Business management

(100-word minimum): Discuss the main technique (one or more of the five factors) used to analyze competition
in the retail (for example, Wal-Mart) industry environment, using Porter's Five Forces Model. Research and
discuss "Competitive Markets and the Rule of Three" from the Ivey Business Journal.
(100-word minimum): Discuss the role and importance of industry and competitive analysis and internal
situation analysis in identifying strategic issues company managers must address. Discuss the relationship
between organizational capabilities and core competencies.
(100-word minimum): Discuss why some of the five generic strategies work better in certain kinds of industry
and competitive conditions than in others.
(100 word minimum): Discuss the role of being a first-mover or a fast-follower or a late-mover that can lead to
competitive advantage.
(100 word minimum): Discuss how and why different market conditions across countries influence a company's
strategy choices in international markets.
(100 word minimum): Discuss how related diversification strategies can produce cross-business strategic fits
capable of delivering competitive advantage.
(100 word minimum): Discuss how do you become an effective and ethical strategic leader.
(100 word minimum): How would you describe the organization of your company's top management team?
What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of the decision-making approach your company is
employing? (Note: Use your current organization or a past organization in your answers).