

the following questions:

1) How has the company’s foreign investment strategies changed over the years? And what factors caused the changes?
(40 marks)
2) Motives for FDI (foreign direct investment) have been well established academically (e.g. Blonigen, 2005, and Doukas and Lang,

2003). Based on the literature, please examine the benefits of the opening of Disney Paris.
(40 marks)
3) ‘Once an MNC establishes a subsidiary, FDI remains an ongoing decision’. Linking to the case of Disney Paris, explain and

evaluate the statement.
(20 marks)

(100 marks in total)

Reference:

Blonigen, B.A. (2005), A Review of the Empirical Literature on FDI Determinants, Atlantic Economic Journal, 3, 383-403.
Board of Directors.(n.d.).In The Walt Disney Company and Affiliated Companies. Retrieved from
http://corporate.disney.go.com/corporate/board_of_directors.html
Doukas, J.A. and L.H.P. Lang (2003), Foreign Direct Investment, Diversification and Firm Performance, Jounal of International Business

Studies, 34(2), 153-72.
Drew, Abbie. (2006). Starting a Business. 5 Secrets to Walt Disney World’s Success. Retrieved from
http://demc.com/artman/publish/article_130.shtml
Assessment Criteria
Standard assessment regulations apply.You must reference your work as required by Cardiff Metropolitan University regulations.

Thisis assessment One and contributes 50% of the overall module assessment.

Learning Outcomes. On successful completion of this assessment, the student will:
• Demonstrate an awareness of economic issues and their impact on foreign investment;
• Understand the risks and benefits of foreign investment;
• Critically evaluate the main principles governing how to construct an international investment portfolio.