Question 1: McDonnell-Douglas Corp. has struck a deal with a company in China to build aircraft there. What kinds of strategies should be employed by this or other doing business internationally? What are the benefits and problems associated with international business?
Question 2: What positive outcomes might a firm obtain from socially responsible activities such as little league sponsorship?
Question 3: A poll taken last year found alcohol consumption at a 30-year low. Sales figures from the industry confirm the findings of the poll. Seagram's is the largest firm in the industry. Based upon strategic management, what should Seagram's be doing?
Question 4: Before filing for bankruptcy. Kmart sold off some and warehouse club stores. Would you consider this a decline strategy, a conglomerate strategy, or a focus strategy? Why?