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1. What were the sources of IKEA's successful entry into the furniture retailing business in Sweden?
Between 1935 and 1946 furniture prices rose 41% faster than household goods. Kamprad was intuitive enough to see this as a great business opportunity. IKEA took a new approach to selling furniture in Sweden. Instead of an expensive product that would take weeks for delivery, IKEA offered a product with a good design and functionality at a price that almost everyone could afford. Kamprad focused on selling furniture to young buyers who were often looking to furnish their first apartment. Also instead of the stores being small and located in downtown, Kamprad placed his stores on the outskirts of town but offered ample parking for his customers. Most importantly, IKEA took use of selling through a catalog that helped boost the business exponentially.

2. What were the management processes by which IKEA coordinated and controlled its European operations?
IKEA chose to do......

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