To be assigned to a top ten writer but the client will not be charged for that.
Questions
1.
Drawing on the value chain framework, analyse Vodafone’s capabilities and evaluate its core competencies in 2005. (35%)
2.
Discuss how these core competencies are deployed to support Vodafone’s generic competitive strategy choice. (10%)
3.
Evaluate Vodafone’s acquisition strategy through an examination of:
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the pre-acquisition rationale
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the effectiveness of its post acquisition integration efforts (use the Haspeslagh and Jemison framework)
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conclude on how successful you think its acquisition strategy has been over the period of the case. (30%)
4.
What international strategy choice is Vodafone pursuing – global, multi-domestic, or transnational strategy? Give reasons to support your choice of strategy based on its capabilities and organisation structure. (15%)
Mark allocated for the presentation of analysis, selection of appropriate tools and use of case evidence. (10%)
