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3P Turbo – Cross Border Investment in Brazil
written by Roy C. Nelson, fl. 2013 and Lena Chua Booth, fl. 2016 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2016, originally published 2016), 10 page(s)
Faced with uncompetitive regulation, the founder of 3P Turbo, Jason Starks, was contemplating setting up a facility to manufacture automobile turbochargers in Brazil. At that time, Brazil was experiencing huge political turmoil, resulting from the Petrobras scandal that involved prominent business and political le...
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written by Roy C. Nelson, fl. 2013 and Lena Chua Booth, fl. 2016 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2016, originally published 2016), 10 page(s)
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Faced with uncompetitive regulation, the founder of 3P Turbo, Jason Starks, was contemplating setting up a facility to manufacture automobile turbochargers in Brazil. At that time, Brazil was experiencing huge political turmoil, resulting from the Petrobras scandal that involved prominent business and political leaders, and the impeachment of the country's president, Dilma Rousseff. It was also hit with the worst recession in two decades, exacerb...
Faced with uncompetitive regulation, the founder of 3P Turbo, Jason Starks, was contemplating setting up a facility to manufacture automobile turbochargers in Brazil. At that time, Brazil was experiencing huge political turmoil, resulting from the Petrobras scandal that involved prominent business and political leaders, and the impeachment of the country's president, Dilma Rousseff. It was also hit with the worst recession in two decades, exacerbated by low commodity prices and the slow-down of the Chinese economy. Jason had engaged with a consultant to gather some revenue and cost projections for this cross-border investment to see if it would create value and make financial sense. More importantly, he needed to access the economic and political risks of Brazil and its automobile industry, and determine if the timing was right to enter the Brazilian market. This case may be used in a core finance course, or in courses such as international finance, international business, or global financial management, in undergraduate, graduate, or executive programs, to familiarize students with the financial and non-financial aspects of cross border investments. This case is best taught after students have been exposed to discounted cash flow valuation and cost of capital, and know the investment analysis tools such as net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR). This case gives students the opportunity to use spreadsheet for cross-border investment analysis to determine if the investment creates value. It involves students estimating foreign cost of capital, or forecasting future exchange rates to ultimately calculating NPV and/or IRR for the investment. The case also highlights how low interest loan could add value to a cross-border project. Once the base case is built, students can conduct sensitivity, scenario or breakeven analyses to strengthen the quality of their decision. The case is a hands-on way to apply the concepts of cross-border valuation. Besides spreadsheet analysis, the case considers the important factors in cross-border investment decision making, especially in a country with high political and economic risks, amidst a challenging global environment. Depending on the course, the emphasis could be on the financial analysis, the regional business and political environment, or both. The case could also be used to discuss the global automobile industry in general, and Brazilian auto industry in particular.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Roy C. Nelson, fl. 2013, Lena Chua Booth, fl. 2016
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
International trade, Financial investments, Automobile industry, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Air India and Indian Airlines: A Merger Gone Wrong?
written by Bhavika Reddy, fl. 2013 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2013, originally published 2013), 20 page(s)
This case study is about human resource management issues at Air India (AI) after its merger. AI was the merged body of Air India Limited (AIL) and Indian Airlines Limited (IAL). The merger was approved in 2007 and the merged body was called the National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL). The case discusse...
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written by Bhavika Reddy, fl. 2013 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2013, originally published 2013), 20 page(s)
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This case study is about human resource management issues at Air India (AI) after its merger. AI was the merged body of Air India Limited (AIL) and Indian Airlines Limited (IAL). The merger was approved in 2007 and the merged body was called the National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL). The case discusses the various HR issues and other reasons which led AI into a crisis. The merger was initiated with the aim of making profits and gaini...
This case study is about human resource management issues at Air India (AI) after its merger. AI was the merged body of Air India Limited (AIL) and Indian Airlines Limited (IAL). The merger was approved in 2007 and the merged body was called the National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL). The case discusses the various HR issues and other reasons which led AI into a crisis. The merger was initiated with the aim of making profits and gaining high market share for the airline. But because of post merger HR issues like compensation, career progression, and salary payment, promotion issues, and employee strikes, the merger did not yield the intended objectives. Experts said that poor management practices and improper planning had pushed the merged entity into trouble. The case discusses in detail the major causes for the AI merger failure, and some of the practices undertaken by the management to make the merger a success. AI in addition to HR issues was also saddled with huge financial debts. These two issues gave raise to speculations whether AI would survive and achieve the objectives of the merger.
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Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Bhavika Reddy, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
IBS Center for Management Research
Topic / Theme
Debt, Management, Human resource management, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Scheduled Air Transportation, Organizational Change and Restructuring, Indians (Asian)
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Airwide International
written by John Zerio, fl. 2009 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2009, originally published 2009), 10 page(s)
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written by John Zerio, fl. 2009 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2009, originally published 2009), 10 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
John Zerio, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Business enterprises, Business affairs, Business, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Global Distribution Issues
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Airwide International-China (A) Key Account Selling
written by John Zerio, fl. 2009 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2011, originally published 2011), 6 page(s)
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written by John Zerio, fl. 2009 (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2011, originally published 2011), 6 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
John Zerio, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Business enterprises, Business affairs, Business, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Global Advertising and Promotion Issues
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Aldi: The European Hard Discounter's Strategy in Australia
written by Syeda Maseeha Qumer, fl. 2008 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2008, originally published 2008), 16 page(s)
The case focuses on Germany-based hard discounter Aldi's unique business practices and its operations in Australia. Aldi, one of the oldest retailers in Germany, was considered to be one of the pioneers of the hard discounter concept. It entered Australia in 2001. Aldi followed the strategy it adopted for its Germ...
