Questions from Strategic Management

Q: A product-positioning rule given in the chapter is that “

A product-positioning rule given in the chapter is that “when there are only two competitors, the middle becomes the preferred strategic position.” Illustrate this for the cruise ship industry, where...

Q: List six reasons that strategic management is more complex in a multinational

List six reasons that strategic management is more complex in a multinational firm.

Q: Give an example of “consonance” other than the one provided

Give an example of “consonance” other than the one provided by Rumelt in the chapter.

Q: Identify some key financial ratios that would be important in evaluating a

Identify some key financial ratios that would be important in evaluating a bank’s strategy.

Q: How could/would dividends affect an EPS/EBIT analysis?

How could/would dividends affect an EPS/EBIT analysis? Would it be correct to refer to “earnings after taxes, interest, and dividends” as retained earnings for a given year?

Q: Describe the business culture in India.

Describe the business culture in India.

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of beginning export operations in a

What are the advantages and disadvantages of beginning export operations in a foreign country?

Q: Explain how you would estimate the total worth of a business.

Explain how you would estimate the total worth of a business.

Q: Do you believe strategic management is more an art or science?

Do you believe strategic management is more an art or science? Explain.

Q: Explain why projected financial statement analysis is considered both a strategy-

Explain why projected financial statement analysis is considered both a strategy-formulation and a strategy-implementation tool.