What themes that can be addressed in lectures or class discussions
What will be an ideal response?
? The differences between basic/threshold resources and capabilities and distinctive ones and why
these differences matter
? Exploring the VRIOS framework and its application to this particular case
? The relative importance of innovation, reputation, architecture to sustainability
? The nature of the sector Cirque operates in and its boundaries
? The basis of sustainable advantage in this sector (resources and skills)
? The main competitors (if any!) and how each compares with Cirque
? The (combination of) factors that best explain Cirque’s continuing success
? Leadership and people management
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What is Theory X?
What will be an ideal response?
A sinking fund call:?
A. ?requires the company to pay a penalty to investors. B. ?does not require the company to pay a call premium. C. ?requires the company to redeem bonds at market price. D. ?does not require the company to pay a small percentage of the issue every year. E. ?requires the company to claim back all the interest payments from the bondholders.
Choosing to locate near a cluster of component manufacturers would likely involve which location decision consideration?
a. National competitiveness b. Proximity to markets c. Proximity to suppliers d. Land availability and cost
What is the major source of human emissions of air pollution in the upper atmosphere?
A. Aircraft B. Automobiles C. Acid rain D. Volcanoes E. Factories