Discussions on Chapter 4 & 5
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Discussion Section: Please respond from both sections on your own for up to six (6) points and then
respond/comment on other classmates' posts for up to an additional four (4) points. Refer to the syllabus for the discussion grading rubric and information on how points for initial posts and replies to other posts are allocated. Posting in discussions early in the week is strongly encouraged. You must first post your initial response before being able to see your classmates' posts. Be sure to return regularly to keep the conversation going.
Chapter 4: Post a response to at least one question from the six listed below
1. How are values important to the content of mission and vision statements?
2. Why might a specific replacement CEO candidate be a good or poor choice for a firm with an existing mission and vision?
3. Why is creativity relevant to mission and vision statements?
4. How does stakeholder analysis help you craft a mission and vision statement
5. Why is communication important with mission and vision?
6. How are your strengths and weaknesses relevant to mission and vision?
Chapter 5: Post a response to at least one question from the five listed below
1. What do you learn from a SWOT analysis?
2. What might interfere with the realization of an intended strategy?
3. Can a firm simultaneously pursue a low-cost and a differentiation strategy?
4. Why might competitive advantage for a firm be fleeting?
5. What are some ways that you might apply staging and pacing to an organization's strategy?