Integrative Case Study – As a senior manager with JCB (JCB International business), carry out a critical evaluation of the benefits, costs, and risks associated, Singapore

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1. As a senior manager with JCB, carry out a critical evaluation of the benefits, costs, and risks associated with doing business in India under the current Modi administration. (1000 words)
2. A joint venture represents the optimism of two firms that they can unite to achieve marketplace goals that neither could achieve alone. Some joint ventures work, some do not. JCB entered India initially via a joint venture with Escorts, as opposed to a wholly-owned subsidiary. Critically discuss the key success factors behind this joint venture. (1000 words)
3. JCB finally decided to enter the Indian market through wholly owned subsidiary by acquiring 20% of Escort’s equity. Use Geert Hofstede study on international workplace culture to compare and contrast the cultures of India and United Kingdom. Discuss how the cultural differences would influence business practices. (1000 words)
4. Debate the relative merits of fixed and floating exchange rate regimes. From the perspective of JCB, critically appraise the most important criteria in a choice between the systems. (1000 words)