Dear Students

To do the Case Study 1 assignment:

• Please open the link below:

https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/1142006

• Register on the Harvard Business Publishing Education website.

• Log in to your account.
• Purchase the case study “Baby Dolls, Move to China.”
• You can choose to complete this case study in a individually or group of 2
or 3. Please find a partner and collaborate on this case study. If you decide
to work in a group of two or three, please submit only one report file in
(BS), and don't forget to include your group member's name in the report.
Please ensure that you upload your EXCEL file as well. The last modified
version of your EXCEL file should be dated before the due date and created
within this term.
• Due date – End of Week 6 (midnight Sunday)

➢ Read the case study and answer the following questions:

Case study questions:

1. What risks and uncertainties should Baby Dolls consider when making the decision to move
production to China?

2. What are the core strengths of Baby Dolls as a company operating in the premium doll market?

3. What ethical considerations should Baby Dolls consider when deciding whether to outsource
production to China?

4. How does Baby Dolls manage its supply chain to meet the highly seasonal demand for its
products?

5. What financial factors contributed to Baby Dolls' declining profits after 2005, and how did the
company respond to these challenges?

6. What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of moving production to China from
Spain?

7. How would the shift to China impact Baby Dolls' competitive position in the doll market?
Support your answer with dat.
 8. What financial metrics should Baby Dolls' CEO focus on when evaluating the move to China?
Support your answer with data.

9. How does the highly seasonal nature of Baby Dolls' sales impact its working capital and financing
needs? Support your answer with data.

10. How might Baby Dolls' stakeholders, including shareholders and employees, react to the
proposed strategic move?

Instructions and Rubric:

1. Introduction (10%)

• Provide a brief overview of the case study topic and its relevance.

• Include a concise thesis statement highlighting the case study's main purpose.

2. Answering Questions (70%)

• All questions (above) must be included in the text without screenshots and answered
properly with data analysis if needed.

3. Conclusion (10%)

• Summarize the main findings and their implications.

4. References and organization (APA style) (10%)

• Compile a list of all sources used in the case study.

• Cite the references according to the APA (American Psychological Association) style
guidelines.

Note: It is essential to adhere to academic integrity and avoid plagiarism. You may seek assistance from
AI platforms but ensure that your work reflects your own analysis and interpretation. High similarity
detected through plagiarism detection software may be reported to the university.

Remember, this case study aims to demonstrate your understanding and analytical skills. Use the
provided instructions as a framework to develop a comprehensive and well-structured case study report.

Good luck with your assignment!

Mazyar Zahedi-Seresht, Ph.D., M.Sc., MBA.