Discussion Post: External and Internal Analysis
Post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in External Analysis (Industry Structure, Competitive Forces, and Strategic Groups) Internal Analysis (Resources, Capabilities, and Core Competencies). Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
• The chapter mentions that one type of resource flow is the loss of key personnel who move to another firm. Assume that the human resources department of your firm has started running ads and billboards for open positions near the office of your top competitor. Your firm is also running Google ads on a keyword search for this same competitor. Is there anything unethical about this activity? Would your view change if this key competitor had just announced a major layoff?
• In January 2017, a U.S. grand jury indicted six current and former VW executives for their alleged role in the emissions scandal and its subsequent cover-up. The U.S. Justice Department decided to bring charges against these executives after a 16-month criminal investigation by the FBI. In the past, it has been rare for executives to be personally indicted for company misconduct. Do you agree with the decision to go after individual managers in this case? Why or why not?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.