Chapter 1
Strategy in the Global Context
Definition and importance of Global Strategy
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Value creation and the firm as a value chain
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Pressures for cost reduction vs local responsiveness
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Integration-Responsiveness (I-R) framework
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Global standardization, Localization, Transnational, and International strategies
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Chapter 2
Analyzing Global Industries
Global industry characteristics and drivers
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Porter's Diamond of National Competitive Advantage
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Competitor analysis in international markets
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Identifying strategic groups globally
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Evaluating market potential and country attractiveness
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Chapter 3
Foreign Market Entry Strategies
Timing of entry (First-mover vs Late-mover advantages)
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Scale of entry and strategic commitments
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Exporting, Turnkey projects, Licensing, and Franchising
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Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances (Rationale and Risks)
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Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (Greenfield vs Acquisitions)
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Location of manufacturing facilities (Centralized vs Decentralized)
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Strategic role of foreign factories
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Make-or-buy decisions in global supply chains
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Global logistics and transportation strategies
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Managing global supply chain risks
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Organizational architecture in MNEs
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Organizational structure (International Division, Worldwide Area, Worldwide Product)
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Matrix and Transnational structures
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Control systems and performance metrics in MNEs
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Building an organizational culture in a global firm
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