UCLA Identifying Capabilities for Developing a Strategic Perspective Case Study

write an essay answering the 4 questions below from the attached case. please answer each question with 350 words

Mint Tax

Identifying capabilities for developing a strategic perspective

2020

Ivey Publishing W20028

STRA- Resources and capabilities management

Overview and Objectives:

Wolfgang Mint founded Mint Tax in 1960 in Austria. Mint Tax is specialized in accounting, taxation, and payroll services. Over the previous decade the company has experienced many successes and failures, including mergers, acquisitions, separations, firm structure changes, and financial losses. However, it has always managed to recover. Mint Tax is currently considering an expansion of its digital products, services, and internal processes and practices. Founder’s daughter and current CEO Helena and her team are facing various challenges that prevent the implementation of many of their ideas. To overcome these challenges, Helena and her team must understand the company strategic management patterns, identify and evaluate the company capabilities, and develop solutions.

Suggested Questions:

• What strategic challenges does Mint Tax face in 2019?
• What are Mint Tax organizational capabilities? To answer this question, it is useful to look at the events and facts that have shaped the evolution of Mint Tax since its foundation in 1960. What resources does Mint Tax have in 2019? What capabilities does Mint Tax have in 2019? How were these capabilities developed during different phases of development?
• Evaluate each of Mint Tax capabilities in 2019, and determine which contribute to the company success and which affect its challenges. Do these capabilities lead to strategic fit or strategic misalignment?
• Suggest potential solutions to the challenges that Mint Tax faces.