W. L. Gore-Case analysis (Strategic Management)

For this case analysis, you will prepare a written analysis of 2 pages that uses the text and other credible sources as appropriate. Your paper should have 1″ margins, be double spaced, and use APA formats for

topic and subtopic headings

citations

references

Your case must minimally address the following issues / questions:

Determine if W.L. Gore’s business formula corresponds with the theories of the I/O model of above-average returns or the resource-based model of above-average returns. Explain your response, and outline the steps for the model that best reflects W.L. Gore’s situation. (1 PAGE)

Evaluate the firm’s decision-making capabilities. How does W.L. Gore locate attractive industries and select its strategic approach when pursuing promising market opportunities? (1 PAGE)

Organization Standards

Question 1

Different factors within a business environment interact to achieve the desired outcome within the firm. At Gore’s business, the business approach has been keen on ensuring that the employees have enough autonomy to engage in business as they would wish to (Babson, 2012). For instance, ensuring freedom of innovation without the fear of failure is key to achieving the desired outcomes with respect to personal innovation efforts. According to the the I/O model of above-average return, the resources within an organization are the key to achieving above average returns. In this case, the human resource capacity is one of the critical resources at the Gore business, that has been instrumental in achieving the experienced levels of innovation.