2- strategy discussion:

External Growth Strategies and Implementation

In this module, we explored the role of the corporate headquarters and its relationship with individual businesses, and how the corporate headquarters creates value by implementing mergers/acquisitions and strategic alliances strategies.

Select a Saudi Arabian company. Discuss the decisions and actions that the company took to sustain or create a competitive advantage with international growth.

What method of international growth did the KSA company use?

What source of competitive advantage does the KSA company have, and how is that position supported by its resources and capabilities?

How does the KSA Company deal effectively with its external environment?

What recommendations would you make to the KSA company concerning this or future expansion?