Question: Please answer the following questions using the attached link to the pdf or if you already have the entire book that would be helpful. Question

Please answer the following questions using the attached link to the pdf or if you already have the entire book that would be helpful. Question 3 is the key question I am looking at, please pay extra-attention there ;). You can use any new sources you'd like but they have to relate to the book information or something additional. Here is the link to the specific case in the strategic management book:https://docplayer.net/166358664-Case-1-alphabet-inc-reorganizing-google.html

Case 1: Alphabet Inc: Reorganizing Google (Hitt et al. textbook, p. C-13)

  1. Google's growth strategy is based on internal R&D as well as external acquisitions. Focus on their acquisition of YouTube and Android. For each, describe and explain the type of acquisition (vertical/horizontal/related/unrelated), and the main reason for acquisition. (3 points)

Identify three main problems/concerns that Google faced, and explain how the creation of Alphabet helped address these problems/concerns. Do you think the restructuring into Alphabet was sufficient to address these issues? (3 points)

  1. How would you characterize Alphabet's current diversification strategy? Please discuss the level of diversification and the links between the businesses. Do you think that Alphabet is over-diversified (please explain)? (4 points)

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