In the second half of the 1980s, the collapse of the Soviet empire created an unprecedented opportunity for Western business. Among those who were most attracted to the oil companies, who rushed to the Russian investigation of huge oil reserves. But, as they soon discovered, investment in Russia still caused huge risks - commercial, legal and political. The case is considered as the three companies (Phibro, Mobil and Conoco) conducted risk assessments of Russia and to formulate a strategy for investment. "Hide
by William W Janosz, Julia Roy, Deborah L. Spar Source: Harvard Business School 25 pages. Publication Date: June 29, 1995. Prod. #: 795022-PDF-ENG
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