3. Please prepare a report, which should include a detailed synopsis of the case study and a detailed response to each of the following discussion questions:

a) What were the major factors that contributed to 3M's success as an organization? In particular, how did its entrepreneurial culture, focus on innovation, and regionalization strategy contribute toward its success?

b) How and why did 3M decide to introduce initiatives that would add value to its business strategy?

c) What were the key challenges that 3M faced during the pandemic?

d) What were the strategies the firm implemented to cope with the supply chain disruptions?

e) What strategies can 3M implement to strengthen its business against disruption moving forward?