Case summary:
Mary Smith is an analyst of Bank of Ireland, hired for analyze wineries of French wine industry and present a report for examines competition on wineries market. Mary Smith analyzed past five years record and examine profit margin, market share and cost management system. Mary smith identified four major French wineries available for wine industry and made a table for characteristics of such areas. After examination of records available, Mary smith identified few key points about the bargaining power of buyers of French consumer. Mary Smith presented draft report to Mr. Ron VanDriesen for review. Mr. Ron VanDriesen reviewed report and discussed about the strength and weakness of such areas. Then Mr. Ron VanDriesen asked Mary smith for few correction in report and few matters for further analysis.
Character in this case:
Mary Smith, Mr. Ron VanDriesen
Adequate information:
Mary Smith is analyst of Bank for analyzing wine industry.
To determine:
The observation(s) among the given that least support the statement that strategic planning process policy of North winery's is from its competitive strategy.
Introduction:
As per smith's report, an industry should make different type of strategic planning policies for achieving goal and stability in market. Market share is vital part of this policy which maintains stability of industry.
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