Globalisation , the World Economy and MNEs

Globalisation , the World Economy and MNEs
Project description
ESSAY QUESTION: Research in Motion Ltd. (RIM) was one of Canadas largest companies in early 2008. 
a. Summarize the options for foreign expansion that RIM had around that time? (e.g. do more, grow and expand, increase acquisitions?, and go global 
b. Specify which market RIM should have targeted, and suggest an entry mode that RM could have used for the market. (entry mode options (lecture 3 attached) e.g. exporting, licensing, franchising, Greenfield investments and acquisitions). 
 
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note i have attached a plan, the relevant lecture slides which need to be used for part b and an separate document with all the information required for part a

ESSAY QUESTION: Research in Motion Ltd. (RIM) was one of Canada’s largest companies in early 2008.
a. Summarize the options for foreign expansion that RIM had around that time? (“do more”, “grow and expand”, “increase acquisitions”, and “go global”)
b. Specify which market RIM should have targeted, and suggest an entry mode that RM could have used for the market. (entry mode options (lecture 3 attached) e.g. exporting, licensing, franchising, Greenfield investments and acquisitions).
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NOTES:
A) WHEN ANSWERING PART A OF THE ESSAY REFER TO THE RIM CASE STUDY ATTACHED AND THE “OPTIONS FOR RIM EXPANSION” DOCUMENT I HAVE ATTACHED!!!!!! (note the options for RIM expansion document I have attached summarizes the key points of each option mentioned in the case study ) you may use the notes I attached “RIM expansion options” extensively
B) WHEN ANSWEERING PART B REFER TO THE ENTRY MODES MENTIONED IN LECTURE 3 ONLY! SUGGEST AN ENTRY MODE AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE THAT ONE OVER THE OTHER POSSIBLE ONES GIVING ADVANATAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
USE THEORIES AND EXAMPLES COVERED ONLY IN LECTURE 2 AND LECTURE 3
You need to provide the justification of your opinion!
It is important to provide your analysis logically, not simply list up pros and cons!
Use both lectures attached but do not regurgitate slides
Try and use the sources from the reference list
Show analytical skills (logicalargument and critical thinking).
NOT regurgitation of facts or a verbatim ofpassages from lectureslides/textbooks.
Avoid a “shopping-list” type answer.
You need to provide analysis, discussion, andsuggestion.
Don’t be afraid to present your own argument.
Basic rules apply: clear introduction and clear conclusion
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Reference list: (USE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE)
• Hill (2011), Ch.7: “Foreign direct investment”,
• Dicken (2011), Ch.2: “Global shift: changing geographies of the global economy”.
• Cavusgil et al (2008), Ch.14: “Foreign direct investment and collaborative ventures”.
• Hill (2011), Ch.14: “Entry strategy and strategic alliances”.
• Cavusgil et al (2008), Ch.15: “Licensing, franchising, and other contractual strategies”
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Core texts:
Hill, C.W.L. (2011) International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace (8th edition), McGraw Hill.
Dicken, P. (2011) Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy (6th edition), Sage.
Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., &Riesenberger, J.R. (2008) International Business: Strategy, Management, and the New Realities, Person Education.
The core readings can be found in the following parts in the textbooks;
– Hill, C.W.L. (2011) 8th edition: Chapters 1, 2, 7, 12 (part), 14, & 16.
– Dicken, P. (2011) 6th edition: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5 (part), 6, 7, & 14.
– Cavusgil et al (2008): Chapters 3 (part), 7, 9, 14, 15, & 16.
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