Taking the IBM example discuss how IBM became successful
by responding to the internal (financial, physical & human
resources) and external environmental impact on business. Question
1b: Just for a moment, think about the economic problems below and
how they affect not only businesses, but also individuals. Virus
pandemic Reduced consumer spending A slowdown in the construction
industry Depressed stock values that reduced the value of
investment and retirement In the context of the above current
severe problems devise successful strategies for IBM. Justify 5
ways through which IBM can cope with this current situation to
boost sales. Question 2: (2 * 5 = 10 marks) Compare and contrast
international business according to the Country: Singapore. 2a.
Explain 5 ways through which international business (exports and
imports) can bring economic progress for Singapore. 2b. Justify 5
reasons as to why international business can be disadvantageous for
Singapore. 4 Question 3. (2 * 5 = 10 marks) 3. Considering the
above Organization (Google) discuss the 2 key management functions
that contributed to the success of Google. Question 4. (2 * 5 = 10
marks) 4. In the context of the above organization (Google) discuss
and justify the type of job design, departmentalization,
delegation, form of organizational structure and corporate culture
contributed to the success of Google.