PART B: 25 Marks (A1, A3, B1, C1, C3) Case study *Asha's is a restaurant chain headquartered in Bahrain and operating in Saudi Arabia and Oman. This popular restaurant chain serves award winning Authentic Indian cuisine. The interior of the restaurant has been featured in the magazines for the Aesthetics. The restaurant not only attract Indians, but also other nationalities who love Indian food as well people who are fascinated by the display of artefacts reflecting Indian culture, dance forms, festivals, and traditions. Asha's was voted as the 'Diners choice of the year award 2019. It is already being recognized as one of the most successful food businesses in Saudi Arabia. Although being criticized for being expensive and and with limited menu options for vegetarians and vegans. *Asha's' attract Indian food lovers who would not mind spending more for a luxury dining experience. Asha's offers wide varieties of Indian delicacies, beverages, and desserts. For promoting the local businesses, Ashas buys most of the ingredients from Bahrain like milk from Awal Diary, egg from Bahrain Eggs, fresh vegetables from Farmers in Bahrain. However, the exclusive spices and other ingredients are shipped from India. A well-designed website helps you to order your food online, customize your food and book a table etc. Like many other businesses. Asha's had a fall in revenue during COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown, when Dine in option was restricted, Ashas started their delivery services through the website ordering and listed themselves on the e-commerce platforms like Talabat and Uber eats. However, the increased in VAT (taxes) that need to be paid to the Govt since January 2022 may cause more issues to the financial situation. Asha's have agreements with only one for the spices and during the pandemic, there were delays in getting the items shipped to Bahrain Currently they are demanding for increase in the prices of the spices. Asha's is planning to enter the market of 'Ready to eat meals under the same brand name. Additionally, a partnership deal is signed with a company in UAE and Kuwait to develop a franchisee network. However, not much is known about the success in those markets which already have many successful Indian themed Restaurants. B.1 SWOT Analysis (8 marks) (A1, A3, CI) Based on information provided in this case, (a) conduct a SWOT analysis of 'Asha's using the case above only. Identify at least 2 points for each category Strengths | Weaknesses Opportunities Threats supplier B.2 External Environment Analysis (8 marks) (B1, C1, C3) The case above discusses several external environmental factors related to 'Asha's (a) List 4 of them, (b) giving examples from the case for each and (c) mention if they are specific or general environmental factors One example has been done for you: (a) External (b) General or Environmental Specific Factor environment (c) Example from the case Customers Specific environment Attract customers who love Indian food. 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. B.3 Strategies to become global Companies (3 marks) (AI, CI, C3) Read the case carefully. Several strategies adopted by 'Asha's to become a global/ international company has been mentioned in the case. Identify any TWO of those strategies and fill in the table below. (c) Example from the case Exclusive spices and other ingredients are shipped from India One example has been done for you: (a) Name of the (b) Meaning Strategy definition of the Strategy Global outsourcing Buying martials/ parts or components from a country where its available for cheaper cost and good quality 1. 2. B.4 Managerial decision Making: (6 marks) (A3, B1, C1) You are the Purchase Manager of a company. You have been asked to buy Smart phones for your sales team. The budget should not exceed BHD 150.00. Based on your study of the decision-making process, how would take a decision on choosing a Smart phone that can serve their needs? Fill in the table below and explain every step in a clear, detailed, and focused manner. Steps Complete the steps based on your situation Buying a new .... For the sales team 1 Identifying the managerial Problem 2 3 4 5 6 6