Which one of the following would be in the Opportunitiesportion of SWOT analysis? Competitors offering more options. Limited menu options. Untapped international markets. Healthy menu options. Which of the following defines strategic issue. The main framework used for problem resolution The primary short-term goal to be achieved The primary framework for strategy development The primary matter faced for survival Which of the following best describes strategic issues? Are determined easily. Stay the same. Rely on a few of the same variables. Change over time. Item at position 3 3

1. Decision Making Problem Solving ABC Manufacturing is trying to analyze the cost associated with three decision options and four states of nature. The payoff matrix for this situation is shown below All S are in thousands. State of Nature S3 S4 Alternatives s1 S2 A1 20 25 30 35 A2 40 30 40 20 A3 10 60 30 25 What decision should be made according to the following decision rules? (show work) (a) Optimistic (b) Pessimistic (c) LaPlace (d) minimax regret

: Dene the problem.A. Look rst at the Outcomes box of the Organizing Framework to help identify theimportant problem(s) in this case. Remember that a problem is a gap between adesired and current state. State your problem as a gap and be sure to considerproblems at all three levels. If more than one desired outcome is not beingaccomplished, decide which one is most important and focus on it for steps 2 and 3.B. Cases have key players, and problems are generally viewed from a particular player’sperspective. You need to determine from whose perspective—employee, manager,team, or the organization—you’re dening the problem. In this case you’re asked toassume the role of the board of directors for Boeing (they have ultimate responsibilityfor the entire organization).C. Use details in the case to determine the key problem. Don’t assume, infer, or createproblems not included in the case.D. To rene your choice, ask yourself, why is this a problem? Explaining why helps reneand focus your…

A company, Martell MisMatch, is comprised of 4 units: Bob's cufflinks, Jennifer's Speakers, Cathy's ChatBox and Evan's Energy Drinks. Match the following SBU situations with the appropriate cell in the Boston Consulting Grid (BCG). Use each answer only once. Bob's cufflinks: slow market growth with #1 market share Jennifer's speakers: slow industry growth, low market share/cash flow Cathy's ChatBox: fast industry & growing, relative market share 1 [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose ]