under Armour's turnaround strategy in 2018: Efforts to revive North American Sales and profitability
WORKSHEET 6a – COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS PROFILE
EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
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Using a rating of 1 to 5 (5=high, 1=low), evaluate the effectiveness of rivals’ strategies and resource strengths and weaknesses now and five years from now. Try to predict your competitors’ next strategic moves. Summarize your key findings here.
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Source: Adapted from Fry, F.L., & Stoner, C.R. (1995) Strategic planning for the new and small business. Chicago: Upstart Publishing Co., p.42.