1. Identify and explain the main external forces that shape an organisation strategic environment. to what extent does their influence change across different organisations (such as hospital or a supermarket chain? (250 words)
2. The resource based view approach to competitive advantage contends that internal resources are more important for firm than external factors in achieving and sustaining competitive advantage. discuss (250 words)
3. Discuss the world trade organization (WTO) as a mediator between globalized international trades? What has been the impact of WTO accession on Gulf states?