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Culminating Project Part V: Research Questions and Theoretical Framework
Research Question: Latham (2014) suggested that the foundation of any good research is a good question. We are interested in developing management questions related to the research problem because answers to these questions offer actionable information. (Page 46-54)
Theory: Identifying one or two theories enables the researcher to address the research questions. In addition, a theory can help to recognize which constructs in the conceptual framework are relevant to the target problem.
Conceptual Framework: When formulating research questions, it is helpful to graph the main issues identified in the problem. A visual representation of these issues will enhance our understanding of how these issues are related to each other.
For the purpose of this assignment, please consider:
1) Formulate research questions in such a way that:
2) Select a theory that you believe is well suited for the targeted problem. Describe the theory and explain the extent to which its assumptions are similar to those in the research problem in your doctoral project.
3) Create a visual representation or conceptual framework of the issues identified in your doctoral project. Provide a brief description of the conceptual framework.
Research problem: Navigating Global Challenges and Geopolitical risks in business environment
Research Theory used: Economics Integration versus National responsiveness framework
Company chosen : Samsung
Question to ponder :
Five Forces Analysis:
Bargaining power of Suppliers - Many suppliers in this segments
offer low cost services which means bargaining power is less for
suppliers.
Bargaining power of buyers- Sijce Samsung operates either in perfectly
competitive market or Oligopolistic market across globe, buyers
have higher choices and hence higher power.
Threat of New Entrants- Since new entries from lowcost Chinese
providers can eat up Samsungs
share due to ease of taxation and licensing, threat is higher
substantially.
Threat of rivalry between existing firms- This is comparatively
very high as margins are wafee thin and innovation is constantly
evolving making it difficult for the industry as whole.
Barriers to entry- Large initial investment, high marketing and
distribution spends, constant innovation are biggest
barriers.
Pestel Analysis :
Political - India, South and North Korea ar emost errant markets
with high taxation and compliance and warfare tensions.
Economic - global economic degrowth and stagnant growth in mature
markets is cause for worry.
Socio cultural - changing consumers preference and strong core
culture is what Samsung has
coped up with and reoriented itself across global markets to stay
ahead of curve.
Technological - Wide-spread innovative solutions from competitors
like Apple, Huawei, Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi have threatened Samsung and portfolios. However
Samsung has been fast mover and
easily stays ahead of curve with its unparalleled premium segment
and upscale technologies which competitors match too lately.
Legal- the recall of Samsung S9
has been highest litigation based loss because of malfunctioning
and lack of quality checks and also copyright infringement issues
with Apple make it very cumbersome and difficult to deal
with.
Environmental - the organisations has been keen ethical player and
truly abides environmental laws.
Strengths
Global brand image
Economies of scale and cost leadership
Highest patent growth
Innovation and design capability
Weakness
High dependent on OEM
Product cannibalization due to less differentiation
Focus majorly on high prices and premium segment
Opportunity
Tieups with Telecommunications operators for handset SIM
selling
Focus on rural markets
Focus on low price segment
Focussing on diversified products like smartwatches, IoT products,
Smart sensors, Smart devices
Threat
Chinese products and hypercompetition
Uncertainty in government policies
High taxation
Retail markets collaboration with low cost players and private
labels.
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