Question: In this module, we looked at technology-based industries and the management of innovation. For this weeks assignment, review Case 14: Eni SpA: The Corporate Strategy

In this module, we looked at technology-based industries and the management of innovation. For this weeks assignment, review Case 14: Eni SpA: The Corporate Strategy of an International Energy Major, p. 527 in the textbook: Grant, R. M. (2019). Contemporary strategy analysis (10th ed.) Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 9781119495727

Case Study Questions:

  1. Evaluate Enis corporate strategy in terms of its alignment with the characteristics and requirements of its industry environment and its resources and capabilities.

  2. Looking ahead over Enis next four-year planning period (2019-22), what changes in Enis corporate strategy would you recommend?

  3. How should Eni allocate its resources across its different businesses and between different geographical areas? In particular: a. Should Eni continue to focus most of its capital investment on its upstream business? b. Should Eni divest (i) its chemicals business, and (ii) its engineering, construction, and oilfield services subsidiary (Saipem)? c. Should Eni continue with its vertically integrated strategy in natural gas? d. Should Eni invest more heavily in renewable energy sources (e.g., wind power, solar power, and geothermal power)?

  4. Evaluate the recent changes to the organizational structure that Mr. Descalzi has introduced. What further organizational and management changes would you recommend?

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