firm’s sound business model can contribute significantly to the ability to sustain business in the long run. Nevertheless, there is never a one-size-fits-all approach as different organizations with relative traits and attributes would probably require different business models that work. In a tabular format (using a table), describe the business model for three different organizations, namely a typical brick-and-mortar fashion retailer, a click-and -mortar high-street fashion retailer like Zara, and a pure-play e-commerce store like Boohoo. You should include all EIGHT (8) components, but you may indicate “Not applicable” in case they are not relevant.

firm’s sound business model can contribute significantly to the ability to sustain business in the long run. Nevertheless, there is never a one-size-fits-all approach as different organizations with relative traits and attributes would probably require different business models that work. In a tabular format (using a table), describe the business model for three different organizations, namely a typical brick-and-mortar fashion retailer, a click-and -mortar high-street fashion retailer like Zara, and a pure-play e-commerce store like Boohoo. You should include all EIGHT (8) components, but you may indicate “Not applicable” in case they are not relevant.

Foundations of Business (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337386920

Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Publisher:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Chapter4: Choosing A Form Of Business Ownership

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