Assignment
Read the Closing Case: Lakshmi Mittal and the Growth of Mittal Steel below and write a 4-5 page paper in APA format with a detailed analysis that answers the following questions:
• What forces drove Mittal Steel to start expanding across national borders?
• Mittal Steel expanded into different nations through mergers and acquisitions, as opposed to Greenfield investments. Why?
• What benefits does Mittal Steel bring to the countries that it enters? Are there any drawbacks to a nation when Mittal Steel invests there?
• What are the benefits to Mittal Steel from entering different nations?
• The acquisition of Arcelor was very acrimonious, with many politicians objecting to it. Why do you think they objected? Where their objections reasonable?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.