The Walton Art Center case study is attached to be used to answer the following questions. Each question
should be answered with a minimum of 500 words and in-text references. There should be a minimum of 4
references for the entire assignment. Please put the specific reference following the question it pertains
to. There is no need for a cover page or reference page. Simply number the questions as listed.
(1) In a narrative format, discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in the case.
(2) Considering the challenges she is facing what should Anita's plan be for the strategic planning retreat?
How would you reformulate the Art Center's mission? Does the Center need a new strategy? Why or why
not?
(3) How do some organizations predict the short and long-term future? Explain in detail how a downturn in
the economy affects not-for-profit organizations, as opposed to for-profit ones.
(4) Identify and explain the factors that demonstrate the Walton Art Center's utilization of the business-
level differentiation strategy. What changes could be enacted that would alter the Center's strategy to one
of low-cost? Would this be advisable? Why?
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