problem 1:

Illustrate out the terms ‘strategy’, ‘business model’ and ‘strategic management’.

problem 2:

Illustrate out the relationship between strategy and business model.

problem 3:

Illustrate at length porter’s five forces model of the industry analysis with respect to any one of following industry.

a) Telecom service providers.

b) Two wheeler manufacturers.

problem 4:

What do you mean by the term ‘Value chain’? Illustrate the primary and support activities in the value chain. Why do value chains of rival companies often vary?

problem 5:

How does company’s culture affect strategy implementation? What problems is facade by new acquisitions to corporate culture?

problem 6:

Considering any one of following industries, illustrate the three generic strategies of

a) Low cost

b) Differentiation.

c) Focus.

Also bring out strategic pitfalls of these three strategies.

Industry 1: Civil Aviation (Passenger Airlines)

Industry 2: White goods (T.V., Refrigerators, etc.)