Case Study Report Introduction This case study report will explore the company Phase Separation Solutions (PS2) and identify the key problems and alternatives. An analysis and application of models will then be conducted. Specifically, the five models chosen consist of a PESTEL analysis, Porters Five Forces, a SWOT analysis, the VRIN model and the organisational configuration model. An evaluation of alternatives involving advantages and disadvantages for the alternatives are then investigated. Finally, a conclusion and recommendations are presented for PS2. Identification of Key Problems and Alternatives Within the case study there are a set of key problems and alternatives presented. The first problem deals with whether PS2 …show more content…
Lastly, the modes of international involvement have previously been on a non-equity basis, in the form of equipment exporting, licensing and service contracts. The eighth problem is that PS2 has no experience in international expansion of an equity-based manner which could present unforeseen issues PS2 has not previously faced. Therefore determination of company capabilities to set-up operation systems to effectively implement an equity-based entry will require copious assessments. Analysis and Application of Models 1) PESTEL Model (macro analysis) PS2 is no stranger to international markets and is presented with the opportunity to enter the unfamiliar yet seemingly attractive Chinese market. An analysis of the Chinese market is necessary to determine the expansion viability. PESTLE is a model which can provide comprehensive information about the macro-environment of the Chinese market and can help answer the problems of whether or not PS2 should enter the Chinese market and which option(s) to choose. Political Factors: The Chinese government has realised and reached a consensus on the importance of prioritising environmental protection beyond a “basic policy” of country agenda from 2009. The Chinese State Environmental Protection Agency spent $162.5 billion on environmental protection in 2009 and the Chinese government strongly committed
However, China accounts for 33% of the worlds Greenhouse gas emissions, mainly arising as a result of rapid urbanisation and industrialisation, and the deforestation that occurs in its wake. China is also suffering from desertification, coastal reclamation and severe climate change as are result of their long time blasé attitude towards environmental issues. While the Chinese Government now do acknowledge that environmental oversight has occurred, strict censorship within China deprives outsiders of receiving the full story of the environmental calamity that is occurring within China. Citizens within China are becoming increasingly concerned with governmental policy that regards further unnecessary degradation of the environment. A retired party official revealed that there had been 50,000 environmental protests within China in 2012 alone. China has amended numerous government acts and implemented strict new regulations in an attempt to curb pollution and Greenhouse gas production. However, the problem China faces cannot be swept under the 'bureaucratic rug' so to speak. The problem rests with the lack of an alternative clean energy to the fossil fuels currently used to fuel China's resource hungry industry. China has implemented numerous 'real world' measures to reduce environmental impact. Perhaps the most well known of these projects is 'Green Wall of China', which is a 4,500 km green belt
3. What criteria did you use to evaluate the potential solutions? How did these criteria tie into business strategy and project objectives? How does
Environmental concerns are ¬-defined as plant activities that impact the air, water and soil quality and environmental policy are the policy to improve and prevent more pollution. Global warming and climate change are big issues faced by both countries. Pollution and carbon dioxide emission can be measured by tonnes per capita however this maybe an inaccurate measure as larger country such as China with an immense population the pollution will be affected in a larger basis. China's pollution is in a substantial amount where air pollution, coal burning, flying dust and car emission is at its highest leading to smog to majority states of the country a substantial number of citizen has been affected. However, China's government is working to decrease the use level of environmental resources and more use of solar energy.
When it comes to comparing China vs Australia, Australia has an advantage over the state and cleanliness of the environment. China’s environmental state is under extreme pressure due to the population and manufacturing methods they have adopted over the years. Although this is the case, China is slowly making its way back from the environmental havoc they have caused. According to Climate Cooperation, carbon emissions per unit of GDP have been reduced by over 51% compared to 2005 levels by 2022. This figure clearly represents that the Chinese government has been taking action on the issue and creating a better place for China.
The citizen suit provision of the Clean Water Act is an important tool to protect and improve rivers, creeks, streams, and wetlands especially as state agencies may not have the resources to conduct regular water quality monitoring on every water body. Citizen involvement in monitoring and reporting pollution problems is key to watershed protection; hereby helping the government enforce the laws.
Many know that China does not have the most positive background towards climate change, and being one of the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases, something has to be done. Furthermore, their initiative to this negative title and better their carbon footprint is questionable. With a substantial population, countless factories, and unfathomable waste disposal, it may be difficult to regulate or attempt to improve their ecological standpoint; however, little efforts have been presented. Recently, China has addressed their impact on climate change and plan to make drastic measures in order to, literally, clean up their act; however, have they dug a hole too deep to get out of?
The table below presents the rationale for each suggested solution based on the information provided in the case study:
One of China’s best successes has in turn been one of its biggest downfalls. One of the main problems is China’s greatest success which has been its phenomenal economic growth. This is one of the main drivers of the current environmental problems that the country faces. Factories dump pollutants into the air and water. It is difficult to see the Chinese government making the significant sacrifices required to improve their environment if it means slowing down their economic growth.
China has become a global superpower. Its rise to the top of the trading chain has become a key factor into what it’s become today. With its accelerated population over the last years, it’s economic value has flourished its economy to a wide extent. There is also a saying, that with every good thing, there is always something bad. That’s when China’s environmental factors come to play. In the last twenty years, the quality of life in china has been decaying. The air surrounding most of the major cities in china are filled with horrible, toxic chemicals that has brought worldwide attention to this issue. Not only that, but contaminated and scarce water in China also play large roles in the impact of the environment. I believe that the increase in population, coal processing, and manufacturing of goods, have brought about environmental damages, but has also created economic stability.
The aim of this paper is to provide a detailed and critical analysis of the market and industry factors that Boots would have considered regarding their strategy to expand into the Far-East and in particular Japan, contrasting this against other companies that have gained a foothold in their chosen market foray and developed their international
Unfortunately, the endeavors of the environmentalists did not stop the oppression of pollution, especially in China. More than 70% of China’s water resources
Scoffed at by many during its infancy, the global video gaming industry has become a multi-billion dollar enterprise today that promises continued strong growth in the future. With several platforms and thousands of game titles available in hundreds of languages, video gaming systems are increasingly popular among young and old players alike. Although uptake patterns continue to shift among major target countries, video game demand, particularly online gaming, remains strong in countries such as South Korea. The objective of this report was to identify a country in Asia that would be a favorable market for a product launch from Krome Studios, currently Australia's largest video game developer. Krome Studios has a proven track record of success that makes it especially well situated to expand its international operations into a growth market such as South Korea. In this regard, the results of the research showed that South Korea represents the most favorable target country at present for Krome's business goals and recommendations are provided in support of this initiative.
China has shifted their view on the matter of climate change as they are trying to lower their use of coal as an energy source form 72% to 47% by 2040. This may be due to the fact that the Chinese administration is trying to make China a global clean energy leader, which would draw worldwide investments.
The First Meeting of the Third Phase China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development
Currently, most countries have made numerous environmental policies and spent lots of money to stop environmental pollution and protect the environment. In China, China’s leaders were putting, even more, emphasis on the companies who make chemical production, especially after chemical disasters in recent years. Although China has made great process in supervision pollution, the serious gaps still exist in hazardous materials’ oversight in China. Recently, there was uproar among Chinese families after a report of China Central Television, and the report revealed that about 500 students at Changzhou Foreign Languages School had developed illnesses because of pollution at school.