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The simplicity of doing business index evaluates the influence of direct policies disturbing businesses in a particular nation. According to the index, China was ranked the 89th out of 185 countries, whereas Russia, Brazil and India were graded the 120th, the 129th, and the 133rd, respectively. Therefore, China is the best option amongst the four in terms of providing a stable business environment. However, there are two significant drawbacks surrounding the Chinese regulatory framework that would critically concern GENICON. Firstly, the country has a track record of not protecting foreign intellectual property rights. As the knowledge base for the medical devices that GENICON are carrying is readily available, local manufacturers can effortlessly start manufacturing nearly indistinguishable products and sell them at lower prices. Second, policy implementation in China is often escorted with deflection, as implementation measures are carried out in unpredictable and contradictory manners. Unavoidably, the uncertainty around the regulatory system creates additional legal risks. As exhibit 3 shows, the corruption perceptions score ratifies the lack of transparency within the Chinese legal structure. According to transparency international index, China scored 3.6 out of 10 and was ranked the 79th,

The three managerial practices that were responsible for Dylan’s incident and the contract are Company K’s organisational structure, organisational culture and lack of sufficient information within the organisation. Regarding organisational structure, it is evident that the centralised form of organisational administration significantly contributed to the issue at hand since all branches had to take orders from the Japanese headquarters hence lacking the autonomy to make any business decisions on their own. The lack of autonomy to make decisions is clearly the reason for the issue since Dylan was

As of 2007, Danone, the French multinational food company, was in a fierce battle with China-based Wahaha Group (the largest beverage producer in China) to win control of their joint ventures (JVs) in China. The fight is reported to have started in 2005 when Danone uncovered some unusual financial figures at the JVs, but this did not become known to the public until 2007, when Danone and Wahaha Group failed to resolve their disputes on the selling price of Wahaha-related non-joint ventures (non-JVs). The quarrel between Danone and Wahaha Group has escalated. It involves disputes on brands, as well as on perceived unequal commitments to the JVs. Lawsuits

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According to The History of Danone (2009), Isaac Carasso was inspired by the research of Elie Metchnikof, and in 1919 he began using ferments from the Pasteur Institute to manufacture yogurts to sell on prescription to pharmacies in Barcelona, Spain. Carasso began this work, because he saw an opportunity to help the number of children suffering from intestinal disorders, due the lack of healthy nutrition following the First World War. By 1929, Daniel Carasso, Isaac’s son, continued to grow the company by launching the company Danone in Paris. Business for Danone continued to prosper in Paris until 1941, when Daniel

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Danone felt that the U.S. was an emerging market for yogurt and hence, Dannon focused its marketing strategy on increasing the yogurt consumption and expanding the category. Dannon had to follow Danone and maintain a strong commitment to CSR. At Danone, local decision making and was trusted and encouraged. Also, Dannon had a responsibility to its parent company and was accountable for a set of deliverables and data for reporting purposes. It believed in collaborative decision making and therefore major strategy

The Dannon Company is a subsidiary of Danone whose heritage dates back to 1919 and founded by Isaac Carasso in Spain. When Carasso immigrated into the United States in 1942, he established Dannon Milk Products, Inc. in New York, changing Danone into “Dannon” to make the name sound more American. Like most startup companies, Dannon faced challenges as a company until several decades after, in 1988, when Dannon capitalized on the advantages of having an FDA approval that they had one of their first most successful product launches. Since

Which Countries are involved in this case? Describe the diplomatic relations between those countries? Are there any trade agreements, policies, sanctions, political circumstances, or diplomatic issues which would impact management’s decision to enter the market?

The parent company Danone, as part of its social activity teaches and educates Corporate Social Responsibility initiative across its subsidiary. Internal and external communication program help blend corporate global culture and shapes the best practices in the U.S where Dannon operates. Dannon views U.S market as a growth oriented with per person consumption, which is much less than other part of Europe. Dannon executives identified this opportunity as a high growth area and used its Corporate Social Responsibility programs in its communication with customers. According to Arevalo, & Fallon (2008), corporate citizenship initiative is to embrace, support, and carryout values in the areas of human development and environment within the business

In 1993 the two companies decided to build a joint venture called Eli Lilly Ranbaxy JV that had a common business strategy and the intention to focus on high ethical standards, technology, and innovation. The JV focused directly on the Indian market since Ranbaxy had an existing relationship with the Indian Pharmaceutical Market they were able to continue exploring potential clients and business relationships. Ranbaxy alone was a very well-known pharmaceutical company that had a large distribution network and was able to easily obtain government approvals, licenses, distribution and supplies. The advantages to this joint venture are the work ethic by both company’s senior management teams as well as the previous relationships that

Conflict is defined as the behaviour due to which people differ in their feelings, thought and/or actions. Collins (1995) states that the conflict is a ‘serious disagreement and argument about something important’ and also as ‘a serious difference between two or more beliefs, ideas or interests’ (cf. Kumaraswamy, 1997, p. 96). In general it is believed that conflicts are the underlying cause of disputes. In other words, dispute is a manifestation of the deep rooted conflict. A dispute is defined as ‘a class or kind of conflict, which manifests itself in distinct, justifiable issues. It involves disagreement over issues capable of resolution by negotiation, mediation or third party adjudication’

Identify each of the stakeholders and how they are affected. What are the main harms and benefits in this case for the different stakeholders based on the current situation?

DANONE is one of the largest multinational companies in the food and beverage industry. By the end of 2016, counting from the consolidated companies to the sub-divisions in more than 130 countries, DANONE has 99,187 people as full-time employees (Danone, 2016). Base on the geographical area, majority of the employees, they work in European countries

As human beings, we are caught up daily in a complex web of social and commercial interactions. For as long as these interactions continue, interests are bound to clash. When interests clash or are in completion with the interest of others then we can say a dispute has arisen. For as long as humans exist there will be disputes.