Robin Hood needs a new strategy. Create a SWOT analysis to develop different strategic options from which to choose.

C-294 PART 2 Cases in Crafting and Executing Strategy must be decisively concluded before the Sheriff had a first given him the regency but were now beginning chance to deliver a mortal blow. "But how," he won- to dispute his claim to the throne. Several of these dered, could this be done? barons had set out to collect the ransom that would Robin had often entertained the possibility of release King Richard the Lionheart from his jail in killing the Sheriff, but the chances for this seemed Austria. Robin was invited to join the conspiracy in increasingly remote. Besides, killing the Sheriff might return for future amnesty. It was a dangerous prop- satisfy his personal thirst for revenge, but it would not osition. Provincial banditry was one thing, court improve the situation. Robin had hoped that the per- intrigue another. Prince John had spies everywhere, petual state of unrest and the Sheriff's failure to collect and he was known for his vindictiveness. If the con- taxes would lead to his removal from office. Instead, spirators' plan failed, the pursuit would be relentless the Sheriff used his political connections to obtain and retributions swift. reinforcement. He had powerful friends at court and The sound of the supper horn startled Robin was well regarded by the regent, Prince John. from his thoughts. There was the smell of roasting Prince John was vicious and volatile. He was venison in the air. Nothing was resolved or settled. consumed by his unpopularity among the people. Robin headed for camp promising himself that he who wanted the imprisoned King Richard back. He would give these problems his utmost attention after also lived in constant fear of the barons, who had tomorrow's raid