GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGY(BUS 7070) Case Studies
Question # 40078 | Writing | 6 years ago |
---|
$40 |
---|
GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGY(BUS 7070) Case Studies
For this assignment, following APA style, answer as comprehensively as possible the questions
after each case summary.
Based on your reading of the case identify the main issues of the case and answer the questions
in your own words. To better understand the case, you may also research the Internet, journals,
and library reference materials and provide an up to date analysis.
Case Study Analysis #1: Australia and New Zealand: Doing Business with Indonesia
(Due date: 2015 Dec 12, Minimum 2pages required for all questions in Case Study # 1 as per
APA format with not more than 10% Plagiarism)
Please refer to Australia and New Zealand: Doing Business with Indonesia Case Study on page
106 and answer the following questions:
1) Using this case and the cultural dimensions explored in this chapter, discuss some of the
ways in which citizens of Australia and New Zealand are members of cultures very
different from any other in Asia.
2) In what respects is the Indonesian archipelago unique in Asia?
3) What characteristics of Indonesian workplaces are referred to in this profile?
4) How does the population appear to be socially stratified?
5) What are some business opportunities in Indonesia for foreign direct investment?
Case Study Analysis #2: MTV Networks: The Arabian Challenge
(Due date: 2015 Dec 12, Minimum 2pages required for all questions in Case Study # 2 as per
APA format with not more than 10% Plagiarism)
Please refer to MTV Networks: The Arabian Challenge Case Study on page PC2-9 and answer
the following questions:
1) Experts felt that one of the biggest challenges faced by MTV while launching MTV
Arabia was the prevalent culture in the Arab world. Discuss the Arab culture. How is it
expected to pose a challenge to MTV?
2) Critically analyze MTV’s strategy in the Middle East. Comment on its entry strategy and
also its strategy of providing mixed content to the market. Do you think MTV will be
able to succeed in this market?
Case Study Analysis #3: Alibaba in 2011: Competing in China and Beyond
(Due date: 2015 Dec 14, Minimum 2pages required for all questions in Case Study # 3 as per
APA format with not more than 10% Plagiarism)
Please refer to Alibaba in 2011: Competing in China and Beyond Case Study on page PC3-1 and
answer the following questions:
1) Critically analyze the factors that led to Alibaba sustaining its leadership position in the
Chinese e-commerce market.
2) Discuss the rationale behind Ma establishing Taobao.com. What are the factors that led to
Taobao’s success as compared to eBay in the Chinese online auctions market? With
Baidu’s entry into the e-commerce market, discuss the challenges that Alibaba faces with
regard to sustaining its position in the growing e-commerce market in China.
3) Critically examine Alibaba’s business model. Do you think it is sustainable? After having
captured the Chinese e-commerce market, what steps should Alibaba take to expand
globally?
Case Study Analysis #4: Kelly’s Assignment in Japan.
(Due date: 2015 Dec 14, Minimum 2pages required for all questions in Case Study # 4 as per
APA format with not more than 10% Plagiarism)
Please refer to Kelly’s Assignment in Japan Case Study on page 295 and answer the following
questions:
1) Explain the clashes in culture, customs, and expectations that occurred in this situation.
2) What stage of culture shock is Kelly’s family experiencing?
3) Turn back the clock to when Kelly was offered the position in Tokyo. What, if anything,
should have been done differently, and by whom?
4) You are Kelly. What should you do now?