$1.$ Corporate$-$Level Strategy$$

Definition and Importance: Explain what corporate$-$level strategy entails. Discuss the role of top management in setting the direction for the entire organization.

Key Activities: Identify key activities at the corporate level, such as mergers and acquisitions, diversification, strategic alliances, and resource allocation.

Strategic Decision Making: How does the corporate strategy determine the scope of the business $($e$.$g$.,$ market expansion, entry into new industries$)?$ Discuss how decisions at the corporate level impact the long$-$term vision of the organization.

Examples: Provide real$-$world examples of companies that have developed successful corporate$-$level strategies $($e$.$g$.,$ Amazon, Apple, General Electric$).$