Discuss the political and economic situation in the Russian Federation with your class. What has changed since this writing?

Discuss the political and economic situation in the Russian Federation with your class. What has changed since this writing?

What are the implications for foreign companies to start a joint venture there now?

. What is involved in strategic implementation? What is meant by creating a system of fits with the strategic plan?

Explain how the host government may affect strategic implementation—in an alliance or another form of entry strategy.

 How might the variable of national culture affect strategic implementation? Consider the earlier comments by French and British managers regarding Americans as examples to highlight some of these factors.

. Discuss the importance of knowledge management in IJVs and what can be done to enhance the effectiveness of that process.