Questions from Strategic Management


Q: Discuss the nature as well as the pros and cons of a

Discuss the nature as well as the pros and cons of a “friendly merger” versus “hostile takeover” in acquiring another firm. Give an example of each.

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Q: What strategies are best for turbulent, high-velocity markets?

What strategies are best for turbulent, high-velocity markets?

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Q: Why should one avoid putting double 4’s in a row in preparing

Why should one avoid putting double 4’s in a row in preparing a QSPM?

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Q: On the competitive position (CP) axis of a SPACE Matrix

On the competitive position (CP) axis of a SPACE Matrix, what level of capacity utilization would be necessary for you to give the firm a negative 1? Negative 7? Why?

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Q: Describe a situation where the SPACE analysis would have no vector.

Describe a situation where the SPACE analysis would have no vector. In other words, describe a situation where the SPACE analysis coordinate would be (0,0). What should an analyst do in this situation...

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Q: Develop a BCG Matrix for your university. Because your college does

Develop a BCG Matrix for your university. Because your college does not generate profits, what would be a good surrogate for the pie slice values? How many circles do you have and how large are they?...

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Q: In a BCG Matrix, would the Question Mark quadrant or the

In a BCG Matrix, would the Question Mark quadrant or the Cash Cow quadrant be more desirable? Explain.

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Q: Would a BCG Matrix and analysis be worth performing if you do

Would a BCG Matrix and analysis be worth performing if you do not know the profits of each segment? Why?

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Q: In an IE Matrix, do you believe it is more advantageous

In an IE Matrix, do you believe it is more advantageous for a division to be located in quadrant II or IV? Why?

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Q: Develop a 2x2x2x2x2 QSPM for an organization of your choice (i

Develop a 2x2x2x2x2 QSPM for an organization of your choice (i.e., two strengths, two weaknesses, two opportunities, two threats, and two strategies). Follow all the QSPM guidelines presented in the c...

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