Case 20: PEPSICO CHANGCHUN JOINT VENTURE Capital Expenditure Analysis Study Questions Q1. Use the information in the case to construct two sets of NPV and IRR analysis from joint venture view and Pepsico. Based on the results‚ what would be your decision on the proposed Changchun joint venture? Q2. Comment on the financial projections that PepsiCo used in its capital budgeting exercise‚ especially the NOPBT Cap‚ foreign exchange rate projection and the discount rate. Q3. What differences might
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ABB Asea Brown Boveri Case n. 4 (5-6-7) 1) What is ABB context and environment? A deep study and understanding of the environmental context where an enterprise operates‚ is a necessary step that must precede any further analysis. Before setting a strategy‚ the management of the firm has to be aware of the internal potentiality of the company as well as of the external uncertainties (both positive and negative) it may encounter. The case presents a new born company that has just handled
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NAVAL WAR COLLEGE Monterey Program INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION WITHIN THE JOINT OPERTION PLANNING PROCESS (Ref: JMO Block-V/JOPP) By Jacob M. Prentiss Lieutenant‚ USN A paper submitted to the Faculty of the Naval War College in partial satisfaction of the requirements of the Department of Joint Maritime Operations. The contents of this paper reflect my own personal views and are not necessarily endorsed by the Naval War College or the Department of the Navy.
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Who they are? ABB is a global leader in power and automation technologies aimed at improving performance and lowering the environmental impact for their utility and industrial customers. They provide a broad range of products‚ systems‚ solutions and services which are designed to improve power grid reliability‚ increase industrial productivity and enhance energy efficiency. Their power businesses focus on power transmission‚ distribution and power plant automation. Their automation businesses
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long-term technical development and short-term profits is making the situation worse. As per the Business Area’s concern‚ the COMSYS project should be given priority over other activities as this project‚ if successfully implemented‚ would enhance the operations and efficiency of our relays business across the world. However‚ the development of the project is affecting the daily activities of the company. The problem spilled-over to the regional transmission performance and thus allocation of funds to the
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Joint Ventures‚ Strategic Alliances‚ Collaborations and Merger and Acquisitions Questions | Q1. Why is a Joint Venture (JV) preferable to more general collaboration form of the Strategic Alliance? Q2. What are the relative merits and weaknesses of JVs and SAs? Q3. Why would company seek M&A as a market entry strategy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of M&A? why might a merger fail and what might be the outcome? Q4. What are the relative merits/ disadvantages of JVs‚ SAs‚ and
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international joint ventures ……………………………... 4 2.1 Main classification of joint ventures ……………………………………. 5 2.2 Structure of joint venture entity ………………………………………..… 5 3. Advantages and disadvantages of international joint ventures …………….. 6 3.1 Advantages of IJV ……………………………………………………….... 7 3.2 Disadvantages of IJV ……………………………………………………... 8 4. Planning an international joint venture ………………………………………... 8 4.1 Preliminary investigation …………………………………………………. 8 4.2 Planning the operation ……………………………………………………
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to forming a joint venture in China focused on 3G‚ or more specifically‚ TD-SCDMA (time division-synchronous code division multiple access) and W-CDMA. The joint venture will focus on research and development‚ manufacturing and sales of 3G network systems. The JV will begin offering its first TD-SCDMA and W-CDMA systems next year under China Puritan’s Potevio label. The TD-SCDMA standard is being billed as a Chinese alternative to 3G. In addition to 3G services‚ the venture also will offer
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must reflect clearly the organization’s strategies regarding people‚ profit‚ and overall effectiveness”. (Ivancevich‚ 2010‚ p. 8) Johnsco’s staffing problems are a true indication that recruitment has not been a primary focus of the company in this venture and it is also apparent that not enough research had taken place prior to signing the agreement to expand overseas. “ The importance of recruiting‚ selection‚ training‚ developing‚ rewarding‚ compensating‚ and motivating the workforce is recognized
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Case Study About ABB Introduction From a company which is one of the most admired global firms‚ after experiencing great frustrating and changing in both strategy and organization‚ ABB is an attracting case for many people to study. In this paper‚ it will discuss about the development of ABB and the conditions Kindle faces with as well as some recommendation for him(International Metalworkers’ Federation). Development Cycle of ABB To the problems in the development of ABB‚ especially those
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