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Explore Monsanto's corporate strategy focusing on its major business units such as Chemicals, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, and NutraSweet. Analyze the portfolio by revenue, profit volume, R&D outlay, ROS, and R&D efficiency. Recommendations for an Ag-Group focus. Dive into business-level strategies encompassing differentiation, cost leadership, broad target markets, and focused differentiation.
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Corporate-Level Strategy H Industry Long Term Attractiveness M L Str. Avg. Weak Firm’s Competitive Position
Business Level Strategy Source of Competitive Advantage Cost Uniqueness Cost Leadership Differen- tiation Broad Target Market Breadth of Competitive Scope Focused Differen- tiation Focused Low Cost Narrow Target Market
Portfolio by Revenue • Chemicals dominates • NutraSweet smallest
Portfolio by Profit Volume • Agriculture dominates • Pharmaceuticals smallest
Portfolio by R&D Outlay • Pharmaceuticals most spent • NutraSweet gets little
Portfolio by ROS • Pharmaceuticals is loser • NutraSweet most profitable
Portfolio by R&D EfficiencyOp Income/R&D • Pharmaceuticals too risky • Agriculture is rewarding bet • Chemicals is rewarding bet