Q$\mathrm{.}1$

Environmental analysis

On December, $15$th $2013,$ there was an attempted coup in South Sudan. Although the coup plot was foiled by a combined force of the Salva Kiir forces and the UPDF, fighting continued. This later turned into a civil war between the forces loyal to Salva Kiir and those of Riek Machar. However, with pressure from regional leaders and the subsequent peace talks in Ethiopia, ceasefire agreement was signed.

The Ugandan business community was badly affected by this war. Some traders were killed while most of them returned to Uganda. Traffic flow both by air and road were affected, the trade volume drastically declined. This is a typical scenario of environmental factors which always occur in global purchasing calling for a thorough environmental analysis.

a$).$ You have been hired as consultant, discus in detail SWOT analysis, how would you use it and Porters five forces model to advise traders on how survive in South Sudan market.

b$).$ With relevant examples, explain the factors that you would consider while carrying out this market analysis

c$).$ According to the case, discuss the PESLE techniques you would use to analysis market environment in south Sudan.

Q$\mathrm{.}2$

a$).$ Discuss the different stages of international product flow process $($IPFP$)$ as applied to international logistics and supply chain management and clearly identify the different categories of risks involved in this process and elaborate on how they can be overcome.

b$).$ Discuss the various causes of unethical practices in reference to the above case and advise the ministry in question on how to overcome such practices

C$).$ Explain the implications of CIF arrangement in global purchasing.

D$).$ What modes of payment may exporters and importers adopt in carrying out international Sale transactions?