Q1) As the executive responsible for business development at Newell, you have decided to purchase Calphalon. Provide reasoning consistent with this strategic decision.
A) Assess the industry attractiveness. (Make sure that you define the industry)
B) What is the cost of entry to acquire Calphalon?
C) Is the business better-off? Provide both VRIO and Value Chain Analyses and explain how the acquisition will create value for Newell.
Q2)
1. Newell - Strategy Implementation
A) What is Newell's generic strategy?
B) Give one example for each type of Newell's control systems (personal, output,).
C) Give three examples of Newell's organizational culture.
Q3)
A) What is Wal-Mart's functional strategy?
B) What is Wal-Mart's generic business strategy?
C) What global strategy did Wal-Mart use to enter China? What was different about the US market? (Hint: provide a Porter's competitive advantage of nations framework for the USA)
Q4) What is Lisa Harris' preferred financial statement?