...Country Risk and Strategic Planning Analysis TSI international consulting is a firm that provides services that support the United States and foreign businesses in globalization operations. TSI consulting international will be entering a 50/50 partnership with Setex consulting international, a Romanian integral investment company that provides tailored expert business services for global and national businesses who wish to extend business to the Romanian market and other foreign countries. TSI international partnerships with Romania will help develop the country's weak rural agricultural infrastructure. By providing 50% of the capital the government will have a vested interest in firm’s success. Our company will provide modern agricultural training techniques and machinery to the rural area citizens of Romania. The bigger strategy will be to drive revenue through export to the Eastern European region and eventually the members of the European Union. As a country that was previously a communist nation the minds of rural citizens will easily buy into the strategy where they see clear authority and a mode to enhance their standard of living. Launching a global joint venture can present a generous amount of risks that require analysis. The potential risks of TSI consulting opening and maintaining a partnership business venture in Romania with global ambitions will be vast and complex. To begin, TSI international will analyze numerous categories of risks ranging from legal to financial...
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...Country Risk and Strategic Planning Analysis Paper University of Phoenix MGT/448 Kathryn Hayman December 19, 2011 Team C has decided to conduct a country risk analysis for the country of Mexico. The selected business venture is about laptop computers. When it comes to global business ventures there also comes a great amount of risks. In the following paragraphs is an analysis of the following risks; political, legal, and regulatory risks, exchange and repatriation of funds risks, competitive risk assessment, taxation and double taxation risks, market risks, distribution and supply chain risks, physical and environmental challenges to entering and operating in a target market, social and cultural risks, and cyber or technology risks. A description of how these risks would be managed and a summary of the strategic planning process will be explained. Mexico has a moderate political risk according to AM Bests Country risk report. Mexico ties with large, developed countries that are very strong has help them in this aspect when it comes to their political risk. NAFTA North American Fair Trade Agreement also helps in this respect since it is now one of the largest free trade areas. This agreement was established between the Unites States, Canada, and Mexico and became effective on January 1, 1994. This alliance has brought economic growth and rising standards to the citizens of these three countries. There are many advantages of NAFTA, being that it has created...
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...Strategies for Small Business, (Da Costa, Laffont, Tirole) Scholarly Articles 1. International Business: Environments and Operations, (Daniels, Radebaugh, Sullivan) Journal of Political Economy 2. International Real Business Cycles, (Backus, Kehoe and Kyland) Journal of Political Economy 3. Going global: Using information technology to advance the competitiveness of the virtual, (Boudreau, Loch, Robey, Straub) Academy of Management Executive 4. Working with Americans, (Thompson) The FLAME of Claremont Graduate University Websites: 1. Economist.com (The Economist Magazine) 2. FT.com (Financial Times Newspaper) 3. cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook (CIA world Fact Book) 4. loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html (Library of Congress Country Info) 5. windowontheworldinc.com/countryprofile/index.html (Tips for Global Business Etiquette 6. transparency.org (Transparency International) 7. scholar.google.com (Google for academic search) INSTRUCTOR: Taj Ahmad Eldridge, MBA, Ph.D Int’l Political Economics & World Politics candidate WELCOME: Buenas noches, Banji mashite, Boa noite, Masaa al-khair, Good Evening! Welcome to MGT 448 – Global Business Strategies. Business has been changed drastically by the advent of technology and globalization. This course should prepare you to become aware of many of the externalities that businesses face as they enter the global market. It doesn’t matter if you are not currently conducting business...
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...Country Risk and Strategic Planning Analysis Nichelle Ball, Michael D. Bishop, Cather Bohannon, Kodi Mason, Crystal McCrimmon MGT/448 December 11, 2012 Karen Dixon-Brugh, Ph. D. |Country Risk and Strategic Planning Analysis | |The Week Three learning team assignment is divided into two halves. In the first half of the assignment, Learning Team “C” will | |conduct a country risk analysis for the selected global business venture in South Africa. The topics that will be analyzed are | |the political, legal, and regulatory risks; the exchange and repatriation of funds risks; and the competitive risk assessment. | |The second group of analyses will evaluate the taxation and double taxation risks; the four P’s of market risks, and will analyze | |the distribution and supply chain risks. The final group in the risks analysis seeks to address the physical and environmental | |challenges to entering and operating in a target market, analyze the social and cultural risks, and address the cyber or | |technological risks. | |In the second half of the Week Three assignment Learning Team “C” will summarize the strategic planning process by defining and | |clarifying the mission and objectives, performing a SWOTT analysis...
