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What was the primary source of Disney's revenue before Eisner took over in 1984?
What was the primary source of Disney's revenue before Eisner took over in 1984?
Which of the following actions did Eisner implement to strengthen Disney's core business?
Which of the following actions did Eisner implement to strengthen Disney's core business?
What strategic approach did Eisner emphasize for Disney's success?
What strategic approach did Eisner emphasize for Disney's success?
Which company was involved in a partnership issue with Disney during Eisner's tenure?
Which company was involved in a partnership issue with Disney during Eisner's tenure?
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What is Southwest Airlines' mission statement primarily focused on?
What is Southwest Airlines' mission statement primarily focused on?
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What is a key element that should be added to the mission statement of an airline?
What is a key element that should be added to the mission statement of an airline?
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What is an essential aspect of the vision statement for an airline?
What is an essential aspect of the vision statement for an airline?
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What defines a competitive advantage related to customer preference?
What defines a competitive advantage related to customer preference?
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What is a notable strategy employed by Southwest Airlines for its success?
What is a notable strategy employed by Southwest Airlines for its success?
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Why are most competitive advantages considered temporary?
Why are most competitive advantages considered temporary?
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What are the main areas evaluated in a competitive analysis?
What are the main areas evaluated in a competitive analysis?
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Which external factor in the PESTEL analysis relates to laws and regulations affecting businesses?
Which external factor in the PESTEL analysis relates to laws and regulations affecting businesses?
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What is the projected market value of new aircraft needed by 2033?
What is the projected market value of new aircraft needed by 2033?
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Why are Boeing and Airbus developing new fuel-efficient aircraft?
Why are Boeing and Airbus developing new fuel-efficient aircraft?
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Which companies focus primarily on regional jets with fewer than 100 seats?
Which companies focus primarily on regional jets with fewer than 100 seats?
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What is one potential future problem that Google may face as it grows?
What is one potential future problem that Google may face as it grows?
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What is a reported weakness of Southwest Airlines?
What is a reported weakness of Southwest Airlines?
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Which aspect of Google's organizational structure promotes innovation?
Which aspect of Google's organizational structure promotes innovation?
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What is a primary threat faced by Southwest Airlines?
What is a primary threat faced by Southwest Airlines?
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What is a characteristic of Google's leadership approach?
What is a characteristic of Google's leadership approach?
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What is one of the primary opportunities for Ford identified in the external analysis?
What is one of the primary opportunities for Ford identified in the external analysis?
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Which companies are currently the dominant players in the market for large commercial aircraft?
Which companies are currently the dominant players in the market for large commercial aircraft?
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What is the projected demand for new aircraft by 2033?
What is the projected demand for new aircraft by 2033?
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Which external factor does not pose a challenge for Ford according to the analysis?
Which external factor does not pose a challenge for Ford according to the analysis?
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How does the Five Forces analysis categorize the threat of new entrants in the automotive industry for Ford?
How does the Five Forces analysis categorize the threat of new entrants in the automotive industry for Ford?
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What strategy are Boeing and Airbus pursuing to respond to competition?
What strategy are Boeing and Airbus pursuing to respond to competition?
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In terms of competitive rivalry, how is Ford positioned within the automotive industry?
In terms of competitive rivalry, how is Ford positioned within the automotive industry?
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How did Cott manage to successfully enter the beverage market?
How did Cott manage to successfully enter the beverage market?
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Which of the following is a factor that Ford's PESTEL analysis highlights as a current challenge?
Which of the following is a factor that Ford's PESTEL analysis highlights as a current challenge?
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Which factor has been identified as significant in reshaping the automotive industry technologically?
Which factor has been identified as significant in reshaping the automotive industry technologically?
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Study Notes
Strategic Management Overview
- Strategic management involves creating a plan to outperform competitors through unique products or lower costs.
- Key steps in strategic management include defining a mission and vision, analyzing the external and internal environment, making strategic decisions, and implementing the chosen strategy.
- Strategies aim to create competitive advantages, which can be achieved through customer preference (e.g., Apple) or lower costs (e.g., Aldi).
- Successful strategies often require adapting to changing market conditions.
Disney Case Study
- Disney's early success (before Eisner) was primarily based on theme parks (77%), with film revenue minimal (1%).
- Michael Eisner's strategies (1984-1994) involved revitalizing core businesses (animation, classics, theme parks), producing successful films (e.g., The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), and diversifying into media, hospitality, and retail.
- Eisner's strategies led to significant growth, increasing market cap from $2 billion to $28 billion.
- Later challenges included internal conflicts, issues with Pixar, and external crises like 9/11.
Southwest Airlines Case Study
- Southwest's mission emphasizes high-quality customer service with employee warmth and pride.
- Southwest's vision aims for global popularity, high flight volume, and profitability.
- Strengths include dedicated, flexible employees, a unified fleet, and affordable airports/routes, leading to consistent profitability.
- For improvement, more details about its air travel goals and how they achieve them would enhance the strategies.
Defining Strategy
- Companies create strategies for achieving competitive advantages.
- A company's strategy involves planning how to create more value than competitors.
- Strategic management involves several steps: defining mission & vision, conducting external & internal analyses, making strategic decisions, and implementing these decisions while creating competitive advantages.
- Two main competitive advantages are customer preference and lower costs.
External Analysis
- External analysis evaluates a company's market position, threats, opportunities, and strategic options.
- PESTLE analysis considers political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors.
- Porter's Five Forces analyze competition, new entrants, substitutes, and supplier/buyer power.
- Strategic groups within an industry differ in strategies like pricing and technology.
- Industry life cycles (growth, maturity, decline) influence strategy.
Internal Analysis
- Internal analysis assesses a firm's strengths and weaknesses.
- Distinctive competencies are firm-specific strengths providing advantage.
- Valuable resources include tangible (e.g., buildings) and intangible (e.g., brand) assets.
- Capabilities enable firms to utilize their resources efficiently.
- The Resource-Based View (RBV) highlights how resources and capabilities create competitive advantage.
- VRIO framework assesses resources' value, rarity, imitability, and organizational capability to exploit them.
Competitive Strategies
- Cost leadership focuses on producing goods or services at lower cost compared to rivals.
- Product differentiation involves creating unique products to command higher prices.
- Vertical integration involves controlling inputs or distribution channels to reduce cost and improve quality.
- Diversification involves expanding into new markets or products.
Strategic Alliances
- Strategic alliances involve cooperation between firms.
- This cooperation can allow partners to share resources, reduce risks, and enhance competitive advantages in a globalized market environment.
- Different global strategies exist, such as global standardization, localization, and transnational methods.
Diversification
- Diversification involves expanding a firm’s operations into new products or markets.
- Various types exist: limited, related, and unrelated diversification.
- Factors to consider include the creation of value and synergies, and if the type of diversification can be exploited effectively by the organization and prove difficult for competitors to emulate.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamentals of strategic management, focusing on key concepts such as mission definition, environmental analysis, and competitive strategies. Additionally, it examines Disney's strategic evolution under Michael Eisner, detailing how he revitalized the company's core businesses and achieved remarkable growth.
