MGT 401 SEU Strategic Management Case Study Questions

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? Discussion questions

? Is the evaluation and control process appropriate for a corporation that emphasizes creativity? Are control and creativity compatible? Discuss.

? What skills should a person have for managing a business unit following a differentiation strategy? Why? What should a company do if no one is available internally and the company has a policy of promotion from within?

? Why is an understanding of national cultures important in strategic management?

? Case study

An acquisition is a situation whereby one firm (acquiring firm) purchases most or all of another firm’s (acquired firm) shares in order to take control.

From real national/international market, select an example of an acquisition between two firms and answer the following questions:

? Briefly introduce the chosen acquiring and acquired firms (Industry, activity, nationality, market position, …). . Max 100 words

? Explain the different reasons for this acquisition.

? Was this acquisition successful? Why?

? Evaluate the competitive advantage of the acquiring company (after the acquisition).

? What is the method used by the acquiring firm to manage the culture of the acquired firm? underline the pros and cons of this method.

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