Questions from Strategic Management

Q: Give recent examples of forward integration, backward integration, and horizontal

Give recent examples of forward integration, backward integration, and horizontal integration.

Q: What are the pros and cons of a firm merging with a

What are the pros and cons of a firm merging with a rival firm?

Q: What conditions, externally and internally, would be desired/necessary

What conditions, externally and internally, would be desired/necessary for a firm to diversify?

Q: Compare and contrast financial objectives with strategic objectives. Which type is

Compare and contrast financial objectives with strategic objectives. Which type is more important in your opinion? Why?

Q: How do the levels of strategy differ in a large firm versus

How do the levels of strategy differ in a large firm versus a small firm?

Q: The number and dollar value of hostile takeovers are on the rise

The number and dollar value of hostile takeovers are on the rise. Give two reasons for this trend.

Q: Kroger is adding clothing to its line of products. Give two

Kroger is adding clothing to its line of products. Give two reasons why this may be a good strategy and two reasons why it may be a bad strategy.

Q: What do you believe are the five most important benefits of outsourcing

What do you believe are the five most important benefits of outsourcing?

Q: List 11 types of strategies. Give a hypothetical example of each

List 11 types of strategies. Give a hypothetical example of each strategy listed.

Q: Give some advantages and disadvantages of cooperative versus competitive strategies.

Give some advantages and disadvantages of cooperative versus competitive strategies.