Unit 4 Mattel’s China Experience: A Crisis in Toyland Case Study Analysis Kaplan University School of Business MT460 Management Policy and Strategy Author: Linda Higgins Professor: Dr. Kenneth Levitt, Ph. D. Date: July 2, 2013 Mattel’s China Experience: A Crisis in Toyland Introduction This analysis is about Mattel’s problem with the toys that were being made in China in 2007. Mattel not only had toys being made in China but they also had dog food, toothpaste, tires, and seafood being exported from China This analysis will attempt to define the key issues, the problem, alternative solutions, selected solution to the problem, implementation, and recommendations. There will also be an S.W.O.T. analysis in the appendix of this paper.
Have the Chinese business leaders recognized the challenges to deal with the international business? This research paper is going to analyse what kind of leadership styles are adapted to Chinese businessmen who are running international business from the following aspects. Firstly, what is the main characteristic of Chinese leadership? Secondly, analyse the Chinese traditional culture. Thirdly, compare Chinese culture to Western culture and the problem occurred in multinational enterprises.
However, I understand that privacy concerns and the right to free expression are central to not only this particular case with Yahoo, but with other companies doing business in China. In addition, censorship concerns are at the heart of this case and pose extreme ethical dilemmas for Yahoo. The United States and China have vast differences in terms of their political systems, as well as their individual cultures. These differences create for a tricky situation if not handled correctly, as is evident with the Yahoo in China case. The main issue brought up in this case, is the release of Shi Tao’s personal email information to the Chinese government.
The new development had great impact on production such that it was delayed thus delaying delivery of the product by 30 percent. The management had no option but rather to outsource services for its assembly process from China. This called for comprehensive analysis of the situation leading hiring of consultancy services from Grunwald and Vogel. The intention of hiring Grunwald and Vogel was to help the company address the issue of late delivery that affected production. Based on the case study, risk factors that affected outsourcing process included ethical concern, quality and patent protection.
Technically, China does have some laws against taking bribes but there is a fine line between bribes and gift giving. It is an acceptable practice to give gifts to the officials that a company works with because it shows respect and that you value their friendship. The problem is that the gifts are becoming more and more expense to ensure the company gets everything that is needed to open a division in their country. The Chinese government is getting more aggressive with cracking down on officials taking bribes in order to fast track business licenses, but there is still a long way to go. According to FCPA, it is illegal in the United States to bribe or accept a bribe in return for favors, and most statewide business will abide by these laws.
Microsoft determined to produce the Xbox 360 in China, Three EMS produced the consoles at the same time in order to prepare enough capacity to meet the demand. 2. Global Launch benefits and risks 1. Benefits: X360 was global launch in US, Europe and
(8/10) Andrew Mitchell believed that the best solution to resolving the dispute over the introduction of new technology was to close the UK factories and move production to a purpose built factory in China. Do you agree with this view? Justify your decision. (18 mark) One argument to suggest that Andrew was right in his decision was that before his plans were put into place Burkinshaws efficiency was beginning to decline. This means that the productivity of their workforce has been declining in comparison with their competitors.
Chen’s strategy in China began with modification of signature Lavendary items and expanded into the modification of the café’s environments, all without any U.S. management approval. However, modification aside, Chen was producing great numbers for Lavendary. Foster now has to figure out how to pull Chen back in line with Lavendary Café principles, while maintaining expansion and continued increase in revenue. Q1. What is a Multi-unit Restaurant (MuR) Business?
Gap Analysis: Riordan Global markets create opportunities for businesses, but simultaneously generate difficultchallenges. The different cultures in the international market can produce conflicts becauseappropriate behavior in one country may be inappropriate for another. Riordan Manufacturing(Riordan) is a multinational company operating in the United States and China (University of Phoenix, 2010). The CEO, Michael Riordan, wants to expand the Hangzhou facility after aprofitable year (University of Phoenix, 2010). The company does not have a personnelmanagement plan to address cultural issues to incorporate in an international managementapproach.International management applies management ideas, procedures, and adaptablemultinational practices
For a big country like China, one important thing is being responsible to the world. Decreasing the domestic population presses is the currency duty for China. Even though the one-child policy causes some negative effects, but currently it is an effective way for the population of