Diamond of National Advantage to Verizon Communications

Diamond

In one page, you are is asked to think about international-level strategy by applying Porter's

Diamond of National Advantage to Verizon Communications. In short, you are asked to apply the Diamond to a country Verizon does not currently operate in.

Porter’s Diamond of National Advantage

• Factor endowments

• Demand conditions

• Related and supporting industries

• Firm strategy, structure, & rivalry

Instructions:

1. Briefly, identify a few key arguments across the four factors of the diamond to determine whether this country would be an appropriate avenue for your company to pursue international expansion.

2. Be sure to include a conclusion -- should your company pursue this country or not, based on your evidence?