ISM 5804: Managing Information Systems Workshop
Step 4: Finding International/Country Information

Welcome to Step 4 of ISM 5804 Library Research Module:  Before you begin, please review the following carefully: To receive credit for this activity, be sure to post to your Blackboard classroom as per your instructor’s instructions. Step 1 -- Finding Journal Articles About a Company Step 2 -- Finding Data About a Company Step 3 -- Finding Industry Surveys Step 4 -- Finding International/Country Information If you have questions about the terminology in this exercise, consult this Glossary of Library and Internet Terms.  Your Name:  Your NSU e-mail address:  Section/CRN number:  STEP 4 Locating Country Information As globalization becomes an issue for all companies, it is important to be able to locate country information about everything from import/export regulations to licensing regulations in various countries, as well as finding out about the political risk that may factor into decisions about where to make investments. EIU.com [country intelligence only] is an excellent online source for finding information about these types of questions. Activity 4 Locating Country Information Go to the Alvin Sherman Library at www.nova.edu/library/main/ and select the Electronic Resources link located at the top of the page. From the drop-down menu, select the "Databases" link and then select "NSU Patron". Under "Browse by database name", select the letter "A". Scroll the list and select "ABI/Inform Complete" - ProQuest". When prompted enter your "SharkLink ID" and "SharkLink Password" and then select the Submit button. From the top of the ProQuest page, select the "Browse" tab. Scroll down the page and under the "Country Reports" heading, select the "Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Country Forecast Reports" link. Next select the "By Location" tab, then select a region. Finally scroll the list and select a country. Enter the information below.  Name of country:    How many reports did you locate on your topic?      For help locating country information, contact the Reference Desk at (800) 541-6682 ext. 24613 or locally in Broward County at (954) 262-4613. You can also email refdesk@nova.edu Congratulations! You have successfully completed the final step, Step 4, of the Library Research Module for ISM 5804. To submit this portion of the Library Research Module, click on the "Send Information" button below.