Based on "forbidden city: launching a craft beer in china" 2) What are the key internal corp. factors within EBC and how would you assess Le and Vivian ? 3) What are the key opportunities and threats facing companies competing in the global beer industry in the 21st century (NOW) ? 4) In responding to this industry (market / micro-environment) situation, has the merger of the Indochina Beverage Group and the Dragon Spring Brewery been a success ? Explain your answer.

Based on "forbidden city: launching a craft beer in china" 2) What are the key internal corp. factors within EBC and how would you assess Le and Vivian ? 3) What are the key opportunities and threats facing companies competing in the global beer industry in the 21st century (NOW) ? 4) In responding to this industry (market / micro-environment) situation, has the merger of the Indochina Beverage Group and the Dragon Spring Brewery been a success ? Explain your answer.

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter18: Management Of Technology And Innovation

Section18.5: Management Entrepreneurship Skills For Technology And Innovation

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