RISK MITIGATION USING VENTURE AGREEMENTS IN THE UPSTREAM INDUSTRY (A CASE STUDY AND MODELLING APPROACH) BY SODE ADESOJI O. (51124473) AUGUST 2012 A Dissertation Presented In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Degree Of MSc. International Business Energy And Petroleum At The University Of Aberdeen DECLARATION I declare that this thesis has been composed by myself‚ that it has not been accepted in any previous application for a degree‚ that the work of which
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well in this department‚ as their products are available in over 130 countries. One of their large successes stories was creating a joint-venture with the leading Indian pharmaceutical provider Ranbaxy. The two companies originally had very complimentary visions and aligned business models that made them a perfect fit for collaboration. However‚ after careful analysis of the business environment in India‚ observing the changing tastes of consumers and adaptation of new laws and policies‚ it is advisable
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319–343 www.elsevier.com / locate / econbase A theory of joint venture life-cycles Indrani Roy Chowdhury a ‚ Prabal Roy Chowdhury b ‚ * b a Jadavpur University‚ Jadavpur‚ India CSDILE‚ School of International Studies ( SIS)‚ Jawaharlal Nehru University ( JNU)‚ New Delhi‚ 110067‚ India Received 1 May 1998; received in revised form 1 February 1999; accepted 1 May 1999 Abstract In this paper we provide a dynamic theory of joint venture life cycle that relies on synergy‚ organisational learning
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Background PepsiCo is currently involved in 7 Joint ventures in People’s Republic of China (PRC) and is in the proposal process of investing into an equity joint venture in the city of Changchun.This proposal would be one of the first two green field equity joint venture with PepsiCo having control over both the board and day-today managmenet. PepsiCo uses capital budgeting tools such as NPV and IRR to systematically evaluate their investment project. Using this evaluation method Mr Hawaux‚ vice president
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Electric’s Joint Ventures -- Case Discussion Questions 1. GE used to prefer acquisitions or greenfield ventures as an entry mode rather than joint ventures. Why do you think this was the case? Acquisitions were thought to be more cost effective and less risky. With GE having total control‚ they did not have to worry about the internal problems of the company and could enhance coordination all the while gaining immediate market share. 2. Why do you think that GE has come to prefer joint ventures in recent
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Executive Summary The Eli Lilly Ranbaxy joint venture allowed both Eli Lilly and Ranbaxy as separate companies to grow and expand as one venture. The support and reliability that both companies had with one another allowed for a strong business relationship to form which led to the same business strategy vision and goals. This joint venture eliminated trade with other companies for the same thing that one another could share to become one of the largest and most successful pharmaceutical companies
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The Disadvantages of Using SWOT Analysis by Steven Symes‚ Demand Media SWOT analysis‚ strength‚ weakness‚ opportunities and threats analysis‚ provides a structure for organizations‚ including small businesses‚ to analyze it internally. The analysis examines an organization’s assets‚ processes and past levels of achievement. While SWOT analysis provides some benefits to an organization‚ using it in your small business can put you at a disadvantage unless you understand its limits and risks. Other
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Some of the information and observations are draw from the author’s personal experiences. The case is not intended to support a particular approach to management‚ nor is there a correct solution to the case analysis. Key issues include international strategic alliances and joint ventures‚ corporate response to trade liberalization‚ organizational and national culture‚ and cross-cultural management and negotiation. INTRODUCTION/SUMMARY During the NAFTA negotiations‚ many U.S. firms were concerned
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Chongqing changan automobile co.‚ LTD.‚ briefly call as chang ’an or chongqing changan‚ which is the core of the automobile enterprise in China changan automobile group co.‚ LTD.‚ listed on the shenzhen stock exchange in 1996‚ code 000625 A‚ B stock code 200625. Its long history can be traced back to the period of westernization movement‚ originated in the Marine bureau in 1862‚ which was the first of China’s modern industry. With the tide of reforming and opening ‚ China changan officially enters
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1. The alliance with adidas will be an excellent opportunity for growth at Polar. It seems that Polar’s growth potential is somewhat unlimited as they can target new market segments outside their niche and move into many new markets. However‚ their resources are limited‚ so the partnership with adidas will be a critical aspect of future growth. Adidas will bring Polar to their many flagship stores around the globe. Also‚ Polar can ride along into adidas’s vast distribution network
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