Strategic Management Class Matrix Assignment Instructions Explain the pros and cons to diversification, acquisition and new ventures? Explain when you would use each strategy (3 points)Read the SPACE


Strategic Management Class

Matrix Assignment

Instructions 

  1. Explain the pros and cons to diversification, acquisition and new ventures? Explain when you would use each strategy (3 points)
  2. Read the SPACE matrix in Strategic Matrices lecture. Use any two factors from the SPACE factors information sheets. Rate your company on these 2 factors and plot your answer on the matrix. Comment on the results. To receive full points you must plot your result. (3 points)
  3. Read the BCG matrix in Strategic Matrices lecture. Determine where your company fits on the matrix. Explain whether this position is good or bad for your company. (3 points)
  4. Read the SWOT matrix in Strategic Matrices lecture. Identify 2 SO and 2 ST strategies for you company. (4 points)
  5. Define a learning organization. How can this be a competitive advantage? Use points from YouTube and other sources. Minimum 1 page (5 points)
  6. Internal Analysis Marketing from US Foods case, part of the Case Study (6 points)
    • US Foods offers US Foods Check Business Tools https://www.usfoods.com/our-services/check.html   Provide at least 3 suggestions on how you would market this service/tool.

Review the grading rubric US Foods grading rubric (1).doc (uploaded down below)

  • Read Appendix 1 and 2 in your textbook (Coulter, M. Strategic Management in Action, 6th edition.)
  • Listen to YouTube video   “Learning Organization” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN3OzfLROTQ&feature=youtu.be)
  • View Mgmt_4170_Unit_5 aud.pptx   (PPT, TXT) (Uploaded down below)