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...Introduction 2. Comprehensive Analysis Outline 3. Regional Analysis: Regional Alliances and Economic Integration 4. Regional Analysis: Physical Environment and Its Effect on Trade 5. Regional Analysis: Political Stability 6. Regional Analysis: Economic Conditions 7. Regional Analysis: Finance Options Available 8. Regional Analysis: Social, Health, and Environmental Conditions 9. Regional Analysis: Terrorism Threats 10. Country Analysis: Political Stability 11. Country Analysis: Economic Conditions 12. Country Analysis: Finance Options Available 13. Country Analysis: Physical Environment and Its Effect on Trade 14. Country Analysis: Social, Health, and Environmental Conditions 15. Country Analysis: Cultural Considerations 16. Organization and Product or Service Analysis: Description of the Organization 17. Organization and Product or Service Analysis: Product Needs Assessment 18. Organization and Product or Service Analysis: Description of Product to Meet the Need 19. Country Risk and Strategic Planning Analysis 20. Political, Legal, and Regulatory Risks 21. Exchange and Repatriation of Funds Risks 22. Competitive Risk Assessment 23. Taxation and Double Taxation Risks 24. Market Risks: - Product - Price - Place - Promotion 25. Distribution and Supply Chain Risks 26. Physical and Environmental Challenges 27. Social and Cultural Risks 28. Cyber/Technology 29. Managing Risks 30. Mission and Objectives 31. SWOTT Analysis of Target Country 32. Strategic Selection 33. Appropriate Mode...
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...Introduction 2. Comprehensive Analysis Outline 3. Regional Analysis: Regional Alliances and Economic Integration 4. Regional Analysis: Physical Environment and Its Effect on Trade 5. Regional Analysis: Political Stability 6. Regional Analysis: Economic Conditions 7. Regional Analysis: Finance Options Available 8. Regional Analysis: Social, Health, and Environmental Conditions 9. Regional Analysis: Terrorism Threats 10. Country Analysis: Political Stability 11. Country Analysis: Economic Conditions 12. Country Analysis: Finance Options Available 13. Country Analysis: Physical Environment and Its Effect on Trade 14. Country Analysis: Social, Health, and Environmental Conditions 15. Country Analysis: Cultural Considerations 16. Organization and Product or Service Analysis: Description of the Organization 17. Organization and Product or Service Analysis: Product Needs Assessment 18. Organization and Product or Service Analysis: Description of Product to Meet the Need 19. Country Risk and Strategic Planning Analysis 20. Political, Legal, and Regulatory Risks 21. Exchange and Repatriation of Funds Risks 22. Competitive Risk Assessment 23. Taxation and Double Taxation Risks 24. Market Risks: - Product - Price - Place - Promotion 25. Distribution and Supply Chain Risks 26. Physical and Environmental Challenges 27. Social and Cultural Risks 28. Cyber/Technology 29. Managing Risks 30. Mission and Objectives 31. SWOTT Analysis of Target Country 32. Strategic Selection 33. Appropriate Mode...
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...Introduction The vision and strategic planning of owner of the Cardboard Box Company Peter Street has been successful to turn CBC into a profitable business without prior experience with the industry. The revenue of the business surged since he was in charge about 15 years ago with the new capital he invested for the company in order to provide high quality packaging service in a competitive market. The company is also innovative with unique selling point of 24 hours delivery as well as having new model of machinery allow the company to take complex orders which makes it a high regarded firm. Although CBC has already got established network overseas with overseas clients, the firm is looking for further expansion and transforming the company on a global platform. In order to expand globally, careful planning and strategic analysis is needed to carry out to foresee potential opportunities and risks as the implications not only may affect on a global level but also has influence on the domestic market. There are three types of global strategy to be applied in general which is international strategy, multinational strategy and global strategy which is useful to distinguish from company’s resources, capabilities and current global position. Strategic analysis of expansion to new market There are a few basic steps to be carried out in order to profoundly write a comprehensive strategic analysis. First thing first, a concise goal has to be set in order to help to guide the effort...
