Homework: Strategic Management
Learning Outcomes:
• Distinguish between different types and levels of strategy and strategy implementation.
• Gain insights into the strategy-making processes of different types of organizations.
• Understand issues related to strategic competitive advantage in diversified organizations.
From real national/international market, select any type of strategic alliance between two firms and answer the following questions:
• Briefly introduce your chosen firms, partners of the strategic alliance (industry, nationality, size, market position...).
• What is the type of strategic alliance used by your chosen firms? Explain its different reasons.
• What is the method used by the firms to manage their cultures after alliance? underline the pros and cons of this method.
• Is this strategic alliance successful? Justify.
• What recommendations can you give for the managers of these firms to improve their competitiveness?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.