Problem
A. Why did Facebook initially consider international expansion into India? What location advantages did Facebook see in India?
B. What ownership advantages (firm-specific advantages) did Facebook have before its strategic partnership with Jio? What ownership advantages (firm-specific advantages) does Facebook have after the strategic partnership with Jio?
C. What ownership advantages (firm-specific advantages) did Jio have before its strategic partnership with Facebook? What ownership advantages (firm-specific advantages) does Jio have after the strategic partnership with Facebook?
D. What mode did Facebook choose for the strategic alliance? Do you think that it is the right choice? Why or why not? Make sure that you are going to explain it from both the IBV and RBV.
E. Any potential areas of concern for this international alliance? How can Facebook and Jio make this alliance succeed?