1 (26 Marks) 1.1. Critically comment on the strategy pursued by Wal-Mart as referred to as directed opportunism. (6 marks) 1.2. Evaluate the Generic strategies WAL MART may resort to while doing business in Japan. (20 marks) Question 2 (14 Marks) Assuming WAL MART wants to perform a backward integration with one of its suppliers, examine the effectiveness of such a move. SECTION B - Answer ANY THREE(3) questions in this section. [60 MARKS] Question 3 (20 Marks) Assume WAL MART wants to diversify into a manufacturing business to improve its market share from its present position. As a strategy consultant , advise the top management of WAL MART about such a move. Question 4 (20 Marks) Give a critical account of the framework WAL MART can use to understand the competitiveness of the market. Question 5 (20 Marks) Evaluate the Resource Based Value framework and use it to explain a company of your choice. Question 6 (20 Marks) Examine the role played by the Board of Directors based on their involvement in the affairs of the company