How can a decision maker identify strategic factors in a corporation’s external international environment? 

Critical Thinking: Question 1. (8 marks) What is a learning organization? Discuss why is this approach to strategic management better than the more traditional top-down approach in which strategic planning is primarily done by top management.    3 marks (max 350 words) Give an example of a learning organization from the SAUDI market. Describe the […]

How can a decision maker identify strategic factors in a corporation’s external international environment?

Question 1. (8 marks) What is a learning organization? Discuss why is this approach to strategic management better than the more traditional top-down approach in which strategic planning is primarily done by top management.    3 marks (max 350 words) Give an example of a learning organization from the SAUDI market. Describe the mission statement […]

Identify current challenges-opportunities such as information technology, globalization, marketing ethics-social responsibility-their impact on marketing practices.

This assignment builds on Assignment 2. It requires recommending a new product or service line and developing a brief marketing plan to launch the new product or service line in the stores of the same company that you selected in Assignment 2. This assignment provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate the achievement of the […]

What is a Core Competence-how do you think it differs from the Critical Success Factors?

Questions Give an example of how a real company uses segmentation to its advantage. Explain. Develop a TOWS for a company starting with the same letter as your last name (MY LETTER IS “L”). Be sure to include at least one of each type of strategic alternative. What is a Core Competence and how do […]

How might Porter’s five forces framework help an organization identify opportunities and threats in its external environment?

Chapter 7 Discussion Questions 1. How are the SWOT analysis and Porter’s five forces framework related to each other? 2. How might Porter’s five forces framework help an organization identify opportunities and threats in its external environment? 3. Individually or in groups, review the mission, vision, and values statements from organizations of various countries, profit/nonprofit […]

Compare the financial analytical results of the two companies and justify why a merger is timely. (500 words)

Financial Ratio Analysis Task Your feasibility report should address the following: 1. Use the BAO5734 financial template (XLSX 32.76KB), and calculate the firms’ financial performance using profitability, leverage (equity or debt), and liquidity ratios. (500 words) 2. Compare the financial analytical results of the two companies and justify why a merger is timely. (500 words) […]