MGT 401 SEU Competitive Advantage and Case Study Discussion Questions

1- Discussion questions

2- Case study

1- Discussion questions:

1- Is the evaluation and control process appropriate for a corporation that emphasizes creativity? Are control and creativity compatible? Discuss. ( 300 words)

• 2- 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? (400 words)

3- Why is an understanding of national cultures important in strategic management?(300 words)

2- 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: 

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

2- Explain the different reasons for this acquisition. ( 100 words) 

3- Was this acquisition successful? Why? ( 100 words) 

4- Evaluate the competitive advantage of the acquiring company (after the acquisition). ( 100 words) 

5- 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. ( 100 words)