CMGT 578 Wk 5 Discussion – Strategies to Drive Competitive Advantage

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Companies use mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing, and vertical expansion to gain a competitive advantage, control quality cost, and expand markets, among other reasons.

Discuss how these strategies differ from each other in terms of risk and potential benefit, and how they similar. Why would a company choose one strategy over another?

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.