SEARS ANALYSIS

1. Discuss the environment they operate in (general and task environment -- discuss Porter's forces) (Opportunities and Threats), 2. Prepare an EFAS, IFAS, SFAS 3. [societal] Environment]). This is where 'Opportunities' and 'Threats' are. 4. Discuss their internal structure, their culture, their resources. (This is really their 'Strengths' and 'Weaknesses.'), 5. What strategy do YOU SUGGEST they follow (strategy formulation)? 6. What is their 'corporate strategy' -- if they are a multi-business enterprise? 7. What does their portfolio look like (BCG -- Boston Consulting Group)? 8. Which areas do they want to grow, which do they want to keep stable, and which do they want to scale... click for more

EFAS/IFAS for IKEA

Research the Ikea company. Using the case, your readings, the Library and the Internet, develop both an EFAS (External Factors Analysis Summary) Table and an IFAS (Internal Factors Analysis Summary) Table. The tables are to be submitted in one Excel file (one sheet for the EFAS. And one sheet for the IFAS), separate from your assignment that will be written in word. You will be graded on your knowledge of the software, on your ability to communicate in writing and present your arguments, and on your knowledge of math in building the tables. The description of both your environmental and internal scanning process, including what factors you considered and why will be in your MS Word file.

LVMH Analysis

LVMH LVMH is a world wide company that unites under one parent company prestigious brands such as Louis Vuitton, the Moet et Chandon Champagne, the Hennessy Cognac, Christian Dior’s perfumes and many other luxury items… Using your readings, the Library, and the Internet, write responses to each of the following: 1. What is your impression of the world wide operation of LVMH? 2. Conduct a SWOT Analysis of LVMH. 3. Does LVMH have a competitive advantage and/or a competitive strategy? Justify your answer. 4. Choose one of LVMH products. Describe the components of this product value chain. 5. What strategic alternatives are open to LVMH? Explain and justify your answer.

Policy Analysis Multiple Choice

Question 1 A _______ is an economic justification for government involvement in a policy problem. a. policy impact b. market failure c. policy subsystem d. referendum Question 2 ________refers to the processes by which government structures and authority are established and maintained. a. Separation of Powers b. Federalism c. Policy analysis d. Politics Question 3 The formation of the __________ caused one of the largest federal reorganizations in history. a. Department of Environmental Protection b. Department of Education c.Department of Health and Human Services d. Department of Homeland Security Question 4 There has been increased interest in recent... click for more

Strategic Management Questions

Define the term “strategic management”. List four phases of strategic management List four basic elements of strategic management. Define the term “strategy”. Identify the five forces that shape competition as described by Porter. Explain what is meant by the term "competitive advantage". List three directional strategies. List the five stages of international development.