Compare and Contrast the Strategy-Making Hierarchy at Patagonia, a Privately

question 60

Essay

Compare and contrast the strategy-making hierarchy at Patagonia, a privately owned manufacturer and marketer of sustainable outdoor clothing, with the strategy-making hierarchy at Nike, a publicly traded multinational corporation engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of diversified footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services.

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued by a company but have been reacquired and are held in the company's treasury.

Par

The face value of a stock or bond, which is the amount stated on the certificate or instrument itself.

Treasury Stock

Securities initially distributed and subsequently bought back by the issuer, which lowers the quantity of shares actively traded on the market.

Common Stock

Equity securities that represent ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and a residual claim on corporate earnings in the form of dividends.