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...Abstract This report will address the decision that PPQ has made in regards to developing a strategic management plan for expansion purposes. Additionally, this report will consider the following information; environmental scanning of the current conditions in the selected country of expansion, it’s economic and competitive environments, and it’s political stability. Moreover, this report will also address internal resource analysis as it relates to financial and managerial strengths and weaknesses. Also, long-term and short-term strategic goals will be listed. Finally, the benefits and limitations of expansion into a foreign market will be noted. Managing Resources and Operations Introduction PPQ Parts is considering expanding internationally and is looking to develop a four year strategic management plan. A strategic management plan is essentially an analysis process in which external and internal environmental factors are evaluated in order to provide the foundation for upholding best management practices. These external environment factors include competitors and consumers, while the internal environmental factors include the business itself. The purpose for a strategic management plan is for the achievement of improved alignment of corporate policies and strategic priorities (Strategic Management, 2012). Environmental scanning is important because it is used to detect early indicators of opportunities and threats which may influence current or future plans. Provide...
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...processes, strategic and operational planning. I will review the attributes that both plans embody with relations to SWOT analysis conducted on Liberty Global Inc. Strategic and Operational plans for Liberty Global Inc. Strategic planning is a top-down approach provided by top management that defines; goals, objectives, and direction of the organizations for the next three to five years (Robbins & Coulter, 2012). It lays the foundations for growth, improving productivity, and to improve return on investment for the organization’s investors. Operational planning details how the organization will accomplish the goals, objectives, and strategies outlined in the strategic plan. Operational planning is a bottom-up approach that addresses the needs and performance of the organization in the short-term, one-year and under. It addresses the question, what are we going to do this year and how. The operational plan should be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that it is on target. Liberty Global is the leading international cable operator. The company operates in 13 countries across Europe and in Chile. The company has more than 22,000 employees globally with revenues exceeding $10 Billion in 2012 ("Liberty Global," 2013). In the analysis conducted on the company, I have identified the following strategic goal; achieving superior organic growth. Liberty Global has 19.8 Million unique subscribers (pre Virgin media acquisition) through its operations in 13 countries. The company...
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...Marketing Plan for Starbucks Coffee BMM 364 Assessment-Part A Written by: Tianyi Wang (WAN12383771) Written for: Leo Billington 2012/10/19 * Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary 3 2.0 Introduction 4 3.0 Current External Marketing Situation 4 3.1 External/General Environment analysis and Trends 4 1 Demographic Segment 4 2 Economic Segment 5 3 Political/Legal Segment 6 4 Social-Cultural Segment 6 5 Technological Segment 8 3.2 Detailed Market Analysis and Projected Demand 8 1. Market Size 8 2. Market Growth Rate 9 3.3 Industry Analysis Including Porter’s Five Forces 9 1. Threat of New Entrants 9 2. Bargaining Power of Supplies 10 3. Bargaining Power of Customers 10 4. Power of Substitutes 11 5. Intensity of Rivalry 11 3.4 Competitors Analysis 11 4.0 Current Internal Analysis 12 4.1 SWOT of the Business and the Product/Service 12 1. Strengths 12 2. Weaknesses 13 3. Opportunities 13 4. Threats 14 4.2 Issues and Risk Analysis 14 1. Strategic Risk 15 2. Operational Risk 15 3. Political Risk 15 4. Country Risk 15 5. Technological Risk 16 6 Environmental Risk 16 4.3 Ethical and Corporate Socially Responsible Behavior 16 5.0 Identify a Commercially Viable Market Opportunity 17 5.1 Market Opportunity Including Potential Segments of the Market and Justification 17 5.2 Define the Value Provided 17 5.3 Positioning statement 18 6.0 Marketing Plan Objectives 19 7.0 Conclusion...
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...Executive Summary * Country Factors * Political and Legal * Economic * Cultural * Competition and Market Opportunity * SWOT Analysis * Business Objectives * Strategic Thrust * Tactics * Measurement of Results * Executive Summary * Introduce your product and region. * What specific market are you targeting and what revenues do you hope to achieve? * How will you achieve success? * What are the key country factors that impact (positively and negatively) success of your entry? * Why is this opportunity important for your company? * Country Factors: Political and Legal * Describe the political and legal system in your target country. * What are the major trends? * What is the local government’s attitude to foreign business? How is the government involved in business activity? * What are the risks and opportunities to your business given the political and legal climate? * Country Factors: Economic * Describe the economic system in your target country. * What are the major trends? * How is the local economy performing on the world scene and how might this affect you? * What are the risks and opportunities to your business given the economic climate? * Country Factors: Cultural * Describe the major cultural issues in your target country: * Language * Religion * Education * Social * What are the major trends? * What are the risks and opportunities...
