Prompt: Submit the second draft for the case study on topics five through nine (listed below).
Who are the most significant (strongest) competitors? How is the company positioned in the industry?
Strategy? Products/services? Innovation? Targeted customers? Demand? Global? Competitive advantages/disadvantages? What resources, capabilities, and core competencies greatly benefit the company? In what areas is the company potentially weak or requires managerial attention? What is your overall conclusion regarding your company’s current operations?
Financial strengths and weaknesses? Performance? PM? Operating margin? Leverage? ROE? Stock price? Expected growth in revenues and net profit?
Acquisitions/mergers? Alliances with other companies?
Any major economic issues impacting the company? Oil prices? Trade? Inflation? Interest rates? Tensions among countries?
