Crafting and Executing Strategy
Crafting and Executing Strategy
22nd Edition
ISBN: 9781260157475
Author: Thompson
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 3, Problem 6ESP

a)

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To draw: Strategic map that shows different market positions of company in the industry.

b)

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To discuss: Most attractive and most weakly positioned companies on the map.

c)

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To discuss: The companies that are likely to move to different positions on strategic map.

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