Analyze the competitive environment by listing the threat of new entrants , the bargaining power of buyers , the bargaining power of suppliers , the threat of substitute products and services , and the intensity of rivalry among competitors in the industry ( Chapter 2 ). Summarize your key points in a figure . ( 25 points )
STRATEGY USED
How does this company create and sustain a competitive advantage ? What strategy from the readings was undertaken by this company ? Were they successful ? Can all companies use this strategy ? How is the strategy affected by the life cycle in the industry ? Remember to reference Porter ’ s generic strategies identified in Chapter 5 of the textbook , THIS IS CRITICAL . ( 40 points )
Specific STRATEGY ( S ) Choose two specific strategies from this list . Related Diversification ( pages 206 – 214 ) Achieving Competitive Advantage ( pages 256 – 267 ) Entry Mode ( pages 267 – 272 ) Entrepreneurial Strategy ( pages 292 – 311 ) External Governance Control ( pages 340 – 347 ) Linking Strategic Rewards ( pages 366 – 372 ) Creating Ambidextrous Organization Designs ( pages 383 – 387 ) Leadership ( pages 392 – 416 )
Apply them in detail to the organization . Be sure to think strategically and show the results clearly . Use the strategy as a sub-header for each section so it is clear what is being applied . ( 40 points )