Global, Corporate and Long-Run Profitability

lease be as detailed as possible. Please go beyond the company’s website in your research; cite only respected Journals and other materials – do not use Wikipedia as a source.

Essay Questions: 

1. Choose a fortune 500 company and use the tools and resources found in chapter six and analyze the strategic functioning of the company. Are they using the items mentioned? Profitability? Economies of Scale? Are they leveraging the global market place? Local issues and norms? Exporting vs. Importing? Joint ventures, etc. ?
2. What are the connections discussed in chapter seven regarding long-range profitability and corporate-level strategy?
3. On page 159, complete the “Practicing Strategic Management” question, titled “Exploring The Web,” regarding IBM. Answer the questions contained in the text.
4. Complete the “IKEA – The Global Retailer” case study on page 160. All 4 questions at the end of the case are required: please use additional research in addition to your book to support responses.
5. Complete the “United Technologies Has an ACE in Its Pocket” case study on pages 185-186. All 3 questions at the end of the case are required.