Organizational strategies include three dimensions, which are defined as corporate, firm, and business level. It must be understood that all of these dimensions although seemingly operate separately- they act are interrelated and assisting the firm to achieve a competitive advantage.
In this assignment we will review a case on Papa Johns. Papa Johns is the 3rd largest pizza chain in the US and the company has more than 35,000 locations, which over 600. Papa Johns is a global chain that operates around the world. However, like many companies Papa Johns have had issues with rapid turnover, training, and the recruitment of drivers. There are also other competitive services that has entered the space of delivery services, as well, forcing Papa Johns to adjust its strategy to remain viable.
The appropriate strategy of growth, stability, or retrenchment hinges on the firms situation. In this assignment, you are to read the case in your text. There are also links in your text that you can refer too. After an assessment of Papa Johns, you should answer the following questions for this mini case study.
Does saturation of the market suggest a stability strategy for Papa John’s, or are there sufficient opportunities globally to justify aggressive growth? Explain
To what extent do low-cost pizza providers pose a threat to Papa John’s?
How has Covid-19 affected Papa John’s corporate strategy to maintain a competitive advantage over it’s rivals?
Assignment Instructions
Case Discussion Questions
After an assessment of Papa Johns, you should answer the following questions for this mini case study.
Does saturation of the market suggest a stability strategy for Papa John’s, or are there sufficient opportunities globally to justify aggressive growth? Explain
To what extent do low-cost pizza providers pose a threat to Papa John’s? Identify some of the organization’s characteristics associated with corporate strategies.
How has Covid-19 affected Papa John’s corporate strategy to maintain a competitive advantage over it’s rivals? Identify the various means of pursuing corporate growth after this pandemic.
Discuss the applications and limitations of generic business strategies and strategic groups in this new climate.
