1) Toyota often lets other companies view their production lines. Why aren't other companies as successful in implementing the well-proven Toyota production system? Why can't you just "plug and play" best practice processes from one company to another?

2) What industry has a low barrier to entry? How would a new entrant in this industry best exploit this low barrier?

3) What role should the government have in regulating or overseeing the way in which firms pursue diversification strategies? In today's business environment, do you believe that the level of regulation of corporate-level strategies is too much, too little, or about right?