From a strategic standpoint, IKEA risks being 'stuck' in the middle' when it comes to its strategies. What does this mean, what are its implication for IKEA?

Who is Michael Porter?  What is his argument as it relates to business strategy?

Answer both questions. What do you think should be Wal-Mart's and Costco's strategy over the next 5 years to compete with Amazon in the e-retailing space? What do you think should be Amazon's strategy over the next 5 years to compete with either of Costco or WalMart in the physical retailing space?

1. What is Uber’s best option to continue into the future? How does Uber’s financial situation affect its decision-making process?

Define business-level strategy and describe how it determines a firm’s strategic position. Assess the benefits and risks of Differentiation, Cost-Leadership, and Blue Ocean strategies vis-vis the five forces that shape competition and scale.

1. Why do managers use strategic analysis? 2. Describe a firm's macro environment and how managers use PESTEL to understand it. 3. What is a firm's micro environment and why is it important? 4. When does a firm have a compefitive advantage over its rivals? 5. What do strategic group members have in common with each other? What impact do firms outside a strategic group lrave on those in that group? 6. How does strategic analysis help a firm develop its Own strategic position? Why should that position be unique?

How does strategic analysis at the corporate level differ from strategic analysis at the business level?  Explain your answer.

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

How would Value chain analysis look for Walmart?

2. The strategic management process cannot be formulated and implemented without effective strategic leadership. As a final year student, you have an opportunity to enter a management trainee programme at a leading banking institution in Jamaica that will potentially lead to a very rewarding career. As a prerequisite, the company asked you to critically analyse the five key roles of the strategic leader in the organization. In your analysis use examples related to the banking institution.