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Evaluate the effect of global factors and the role of competitive intelligence on your analysis. A discussion about effects of seasonal-cultural factors.
Discuss and evaluate Costco's strategy in terms of pricing, product selection and marketing and advertising strategy
Michael Porter has written several books on this subject. He uses the expression "competitive advantage" to indicate how some organizations can catch the wave
Why is developing transnational knowledge important? What is a global mindset? Provide examples.
What is the difference between absolute advantage and comparative advantage? What products/services does you workplace specialize in?
Discuss how the Focus strategy can be employed to create and sustain a competitive advantage.
What is a strategic business plan? Why is this plan important to an organization's long-term success?
Employees represented by a union are paid approximately 30% more (in terms of pay and benefit costs) versus those employees not represented by a union.
Corporate social policy should be designed and articulated during which phase of strategy development?
Discuss how customer loyalty is linked to competitive advantage. Discuss how cost advantage is linked to customer loyalty.
Discuss the various factors that influence a company's competitive strategies and compensation practices.
Many organizations exist to gain and to maintain a competitive advantage in their respective market(s).
What factors of good management could be applied to establish this competitive advantage?
What effect should each of the following have on the demand for gasoline in a competitive market?
How does the Honda Corporation create and sustains its competitive advantage(s).
Porter theorizes that four factors of a nation lead to shaping the competitive advantage:
One of the challenges that PayPal faces now that it has managed to overcome the polylingual obstacles
Develop the top management team and a succession strategy to reduce the over-dependence on any one individual to advance the interests of the company.
Competition such as Dell, Sony, etc, their target market, product strategy, distribution strategy, communication strategy, and their pricing strategy.
How would you describe the culture at Home Depot? Discuss the impact of the cultural change and the reaction of the employee.
Evaluate the decision to pursue a joint venture was the right strategic decision in giving the firm a competitive advantage.
When is it to an organization's advantage to hire employees who need training, and when is it advantageous to hire employees who are already trained?
Conduct an analysis of Nike company and prepare a report that includes the following:
Why is high productivity important for a nation? Why do you suppose that service jobs have lower productivity than manufacturing jobs?
How does training and development improve employee motivation, increase productivity, and increase retention for the benefit of the business?