Question Tag: Strategy implementation

Dumbura Republic is reputed for its high population density and the consequent availability of cheap labour. Surprisingly, due to the high premium placed on qualitative education in science and technology-based disciplines, the country has an abundance of highly skilled workforce suited for manufacturing industries. Other features of Dumbura Republic include adequate, accessible and reliable social infrastructure such as electricity, potable water, road and rail network, and an effective security network. Besides, the country also has a variety of tax incentives designed to attract foreign investments. These positive features of the socio-economic environment in Dumbura have attracted a lot of foreign investors, including several computer and mobile phones hardware production companies.

Indeed, the socio-economic environment in Dumbura is very business-friendly. Hence, it is not surprising that a lot of foreign companies have located their industrial plants in the country. Effects of this development include increased employment opportunities, influx of people in search of employment from neighbouring countries, spiralling rent rates for all categories of accommodation, worsening environmental pollution, and a spiking population growth rate, which is beginning to take its toll on available social infrastructure. Besides, the hitherto peaceful country is beginning to experience an increased rate of crimes such as burglary, robbery, cyber theft and kidnap that target expatriates particularly. The local population is becoming increasingly hostile to the expatriates and workers from neighbouring countries, accusing them of denying the local population access to good job opportunities.

You have been employed as a consultant to a computer and mobile phone hardware company, Cells Incorporated, which is considering relocating its major manufacturing plant from an Asian country to Dumbura Republic. This is hoped to bring down the cost of production and provide a ready market for about 20% of its products.

Required:
With the aid of Johnson, Scholes, and Whittington’s position on strategic management, advise Cells Incorporated on the elements of strategic management that must be taken into consideration in deciding whether to relocate its manufacturing plants to Dumbura Republic. Ensure that you make adequate references to the scenario above as might be relevant.