To prepare for class, please read and reflect on the assigned pages for Chapter 6. Then, review the entire list of supplemental readings to get a sense of topics and themes, then read several articles that are of particular interest to you. Once you have done that, select three articles and apply the appropriate strategic alternative or alternatives to them, from the "Hierarchy of Strategic Decisions and Alternatives" on page 211. For example, for the article entitled "Allina Health, Aetna Working Collaboratively in Joint Venture," identify which strategic alternative you think best applies -- such as a Market Entry Strategy involving a Joint Venture under Cooperation --and be prepared to explain why you selected this strategic alternative. In class, everyone will present examples of how the strategic alternatives apply to real-life situations. So, be prepared to share your work. Let me know if you have questions. I look forward to being with you on Wednesday