The Rise of the Indian Automobile Industry
The questions must be answer using an essay format. Submit the paper following the guidelines of the APA including academic references as appropriate. References taken from Wikis or .com sites are not appropriate for this course. References must come from textbooks or peer-reviewed journals.
Essay format, so questions should not be included with the answers needs to flow like an essay.
What are the attractions of India as a base for producing automobiles both for domestic sale and for export to other nations?
Both Hyundai and Nissan made their investments in the southern Indian city of Chennai. What is the advantage to be had by investing in the same region as rivals?
What are the drawbacks of basing manufacturing in a country such as India? What other locations might be attractive?
If Hyundai, Nissan, their suppliers, and other automobile enterprises continue to make investments in the Chennai region of India, how might this region evolve over time? What does this suggest about manufacturing location strategy?