Directions: Please answer the following questions inside the Word document and submit it in iCollege by the required date/time. There are four questions worth 80% of the assignment grade and 20% of the assignment grade will be evaluated based on the following writing mechanics:
- the use of proper grammar, sentence punctuation and spelling
- writing effective and logical sentences
- writing in a well-organized and logically coherent manner
Questions:
- Describe the growth strategy of Federal Express. Provide at least three examples of how this strategy differs from those of its competitors.
- What risks were involved in the acquisition of Tiger International? Use Table 10.1 as a reference to answer this question and provide at least one example for each component of the Strategic Service Vision: Target Market, Service Concept, Operating Strategy and Service Delivery System.
- In addition to the question of merging FedEx and Flying Tigers pilots, what other problems could have been anticipated in accomplishing this acquisition? Use table 10.2 as a reference to answer this question and provide at least three examples of risk considerations associated with the Multi-Country Expansion global service strategy.
- Suggest a plan of action that Fred Smith could have used to address the potential acquisition problems given in your answer to the previous question. Address each of your three examples.
