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 11 of the Subject Learning Guide when constructing your answer. The...

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 11 of the Subject Learning Guide when constructing your answer. The points below are for your assistance in researching the assessment task:

You are a strategic management consultant commissioned to undertake a supply analysis of theworld cocoa industry. You must attempt one of the PESTEL analyses from 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 ensure your response details the effect of Porter’s Five
Forces within the Big Chocolate situation with reference to both the core text and the academic literature.Ensure you refer to the rubric on page 11 of the Subject Learning Guide when constructing your answer:

• You have been commissioned byBarry Callebutto 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 byCargillto 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 byMondelezto 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 byHersheyto 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.