Read the Ikea ChapterCase at the end of Chapter 10, and then answer the following 3 questions in an initial post to express your original, relevant analyses and observations from the case:

1. List IKEAs external and internal challenges. Looking at IKEAs challenges, which ones do you think pose the greatest threat? Why? How would you address the challenges?

2. What can IKEA do to continue to drive growth globally, especially given its strategic intent to double annual store openings?

3. Assume you are hired to consult IKEA on the topic of corporate social responsibility (see the discussion in Chapter 2). Which areas would you recommend the company be most sensitive to, and how should these be addressed?