Mälardalen University MIMA-International Business and Entrepreneurship School of Sustainable Development of Society and Technology EFO705 Master Thesis The internationalization process of Red Bull from the perspectives of global expansion Group 2263: Karakawat Sarasalin 830117 Thitiporn Watthanachai 831031 Supervisor: Jean-Charles Languilaire 23rd November 2009 1 Abstract Date: 23rd November, 2009 Level: Master Thesis in International Business and Entrepreneurship (EFO705)
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MODES OF ENTRY USED BY INTERNATIONAL FIRMS TO ENTER INTO NEW MARKETS. TERMPAPER SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULLFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AND UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI. DATE17TH MARCH 2012 Modes of entry used by international firms to enter into new markets. Introduction A mode of entry into an international market is the channel which an organization employs to gain entry to a new international market. International firms
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Entry Mode Strategy for Jollibee into Australia Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 4 The Jollibee Phenomenon 4 Overseas Expansion and Modes of Entries 4 Company Analysis 5 Values – Mission – Vision 5 Distinctive competence 8 Foreign Market Analysis 9 The Australian Economy 9 Legal and Political Environment 9 Entry mode selection 11 Conclusion and recommendations 14 Reference list 17 Executive Summary Jollibee Foods Corporation
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International Marketing Management Using Business Format Franchising as a Market Entry Method McDonald’s Student Name: Nursulu Student ID: Lecturer: Dr. Lester Massingham/ Dr. Tom Abstract This report is based on the advantages and disadvantages of business format franchising and the fundamentals of market entry methods. Using McDonalds which happens to be one of the largest food service companies in the world, the author of this paper will look into the concepts of various market entry
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measure the cultural distance between a home and a host country. The dimensions that influence entry mode decision making are ‘power distance’ and ‘uncertainty avoidance’. The firm and country characteristics influence entry mode decision making and they are divided in 5 groups: Internal factors, product, desired more characteristics, transaction-specific factors and external factors. While entry modes can be distinguished in 3 groups of which this study only focuses on contractual agreements and
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International Strategy Advanced Strategy M2/MSc 2015-2016 Corporate (or Growth) strategy: Key questions? • Should the firm focus its activities on a specific market or diversify in several segments or sectors? • Should the firm limit its business to the local market or internationalize? • Which method of growth strategy should the firm choose? • organic development or • corporate, commercial, technical alliances with other stakeholders active in the business environment (clients,
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MSc International Business and Management The Dynamics of Market Entry and Expansion Strategy in Emerging Markets: The Case of Wal-Mart in Latin America Dino Ovcina Author: Dino Ovcina Supervisor: Dr. Jeremy A Head Institution: Sheffield Business School at Sheffield Hallam University Program: MSc International Business and Management Module: Dissertation Date of Submission: 21 April, 2010 Abstract This research investigates the internationalization process and potential issues
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market entry mode is an important decision-making process for international businesses when they expand their business to foreign markets. Appropriate decision on entry mode is more likely to occur when solid analysis of the firm’s and the target markets’ situation are in place. By studying a real world case, this assignment is designed to help you consolidate your understanding on entry modes, the environment analysis associated with entry modes, and the strategic consideration behind entry mode choices
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to: ➤ Understand the motives for internationalization. ➤ Apply the theories underpinning the internationalization process. ➤ Explain the Psychic Distance and Born Global concepts. 5 ➤ Advise a multinational firm on choosing an appropriate entry mode for internationalization. ➤ Advise a multinational firm on de-internationalization. 148 Global strategic development Opening case study Internationalization of a French retailer—Carrefour In 1960, Carrefour opened its first supermarket
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Journal of International Business Studies (2009) 40, 1432–1454 & 2009 Academy of International Business All rights reserved 0047-2506 www.jibs.net Down with MNE-centric theories! Market entry and expansion as the bundling of MNE and local assets Jean-Francois Hennart ¸ CentER and Department of Organization and Strategy, Tilburg University, The Netherlands Correspondence: J-F Hennart, Professor of International Management, CentER and Department of Organization and Strategy, Tilburg
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