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 Since this is my first Industry Analysis paper, it would be easier to research a topic I am already familiar with. Instead, I chose Automotive Repair and Maintenance to stretch myself in a place to learn something I can use today. According to the NAIC system, “this industry group comprises establishments involved in providing repair and maintenance services for automotive vehicles. Establishments in this industry group employ mechanics with specialized technical skills to diagnose and repair the mechanical and electrical systems for automotive vehicles, repair automotive interiors, and paint or repair automotive exteriors”. I want to evaluate the change in costs and productivity among the different manufacturers in the automotive business. I want to have a better understanding of why some repairs and parts have increased over the years. Is it the quality of the parts? Or is it the production and manufacturing of the product that is the issue?  

Description: The paper for this course requires students to write a research paper of at least five (this will likely require more to do an acceptable paper) double-spaced pages on an industry chosen by the student subject to approval of the instructor. Students must submit a topic during Session 1 and instructor must approve. Students must use a minimum of 5 appropriate sources. Appropriate sources should be refereed journals, recognized business periodicals, and/or appropriate books.  

Instructions

1. Choose an industry in which you have an interest. Remember the topic must have been submitted during Session 1.
2. Write a paper of 5-7 pages which must include the following points.
   1. Major firms in the industry.
   2. Size of the industry in country, and internationally.
   3. Current challenges and future opportunities in the industry.
   4. Market structure (perfect completion, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, or monopoly) of the industry in United States markets. Also indicate if state or local markets are of a different structure.
   5. Justify why you chose the structure from Question d above.
   6. Discuss the major microeconomic and macroeconomic issues that are likely to affect the industry over the next five years.
   7. Students may consult other outside sources for samples and additional guidelines for an Industry Analysis Paper.
   8. Please also see additional information about the paper at the Session 1 Industry Analysis Topic Assignment. 
3. Format
   1. APA style required
   2. Typed in twelve point type, preferably Times New Roman font.
   3. Double Spaced