I have a time-bound strategic-planning assessment centred on competitive strategy and, more precisely, on evaluating vision and mission alignment. The task is to work through the entire assessment for me—answering each question accurately and backing up the responses with concise, credible reasoning that demonstrates command of the topic. The exam digs into how a company’s guiding statements influence competitive positioning, so familiarity with Porter, Barney, the value chain, Blue Ocean, and related frameworks will be useful, but answers must stay tightly focused on vision-and-mission implications rather than drifting into broader theory unless a question calls for it. You will receive the assessment file and any template or word-count limits the moment we start. I expect: • A completed answer sheet or document formatted exactly as the assessment requires. • Clear citations or references where the instructions ask for them. • Brief side notes explaining your logic so I can learn from the submission. To confirm you’ve read this, please include one sentence about how you would test whether a mission statement genuinely drives competitive advantage.