Read chapters 9-12 in SS . Explain how Norton's planning process works including their use of PIMS and the BCG matrix. Compare operational effetiveness to Porter's view of strategy. Porter argues that lacking a focused strategy firms merge in the interests of growth. Porter cites Southwest Air, Ikea, Vanguard and Carmike Cinemas as successful examples of his approach.
Porter critisizes core competence, key success factors, revolution, and hypercompetition.
Explain the authors' 3 cycle model. The authors justify their model with an example on page 83. The authors give an example of a business that abruptly exits a business. Why would this be true and what are the implications. Strategic Intent 1.