Read:
Nadler, D.A. & Tushman, M.L. (1980) A model for diagnosing organizational behavior. Organizational Dynamics, 9 (2), 35-51.
Remember that inputs include:
Environment
Resources
Organizational history
Strategy
First identify PetMeds' most critical inputs in each of the first three categories and justify WHY they are critical.
Consider how they impact the organization and any problems associated with insuring their availability.
Explain what effect the inputs from one category have on inputs from the other categories.
Then discuss the organization's strategy and classify it according to Porter's three generic strategies. How well does this strategy fit with the environmental, resource and historical inputs you identified?
Probably the most critical part of this paper is the final question. Be sure to give this serious consideration. You must support your analysis with objective evidence. Sources of information for the entire project may include interviews, organizational documents and reports, articles in newspapers and trade publications, and personal knowledge (though you should corroborate this when possible.) Be sure to cite your sources and provide a bibliography for each module's case.
Write up your case in a 4-5 page paper