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Assignments and Assessment Items

1 Assessment Task 1 - Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment 1500 words
Big Chocolate 
 
1)    Consider the links at the bottom of this page and carry out your own academic research. Ensure you refer to the rubric on page 10 of the Subject Learning Guide when constructing your answer.
You are a strategic management consultant commissioned to undertake a supply analysis of the world cocoa industry. You must attempt all of the points 1-4 below:
1.  You will carry out an analysis and summary of the Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesian and Dominican Republic cocoa production situations inclusive of a PESTEL.
2.  You will carry out an analysis and summary of the Peru and Mexico cocoa production situations inclusive of a PESTEL.
3.  You will carry out an analysis and summary of the Brazil and Cameroon cocoa production situations inclusive of a PESTEL.
4.  You will carry out an analysis and summary of the Ghana and Nigeria cocoa production situations inclusive of a PESTEL.
 
2)   You must choose one of the firms from the points below and provide appropriate strategic recommendations with reference to at least five (5) peer reviewed academic journals:
 

• You have been commissioned by Barry Callebut to assess and report on the factors contributing to the impending 15 year chocolate production shortage. This report should include a synopsis of the group, its holdings, current market position, and Five Forces Analysis.

 

• You have been commissioned by Cargill to advise on strategy to mitigate the threatened 15 year cocoa shortage and ensure the group maintains an aggressive and competitive posture. This report should include a synopsis of the group, its holdings, current market position, and Five Forces Analysis.

 

• You have been commissioned by Mondelez to provide an exposure analysis to the world's growing cocoa shortage. This report should include a synopsis of the group, its holdings current market position, and Five Forces Analysis.

 

• You have been commissioned by Hershey to provide an exposure analysis to the world's growing cocoa shortage. This report should include a synopsis of the group, its holdings, current market position, and Five Forces Analysis.

 
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http://www.worldatlas.com/articles/top-10-cocoa-producing-countries.html
https://chocolateclass.wordpress.com/tag/big-chocolate/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/nov/21/cocoa-crisis-world-chocolate-stash-melting-away
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/commodities/11791286/Chocfinger-hedge-fund-Armajaro-faces-exodus-of-senior-partners.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1295608/Choc-finger-Meet-real-life-Willy-Wonka-Anthony-Ward-whos-just-bought-incredible-658m-cocoa-beans-.html
http://www.standard.co.uk/business/chocfinger-anthony-ward-switches-to-wine-to-help-revive-troubled-hedge-fund-armajaro-a3119401.html
http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2015/03/25/lead-manager-to-step-down-from-chocfinger-hedge-fund/
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/dec/21/coffee-global-speculating-anthony-ward
https://www.ft.com/content/8fb81fa0-5374-11e3-9250-00144feabdc0
https://www.ft.com/content/9703e992-63e1-11e3-98e2-00144feabdc0
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/04/health/chocolate-shortage-mangoes/
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/04/01/4208965.htm
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/world-on-the-verge-of-chocolate-deficit/news-story/04fb0772bed1a8c4dfd0bd92fe600f76
http://www.smh.com.au/business/retail/bitter-battle-chocolate-makers-fighting-to-save-the-worlds-cocoa-supply-2016http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/food/644063/chocolate-precious-commodity-cocoa-supply-shortening-experts0323-gnpfg4.html
http://www.wsj.com/articles/chocolate-makers-fight-a-melting-supply-of-cocoa-1452738616
https://datahero.com/blog/2015/03/24/a-world-cocoa-shortage-thats-bitter-news-for-chocolate-lovers/
http://www.wallstreetdaily.com/2015/06/29/ghana-cocoa-shortage/
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