BUS485 Week
1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 February
dq 1
Pick a publicly traded
company. Describe its competitive advantage using the resource-based model of
above average returns.
dq 2
What are vision and
mission statements? What is their value for the strategic management process?
Select an example of strong Vision/Mission (cite your source). What are its
positive characteristics?
BUS485 Week
2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 February
dq 1
Compare Google with
Facebook. In terms of the five forces of competition, do you feel these
companies view one another as competitors? Why or why not?
dq 2
Describe the elements of
an organization’s external environment. Why is it important to understand the
external environment?
BUS485 Week
3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 February
dq 1
Why is it important to
conduct a SWOT analysis? What are the weaknesses of a SWOT analysis? Why is
that so?
dq 2
Why is sustainable
competitive advantage a critical strategy-making consideration?
BUS485 Week
4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 February
dq 1
How can you determine a
core competency?
dq 2
What is the relationship
between capabilities and core competencies?
BUS485 Week
5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 February
dq 1
What are the different
levels of diversification firms can pursue by using different corporate level
strategies and what are the advantages to diversifying their operations?
dq 2
What do you think are
the criteria a firm should use to evaluate targets for acquisition and how
should a company plan and undertake its merger acquisition strategic
initiatives?
BUS485 Week
6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 February
dq 1
An international strategy
can take many forms. Explain what a global strategy is and how is it different
from a multi-domestic strategy. What are the traditional and emerging
reasons/motives that firms expand internationally?
dq 2
What are some of the
special features of competing in foreign markets?
BUS485 Week
7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 February
dq 1
Discuss the role of
organizational controls and explain their importance.
dq 2
Why is it necessary to
regularly evaluate business strategy?
BUS485 Week
8 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 February
dq 1
What are the most
effective leadership styles? Why are they effective? In your opinion, what are
the least effective leadership styles? Explain.
dq 2
Why are innovation and
entrepreneurial spirit important to market entry or market expansion? Give
examples.
