Questions from Strategic Management

Q: Do you agree with I/O theorists that external factors are

Do you agree with I/O theorists that external factors are more important than internal factors in a firm achieving competitive advantage? Explain both your and their position.

Q: Would you ever pay out dividends when your firm’s annual net profit

Would you ever pay out dividends when your firm’s annual net profit is negative? Why? What effect could this have on a firm’s strategies?

Q: Draw a breakeven chart to illustrate an increase in advertising expenses.

Draw a breakeven chart to illustrate an increase in advertising expenses.

Q: Define, compare, and contrast the weights versus ratings in an

Define, compare, and contrast the weights versus ratings in an EFE Matrix.

Q: If a firm has zero debt in its capital structure, is

If a firm has zero debt in its capital structure, is that always an organizational strength? Why or why not?

Q: Why is inclusion of about 20 factors recommended in the EFE Matrix

Why is inclusion of about 20 factors recommended in the EFE Matrix, rather than about 10 factors or about 40 factors?

Q: Develop a Competitive Profile Matrix for your university. Include six factors

Develop a Competitive Profile Matrix for your university. Include six factors.

Q: Describe the production/operations system in a police department.

Describe the production/operations system in a police department.

Q: After conducting an internal audit, a firm discovers a total of

After conducting an internal audit, a firm discovers a total of 100 strengths and 100 weaknesses. What procedures could be then used to determine the most important of these? Why is it important to re...

Q: Do you agree or disagree with RBV theorists that internal resources are

Do you agree or disagree with RBV theorists that internal resources are more important than external factors for a firm in achieving and sustaining competitive advantage? Explain your and their positi...