Assignment Question(s):

A. Discussion questions

1. How can a decision maker identify strategic factors in a corporation’s external

international environment?

2. Discuss the relationship between corporate governance and social responsibility?

Give examples.

B. Critical thinking

Review the figure 4-3, p.110 from your textbook and answer the following questions:

1. Choose any example of industry from the real national or international market, and

detail Porters’ five forces framework with a graphic representation.

2. According to Porter’s framework, what determines the level of competitive

intensity in your chosen industry?

3. Assess the threat of new entrants, and substitute products/ services for your chosen

industry.

4. Is your chosen industry attractive for investment? Why or why not?