Case Study: Jewell Company How might JC’s diversification strategy create value (regardless of the Plastico acquisition)? JC’s diversification strategy could create value in two ways. First is that it would help JC increase the value of their products. Second is …

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  Case Study: Heartvalve Inc. What value-chain activities appear to underlie Heartvalve’s competitive advantage? To answer this question, we have to keep in mind that Heartvalve is an expert medical equipment designer and manufacturer. Value-chain activities that would underlie Heartvalves …

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Assume that Starbucks has acquired Charles Chocolates. The major objectives of the acquisition are to make Charles Chocolates available in all Starbucks stores and to achieve synergies. What problems do you think might occur? What steps would you advise Starbucks’ …

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Imagine that a new product becomes available to the public tomorrow—a personal transportation device that can move individuals or cargo from place to place instantly (just like Star Trek). Industries such as airlines, auto manufacturing, railroads, and delivery services would …

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“Weak leadership can wreck the soundest strategy; forceful execution of even a poor plan can often bring victory.” This quote is from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, written in 476 BC. How applicable do you think this quote is …

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A key aspect of business strategy is how to build and maintain competitive advantage through strategic use of resources and capabilities. What is the relationship between a company’s strategy and its resources and capabilities? Use examples to explain. Relationship between …

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