1. Consider the positioning school- Strategy formation as an analytical process. Whole a Five Forces analysis for F. X. Pounds. Which of Porter's Four Generic Strategies must apply to F. X. Pounds? Remember to consider how the tools as well as strategies relate to one another.
2. Consider the entrepreneurial school- Strategy formation as a visionary process. How must Pam proceed as a visionary leader assumed the fragmented structure of the shareholders?
3. Explain how does the organization deal with risk and how does it deal with uncertainty?
4. Explain what is the market structure of the industry and how does the market structure help to define potential strategic options?
5. Based on your analysis synthesize specific recommendations that you would make to Pam for the upcoming board meeting. Remember to comprise recommendations on both the land and fuel companies