Readings: From HBS: Khanna and Palepu “Emerging Giants” (HBS)

Assignment:

Prepare a five (5) minute presentation on the following: Take the role of a consultant to the GM of Lamoiyan, Mr. Cecilio Pedro and answer the question: How does Lamoiyan continue to grow? Should it go overseas and enter other country markets? What are its advantages and disadvantages if it goes overseas?

These questions may help in preparing you for your role-play as a consultant:

1. What industry is Lamoiyan Corp./CP in (what type of global industry is it)? What is the value proposition?

2. How well is Lamoiyan competing against the MNEs in its local market?

3. What AAA strategy is Lamoiyan using?

4. How well is Cecilio Pedro carrying out the four basic tasks of a manager; i.e., planning, organizing, leading, controlling?

5. How well is Cecilio Pedro building the managerial capability of Lamoiyan Corp?

6. Why is Lamoiyan Corp able to compete against MNEs like CP, in the Philippines?

7. Does it have the same or similar advantages in other country markets?

8. What AAA strategy would you recommend they use overseas?