Ashford BUS 690 Week 4 DQ 1

Please read the articles “Strategic Thinking About Disruptive Technologies” and Exhibit 8.2 and 8.4. Select one of the two topics (disruptive technology or hyper-competition) for your discussion. Provide a brief synopsis (three to four paragraphs) of your selected topic based on the chosen article or exhibit. Peer review response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts, one of whom has chosen the alternate topic. Provide them with a thorough peer review. Your response must be well-thought out, prompt critical thinking, and inspire dialogue.

• Disruptive technology and how disruptive technology impacts strategic planning.

• Hyper-competition and how hyper-competition impacts strategic planning.

  Please use at least one more source, in addition to our textbook or a provided article.

  Reference:

  Evans, N., Ralston, B., & Broderick, A. (2009). Strategic thinking about disruptive technologies. Strategy & Leadership, 37(1), 23-30. doi: 10.1108/10878570910926034

  Pearce, J.A. & Robinson, R.B. (2011). Strategic management: Formulation, implementation and control (12th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.