BUS 499 Week 9 Discussion

• Why do firms experience      evolutionary cycles in which there is a fit between strategy and      structure, punctuated with periods in which strategy and structure are      reshaped? Provide examples of global firms that have experienced this      pattern.

Choose a CEO of a prominent firm that you believe exemplifies the positive aspects of strategic leadership. What actions does this CEO take that demonstrate effective strategic leadership? What are the effects of those actions on the firm's performance?