Identify and define the institutions in the target country.

Formal institutions

a$.$ Political institutions,

b$.$ Educational institutions

c$.$ Economic institutions

Informal

d$.$ Family, marriage, kinship institutions

e$.$ Religious institutions $1.$ Define the institutions in the context of the product or service$/$market$.$

$2.$ Detail how each institution can affect the market entry.

Define the non$-$equity modes and equity modes in the context of your chosen product market configuration.

$1.$ Contextualize the discussion with productor service$/$market into consideration.

Define and develop a value chain for your product in the context of the foreign market. You may find detailed info on this in Ch $3.1.$ Define the value chain and its usages in the context.

$2.$ Outline the VC in the context of the product or service you have chosen.

How institutions affect the mode of entry? $1.$ Relate the mode of entry to the institutions and suggest the possible modes.

How would the Diamond model affect the mode of entry? $1.$ Work on the diamond model in the context of the product or service and the target country.

$2.$ Use the diamond model to discuss the viability of the entry.

What parts of the value chain are being proposed for entry into the foreign market? $1.$ What parts of the VC can be distributed in different parts of the world including the current$/$host country and the target country.

$2.$ Provide the rationale for your reasons.

What is the role of resources and capabilities in the decision to internationalize your product$/$service$?1.$ Define the resources and capabilities in the context. How do they support or hinder new market entry?

How could you work on a strategic alliance for your move to the global market? $1.$ Role of strategic alliances in moving into the target country.

$2.$ Suggest a decision on an alliance and define the synergy that it could create.