Discuss the following:
1. Find Strategic Opportunities
Describe Abell’s 3-dimensional business-definition model and describe where it can be utilized. Then, consider Reader’s Digest Association, publisher of Reader’s Digest, the largest circulation magazine in the world in 1992. As famous and as popular as its magazine and brand were at the time, the real value to the company was the huge database of subscribers that it had (around 50 million readers). It has used that database to sell various products such as condensed books and other publications, videos, CDs, and so on. Using Abell’s model, explain what other products it could send down this distribution channel which would be amenable to mail order and that would appeal to its subscriber base.
In addition to the text, you should use at least one scholarly source. Your paper should be two to three pages in length (excluding a cover page and reference page) and formatted according to APA style guidelines
2.Conduct a SWOT Analysis
Select an organization and describe its history, products, and major competitors in a paragraph or two. Develop a SWOT analysisdetailing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that may affect the organization.
Create a three-to four-page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) formatted according to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. In addition to the textbook, you should use at least two scholarly sources.
Instructions
Locate a competing organization in your local market (or region) to help develop your SWOT analysis. You can find this information on the website for the US Chamber of Commerce.