American Apparel (Clothing) bankruptcy assignment

As a pilot project, the group may also an analysis on a defunct/bankrupt company from American business within the last 10 years.  The focus is to apply the concepts and methodologies of strategic management and perform a post mortem on the reasons and causes of their demise. 

Approximately 4-5  slides on the topics below based of American apparel’s (Clothing) bankruptcy.

Feel free to use any sources or reasearch needed to complete.

 Economic factors of the firm’s industry.

Joint ventures, Mergers, Partnerships, and Acquisitions.  How well have these worked out?  Did they result in a competitive advantage?  If so, in what way?  Were any of them disastrous?  If yes, then why?

 Leadership & Corporate Culture