Political Risk – Venezuela
1.Read this story about Venezuela’s nationalization of
Cargill and watch this video. Conduct your own research as well. Discuss the
following questions:
– Why did Chavez decide to nationalize Cargill? Do you think
he was justified?
– If you were the executive of Cargill, what would you do?
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/16/chavez-seizes-cargill-factory/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1tHPfraji4
2.Identify three companies that operate internationally and
explore the possible sources of political risk for each of those firms, given
the countries in which they have a presence. Develop a 5-7 slide presentation
outlining the risk and your recommendations to the company executives for how
these companies should manage these political risks. ( references needed)
