Questions:
1. Economic:
a. We have considered various economic models ranging from Mann's SPT, to Porter's Diamond in trying to manage country risk. Which economic model do you think is the most appropriate in considering country risk? Why? You can take the position that you believe neither model is appropriate or both equally or one more than the other. Please make a cogent argument touching on as many of the authors in the required readings as you think are relevant to support your response.
b. Identify the points of Porter's diamond and determine the influence of ExxonMobil in Malaysia
2. Political:
a. Name at least five stakeholders for ExxonMobil in Malaysia, and state how each does or can influence the company.
b. In the class we have previously identified 9 sources of societal instability facing the firm. Please choose 5 out of the 9 sources and briefly apply them to the firm you have been assigned to and briefly explain what they are and how you think they will impact country risk.
3. Cultural:
a. Using the Social Benchmarks in Mann's SPT (Borderless Business, P. 177), compare them in Malaysia the same benchmarks in the U.S.A. (Use only benchmarks # 1, 2, & 3). For example: How is the work force mindset different in Malaysia from that in the U.S.A.?
b. Describe Malaysia culture in terms of three of Trompenaars' categories:1) Relationships vs. Rules; 2) Individualism vs. Communitarianism; 3) Status as Achieved vs. Status as Ascribed. Indicate ways the company may need to modify its way of operating to accommodate this culture.