Strategic Management

1. Provide a PESTEL on AT&T’s industry. Discuss the key strengths and weaknesses that you might see in a scenario plan.

2. Complete a VRIO analysis on AT&T and discuss the the core competencies that make AT&T unique. How is the acquisition adding to its VRIO.

3. Discuss the generic business strategies employed by AT&T and whether or not they are successful, especially in this economic environment.

4. Discuss the acquisition strategy used by AT&T. Discuss it’s success and/or failure, including applying what corporate strategy they are using. What should they do going forward?