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KFC's Radical Approach to China
Bell, David E.; Shelman, Mary L.Article HBS-R1111K-EGlobal companies face a crucial question when they enter emerging markets: how far should they go to localize their offerings? Typically they try to sell core products or services pretty much as they've been sold in Europe or the United States, with headquarters calling all the shots-and usually with disappointing results. The authors, both of Harvard Business School, examined why KFC China has been able to find fertile ground in a market that is...Starting at €8.20
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Shenzhen Development Bank
Jin, Li; Xuan, Yuhai; Bai, X.B. (Xiao-Bing)Case HBS-210020-EFinanceWeijian Shan, Managing Partner of Newbridge Capital, faces a tough decision in regard to his firm's investment in Shenzhen Development Bank, China's fifteenth largest commercial bank. After signing a binding agreement to sell an effective controlling stake in SDB to Newbridge, the government-owned sellers and SDB reneged on the deal and dissolved the transitional management committee appointed by Newbridge. Weijian Shan and his deal team must wor...Starting at €8.20