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Australian Supermarkets Case Case Questions: 1. What are the conclusions from your analysis of trends in the general environment (aka the macroenvironment) of this industry? 2. What are the conclusions from your analysis of the competitive forces in this industry? Clearly state the industry to which you applied FFA. 3. Conduct an internal analysis of Coles or Woolworths. What capabilities do you think the organization has developed? 4. Describe Coles or Woolworths business-level strategy. In your response, make sure you clearly explain the different kinds of business-level strategies. 5. According to the Wesfarmers website, Wesfarmers owns 15% of Coles. Wesfarmers also owns hardware stores (Bunnings), office supply stores (Officeworks), chemical and fertiliser companies and a range of other businesses. 6. a) What sort of corporate strategy has Wesfarmers chosen? Describe this strategy. In your response, make sure you explain what corporate strategy is. 7. b) In terms of corporate governance, what are the management incentives to diversify in this way? 8. Using the Prisoner’s dilemma as a framework, explain whether Coles and Woolworths should advertise. 9. What material from the Brandenburger & Nalebuff HBR article (on game theory and the PARTS model; week 7) might be applicable to this case? 10. What strategy recommendations would you present to the company to improve the company's strategic position and financial performance? 11. There is always a risk of food poisoning as a result of eating poor quality or poorly stored food. Thinking about the corporate governance mechanisms taught in the course, what recommendations would you give Coles and Woolworths to make sure management have safety in mind when they make decisions? In your response, briefly describe the mechanisms discussed in the course....