Read the case study "Foxconn Technology Group: Acquiring Sharp to Move Up the Value Chain" in your Course Packet and answer the following questions:

Decline in Sharp$$s Competitiveness:

What caused the decline in Sharp$$s competitiveness and market shares in the LCD TV business?

Motivations for Acquisition:

What motivated Foxconn to acquire Sharp? What were the perceived benefits of the acquisition?

Strategic Evaluation:

Was the acquisition of Sharp the best strategy for Foxconn? Should they have continued their strategic partnership instead? Evaluate Foxconn$$s and Sharp$$s strategies and business models in the LCD business.

Post$-$Acquisition Management:

How should the combined post$-$acquisition entity of Foxconn and Sharp manage the potential risks of their partnering approach? Provide your recommendations going forward.