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COURSE CALENDAR

Date
Topic
Assignment
August 28
(Thursday)
Why study emerging market multinationals?

September 4
(Thursday)
Theoretical aspects of MNEs from emerging economies

September 11
(Thursday)
Chinese Multinationals
Case: Haier: Taking a Chinese Company Global HBS Case 9-706-401
September 18
(Thursday)
Russian Multinationals
Guest Lecturer - Stav Fainshmidt
Case: Gaz Group Russia: The Gazelle Light Commercial Truck; Ivey Case 9B13M104
September 25
(Thursday)
TBD

October 2
(Thursday)
Indian Multinationals
Case: House of Tata: Acquiring a Global Footprint
HBS Case 9-708-446
October 9
(Thursday)
Individual Company Analyses Due
Case: The Indian Tiger Prowls in Africa: Bharti Airtel’s Acquisition of Zain Africa; HCRC Case HKU952
October 16
(Thursday)
African Multinationals
Case: Ethiopian Airlines: Bringing Africa Together; Ivey Case 9B14M005
October 23
(Thursday)
Brazilian Multinationals

Case: Embraer: The Global Leader in Regional Jets
HBS Case 9-701-006
October 30
(Thursday)

Case: Petrobras in Ecuador (A)
HBS Case 9-309-107
November 6
(Thursday)
Mexican Multinationals
Case: Grupo Bimbo
HBS Case 9-707-521
November 13
(Thursday)

Case: LG Electronics: Global Strategy in Emerging Markets
Thunderbird Case TB0073
November 20
(Thursday)
Inward Emerging Markets Investment

December 4
(Thursday)
Group Project Presentations

December 11
(Thursday)
Group Project Presentations

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Case Study Discussion Questions

Haier: Taking a Chinese Company Global (September 11)

1. Why was Haier so successful in China?
2. Was Haier’s decision to globalize early on into developed markets a good strategy?
3. Can Haier build on its success in niche products to become a dominant global brand in white products?
4. Is Haier’s “three thirds” strategy a viable or wise approach?

Gaz Group Russia: The Gazelle Light Commercial Truck (September 25)

1. What were the major challenges facing Bo Andersson when assumed the CEO role at GAZ Group Russia?
2.

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