1. Discuss in scholarly detail how strategic analysis at the corporate level differs from strategic analysis at the business unit level. How are they related?
2. Discuss in scholarly detail, "When would multi-business companies find the portfolio approach to strategic analysis and choice useful?"
3. Discuss in scholarly detail what “patching” refer to? Describe and illustrate two rules that might guide managers to build value in their businesses
4. What are key concerns functional tactics must address in marketing? Finance? POM? Personnel? Discuss in detail.
5. How can policies control decisions while defining allowable discretion in which operating personnel can execute business strategies? Describe several ways in scholarly detail.