Corporate Strategy

Post is of two assignments

1: Corporate Strategy: Vertical Integration and Diversification – Arauco Case

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*The memo should answer the Discussion Assignment question. In addition, they should apply concepts from the Reading “From Competitive Advantage to Corporate Strategy” by Michael Porter (HBR 1987) . PLEASE NO DEFINITION. INTEGRATE CONCEPTS, DO NOT LIST THEM OR USE CONJECTURES. MORE PERSONAL IDEAS AND OPINIONS. Your answer should be logical and supported by facts from the case or facts you research on your own. Do not present a summary of the case, but instead offer a well-supported evaluation using case information and incorporating concepts from the readings. Remember to cite any work that is not your own. *Case reading: Arauco (A): Forward Integration or Horizontal Expansion, HBS 9-705-474
*Discussion assignment: If Celulosa Arauco goes into paper manufacturing will it be able to share resources or transfer skills (be specific)? Will it have a competitive advantage in paper manufacturing?
*Please focus on these points to write the memo: 1. Main competitive advantage is soil condition, which created low cost in woods –> does not help pulp; 2. Economics of scope is related to their competitive advantages, but pulp has nothing to do with it; 3. Five Forces: Supplies -> low; Rivalry -> high; Substitute -> medium; Barrier to Entry -> medium low; Buyers -> high; thus, paper is an unattractive industry; 4. Better off: no cost advantage b/c limited sharing activities (transportation. labor, electricity). 5. Cost of Entry: high b/c specialized machine.

2: Book Review of 3 Chinese History Books

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Sources:
Bagby, W. (1992). The Eagle-Dragon alliance : America’s relations with China in World War II. Newark London Cranbury, NJ: University of Delaware Press Associated University Presses.

Chang, J. & Halliday, J. (2005). Mao : the unknown story. New York: Anchor Books.

Kraus, T. (1996). China offensive. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History For sale by the U.S. G.P.O., Supt. of Docs.

Write the reviews using these instructions:
Announce the book and author. Then, summarize what you have learned from the book. Explain what happens in the book, and discuss the elements you liked, did not like, would have changed, or if you would recommend this book to others and why. Consider the following items as well:

Principles/characters: What elements did you like best? Which characters did you like best and why? How does the author unfold the story or the main idea of the book?
Organize: Make sure that most of your paper summarizes the work. Then you may analyze the characters or themes of the work.
Your Evaluation: Choose one or a few points to discuss about the book. What worked well for you? How does this work compare with others by the same author or other books in the same genre? What major themes, motifs, or terms does the book introduce, and how effective are they? Did the book appeal to you on an emotional or logical way?
Recommend: Would you recommend this book to others? Why? What would you tell them before they read it? What would you talk about after you read it?
Do not write your book reviews in the first person.

History Books