EBK STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: CONCEPTS
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ISBN: 8220106797259
Author: Rothaermel
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter MC, Problem 17.3DQ
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Case summary:
Mobile division of Company S is contributing 75 percent of the overall profit. The revenue of Company G is $150 billion, Company T is $104 billion, and Company S is $176 billion. Company S is eh largest chaebol in Country SK. The challenges of the firm are political scandal, product recall, and leadership.
Positioning of Company S and the struggles have been discussed in the case.
To determine: The advantages and disadvantages of chaebols.
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