Section I. Discussion Questions
Discuss briefly the following questions (maximum 200 words for each question). (3 marks each question)
Why has strategic management become so important to today’s corporations and how does it typically evolve in a corporation?
Discuss how a development in a corporation’s natural and societal environments can affect the corporation through its task environment.
How can value-chain analysis help identify a company’s strengths and weaknesses?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a first mover in an industry? Give some examples of first-mover and late-mover firms. Were they successful?
Why are many strategic alliances temporary?