*CRAFTING AND EXEC. STRATEGIES >INTL. ED
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Based on your experiences and/or knowledge of Apple’s current products and services, does Apple’s strategy (as described in Illustration Capsule 1.1) seem to set it apart from rivals? Does the strategy seem to be keyed to a cost-based advantage, differentiating features, serving the unique needs of a niche, or some combination of these? What is there about Apple’s strategy that can lead to sustainable competitive advantage?
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Knowledge Area
Example of knowledge
Tools or Techniques
1. Integration management
2. Scope management
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4. Cost management
5. Quality management
6. Resource management
7. Communications management
8. Risk management
9. Procurement management
10. Stakeholder management
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Scenario: You are a highly productive employee and have recently been offered a promotion to become a manager of your department. You are offered a salary that is 10% higher than your current hourly pay. The change for promotion to the next management level is highly likely although it may take a few years for the position to become available. You have been told that you would be a perfect fit for the potential promotion. Based on the information in the article would you take the promotion? Why or why not?
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As presented in the article, describe three situations that are challenges for middle managers.
As presented in the article, describe three ways in which a middle manager might address his/her work challenges.
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