The exam assesses strategic decision-making, operational management, and market adaptation. Topics include optimizing the marketing mix for differentiation, analyzing management styles, and evaluating Just-in-Time systems. It explores network analysis for factory construction, comparing site investment decisions, and debating the viability of reshoring manufacturing. The paper integrates financial and operational data, management theories, and global business practices. Emphasis is placed on leveraging strategic tools, quantitative analysis, and qualitative insights to evaluate investment opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and address globalization challenges. It examines adaptability, leadership impacts, and sustainable growth strategies in competitive markets.