While applying the relevant analytical tools discussed in the video lectures (Video transcript attached) assess the state of the internal environment of a company of your choice, addressing the following questions:
1. Does the company have any core competencies? Explain, providing relevant evidence to support your position.
2. Does the company have any competitive advantages? Explain, providing relevant evidence to support your position.
3. Where, along the value chain, are the company’s best capabilities created?
4. Based on your assessment of the internal environment, identify one strength and one weakness that your company has.
5. What is your conclusion about the importance of understanding the state of the internal environment from a strategic management standpoint?