Lenovo

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  1. Lenovo (https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/), the consumer electronics brand (PCs, tablets, phones, etc.) has
    faced major challenges in the Brazilian market. Following divestment, the UK subsidiary has been given
    responsibility to re-enter the market. You will be part of the new UK management team of Lenovo in Brazil.
    a. Evaluate some of the sociocultural factors that Lenovo must consider for this market.
    b. Explain how the differences on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions between the UK and Brazil [shown in the
    Figure below; first (blue) column represents Brazil, second (purple) column represents the UK] might affect
    Lenovo’s negotiations with local stakeholders (partners, suppliers, distributors, customers) in the Brazilian
    market.
    c. Which entry mode(s) would you suggest Lenovo uses to enter Brazil, and why?