Question: Based on your study of Managing the Global Environment, read the case below (continued from the case about PepsiCo) and answer the following question: In

Based on your study of Managing the Global

Based on your study of Managing the Global Environment, read the case below (continued from the case about PepsiCo) and answer the following question: In 2017, PepsiCo signed a strategic agreement with Alibaba Group, China, the world's largest online and mobile commerce company. PepsiCo is continuously facing challenges with the changes in customers tastes and trends. The collaboration enables PepsiCo to use Alibaba's data and information about customers. This helps PepsiCo to improve customer experiences and to create products that fit with customers changing tastes. PepsiCo can introduce innovative marketing initiatives, customized products, integrated international solutions, and enhance online consumer experiences. This agreement will help PepsiCo lead the ever-changing consumer trend to better serve consumers. EL Alibaba Group PEPSICO a. (a) Which way of going global applies to PepsiCo and Alibaba teaming up? (b) Define it and (c) discuss one of its advantages and one of its disadvantages. (3 marks). b. Due to the strategic agreement with Alibaba group, PepsiCo needs a pool of highly skilled workers who are available 24 hours a day to handle any business needs. (a) Suggest another global approach for PepsiCo that would help them to access the pool of workers they need. (b) Justify your answer. (2 marks) C. According to the case, (a) What is the problem that PepsiCo and Alibaba are responding with their agreement? (b) Is this problem structured or unstructured? (C) And are decisions responding to it programmed or non-programmed? Explain your answers

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