Problem 1: Critically analyze Porter's diamond theory.
Evaluate the international competitiveness of an industry in any country of your choice?
Problem 2: Amazon proves to be highly competitive, even against giants like Walmart.
Assess the possible generic strategies which are responsible for their growth and expansion?
Problem 3: Assume you are the CEO of second cup coffee.
a. Assess the general environment to evaluate your major challenges?
b. Analyze their impact on the firm?
Problem 4: The German potato grower's association is concerned about increased competition from imported potatoes that are larger than those grown within Germany's borders. The association wants to initiate a trade barrier. The president of the association must send a letter to the members explaining which trade barrier he thinks would help the German growers achieve their goal to reduce competition from imported potatoes.
A. Identify the trade barrier that you recommend?
B. Discuss how this barrier will help potato growers achieve their goal?