case $21$: Disney

ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS$-$ WHILE THE TEXTBOOK CASE IS FROM $2020$

YOU NEED TO UPDATE ALL INFORMATION FOR THE MOST RECENT

RESULTS:

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$1.$ Introduction$-$ Introduce the co$|$mpany$,$ this should be short as your role is as a consultant

for the company and the report and presentation is to the executive of Walt Disney. In the

introduction identify the key elements of Walt Disney$$s strategy and which one of the five

generic competitive strategies discussed in Chapter $5$ most closely approximates the

competitive approach that Walt Disney is employing.

$2.$ Analysis

The analysis section is required to assess the company's external and internal environment

$($SWOT$,$ Porter's $5$ forces, etc$),$ and financial analysis compared to industry rivals. For each

analytical tool required, introduce the importance of the analytical tool, clearly articulate

the findings of the analysis, and the impact on the company. Listing facts the company

would already know is not considered analysis$-$ remember your audience for the

written and the presentation is the company.

a$.$ Complete a PESTLE analysis to consider the Macro Environment of the

industries represented in The Walt Disney Company$$s business portfolio.

Remember this analysis should be forward looking and not be political,

economic, social, technological, legal or environmental factors that are already

impacting the industry. Consider the long$-$term attractiveness of these industries

given this analysis. Conclude on the key findings of the analysis tool.

b$.$ Complete a weighted industry attractiveness assessment, a competitive strength

analysis and a $9$cell industry attractiveness$/$business strength matrix $($see sample

in Chapter $8$ topic on Moodle$).$ Given the analysis consider Disney$$s

diversification strategy and related business units. Conclude on the key findings

of the analysis tool.

c$.$ Complete a value chain analysis of Disney$$s Business Units and determine if the

businesses exhibit good strategic fit. Identify the value chain match$-$ups that might

exist between the business units. Identify opportunities for skills transfer, cost

sharing, or brand sharing between business units. Conclude on the key findings

of the analysis tool.

d$.$ Evaluate if Walt Disney has made a commitment to operating in a socially

responsible manner. Based on the five components of a socially responsible

strategy depicted in Figure $9\mathrm{.}2$ in Chapter $9,$ evaluate if Walt Disney$$s strategy is

socially responsible and whether their CSR strategy supports their strategic plan.

Consider if additional CSR practices would be beneficial. Conclude on the key

findings of the analysis tool.