Questions from Fundamentals of Strategy

Q: Despite its success, why was Chipotle spun-off?

Despite its success, why was Chipotle spun-off?

Q: With reference to Ansoff ’s matrix, show how Luxottica and GrandVision

With reference to Ansoff ’s matrix, show how Luxottica and GrandVision have evolved over time. What can you conclude from each?

Q: How does GrandVision compete in its market?

How does GrandVision compete in its market?

Q: How do you think that GrandVision adds or destroys value for its

How do you think that GrandVision adds or destroys value for its portfolio?

Q: With the creation of EssilorLuxottica, what would you recommend for GrandVision’s

With the creation of EssilorLuxottica, what would you recommend for GrandVision’s future strategy?

Q: Using the Ansoff matrix, plot Tesco’s growth over time. What

Using the Ansoff matrix, plot Tesco’s growth over time. What do you notice about the pattern of expansion?

Q: In the terms of Section 9.2, what kind of

In the terms of Section 9.2, what kind of structure did Tesla have?

Q: How has Tesco’s corporate strategy changed over time?

How has Tesco’s corporate strategy changed over time?

Q: Explain the ways in which relatedness informed TomTom’s post 2008 strategy.

Explain the ways in which relatedness informed TomTom’s post 2008 strategy.

Q: Were there alternative strategies open to TomTom post 2008?

Were there alternative strategies open to TomTom post 2008?