Felix Construction SA
Subject
Finance, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Publication Year
1996
Abstract
The case describes the situation, in 1995 of a medium sized Swiss construction company considering a joint venture opportunity in the Eastern part of Germany. The CEO believes that with such a joint venture, he can overcome the problems of high Swiss labour costs, an appreciating Swiss franc and create a base for international expansion. Is he correct in his diagnosis of what ails Felix construction? Should he go for the joint venture? This case explores the issue of internationalisation of small and medium sized enterprise and at the stage of the very first step abroad.
Topic List
Managing International Expansion, Internationalisation of SMEs
Industry
Construction
Publication Event Date
1995
LBS Case Number
CS-96-016
Location
Switzerland; Germany
Publication Organisation Size
25 Million Swiss Francs
Publication Research Centre
Institute of Finance and Accounting
Supervisor
GOSHAL S
Available on ECCH
No
