Questions from Strategic Management

Q: How are for-profit firms different from nonprofit firms in terms

How are for-profit firms different from nonprofit firms in terms of business? What are the implications for strategic planning?

Q: In order of importance, list six “benefits of objectives.”

In order of importance, list six “benefits of objectives.”

Q: Called de-integration, there appears to be a growing trend

Called de-integration, there appears to be a growing trend for firms to become less backward integrated. Discuss why.

Q: Could a firm simultaneously pursue focus, differentiation, and cost leadership

Could a firm simultaneously pursue focus, differentiation, and cost leadership? Should firms do that? Discuss.

Q: List four major benefits of forming a joint venture to achieve desired

List four major benefits of forming a joint venture to achieve desired objectives.

Q: List six major benefits of acquiring another firm to achieve desired objectives

List six major benefits of acquiring another firm to achieve desired objectives.

Q: List five reasons why many merger/acquisitions historically have failed.

List five reasons why many merger/acquisitions historically have failed.

Q: Discuss how important it is for a college football or basketball team

Discuss how important it is for a college football or basketball team to have a good game plan for the big rival game this coming weekend. How much time and effort do you feel the coaching staff puts...

Q: Give recent examples of market penetration, market development, and product

Give recent examples of market penetration, market development, and product development.

Q: Consumers can purchase tennis shoes, food, cars, boats,

Consumers can purchase tennis shoes, food, cars, boats, and insurance on the Internet. Are there any products today that cannot be purchased online? What is the implication for traditional retailers?...