Jobjuice Strategy & Consulting 2.2

The Jobjuice Strategy & Consulting App serves as a comprehensive reference guide and preparation tool tailored for MBAs and business professionals embarking on careers in consulting or business management. The app not only facilitates dynamic preparation but also cultivates creativity, structured thinking, and a robust understanding of business fundamentals.

Featuring over 80 thematic areas that use cross-referencing to strengthen the connections between diagnosis, strategic options, implementation, and outcomes, this app is designed to enhance users' analytical capabilities. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Lawrence Hrebiniak, a strategy specialist and Wharton School professor, the app incorporates his extensive expertise in the field.

Key learning objectives include:

• Identifying and analyzing external and internal factors influencing a company's performance.
• Assessing a company's current situation and selecting viable strategies to achieve competitive advantage and financial growth.
• Comprehending the essential components of a successful strategy implementation process.
• Narrowing the gap between strategic planning and execution.
• Mastering the interview process with strategic frameworks to approach complex business cases effectively.

Highlighted features of the app include:

• Over 80 cards encompassing fundamental strategy concepts and frameworks
• User-friendly navigation with color-coded cross-references
• Favorites and grouping options for efficient review
• A practice section designed to enhance memory retention through random card flipping
• A dedicated segment for consulting interview preparation

Jobjuice was established by Wharton MBA graduates who recognized the need for practical reference materials and interview preparation tools during their academic journey. Their insights into the recruitment process were adeptly condensed into an accessible format, making it a valuable resource for aspiring consultants.

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Contents:

1. Diagnosis
   • Diagnosis Introduction
   • The Macro Environment
   • Porter’s 5 Forces
   • Competitive Dynamics
   • Customers
   • Suppliers
   • PE & Barriers to Entry
   • Substitutes
   • Regulatory Issues
   • Industry Value Analysis
   • SWOT Analysis
   • Company Analysis
   • Company Value Chain
   • Competitor Analysis
   • Collaborator Analysis
   • Price Analysis
   • Promotion Analysis
   • Place (Channel) Analysis
   • Product Analysis
   • Corporate Strategy Analysis
   • BCG Matrix
   • GE/McKinsey Matrix
   • Portfolio Planning Challenges
2. Strategy
   • Strategy Introduction
   • Low Cost Strategy
   • Differentiation Strategy
   • Focus Strategy
   • Competitive Positioning
   • Competitor Intensification
   • Market Fragmentation
   • Operation Efficiency
   • Capacity
   • Information Technology
   • Consolidation
   • New Market Entry
   • Horizontal Integration
   • Diversification
   • Mergers & Acquisitions
   • < li >Global Strategy </ li >  
   • Alliances & Joint Ventures </ li >  
   • Vertical Integration </ li >  
   • Outsourcing </ li >  
   • Divestitures & Spin Offs </ li >
   </ li >  
3. Implementation </ strong >    Formulating vs. Implementing Strategy </ li >  The “Demands” of Strategy </ li >  Corporate & Business Strategy </ li >  Aligning Strategy & Objectives </ li >  Org. Structure: Functional Specialization </ li >  Org. Structure: Purpose Specialization </ li >  Org. Structure: Matrix Organization </ li >  Interdependence & Coordination </ li >  Responsibility vs. Accountability </ li >  Incentives & Controls </ li >  Managing Change </ li >  Culture Change Model </ li >  Strategy Reviews </ li >  M&A Implementation </ li >  Making M&As Work </ li >  M&A Cultural Change