KFC Opens a Store a Day in China” and its Challenge Case Summary were written to help you better understand the management concepts contained in this chapter. Answer the following discussion questions about the Challenge Case to understand how concepts relating to managing in the global arena can be applied in a company like KFC.

1. Do you think that at some point in your career you will become involved in international management? Explain.

2. Assuming that you are involved in managing a KFC in China, what challenges do you think would be the most difficult for you in improving this Chinese KFC’s success? Why?

3. Evaluate the following statement: KFC can learn to manage its U.S. operations better by studying how successful competitive operations are managed in other countries.