Analysis:

$1.$ What do you think is the motive behind Duygu$$s proposition? What are the pros and cons

of this option?

$2.$ Why do you think Ebru underlines the importance of convergence? What is the primary

motive behind her proposal? What are the pros and cons?

$3.$ What types of partnerships could be considered as options?

$4.$ Analyze the business landscape using Porter$$s Five Forces.

Strategy:

$5.$ Considering the two strategic options for GPM$,$ what might be the right choice for the

company? Should they grow the domestic market by focusing on unrelated

diversification, e$.$g$.,$ the energy sector, or$,$ should they follow an aggressive international

growth strategy through strategic partnerships and acquisitions?

$6.$ What are the vertical industries that the company can expand into?

$7.$ Assess how Alev and the board would approach the option to collaborate with a partner

company. What kind of strategic partnership options would you recommend if

collaboration was considered as a strategic move?