Critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of foreign direct investment as a growth strategy, what are the risks and challenges?

Question 1
Undertake a strategic audit and critically evaluate Biocon India Group’s current position in the marketplace concentrating on its external operating environment and its internal core competencies. You will need to utilise relevant management models (as a minimum PESTLE, Porters 5 Forces and Porters Value Chain) and provide supporting evidence from a range of external sources to support your academic argument. (40 marks)

Question 2 Critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of foreign direct investment as a growth strategy, what are the risks and challenges?

Question 3
Critically evaluate the factors that Biocon India Group should investigate when considering entry into emerging markets. As a minimum, you should utilise the Ansoff Matrix.

PORSCHE
Question 1 Undertake a structured analysis of Porsche’s operating environment and describe, discuss and apply appropriate external and internal environment analytical frameworks. This should include as a minimum; PESTLE, Porters 5 Forces, Porters Value Chain and associated core competences. (40 marks) (LOs 1 – 4

Question 2 Using examples from the case study, critically evaluate mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy. What are the risks and challenges associated with this approach? (30 marks) (LOs 1- 4)

Question 3 Critically evaluate how the Ansoff Matrix might be used to assist Porsche’s strategic decisions. (30 marks) (LOs 1 – 4)