Organizing to Implement Diversification Strategies

Chapter 8 – Organizing to Implement Diversification Strategies

• Know the 3 components of organizing to implement a strategy

• Understand the difference between an M-Form versus a U-Form structure?

• Know the 6 roles or components of an M-Form structure and be able to explain each

• Understand the 3 major types of management controls in an M-Form structure

Chapter 9 – Strategic Alliances

• Know the 3 types of Alliances and how they work as well as an example of each type

• What are the 3 broad ways Alliances should help create value for a firm and what is involved in each?

• What is tacit collusion?

• What are the three major threats to Alliances?

• How do you determine the potential of an Alliance to lead to Sustained Competitive Advantage?

• When might you substitute an Alliance by ‘Going at it Alone' or with Acquisitions?

• Understand the 5 key elements to organizing to implement an Alliance.

Chapter 10 – Mergers & Acquisitions

• Know the difference between Mergers & Acquisitions

• How are Acquisitions paid for by firms and what does controlling interest mean?

• What are the 2 types of Acquisitions and how do you determine the potential price/value of an acquisition target in each?

• What are the categories of the FTC relating to M&A?

• What