consider the idea of an organization being mission-driven or purpose-driven. Overall, do you feel that it is beneficial for an organization to base its strategy on such an idea? Why or why not? If so, are there any negatives or compromises that organizations might need to consider?

What is competition, and what is the role of strategy in competition?

What are the key principles and objectives of strategic planning, and how can organizations effectively align their long-term goals with their operational activities?

What are the ethical considerations that should be taken into account during the planning process, and how can they impact decision-making?

How does the theory of strategic management guide organizations in achieving long-term goals?

Strategic decision making can take place at various levels of an organization, what are the three most common? a. Operational, board and industrially b. Board of Directors, Chief Executive and Junior Management c. Governmental, locally and individually d. Corporate, Business, and Functional

Group A:   Preparing a SWOT This case study looks at a hypothetical regional bank. Your task here is to prepare a SWOT for the firm, identifying its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. As a result of this exercise, you should have a much clearer idea of what marketing strategies would best suit them, given their current environment. About the Sunny Valley Bank Beautiful Sunny Valley region, home to just over 10,000,000 people. The Sunny Valley Bank started several decades ago and had achieved a 20% share of the adult banking market (around 1,500,000 customers). They now had 50 branches throughout the region, which has been a key driver of their success (being very convenient). They also had the advantage of being the 'local' bank. They were friendly and truly concerned with helping their customers. According to their marketing manager, "While our success was initially due to the convenience of our branches, in later years our closeness and “smallness” became a major…

How do we ensure proper execution or implementation of the strategic objectives?

For a suitable Jamaican company, you  are to propose suitable and appropriate strategies for each of the four quadrant contained in the Ansoff Matrix. It is not sufficient to simply define each strategy and regurgitate the information you sourced from the internet. You must provide practical, relatable and appropriate examples from the company to show how each strategy  that you have outlined could be applied in real-life scenarios, based on the company's situation

Chosen Company: Walt Disney World   In strategic planning, what components would you consider necessary for creating a strategic plan? Using your chosen company for this course, explain what components they use and whether they do a good job of communicating their plan to their workforce.