BUS 444: Business Strategy -- Ratiu

BUS 444.04 and BUS 444.06 
Strategic Management in Global Environments
Dr. Catalin Raitu

Library Research Sessions KEL 4400
BUS 444 Thurs 2/21 10--12
BUS 444 Thurs 2/21 1--3

Use the tabs in this research guide to search for company profile information first.
Later the industry tabs will lead you to industry reports to  begin your analysis.

IBISWorld ---- is a good place to start for general industry background, supply chain and Porter's five forces.
Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys IN PRINT Business Quick Reference Shelf 3rd floor ----   is essential reading to truly grasp an industry in it's environment written by S&P anaysts.

Hoovers In Depth Company Reports
Good overview of company information --recommended to start for company info

Business Monitor International (via Lexis/Nexis Academic)
Worldwide company and industry analysis with strong emerging market and infrastructure industry reports

Euromonitor Passport GMID
Consumer product market analysis.  Worldwide industry and company analysis and statistics

Factiva
Navigate on the top bar to the Companies/Markets tab and hold for company information.
News reports and financial reports on company and it's competitors. 

Mergent Online
In depth financial information and analysis, including SEC filings.
Company strategy -- annual reports, management letters, press releases
Financial analysis of company and industry including custom reports and peer comparisons

Industry Ratios

RMA annual statement studies a good place to start