Topic #1. Entry Mode Strategies

List and briefly explain two (2) common strategy options for entering foreign markets.

Note: Your answer must include at least one (1) example (with a reference) of a successful entry using the chosen strategic options.

Topic #2. International Strategy: The Three Principal Options

In Chapter 7, we learned three principal strategic options for the multinational company: (1) Multidomestic Strategy, (2) Global Strategy, and (3) Transnational Strategy. Suppose your company formulates an international strategy to sell the new product line in more than 50 countries in different regions. What strategic option would be better suited for your purpose, and why? Please select one of the following companies for your answer: 1. Mobile phone manufacturing company (e.g., Apple, Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus) 2. Large home appliance manufacturing company (e.g., GE, Whirlpool, Samsung, LG) 3. Pharmaceutical company (e.g., Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Bayer, Merck) 4. Food and beverage company (e.g., PepsiCo, Nestle, Tyson Foods, The Coca-Cola Company

Topic #3. Diversification Strategy

In Chapter 8, we learned three diversification strategy options for the multibusiness corporation: (1) Diversify into related businesses, (2) diversify into unrelated businesses, and (3) diversify into both related and unrelated businesses. What is the purpose of implementing one of the diversification strategies listed above (select one)? List conditions that would boost or harm the performance via the selected diversification strategy. And then, name one multibusiness company that successfully implemented the strategy and identify some reasons the company could succeed. Please provide your answers with some evidence and links to the information sources.

Topic #4. Corporate Restructuring

What are the primary purposes of corporate restructuring? When and why mulitibusiness corporations implement the restructuring strategy? Name one company that implemented the restructuring strategy, evaluate whether it was successful or unsuccessful, and explain why. Please provide your answers with some evidence and links to the information sources.