1) describe the nature of competitiveness according to Porter and his five forces model. describe each component in detail.
2) What are the major different between US and Multinational operation with regard to their affect on strategic management?
3) Define and describe value chain analysis (VCA). What role does benchmarking play in VCA analysis?
4) E-commerce and globalization are external changes that are transforming business and society. describe these concepts and provide 2 exs which support this statement.
5) describe the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing and provide ex of companies that use outsourcing as a strategic tool.