Reference no: EM13288998

There are three questions, all of them are response of some discussion of the strategic operation management, the topic is mainly about globe integration. 

Requirement:

1. Word limit is about 100 – 150 for each question for the 2^nd and 3^rd question; for the first one, just write something shortly will be fine.

2. Credible academic reference or real time example is required for theoretical support

3. Reference style must be in Harvard style 

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Question:

Do you therefore think that global integration, with all its opportunities, offers more benefits to developed countries than it does to developing or underdeveloped countries, and thus is more disadvantageous to smaller economies? 

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Discussion& background:

Stecke and Kumar (2009) highlight that the evolution of the supply chain has caused firms’ desires for the maximization of speed and efficiency, and it is this spotlight on efficiency that has caused supply chains to become vulnerable to disruptions. Henceforth, mitigation strategies go a long way to increasing efficiency. 

Question:

Do you believe that globalization has caused an increase or decrease in the disruptions to supply chain and to what extent has uncontrollable factors like natural disasters affect this? What is your view of corporate social responsibility in this regard?

 

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Discussion& background:

The Technological advancement that is developing in front of us in today’s world is vastly developing and increasing.  As you have stated in your example FDI’s outsource manufacturing operations over seas to develop and improve.  For example Fonterra Dairy, has just recently outsourced in its demand for dairy produce in Indonesia, as it’s expecting growth of 5 percent by the year 2020 and the technological support and growth is a necessity.  You mention that it increases accessibility and production to the market globally (Fonterra, 2014).

 

Fonterra has operation plants globally and uses this expansion to substance growth in developing markets.  ‘Fonterra Brands Manufacturing Indonesia Cikarang Plant will bring Fonterra’s world-class dairy manufacturing in design standards, knowledge, expertise and technology from New Zealand to Indonesia.’ (Fonterra, 2014)To look at this closely from a technology point of view, spreading expertise and expansion into developing markets can theoretical generate more profit

 

According to studies by Kathawala, Zhang & Shao, (2005) display that information technology areas systems and architecture planning consists of 45% data centre, 35% IT infrastructure, 32% help desk, 17% systems administration/support, 15% development and 6% outsource.  This is an example of the development structures that need to be planned careful and strategically when outsourcing globally.  The use of technology is critical in its success. 

Question:

Do you think technology is essential in the development of business strategy in the planning approach?