Contrary to business strategy, which focusres on the creation of competitive advantages for a business, corporate strategy is concerned with the allocation of resources and risks/returns across multiple business. As discussed in Chapters 8 and 9 of the textbook, diversification and its successful implementation are at the center of corporate. Disney is not only one of the most renowned companies worldwide; it is also a great company to study the effective implementation and complexities of corporate strategy.
Read the following article:
After reading the appended article about Disney’s corporate strategy (make sure to read Chapters 8 and 9 of the textbook first), complete an analysis addressing the following questions:
- Describe how Disneys businesses are integrated. Why does integration work so well for Disney and not for other companies? Can you think of any other companies that follow a similar strategy?
- How are technological changes likely to influence Disneys businesses in the future? Which businesses are most susceptible to these changes? How can Disney remain profitable amidst technological change?
- If you had money to invest, would you buy Disney stock? Why or why not?
Your analysis should be presented as a Word document, 3 pages max (excluding appendices and references), single-spaced, New York Times 12-point font.
Refer to the appended rubric for detailed expectations on this case analysis:
Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Case Analysis Rubric-3.pdf, Disney Corporate Strategy 2024.pdf
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