1. List the components of Porter's Competitive Strategy and provide a brief description of each component.
2. Provide a brief overview and an example of each of these strategies: growth strategies, stability strategies, and retrenchment strategies. Provide a brief overview and an example of each of these strategies.
3. Provide a brief description (definition) of these five sections and why they are important: Research and development, operations, logistics, human resource management, and information systems and technology.