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Compelete the Case Assignment:<\/p>\n
Case: Vera Bradley in 2014: Will the Company\u2019s Strategy Reverse its Downward Trend?<\/p>\n
Assignment Questions:<\/p>\n
1. Does Vera Bradley have a well-defined strategy? How can the strategy be best characterized?<\/p>\n
2. Does Vera Bradley have any core competencies? Distinctive competencies? If so, what are they?<\/p>\n
3. How attractive is Vera Bradley\u2019s situation? What can a SWOT analysis reveal about the company\u2019s situation<\/p>\n
4. Using the information in case Exhibits 1 and 2 and the financial ratios in Table 4.1 of Chapter 4, prepare an analysis of Vera Bradley\u2019s financial situation.<\/p>\n
5. How does Vera Bradley stack up against its three major competitors? From the data in the case (including case Exhibits 1, 2, 4, 5, & 6), which of its four industry rivals is the strongest? Which firm appears best poised for growth in the next 3 \u2013 5 years?<\/p>\n
6. How would you advise the management to improve the company\u2019s market standing, competitiveness, and financial performance over the next 3 \u2013 5 years? What steps should management take?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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