1. Explain Malibus business model (be certain to include the value proposition and profit formula). How if at all has it changed over the first five years?
2. Which one of the five generic competitive strategies discussed in Chapter 5 most closely approximates the competitive approach that Malibu is employing? Explain your answer.
3. Apply at least three analytical tools covered in the course (5-Forces, Strategic Group Map, Weighted Strength Assessment, etc.) and explain how the findings relate to understanding Malibus strategy. Note: these need to be created on your own; not copied from another source.
4. What is your assessment of Malibus financial performance over the past five years? In answering this question, you are to complete a rigorous financial analysis. Note: use the financial ratios in the Appendix of the text or in Figure 4.1 as a guide in doing your financial analysis.
5. Is Malibu Boats Inc. in a better or worse competitive position after the acquisitions of Cobalt and Pursuit Boats? Why?
6. What impact will a down economy have on Malibu? Do you think the company can once again gain market share during an economic downturn?
7. Assuming Malibus Board of Directors wants to increase international sales, what do you recommend? What international strategy would be best for Malibu to follow?
8. If you were Jack Springer preparing for the upcoming Board of Directors meeting, what are the three most important items youd share with the Board?