How can a decision maker identify strategic factors in a corporation’s external international environment

• Discussion questions
• Critical thinking

• How can a decision maker identify strategic factors in a corporation’s external international environment? (2 marks)
• Discuss the relationship between corporate governance and social responsibility? Give examples. (2 marks)

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

• Choose any example of industry from the real national or international market, and detail Porters’ five forces framework with a graphic representation.(2.5 marks)
• According to Porter’s framework, what determines the level of competitive intensity in your chosen industry? (1.5 marks)
• Assess the threat of new entrants, and substitute products/ services for your chosen industry.(1 mark)
• Is your chosen industry attractive for investment? Why or why not?(1 mark)