Crafting and Executing Strategy
22nd Edition
ISBN: 9781260157475
Author: Thompson
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 1, Problem 3ESP
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To discuss: The basic strategic and competitive approaches that make sense to purse to person X.
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To discuss: Terms of competitive advantage that company should achieve over their rivals.
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To discuss: Company’s business model.
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To discuss: Kind of actions will support the company objectives.
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