1. Identify and discuss some of the benefits that Blades, Inc., could obtain from DFI.
2. Do you think Blades should wait until next year to undertake DFI in Thailand? What is the trade-off if Blades undertakes the DFI now?
3. Do you think Blades should renew its agreement with the Thai retailer for another 3 years? What is the trade-off if Blades renews the agreement?
4. Assume a high level of unemployment in Thailand and a unique production process employed by Blades, Inc. How do you think the Thai government would view the establishment of a subsidiary in Thailand by firms such as Blades? Do you think the Thai govern-ment would be more or less supportive if firms such as Blades acquired existing businesses in Thailand? Why?