1. Retail Wars (Target/Walmart)
a.) Characterize the business strategies of Target and Walmart
b.) Consider the ways in which the strategies and plans of one has influenced the other
c.) Assuming the companies move closer to head-to-head competition in all sectors, which of the two appears to be the best prepared for the fight. (i.e) strategically; and which appears best prepared for a continuing decline in consumer retail spending?
2. Critically comment on the following statement and comment on whether you agree or not
a.) Corporate Governance is the way in which companies are directed and controlled
b.) Given the need for the companies to appoint a qualified external auditor-- as a matter of law , the need for an internal auditor is questionable
3.
a.)Identify 3 key considerations regarding the decision to horizontally, integrate.
b.) Consider the ways in which a company may jointly endeavor in a "partnering" arrangement, and the best way in which such an endeavor may be structured where the objective is to enter into a foreign emerging market economy.