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APPENDIX

Study Questions for Cases

(Not to be used as sole basis for case analyses)

AstraZeneca: Transforming How New Medicines Flow to Patients (SM) - Week 2 Summarize the major changes in the pharmaceutical industry which are likely to impact AstraZeneca’s profitability and future success. With knowledge of these conditions, what response is required of the company to strengthen performance and reinforce its position in the marketplace?

Chipotle: Mexican Grill, Inc.: Food with Integrity (SM) - Week 3 Evaluate Chipotle’s organizational resources and recent financial performance Define the components of Chipotle’s business strategy. How should the analysis influence the strategic direction of the firm? In light of economic and competitive forces, do you think CMG’s sustainability practices add value or diminish potential for the company?

Ally Bank (SM) - Week 4 Conduct an internal analysis to identify resources and capabilities within both the parent company and subsidiary banking group. What are the linkages between the two organizations? Review Ally Bank’s business strategy and Ally Financial’s corporate strategy. How do they fit with internal strengths and market conditions? Tata Motors Limited: Ratan’s Next Step (SM) - Week 5 Conduct an analysis of the company’s internal strengths and weaknesses at the time of the case. In what ways do these factors influence Tata’s ability to successfully implement the JLR acquisition? Assess the JLR acquisition in terms of the company’s business objectives. Is this the best approach for Tata Motors to expand its international market position?

Avon (SM) - Week 6 Did Jung’s strategy fit the situation? Why or why not? Does McCoy’s strategy fit the current situation? Explain your answer. What suggestions can be derived from the analysis to enhance McCoy’s strategic plans?

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Discuss Avon’s decision to retain Jung as the chairman of the board. Do you believe this is a good decision? What is the potential downside of keeping the former CEO in this leadership role? Campbell: Is the Soup Still Simmering? (SM) - Week 7 Describe the steps taken by the company to revitalize U.S. soup sales in recent years. Is the strategy effective? As the domestic segment continues to experience sluggish results in Campbell’s core product category, what additional measures are planned? Do you share the capital market’s concerns about the company’s decision to replace Conant with insider Morrison? Why or why not? Considering that the decision has already been made, can you make any recommendations to improve the likelihood of her success in the new role?

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: Refilling the Hole in a Sweet Strategy (SM) - Week 8 Discuss the failures of leadership demonstrated by Krispy Kreme’s top management team since the 1990s, evaluating the company’s leaders in terms of key strategic actions required for effective leadership. How can these deficiencies be corrected to satisfy the expectations of the organization’s key stakeholders?