Instructions: Exhibit 2,3 or 4 could provide
a useful framework for answering this question
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A.4 What are the present and future external factors that could present new opportunities and risks?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Executive summary II. Environmental and internal assessment
A. Industry dynamics and its implications B. Competitive assessment C. Internal assessment III. Strategic definition and implications A. Strategy articulation B. Strategic initiatives C. Financial projection D. Risks/contingencies and strategic
– Marketing initiatives – Industry capacity changes – M&As, divestitures – Vertical integration/disaggregation – Alliances and partnerships – Cost control and efficiency improvements