Homework
Review the following terms and concepts discussed to prepare for this homework:
1) vertical integration
2) taper integration
3) backward vertical integration
4) forward vertical integration
5) strategic alliances
6) global strategy
7) international strategy
8) innovation
Create a Word doc and title it Strategic Management Research Journal.
Write a 525 to 700 words response to the following prompts in your journal entry:
• Identify Caterpillar Inc.'s short-term and long-term goals.
• Evaluate how mergers and acquisitions in the last 3-5 years have contributed to Caterpillar Inc.'s performance and affected its organizational goals.
• Determine the most critical merger or acquisition that has contributed to Caterpillar's performance and success in achieving organizational goals. Defend your choice.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Caterpillar's operational plan for global strategies (international, multi-domestic, global-standardization, or transnational). Include supporting research or data.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.