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It is said that competitive forces shape strategy. If this is true, how would you assess these forces in the selection of alternative strategies for a for-profit educational organization like University of Phoenix?

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Using University of Phoenix, the concept of how competitive forces can shape corporate strategy is assessed. It is 232 words.

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Yes, It is indeed very true that competitive forces shape the overall corporate strategy of a company and help determine its course of action to achieve strategic goals and chose between alternative roadmaps of action. One of the most successful and widely accepted method to determine competitive forces is Porter's industry analysis of 5 competitive forces, which can ...

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