CASE STUDY AND ARTICLE REVIEW

Case Study

Please read the Dianrong case study (see HBS Coursepack) and answer the following questions

with substantive answers in a c

ohesive essay. Your paper should be at least 3

pages in length.

Use proper grammar, spelling, citations, etc.

1. What are the

tradeoffs

that Dianrong is facing? How should the company prioritize its

objectives? What should Soul Htite do?

2. As detailed i

n Exhibit 1 of the case, there are different collaboration models that Dianrong has

adopted in working with various parties on technological development. How should the company

decide on the nature of collaboration for technological developments in the fut

ure (via organic

and in

-

house developments, partnerships, joint ventures, or acquisitions)?

3. Assuming that the company manages to raise an additional US$100

million, how should

Dianrong allocate the capital across its many business units to maximize value in the long run?

Should the company spend the money on internal R&D initiatives or M&A pursuits? Or both?

4. How should the company work with the local regu

lations in China? Should the company focus

on reviving the P2 industry in China in the process? If so, how?

5. Are there other technologies that Dianrong should consider adding to its already expansive

portfolio of technologies? In contrast, are there tec

hnologies that may seem redundant at the firm

at the moment? How should Dianrong manage this to improve its competitive edge with its

"technology DNA?"

Compose your essay in APA format, including the introduction and conclusion, and in

-

text

citations fo

r all sources used. In addition to your 3 page (minimum) essay,

Case Study

Please read the Dianrong case study (see HBS Coursepack) and answer the following questions

with substantive answers in a cohesive essay. Your paper should be at least 3 pages in length.

Use proper grammar, spelling, citations, etc.

1. What are the tradeoffs that Dianrong is facing? How should the company prioritize its

objectives? What should Soul Htite do?

2. As detailed in Exhibit 1 of the case, there are different collaboration models that Dianrong has

adopted in working with various parties on technological development. How should the company

decide on the nature of collaboration for technological developments in the future (via organic

and in-house developments, partnerships, joint ventures, or acquisitions)?

3. Assuming that the company manages to raise an additional US$100 million, how should

Dianrong allocate the capital across its many business units to maximize value in the long run?

Should the company spend the money on internal R&D initiatives or M&A pursuits? Or both?

4. How should the company work with the local regulations in China? Should the company focus

on reviving the P2 industry in China in the process? If so, how?

5. Are there other technologies that Dianrong should consider adding to its already expansive

portfolio of technologies? In contrast, are there technologies that may seem redundant at the firm

at the moment? How should Dianrong manage this to improve its competitive edge with its

"technology DNA?"

Compose your essay in APA format, including the introduction and conclusion, and in-text

citations for all sources used. In addition to your 3 page (minimum) essay,