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Individual Assignment Reading:

After reading Chapter One in your textbook, read the two attached articles. After reading all, reflect on the need for strategic management and answer the questions below in the required assignment instructions.

Assignment Questions:

With competition and technological advances occurring in the auto industry, why is it important to develop a strategic management plan? Be specific and detailed in answer.

Based on the two articles discussing strategy, should an auto organization choose an intended, emergent, and/or realized strategy(ies)? Explain why you chose these in details.