3. Describe what the Blue Ocean Strategy is about. Would you consider this to be a unique strategic approach? Why or why not? (Under what circumstance might you recommend this strategy? (Cpt 7)

4. What type of innovation approach (i.e.; Architectural, Radical, Incremental, Disruptive) to grow and possibly thrive within a competitive environment? Additionally, are there opportunities for companies to "cooperative moves" with other organizations? (Cpt 7)

5. If your organization was competing in a rapidly changing business, would you recommend acquisitions through horizontal integration, vertical integration or neither? (Cpt 8)

6. Map out the elements of the Boston Consulting Group Matrix. With considerations to market growth share and relative market share, how may the BSG Matrix be useful strategic decision making? (Cpt 8)

7. What options for competing in international markets (such as the possible use of exporting, franchising, licensing, joint venture or wholly owned subsidiary) do you believe to the most viable for a small or mid-sized business seeking to do business internationally? Explain why. (Cpt 9)

8. Describe the key aspects and advantages/disadvantages of functional structures, multidivisional structures, and matrix structures. Relatedly, of the types of organizational control systems discussed in Chapter 10 (output control, behavioral control, and clan control, which system(s) do you believe to be most productive in developing a long-term productive organization? (Cpt 10)

9. What is the relevance for companies to be socially responsible and what social performance measures do you find to be helpful indicators? Cpt 11)

10. Within the context of Corporate Governance, what are some of the primary roles and responsibilities of the members of the Board of Directors? What type of impact can a productive Board of Directors have on the long-term viability and success of the organization? (Cpt 11)