Assessment Task – Tutorial QuestionsUnit Code: HI5014Unit Name: International Business Across BordersAssignment: Tutorial Questions Assignment 2Due: 11:30pm 19th June 2020Weighting: 25%Marks: 50Words Limit: Up to 2000 words.Purpose: This assignment is designed to assess your level of knowledge of the key topics covered inthis unitUnit Learning Outcomes Assessed.: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.Description: Each week students were provided with three tutorial questions of varying degrees ofdifficulty. These tutorial questions are available in the Tutorial Folder for each week on Blackboard.The Interactive Tutorials are designed to assist students with the process, skills and knowledge toanswer the provided tutorial questions. Your task is to answer a selection of pre-recorded tutorialquestions for weeks 7 to 11 inclusive and submit these answers via the submission link in Blackboardsite (HI5014: Menu Item Assessments) in a single word document.The questions to be answered are.Week 7:Question 7.3. You are a supply chain manager at a UK firm. In 2010, a volcano broke out in Iceland,disrupting air travel across Europe. On the one hand, you are considering switching to local suppliersin the UK. On the other hand, you feel bad about abandoning your Asian suppliers, with whom youhave built a pleasant personal and business relationship, and who – in the long run – may be able todelivery produce much cheaper. Yet, your tightly coordinated production cannot afford to miss onesupply shipment. How do you proceed? (10 marks)Week 8:Read the case“Appendix_Week_8T_C11_Better_Generation:_the_Global_Generation_of_Business”, and answerquestion 8.3.Question 8.3. (10 marks)a) A fast internationalisation strategy for Better Generation has some associated risks. What arethese risks? [3 Marks]b) Better Generation requires some resources for a fast internationalisation strategy. How canBetter Generation build these resources? [3 Marks]c) How should Better Generation develop its international strategy in terms of countries chosenand entry modes? [4 Marks]Week 9:Question 9.3. Apply the VRIO framework on the given scenario in the case study Lego’s Secrets(Appendix_Week_9T_C4_ Lego’s_Secrets) and discuss the sources of Lego’s success. (10 marks)Note. This case is available on the Menu Item Tutorial Materials of the Blackboard.Week 10:Read the case “Appendix_Week_10T_C15_Subsidiary_Initiative_at_Schenck_Shanghai_Machinery” and answer question 10.3.Question 10.3. (10 Marks)a) From a resource-based perspective: what resources are needed to develop a machine for adistance market, such as China, and where in the MNE are those to be found? [5 Marks]b) What kinds of adaptations are needed to compete in the ‘good enough’ segment in China?[5 Marks]Week 11: Question 11.2. (10 marks)Submission Directions:The assignment must be submitted via Blackboard. Each student will be permitted one submissionto Blackboard only. Each student needs to ensure that the document submitted is thecorrect one.Academic IntegrityAcademic honesty is highly valued at Holmes Institute. Students must always submit workthat represents their original words or ideas. If any words or ideas used in a class posting orassignment submission do not represent the student’s original words or ideas, the studentmust cite all relevant sources and make clear the extent to which such sources were used.Written assignments that include material similar to course reading materials or othersources should include a citation including source, author, and page number.In addition, written assignments that are similar or identical to those of another student inthe class is also a violation of the Holmes Institute’s Academic Conduct and Integrity Policy.The consequence for a violation of this policy can incur a range of penalties varying from a50% penalty through to suspension of enrolment. The penalty would be dependent on theextent of academic misconduct and the student’s history of academic misconduct issues.All assessments will be automatically submitted to SelfAssign to assess their originality.Further Information:For further information and additional learning resources, students should refer to their DiscussionBoard for the unit.
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