Homework: Strategic Management
Learning Outcomes:
a. Distinguish between different types and levels of strategy and strategy implementation.
b. Gain insights into the strategy-making processes of different types of organizations.
c. Understand issues related to strategic competitive advantage in diversified organizations.
From real national/international market, select any type of strategic alliance between two firms and answer the following questions:
a. Briefly introduce your chosen firms, partners of the strategic alliance (industry, nationality, size, market position...).
b. What is the type of strategic alliance used by your chosen firms? Explain its different reasons.
c. What is the method used by the firms to manage their cultures after alliance? Underline the pros and cons of this method.
d. Is this strategic alliance successful? Justify.
e. What recommendations can you give for the managers of these firms to improve their competitiveness?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.