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...1.0 Strategic Management Process It is a process that describes the responsibilities a particular firm undertakes in order to attain strategic competitiveness over other companies and acquire more than the expected average return. (Ireland, Hoskisson and Hitt, 2010) Figure 2.1.1 The External Environment Strategic Entrepreneurship Strategic Leadership Organizational Structure and Controls Corporate Governance Cooperate Strategy Corporate Level Strategy International Strategy Merger and Acquisition Strategies Competitive rivalry and competitive Dynamics Business Level strategy Strategic Inputs Vision Mission The Internal Organization Strategic Actions Source: The management of Strategy Concept and Cases, Ireland, Hoskisson, Hitt, 9th Edition Feedback Strategic Outcomes Competitiveness Above average Returns Strategy Implementation Strategy Formulation Above is the diagram which summarizes the three main types of strategic management processes that are Strategic Analysis, Strategic Formulation and Strategic Implementation. It also shows how the three components are combined together and the contribution of the three components to the strategic management process. 2.0 Strategic Analysis The strategic analysis comprises of the internal and external environment of the company. Internal analysis of the company identifies the strength and weakness of a company while the external analysis identifies the opportunities and threats for a company...
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...Contents Introduction 1 Case scenarios Exercises 2 3 Solutions Case Scenario 1 Case Scenario 2 Case Scenario 3 12 13 15 17 Webinar 4: Case Analysis – Chasseur Chickens Pty Ltd Case Scenarios Introduction The following exercises create different scenarios around the Chasseur Chickens Pty Ltd case study (Case Study 1). It allows you to practise applying the concepts and models covered in the Global Strategy and Leadership segment. Notes: The Chasseur Chickens Pty Ltd case study (Case Study 1) is available on My Online Learning. The case facts in this case study incorporate characters and events that are completely fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons and events is purely coincidental. CPA Australia – GLOBAL STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP Page 1 Case scenarios Webinar 4: Case Analysis – Chasseur Chickens Pty Ltd Case Scenarios Exercises Case Scenario 1 Bob Brown and John Smith have just been informed that one of Chasseur Chickens’ competitors, Bigbird, has been forced to cull all chickens in its South Australian farm due to a new outbreak of avian virus. The Health Department has already requested a product recall and newspapers around the country will report this new incident to the public. Bigbird’s profitability will be severely impacted and panic reaction from the public is expected. In the boardroom, Bob Brown and John Smith are discussing the potential impact of such an incident on Chasseur Chickens’ future growth. The sales...
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...Strategic Risk Analysis The current strategic objective of FreshMade Cheese Farms is to further new market opportunities by including international subsidiaries as part of the business strategic plans. The mission of FreshMade Cheese is to be a global leader in the cheese industry. The first step in realizing that mission is to capture 75% market share of the cheese industry in New Zealand. The subject of this analysis examines the New Zealand market expansion risks and opportunities supporting the business mission and objectives. External Influences and Risks External influences beyond the control of the business add risk but are a part of the competitive environment and risk analysis (Pearce & Robinson Jr., 2009). This section presents the significant external forces and risks in the New Zealand subsidiary expansion. Legal and Regulatory Legal and regulatory environments influence businesses and FreshMade Cheese Farms is no different. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enacted in 1977 makes bribes of foreign officials, agents, employees, or other similar foreign representatives illegal (Cheeseman, 2010). Many foreign countries have standard practices of accepting bribes or using similar influences to do business in the country. U.S. businesses are not allowed to operate in this fashion under the FCPA (Cheeseman, 2010). One of the main New Zealand laws that FreshMade Cheese must consider is the Overseas Investment Act of 2005. This legislation outlines...
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...The article focuses on the main aspects of Ansoff analysis. The four strategic options entailed in the Ansoff matrix are discussed along with the risks inherent with each option. The article includes tips for students and analysts on how to write a good Ansoff analysis for a firm. Moreover, sources of findings information for Ansoff analysis have been discussed. The limitations of Ansoff analysis as a strategic model have also been discussed. Introduction The Ansoff matrix presents the product and market choices available to an organisation. Herein markets may be defined as customers, and products as items sold to customers (Lynch, 2003). The Ansoff matrix is also referred to as the market/product matrix in some texts. Some texts refer to the market options matrix, which involves examining the options available to the organisation from a broader perspective. The market options matrix is different from Ansoff matrix in the sense that it not only presents the options of launching new products and moving into new markets, but also involves exploration of possibilities of withdrawing from certain markets and moving into unrelated markets (Lynch, 2003). Ansoff matrix is a useful framework for looking at possible strategies to reduce the gap between where the company may be without a change in strategy and where the company aspires to be (Proctor, 1997). Main aspects of Ansoff Analysis The well known tool of Ansoff matrix was published first in the Harvard Business Review (Ansoff...
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