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1) What appears to be the likelihood that DHL will succeed? What key factors will determine that?

2) DHL Comes to you for advice on whether they should continue a global focus on parcel and express mail or diversify their business activities into other types of business. What would you advise and why?

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1) What appears to be the likelihood that DHL will succeed? What key factors will determine that?

Given the strong success history of the company in other geographical regions such as Europe and USA, it is quite likely that DHL will succeed in its US expansion plans as well. Some of the key factors that will determine DHL's success in USA will be strong ground transport facility, extensive pickup and delivery system in ...

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