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Assignment 1: Discussion: Nucor Corporation

Using your text book, the AUO library and the Internet, research Nucor Corporation. 
Discuss the following in 2-3 paragraphs:

• What is the primary competitive forces impacting U.S. steel producers?
• Do you believe these competitive forces negatively or positively impact the steel industry’s competitive structure? Why or why not?
• Does Nucor’s current strategy allow the organization to gain or maintain a sustainable competitive advantage? How?

By Saturday, December 5, 2015 respond to the discussion question. Submit your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates' submissions and continue the discussion untilWednesday, December 9, 2015.

Comment on how your classmates would address differing views.