1. Discuss how you would use information obtained from the external, internal, and opportunities/threats identification analyses conducted during the business planning process to select an appropriate business strategy. Be specific.

2. Discuss how you would select the appropriate implementation strategy. Be specific.(Hint: Consider the resourcesbroadly defined--required/currently available to exploit potential opportunities and threats.)

3. Identify at least 3 criteria that might be used to select a manufacturing firm as a potential acquisition candidate? A financial services firm? A high technology firm?