Assignment:
PART A
Question 1
With reference to the academic literature and using your analysis of relevant environmental factors, suggest the most important external issues and trends driving the partnership of ChemChina with Pirelli, Italian tire maker. In which areas are the expected internal benefits and synergies for both companies? Why are the Chinese and the Italian governments involved?
1.1 External Issues and trends driving the partnership of ChemChina with Pirelli.
1.2 Internal benefits and synergies for ChemChina and Pirelli.
1.3 The reasons of the Chinese and the Italian governments involved.
Question 2
With reference to the academic literature, how would you describe this partnership? Explain the risks associated with this choice of partnership. Compare and contrast this choice with Pirelli's earlier partnership with PT Astra. Justify your view.
2.1 Type of the partnership between ChemChina with Pirelli.
2.2 The risks associated with the partnership of ChemChina and Pirelli.
2.3 Compare and contrast Acquisition and Joint Venture.
Question 3 need to use Handy model
By applying appropriate theory and using evidence from your research of these companies, analyse the national and corporate cultures involved. Speculate on the impact of both on this ‘partnership' between ChemChina with Pirelli.
3.1 National culture of China and Italy.
3.2 Corporate cultures of ChemChina and Pirelli.
3.2 Impact of partnership between ChemChina with Pirelli.
Question 4
Drawing upon academic literature and theory, critically discuss the possible effects, both positive and negative, of exchange rate movements on the deal.
4.1 Positive and Negative effects of transactional exposure and the hedging policy.
4.2 Positive and Negative effects of translational exposure the hedging policy.
4.3 Positive and Negative effects of economic exposure the hedging policy.
Part B
Question 5
Identify three (3) specific aspects or challenges of doing business internationally that you have come to appreciate through the seminars or Expert Lectures on this module. Explain why these are significant to you personally and to the future of international business.
5.1 Culture in doing business internationally.
5.2 Selection criteria in collaboration efforts through partner analysis.
5.3 Exposure to financial environment.
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