Discussion Post: Strategies for Competing in International Markets
Modes of entry into an international market are the channels which organizations employ to gain entry to a new international market. Within our Thompson (2022) text, read Chapter 7 Assurance of Learning Exercise #2 related to Walgreens' mode(s) international market entry and respond to the following questions:
a) What was Walgreens' entry strategy designed to achieve?
b) Why would this make sense for a company like Walgreens?
c) Provide two recommendations on what Walgreens might do differently going forward with their entry strategy? Make sure you support your recommendations?
Textbook: Thompson Jr. A. A, Peteraf, M. A., Gamble, J. E., and Strickland III, A. J. (2022). Crafting & Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Concepts and Cases. 23rd Edition. McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 978-1-260-73517-8.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.