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You should pick a new company for this case study, one that is different from the other assignments. Research the company of your choosing, 

Amazon.com 

Respond to the four writing prompts below. Your responses must include at least three academic/scholarly sources from the CSU Online Library and at least three online sources. 

1. Create a case study summary of the company you have chosen, including a general overview of the company, its external environment, and a list of its current strategies and objectives. 

2. If the company continues with its present strategies and objectives, where will it be in five years? 

3. If you were the CEO of the company, what strategies would you recommend, and why? 

4. Describe the competitive strategies used by the company’s main competitors. Which of these strategies are the most effective? How can your company combat these strategies? Support your answers. 

If you paraphrase, quote, or use ideas from any source, you should cite your sources using APA guidelines. Your case study should be at least five pages in length, excluding a cover page and references page.