Problem 1: What are the differences between downscoping and downsizing and why are each used?
Problem 2: What are the attributes of a successful acquisition program?
Problem 3: What are the five categories of businesses based on level of diversification?
Problem 4: What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a first mover, second mover, and late mover?
Problem 5: What are the risks of an integrated cost leadership/differentiation strategy?
Problem 6: What do firms need to know about their competitors? What legal and ethical intelligence gathering techniques can be used to obtain this information?