1.Provide a brief complete analysis of different levels of diversification that a firm can pursue by using different corporate-level strategies.

2.What are the three reasons firms choose to diversify their operations? Please support your discussion by sharing real industry examples. 3.Using concepts and actions explained in this chapter (Chapter 5):

a)Decide if Aldi is more likely to respond to any strategic actions Amazon might initiate through Whole Foods, or

b)If Amazon through Whole Foods is more likely to respond to any strategic actions Aldi takes. Be prepared to justify your decision.

4.In a competitive rivalry sense, explain the actions (strategic and/or tactical) you believe Walmart and Costco will take to respond to Aldi's intentions to have 2,500 U.S. stores by 2020