MNB3701 Assignment 6 FINAL REPORT (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 (217042) - DUE 7 October 2024
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Global Business Management IA (MNB3701)
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Global Strategic Management, International Edition
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This report provides a detailed analysis of Sasol’s operations in Mozambique, focusing on the
formal and informal institutional frameworks that govern its activities. The primary purpose of
this report is to evaluate Sasol's presence in Mozambique's energy sector through a
comprehensive literature review, resource appraisal, and analysis of the institutional
frameworks. The objectives are to assess Sasol's contributions to Mozambique's economy,
understand the challenges of international trade and foreign direct investment (FDI), and
analyze the determinants of success for multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in
Mozambique.
Key findings indicate that Sasol has played a significant role in Mozambique's economic and
industrial development, particularly through the development of natural gas fields and related
infrastructure. The company has shown a strong commitment to sustainable practices and
corporate social responsibility initiatives. Mozambique's formal institutional frameworks, which
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................... 5
2. LITERATURE SEARCH ...................................................................................... 6
3. BACKGROUND...................................................................................................... 8
3.1. Historical Path to Becoming an MNE ............................................................... 8
3.2. Key Decisions and Role of Decision Makers.................................................... 8
3.3. Motivation for Expanding into Africa ................................................................. 9
3.4. Product Markets Served................................................................................... 9
3.5. Objectives Set by Management ..................................................................... 10
4. FORMAL INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS ....................................................... 10
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 10
4.2. Political System .............................................................................................. 11
4.2.1. Determinants of Success and Failure ...................................................... 11
4.2.2. Implications for Management ................................................................... 11
4.3. Economic System .......................................................................................... 12
4.3.1. Determinants of Success and Failure ...................................................... 12
4.3.2. Implications for Management ................................................................... 12
4.4. Legal System ................................................................................................. 12
4.4.1. Determinants of Success and Failure ...................................................... 12
4.4.2. Implications for Management ................................................................... 13
4.5. Evaluation of Propositions from the Institutions-Based View ......................... 13
4.5.1. Political System Evaluation ...................................................................... 13
4.5.2. Economic System Evaluation .................................................................. 14
4.5.3. Legal System Evaluation ......................................................................... 14
4.6. Conclusions and Implications for Management Action ................................... 14
5. INFORMAL INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS .................................................... 15
5.1. Overview ........................................................................................................ 15
5.2 Cultural Context .............................................................................................. 16
5.2.1.Importance of Cultural Understanding ...................................................... 16
5.2.2. Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptation .......................................................... 16
5.3. Language Competencies and Cultural Interactions ....................................... 16
5.3.1. Language as a Barrier and Enabler ......................................................... 16
5.3.2. Strategies for Effective Communication ................................................... 17
5.4. Religion and Ethical Norms ............................................................................ 17
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5.4.1.Religious Influences on Business Practices ............................................. 17
5.4.2. Ethical Considerations ............................................................................. 17
5.5. Evaluation of Informal Institutional Determinants ........................................... 17
5.5.1. Cultural Intelligence and Contextual Intelligence ..................................... 17
5.5.2. Issues and Debates ................................................................................. 18
5.6. Implications for Management Action .............................................................. 18
5.6.1. Cultural Assessments and Sensitivity Training ........................................ 18
5.6.2. Recruitment and Local Talent Development ............................................ 18
5.6.3. Ethical Guidelines and CSR Initiatives ..................................................... 19
5.6.4. Engagement with Local Leaders and Communities ................................. 19
5.7. Conclusion ..................................................................................................... 19
6. RESOURCE APPRAISAL .................................................................................... 19
6.1. Key Resources and Capabilities .................................................................... 20
6.1.1. Advanced Technology and Innovation ..................................................... 20
6.1.2. Natural Resources ................................................................................... 20
6.1.3. Human Capital ......................................................................................... 21
6.1.4. Strategic Partnerships ............................................................................. 21
6.2. Resource Appraisal Table .............................................................................. 21
6.3. Strategic Implications ..................................................................................... 22
7. CHALLENGES TRADING INTERNATIONALLY .................................................. 23
7.1. Comparative Advantage in Mozambique ....................................................... 23
7.2. Modern Trade Theories and Continuous Innovation ...................................... 24
7.3 Resource Endowments and Implications for Management Action .................. 25
7.4. Challenges in International Trade .................................................................. 26
8. FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) ............................................................. 27
8.1. Ownership Advantages .................................................................................. 27
8.2. Location Advantages ..................................................................................... 28
8.3. Internalization Advantages ............................................................................. 28
8.4. Strategic Fit of Location Advantages ............................................................. 29
8.5. Institutional Constraints and Enablers ............................................................ 29
8.6. Alternative Forms of Organization .................................................................. 30
8.7. Implications for Management Action .............................................................. 31
9. EXCHANGE RATES ............................................................................................ 31
9.1. Currency Risk Exposure ................................................................................ 32
9.2. Long-Term Currency Risk: Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) .......................... 32
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and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any
form or by any means.
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