How business
strategy might be
affected by
developments in
China
What is
business
strategy
articulates direction
developed in three steps
1) analysis
2) integration
3) implementation
China
2nd biggest
economy
GDP
growth
7.7%
1.35 billion
inhabitants
16/20 most
polluted cities
Developments
in China
sustainable growth
through investment in
economic restructuring
promoting
emerging
markets
transition from
export to
consumption
based economy
building markets
and market share
in service sectors
move away
from low cost
manufacturing
increased
domestic
competition
increased
environmental
regulations
Investment in R&D
Tata has invested billions of $
in product development for
Jaguar, new materials used for
manufacturing
Toyota's luxury American car brand Lexus have built
an R&D facility in Jiangsu province to engineer their
cars towards the Chinese market.
Ansoff's Matrix - Diversification
(strategy of bringing new products to
new markets)
JRT attempting to catch up
with German rivals in China
by developing new models
Audi designing new cars tailored
specifically to a wealthy Chinese
audience, (orientated for chauffeurs
and extra leg room in the back)
Tesco focusing on importance
od being local in different regions
of China
Appointing local directors to
strengthen Chinese Board and
plans to recruit local talent
Porters Generic Strategy
cost leadership, lowering
costs to increase profits
differentiation
adding value to product areas
which are of significance for
customers who are willing to pay
premium prices
Gieves & Hawkes struggling
to justify high prices as
consumer confidence declines
Burberry expanding into first-tier cities
only to keep brand exclusivity in
wealthier parts of China
Joint Ventures
JLR adapting to the Chinese market through partnering
with regional companies across the country, aiding in the
development of brand marketing to Chinese consumers
Tesco will fold its 131 hypermarkets in the country
into China Resources Enterprises Ltd. and retain a
20% stake in the business