Concepts in Strategic Management and Business Policy 14th Edition by Thomas Wheelen,David Hunger,Alan Hoffman,Chuck Bamford

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Today, the primary means of information collection is through the Internet. Try the following exercise.
Prepare a three- to five-page typed report of the company. The report should include the following:
a. Does the firm have any core competenciesAre any of these distinctive (better than the competition) competenciesDoes the firm have any competitive advantageProvide an analysis using EFAS and IFAS Tables.
b. What is the likely future of this firm if it continues on its current path
c. Would you buy stock in this companyAssume that your team has US$25,000 to invest. Allocate the money among the four to five primary competitors in this industry. List the companies, the number of shares purchased of each, the cost of each share as of a given date, and the total cost for each purchase assuming a typical commission used by an Internet broker, such as E-Trade or Scottrade.