MBA 661 R4: Global Economic Competitiveness Lets first look at the Strategy, Structure, and Rivalry discussed in the case for the three periods: 1980 to 1992, 1992 to 2006, and 2006

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Read Shenzhen at 40: China’s Silicon Valley of Hardware (1978-2018) and answer the questions:

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1. Let’s first look at the Strategy, Structure, and Rivalry discussed in the case for the three periods: 1980 to 1992, 1992 to 2006, and 2006 to today. The case discusses policies that created a better business environment. Use your own words to summarize the key policies discussed in the Strategy, Structure, and Rivalry sections for the four periods that lead to growth and development. (10 points)

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2. Now look at the Demand Conditions discussed in the case for the three periods: 1980 to 1992, 1992 to 2006, and 2006 to today. Based on the case, how did the demand conditions change during the period? In what aspects are consumers become demanding and sophisticated? (10 points)

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3. Regarding the Related Supporting Industries discussed in the case for the three periods: 1980 to 1992, 1992 to 2006, and 2006 to today. How has the Huaqiangbei Market facilitated related and supporting industries for Shenzhen’s growth? (10 points)

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4. Regarding the Physical & Natural Resources as a component of Factor Conditions, discussed in the case for the three periods: 1980 to 1992, 1992 to 2006, and 2006 to today. In what way has Shenzhen benefited from the Physical & Natural Resources? And in what way does Shenzhen has a disadvantage? Has Shenzhen done anything to turn the disadvantages into advantages? (10 points)

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5. Regarding the Human Resource and Capital Resource of Factor Conditions, discussed in the case for the three periods: 1980 to 1992, 1992 to 2006, and 2006 to today. How did Shenzhen upgrade its human resources and attracted talents? How did Shenzhen improve its capital resources? (10 points)

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6. Let’s then look at Infrastructure and Knowledge & Technology Resource of Factor Conditions, discussed in the case for the three periods: 1980 to 1992, 1992 to 2006, and 2006 to today. How did Shenzhen upgrade its infrastructure? How did Shenzhen improve its knowledge & technology resources? (10 points)

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7. Shanzhai (copycat) has been discussed throughout the case. How has Shanzhai helped the city’s growth in earlier days? What do you think of the “open source” environment and how is it related to and different from Shanzhai? Should the city stay away from Shanzhai? (10 points)

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8. Consider the “SHENZHEN: MOVING FORWARD” section, what are Shenzhen’s top two challenges & disadvantages? What are Shenzhen’s top two opportunities? Relate your discussion to the Diamond. (10 points)

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9. Do you think Shenzhen’s experience and success are unique or do you think another city/region can learn from Shenzhen, and if so, what can they learn from Shenzhen? Consider a specific city or region from your own country or another country that you are familiar with and discuss specific lessons to be learned. In this question, you can use external resources and you need to cite them properly. (20 points)

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Read Growing a Cluster: The Singapore Biomedical Sciences Initiative and answer the questions:

10. Read the section “Singapore: The Emergence of an Asian Tiger”, and discuss how Singapore’s factor conditions have been improved and upgraded during the time. (10 points)

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11. Read the subsections of “Antecedents” and “Launching the Biomedical Science Initiative”. Why did Singapore decide to focus on biopharmaceuticals? What were Singapores’ advantages and disadvantages that contributed to the choice of the sector? How did Singapore use its advantages? How did Singapore turn its disadvantages into advantages? (10 points)

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12. Read the subsections of “Phase 2 of the Biomedical Science Initiative (2006-2010)” and “Phase 3 of the Biomedical Science Initiative (2011- present) ”. In your opinion, what were the top 3 initiatives and/or factors that contribute to the fast growth of the sector? How did they contribute to the growth? (10 points)

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13. List the core and key players of the Singapore Biopharma cluster (as an example, you can look at slide #64 of Lecture 3, the Korean Entertainment & Showbiz Core). List the supporting and related industries (as an example, you can look at slide #65 of Lecture 3, the Korean Entertainment & Showbiz Cluster) (20 points)

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14. Based on your answers to questions 10-13 and the case, conduct the diamond analysis for the Singapore biopharma Cluster (as an example, you can look at slide #67 of Lecture 3, Cluster Diamond Korean ShowBiz) (20 points)

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15. Based on Singapore’s success in this sector, what are the lessons for other regions and cities? Do you think Singapore’s experience and success in the cluster are unique or do you think another region or city can learn from Singapore, and if so, what can they learn from Singapore? Consider a specific city or region from your own country or another country you are familiar with and discuss specific lessons to be learned. In this question, you can use external resources and you need to cite them properly. (20 points)

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16. Considering both the Singapore and Shenzhen cases, what are the similarities and differences between the success in Singapore and Shenzhen? What are some general lessons countries or cities can learn? What are some general mistakes that can be avoided? (20 points)

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