On December, 15th 2013, there was an attempted coup in South Sudan. Although the coup plot was foiled by a combined force of the Salva Kiir forces and the UPDF, fighting continued. This later turned into a civil war between the forces loyal to Salva Kiir and those of Riek Machar. However, with pressure from regional leaders and the subsequent peace talks in Ethiopia, a ceasefire agreement was signed. The Ugandan business community was badly affected by this war. Some traders were killed while most of them returned to Uganda. Traffic flow both by air and road were affected, and the trade volume drastically declined. This is a typical scenario of environmental factors which always occur in global purchasing calling for a thorough environmental analysis. Qn 1. You have been hired as a consultant, discus in detail SWOT analysis, how would you use it and Porters five forces model to advise traders on how survive in South Sudan market. 2. With relevant examples, explain the factors that you would consider while carrying out this market analysis 3. According to the case, discuss the PESLE techniques you would use to analysis market environment in south Sudan.
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Environmental analysis
On December, 15th 2013, there was an attempted coup in South Sudan. Although the coup plot was foiled by a combined force of the Salva Kiir forces and the UPDF, fighting continued. This later turned into a civil war between the forces loyal to Salva Kiir and those of Riek Machar. However, with pressure from regional leaders and the subsequent peace talks in Ethiopia, a ceasefire agreement was signed.
The Ugandan business community was badly affected by this war. Some traders were killed while most of them returned to Uganda. Traffic flow both by air and road were affected, and the trade volume drastically declined. This is a typical scenario of environmental factors which always occur in global purchasing calling for a thorough environmental analysis.
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1. You have been hired as a consultant, discus in detail SWOT analysis, how would you use it and Porters five forces model to advise traders on how survive in South Sudan market.
2. With relevant examples, explain the factors that you would consider while carrying out this market analysis
3. According to the case, discuss the PESLE techniques you would use to analysis
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