Case Study: Halliburton Corp. and the issue of politics.
This case study examines Halliburton Corp's current strategy for expanding operations in the Libyan oil market in respect to choosing locations overseas, and integrating successfully with the local community. It highlights the importance of politics in international business. US based oil company Halliburton consists of two main divisions, Halliburton Energy Services and KBR, the engineering and construction arm of the group both of which are seeking contracts in the country.
The recent opening up of Libya's oil markets has created exceptional opportunities for multinational oil companies, Halliburton being one of the pioneers and main players in this market. The current strategy of massive expansion and increased investment has become a major issue in Tripoli and Benzaghi with hotel rooms overbooked due to the vast amounts of US oilmen seeking contracts in the country. Some elements in the Libyan community have already......
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