Case Analysis of Samsung and Fotile How did Samsung gain competitive advantage over time? (Word limit: 750)
• What were the critical and important activities that enabled Samsung to develop/accumulate resources and capabilities significantly?
• How did Samsung’s resources and capabilities contribute to its competitive advantage over time?
How would you assess the Fotile way in sustainable business development? (Word limit: 750)
• Why did Mr. Mao (CEO of Fotile) decide to build the Fotile’s culture based on Confucianism (traditional Chinese culture) given the influence of Western management education in China?
• How would you assess the effectiveness of Mr. Mao’s approach of disseminating the knowledge and tenets of Confucianism in Fotile?
• Is Fotile on the right path to become a great company in the world? What would you recommend to Mr. Mao?