1) With a market value of $220 billion, Alibaba is worth more than Facebook, Amazon or eBay. And now that it has a substantial war chest, what is next for the Chinese e-commerce giant?

2) Evaluate the impact of Alibaba’s current strategy of Zero Inventory and a 47% stake in logistics network.

3) The strategic path chosen by the Alibaba is critical to shaping Alibaba’s future. Should the company continue to focus on developing its business in China for the next few years, or shift its attention to international expansion through acquisitions or partnerships?

4) A main difference between Alibaba and U.S. companies is Jack Ma’s leadership. As his success has shown, Ma is no ordinary entrepreneur. Explain how his role as a leader has made Alibaba to be successful?