Questions from Strategic Management

Q: What are the benefits to companies such as Nike and Coca-

What are the benefits to companies such as Nike and Coca-Cola acting as sponsors of soccer organizations in foreign countries?

Q: What international strategy is being used by the major companies holding these

What international strategy is being used by the major companies holding these sponsorships? Please explain.

Q: Given the process described for gaining sponsorships (e.g.,

Given the process described for gaining sponsorships (e.g., through sports marketing agencies), should Nike and other major companies realize that bribes and other corrupt practices were taking place?...

Q: How can companies handle corrupt practices in foreign countries? Can they

How can companies handle corrupt practices in foreign countries? Can they find ways to compete there without engaging in these practices? Please explain.

Q: How do firms create value when using a related diversification strategy?

How do firms create value when using a related diversification strategy?

Q: What are some of the major complexities encountered in developing cooperative strategies

What are some of the major complexities encountered in developing cooperative strategies such as strategic alliances and joint ventures?

Q: What role does competition from rivals play in the eventual success of

What role does competition from rivals play in the eventual success of cooperative strategies? Please explain.

Q: What costs are incurred in developing strategic alliances? How can these

What costs are incurred in developing strategic alliances? How can these costs be managed?

Q: Should cost minimization or opportunity maximization be the primary goal of a

Should cost minimization or opportunity maximization be the primary goal of a cooperative strategy? Can both be achieved simultaneously? Why or why not?

Q: Why are many countries adopting “western” governance systems similar to

Why are many countries adopting “western” governance systems similar to those found in the United States and the United Kingdom that are more shareholder friendly?