Entreposto Group

: taking decisions in an international context

Abstract

The present thesis explores the challenges of Entreposto Group in the four geographical regions where it develops activities: Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil and East Timor. Entreposto is an international company with businesses in diverse sectors, such as the automobile industry, real estate, information systems or tourism. The intrinsic complexity of managing such an extensive and diverse business portfolio is the main aspect explored in this thesis. Furthermore, in recent years, Entreposto Group faced problems in Portugal, Mozambique and Brazil, which were different by nature, but required similar actions from the mother company. As a teaching tool, the present case gives the opportunity to apply strategic frameworks and explore theoretical concepts such as internationalization and diversification, which will help to explain and address answers to the problems shown in the case study. This document is divided in two parts: the case studies and the teaching notes. The first one presents the company, explores recent events and it also includes exhibits. The second part states the objectives of the case study, includes the relevant theory and develops answers to seven assignment questions, posed by the case study.

Date of Award	15 Feb 2016
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Nuno César de Jesus Guerra Cardeal (Supervisor)