Mission & Vision Statement

I need to figure out if the following statement is true or false: A mission statement often contains a statement of vision. I know the mission is the organizational purpose, what it does and why it exists and the vision is what it wants to be in the future but not sure on the above.

Supplier & Buyer Power

In the breakfast cereal industry, companies such as Kellogg, Quaker Oats, and General mills sell their cereals to grocery chains, discount stores and independent grocers. Chain retailers, such as Wal-Mart, Kroger, Safeway, Costco, and Albertson's, purchase the majority of breakfast cereal. Of these, Wal-Mart accounts for more than 10 percent of cereal sales in the U.S. What does this say about the cereal industry? a. Supplier power is strong in this industry b. Buyer power is low in this industry c. Supplier power is low in this industry d. Buyer power is strong in the industry

MEDICAL PRIVACY

Nothing is at greater risk in terms of privacy than our medical records. Do you agree? Why would you or should you care? If you do care, are there any circumstances that would make you feel otherwise? Examples to highlight the pros and cons to help make your case would be great! outline issues of medical privacy

Licensing, Franchising, or Joint-Venturing?

If a U.S. company wanted to sell its products to other countries for the first time, which strategy should it begin with: Licensing, Franchising, or Joint-Venturing? Include the criteria you would use in your decision.

Impact of powerful buyers

Which one of the following four driving forces – the threat of substitutes, potential new entrants, powerful suppliers, or powerful buyers – would have the most impact on a firm? Why? Do not say it depends. Choose one!