QUESTION $1(25$ Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}1.$ Provide a critical analysis of the cultural mismatch in Daimler Chrysler Merger in the so called

$$merger of equals$.$

$(5$ marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ Daimler and Chrysler is considered as $$Merger of Equals$.$ This is one mode of entry into a

market. Provide a critical analysis of other modes of market entry.

$(20$ marks$)$

QUESTION $2(15$ Marks$)$

$$A cultural clash would be a major hurdle to the realization of the synergies identified before the merger.$$ In the context of

this statement discuss the nuances of an organizational culture.

SECTION B: Answer ANY three $(3)$ questions from the following: $[60$ MARKS$]$

QUESTION $3(20$ Marks$)$

Examine the drivers of globalization and perform a critical evaluation in the context of South Africa.

QUESTION $4(20$ Marks$)$

Evaluate the importance of culture in business and analyse the impact of the same in a South African

context.

QUESTION $5(20$ Marks$)$

Provide a SWOT analysis of South Africa as a country in present day. You must have a theoretical

background in support of your answer.

QUESTION $6(20$ Marks$)$

Write short notes on:

$6\mathrm{.}1$ Strategic and Tactical Plans $(6$ marks$)$

$6\mathrm{.}2$ Franchising. $(6$ marks$)$

$6\mathrm{.}3$ Innovation and its classification. $(8$ marks$)$