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Topic: Identify and describe a strategic planning initiative for Microsoft discussed in the organization's annual report.
Instructional strategies reflective of differentiated instruction that you will include in the lesson.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages associated with the concept of division of labor. How is the concept of span of management related to division of labor
Evaluate potential business level strategies for the organization. Assess potential corporate level strategies for the organization.
Conclusion should summarize 2 to 3 key points and describe how strategic management impacts Kaiser Permanete.
Name 5 traits of creative thinkers? Why are each important to being creative?
Identify an existing organization that established sustained market leadership by successfully leveraging a generic strategy.
What strategy (or combination of strategies) did Toyota use to make the company into the powerhouse we know today?
Question: Analyze Wal-Mart's strategic choices at the business, functional, corporate and global levels.
You have done some research and noted the generic strategies model (cost leadership, differentiation, and focus) in a lot of the strategic-planning literature.
Based on analysis of the internal and external environments, and the forecasted positions (market, and financial, etc.) of the company:
What are the key differentiation variables that determine the price premium that can be obtained for bottled water?
Trace the history of Virgin America's management philosophy, direction (mission and vision) and strategy over its history.
Do you think it is better to concentrate on one source of competitive advantage (cost versus differentiation versus speed) or to nurture all three in a firms.
What opportunities are there for established airlines to improve their competitive position through differentiation strategies?
Describe Southwest Airlines strategy (using five generic strategies, and operating strategies
Sources of product differentiation include only physical differences, not merely perceived differences.
Using the Generic Strategies model, complete the following requirements: Identify and describe 3 retail firms.
What would be the most effective pricing strategy for Atlantic Computer? Why?
Discuss Hewlett Packard Company, evaluating the rival companies' business competition strategies.
How do you view the McDonald's efforts to capture some of the Starbucks market with their coffee at a much lower price?
Describe the three (3) characteristics of entrepreneurial leadership.
Which of these benefits do you see being beneficial in your future place of employment? Explain why.
- Discuss the role of resources and capabilities in strategy formulation. - Research and discuss the key resources of a social networking Web site.
What is the difference between a merger and an acquisition? Which seems riskier? Why?