MGT 480

1.Chapter 6:

-Define and discuss the differences between Fragmented, Embryonic/Growth, Mature, and Declining Industries.

-Give specific company examples for each industry type.

-Give examples of the alternative strategies that real-world companies can use in each type of industry to achieve competitive advantage.

2.Chapter 7:

-Discuss how both "Traditional" companies (in the past), and "High Tech"

modern companies employ the First Mover Advantage to gain competitive advantage; and maintain industry dominance over time. Use specific company examples.

-Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being First Mover.

3.Chapter 8:

-Discuss the strategic alternatives that are available for companies to utilize in successfully competing in today's age of globalism.

-Cite and discuss real-world examples.

-Discuss the attributes of national or country-specific environments that have an impact on the global competitiveness of companies in that nation.

-Explain why companies from nations where these attributes are favorable, are likely to succeed globally.

4.Chapter 9:

-Discuss the specific elements of how companies successfully accomplish Horizontal or Vertical Integration; and the use of Strategic Outsourcing as an integration alternative.

-Discuss the benefits or problems of each Integration strategy, using real-world company examples.

5.Chapter 11:

-Discuss the impact of various CSR issues on the specific Stakeholders of the Firm; in the context of today's ethical standards.

-Discuss Agency Theory with respect to specific corporate ethical issues that have arisen in today's high-tech, "connected" environment.