Questions from Strategic Management

Q: Rate the five websites provided under the “Sources of External Information

Rate the five websites provided under the “Sources of External Information” section of the chapter from best to worst for finding information about a company.

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

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

Q: Define halo error. How can halo error inhibit selecting the best

Define halo error. How can halo error inhibit selecting the best strategies to pursue?

Q: College football coaches get paid millions, presumably because there is so

College football coaches get paid millions, presumably because there is so much money involved in college football the need to win is paramount. However, head coaches are often fired when a season goe...

Q: Distinguish between long-range planning and strategic planning.

Distinguish between long-range planning and strategic planning.

Q: BUSINESS WEEK magazine says firms should “base executive compensation on actual

BUSINESS WEEK magazine says firms should “base executive compensation on actual company performance, rather than on the company’s stock price.” For example, Target Corp. bases executive pay on same-st...

Q: For a firm that you know well, give an example SO

For a firm that you know well, give an example SO Strategy, showing how an internal strength can be matched with an external opportunity to formulate strategy.

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 forward integrated. Discuss why.

Q: Marketing is becoming much more technical as are the duties and responsibilities

Marketing is becoming much more technical as are the duties and responsibilities of chief marketing officers (CMO’s). Give four examples of increasing technical aspects of marketing.

Q: List three firms you are familiar with and give a distinctive competence

List three firms you are familiar with and give a distinctive competence for each firm.