Answer  these  questions PUTTING AUTOZONE INTO DRIVE DISCUSSION 1. Using no more than two sentences, describe Auto- Zone’s strategy. 2. Based on Michael Porter’s discussion of the characteristics of an effective strategy, does AutoZone have a good strategy for growth? Explain. 3. To what extent is AutoZone following the five steps of the strategic-management process? 4. Conduct an environmental scan or SWOT analysis of AutoZone’s current reality and recommend whether the company’s current strategy is poised to succeed. 4. Which of Michael Porter’s four competitive strategies is AutoZone trying to follow? Discuss. 5. What is the greatest takeaway from this case in terms of strategic management? ·  550 words with conclusion and use level header for each question. ·  3 sources and use APA format for the citation ·  Do not use it or if.

Select a publicly traded corporation for which you would like to work or are currently working.Research the corporation on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions.Write an eight to ten (8-10) page paper in which you:Determine the impact of the company’s mission, vision, and primary stakeholders on its overall success.Analyze the five (5) forces of competition to determine how they impact the company.Create a SWOT analysis for the company to determine its major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.Based on the SWOT analysis, outline a strategy for the company to capitalize on its strengths and opportunities, and minimize its weaknesses and threats.Discuss the various levels and types of strategies the firm may use to maximize its competitiveness and profitability.Outline a communications plan the company could use to make the strategies you recommend above known to all stakeholders.Select two (2) corporate governance mechanisms used by this corporation and evaluate how effective they are at controlling managerial actions.Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership within this corporation and make at least one (1) recommendation for improvement.Assess efforts by this corporation to be a responsible (ethical) corporate citizen and determine the impact these efforts (or lack thereof) have on the company’s bottom line. Provide specific examples to support your response.Use at least five (5) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

Please respond to the following:As you view the following video, think about the scope of the disasters – they are far beyond the individual just littering. Therefore, as you review the images and stories contained in the video, think about the reading and the laws that are discussed, and how they may impact the company, environment, and business practices in general. Top 10 Man-Made Disasters (6:31)https://blackboard.strayer.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-49856652-dt-message-rid-108131347_4/institution/LEG/100/1158/Week10/Week%2010%20Discussion%201.htmlYou are a business owner who is environmentally aware, and thus you use the local river to help generate some electricity for your small business. You are doing well using this method of energy generation, but you begin to notice that over time the river seems to be flowing more slowly, and that is causing you to have sporadic losses of power. Upon inspection, you notice the river does seem a bit slower, seem to have more debris in it, and now has a funny smell. What are some legal concepts you will need to know to understand your rights? You want to do something, but are not sure what. Then, you remember your business law textbook. What are some of the legal issues and concepts you will need to know to mount a legal fight? Be sure to support your response.If you need help with completing discussions please click here for more information.