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written by Syeda Maseeha Qumer, fl. 2008 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2008, originally published 2008), 16 page(s)
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The case focuses on Germany-based hard discounter Aldi's unique business practices and its operations in Australia. Aldi, one of the oldest retailers in Germany, was considered to be one of the pioneers of the hard discounter concept. It entered Australia in 2001. Aldi followed the strategy it adopted for its German operations in Australia with minimal modifications. The case discusses the operational strategy of Aldi in Australia and how it was...
The case focuses on Germany-based hard discounter Aldi's unique business practices and its operations in Australia. Aldi, one of the oldest retailers in Germany, was considered to be one of the pioneers of the hard discounter concept. It entered Australia in 2001. Aldi followed the strategy it adopted for its German operations in Australia with minimal modifications. The case discusses the operational strategy of Aldi in Australia and how it was successful in attracting price sensitive Australian consumers despite strong local competition. The case highlights Aldi's expansion plans in Australia and concludes by identifying the challenges the company faced from the local retailers and the competition it can expect from other European and American retailers which have announced their plans to enter the market.
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Business & Economics
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Author / Creator
Syeda Maseeha Qumer, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
IBS Center for Management Research
Topic / Theme
Business enterprises, Retail, International trade, Retail Trade, Global Marketing Management, Standardization/Adaptation Issues, Australians
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AMD Medical Systems
(Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2003, originally published 2003), 18 page(s)
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(Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2003, originally published 2003), 18 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Business enterprises, Business affairs, Business, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Global Pricing Issues
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Argentina: Anatomy of a Financial Crisis
(Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2004, originally published 2004), 23 page(s)
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(Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2004, originally published 2004), 23 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Monetary policy, Crisis management, Finance, Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles, Role of IMF and Global Financial Crises
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Bangladesh and the MultiFibre Agreement
written by N. Bhavika, fl. 2009 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2004, originally published 2004), 13 page(s)
Globalisation and the introduction of the MultiFibre Agreement (MFA) in 1974 had changed the Ready Made Garment (RMG) industry of Bangladesh. Within a very short period of time the RMG sector of Bangladesh attained prominence in terms of its contribution to Bangladesh's gross domestic product, foreign exchange ear...
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written by N. Bhavika, fl. 2009 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2004, originally published 2004), 13 page(s)
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Globalisation and the introduction of the MultiFibre Agreement (MFA) in 1974 had changed the Ready Made Garment (RMG) industry of Bangladesh. Within a very short period of time the RMG sector of Bangladesh attained prominence in terms of its contribution to Bangladesh's gross domestic product, foreign exchange earnings and employment. On January 1 st 1995, the World Trade Organisation replaced the MFA with the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (...
Globalisation and the introduction of the MultiFibre Agreement (MFA) in 1974 had changed the Ready Made Garment (RMG) industry of Bangladesh. Within a very short period of time the RMG sector of Bangladesh attained prominence in terms of its contribution to Bangladesh's gross domestic product, foreign exchange earnings and employment. On January 1 st 1995, the World Trade Organisation replaced the MFA with the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC). According to the ATC, by 2005, the RMG sector had to be fully integrated into GATT rules and the existing quotas had to come to an end. The removal of quotas threatened to increase competition in the global garment industry and limit Bangladesh's growth. But Bangladesh could receive benefits under the Generalised System of Preferences and gain access to the EU and US markets, if it met the International Labour Organisation standards.
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Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
N. Bhavika, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
IBS Center for Management Research
Topic / Theme
Economic conditions, Garment industry, International trade, Apparel Manufacturing, Industry Analysis in Global Context (i.e., Industry Reports)
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Beijing International Club Corporation (BICC)
(Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2003, originally published 2003), 18 page(s)
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(Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2003, originally published 2003), 18 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Business enterprises, Business affairs, Business, Finance, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Joint ventures and Strategic Alliances
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BHP Billiton: Mining Potash
written by Thomas N. Hubbard, fl. 2012 and Michael J. Moore, fl. 2012 (Evanston, IL: Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management, 2012, originally published 2012), 13 page(s)
BHP, an Australian mining company, threatens to enter the potash mining industry through a hostile takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan. Complicating matters is the fact that the Canadian potash industry has operated as a legal cartel in which the provincial government has a stake. This case enables...
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written by Thomas N. Hubbard, fl. 2012 and Michael J. Moore, fl. 2012 (Evanston, IL: Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management, 2012, originally published 2012), 13 page(s)
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BHP, an Australian mining company, threatens to enter the potash mining industry through a hostile takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan. Complicating matters is the fact that the Canadian potash industry has operated as a legal cartel in which the provincial government has a stake. This case enables students to assess BHP’s strategy in terms of value creation and value capture, how it relates to its existing investments in the ind...
BHP, an Australian mining company, threatens to enter the potash mining industry through a hostile takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan. Complicating matters is the fact that the Canadian potash industry has operated as a legal cartel in which the provincial government has a stake. This case enables students to assess BHP’s strategy in terms of value creation and value capture, how it relates to its existing investments in the industry, and the risks and rewards of alternatives to BHP’s strategy
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Thomas N. Hubbard, fl. 2012, Michael J. Moore, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management
Topic / Theme
Cost accounting, International trade, Organizational change, Mining industry, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (FDI)
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Copyright © 2012 by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
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