Global Strategy

Please select any three questions that you are the most confident in. 2000 words in total, split between three questions.

Attempt any THREE questions

All questions are equally weighted

1. Discuss the partner selection process in international strategic alliances. In this regard, using a suitable example, discuss how firms can develop trust and long term commitment with their partner.

2. Discuss the different options in the process of post-acquisition integration. Provide a detailed example of at least one type of integration.

3. What theoretical explanations have been put forward to explain the growth of outsourcing? Illustrate your answer with at least 1-2 examples.

4. Discuss the different models of the internationalisation of research and development (R&D) activity using one example of each. In this regard, discuss conventional vs. reverse forms of knowledge transfer.

5. Critically evaluate the range of political strategies available to firms in a global context. In this regard, discuss the performance implications of political strategy.