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Case Studies

Case 1: Orchid species preservation foundation: Choosing a direction (Product Number 9B17M055)
(This Case Study will be over Units 2 & 3)

1. Review the organization's vision statement. How effective will this vision be as the organization moves into the future? What might need to change, if anything?

2. Do a PEST analysis of the organization's external world. What factors might support of undermine the organization's success?

3. Is Porter's Five Forces an appropriate strategic analysis tool for this case study? Why or why not?

4. Develop a list of criteria that would help OSPF to narrow down its pool of choices. What would be the best options for this organization to take to the next level of development (including options not yet considered by the organization)? Why?

Case 2: Prince Edward Island Preserve Company: Turnaround (Product Number 9B08M049)

(This Case Study will be over Units 4 & 5)

1. Why did Prince Edward Island Preserves go into receivership in 20087?

2. What is your assessment of the financial viability of each option of PEI Preserves (i.e retail, mail order, wholesale, Japanese export, café and gardens)?

3. What is your assessment of the pros and cons of MacNaughton's growth alternatives -what product market would you choose to pursue and why? What, is any, role should the organic product line play in the company's overall strategy?

4. Develop an implementation plans for your chosen alternative.

Case 3: Developing an International Growth Strategy at New York Fries (Product Number 9B11M082)
(This Case Study will be over Units 7 & 8)

1. What were NYF's motives for internationalizing?

2. What modes of entry did NYF use in its internationalization up to 2008? Why?

3. What do you think were the key lessons from NYF's expansion into Australia and South Korea?

4. How can Gould and Price pursue new international opportunities while maintaining their premium brand? What options are available? What would you recommend?

Case 4: Flip Factory (Product Number 9B16M071) (This Case Study will be over Units 9 & 10)

1. What is Flip Factory's competitive strategy?

2. Assess Flip Factory's financial performance. Does the current strategy and growth pattern seem sound?

3. What are Flip Factory's strengths and weaknesses?

4. Analyze Flip Factory's external environment. What factors are critical to consider for the future strategic positioning of Flip Factory?

5. What are Flip Factory's options for moving forward and what strategy would you recommend to Traviss? What metrics would you include to monitor the strategy?