Questions from Strategic Management

Q: The chapter describes the role of culture in the successful implementation of

The chapter describes the role of culture in the successful implementation of strategy. Consider an employment experience of your own or of someone you have observed closely (e.g., a family member). D...

Q: What makes some strong cultures helpful in gaining and sustaining a competitive

What makes some strong cultures helpful in gaining and sustaining a competitive advantage, while other strong cultures are a liability to achieving that goal?

Q: The shared value creation framework provides help in making connections between economic

The shared value creation framework provides help in making connections between economic and societal needs in a way that transforms a business opportunity. Taking the role of a consultant to Uber (ri...

Q: The text discusses strategic trade-offs that are different between Walmart

The text discusses strategic trade-offs that are different between Walmart and Nordstrom even though they are in the same industry. Think of another industry that you know fairly well and select two f...

Q: Corporate social responsibility has four components. Do you agree that public

Corporate social responsibility has four components. Do you agree that public firms should address all four elements? Why or why not? If not, where should the firm "draw the line?” Please provide an e...

Q: In the discussion about Merck (Strategy Highlight 1.2),

In the discussion about Merck (Strategy Highlight 1.2), the firm faces difficult situations about life-saving drugs. What is your assessment of Merck's consideration of various stakeholders in the two...

Q: The chapter discusses several strategic leadership issues at Facebook. Several other

The chapter discusses several strategic leadership issues at Facebook. Several other firms are also noted in the chapter with some positive and some negative leadership results. Choose a firm mentione...

Q: Several elements of strategic decision making are highlighted in this chapter.

Several elements of strategic decision making are highlighted in this chapter. Think of an important decision a firm has recently faced and choose either devil’s advocacy or dialectic inquiry to lay o...

Q: How much are you willing to “pay for pay” if

How much are you willing to “pay for pay” if your dream job is in management consulting or investment banking?

Q: Given the apparent leadership crisis at Facebook, should Mark Zuckerberg and

Given the apparent leadership crisis at Facebook, should Mark Zuckerberg and/or Sheryl Sandberg be replaced? Why, or why not? Explain your answers.