In 2009, Gazprom was widely considered one of the most influential companies in the global oil and gas business. It has grown from its early days as an experiment in the privatization of oil and gas after the rapid collapse of the Soviet Union. The case documents the growth strategy that the company keeps track of its global aspirations, and the impact of its political line. The case offers a rich mix of contextual understanding of the forces at work in shaping the destiny of Gazprom, the political pressure it faces as the largest company in Russia, and his stutter step by step approach to globalization. Case material allows for a comprehensive analysis and discussion of the central themes such as the origins of competitive advantage for the NOC (National Oil Company), a unique conflict management, that they should go in setting the strategic direction and viability of their globalization strategies. "Hide
by Kannan Ramaswamy Source: Thunderbird School of Global Management 22 pages. Publication Date: January 1, 2009. Prod. #: TB0005-PDF-ENG
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