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Each of the following parts describes a firm that was an early mover in its market. In light of the information provided, indicate whether the firm’s position as an early mover is likely to be the basis of a sustainable competitive advantage, and explain why or why not. (2 points: 1 point each)

* Choose two companies from the same industry that have been deemed successful by the standards of that industry. Analyze each of the company’s business models. Next, evaluate the characteristics of

1. What is their business strategy to grow profitably and compete over the long term?

1.     Analyze Federal Express’s value creation frontier, and determine which of the four building   blocks of competitive advantage the company needs in order to continue to maintain    above-average profitability. Provide a rationale to support the response.

Instructions: For a full points, you must demonstrate critical thinking. Your answer must consist of at least 5 well-constructed sentences that adhere to grammar and syntax rules. You will be given feedback on your activity responses online through turnitin.com. Answer the question below, and upload this document to the appropriate section of the dropbox on D2L.

* Choose two companies from the same industry that have been deemed successful by the standards of that industry. Analyze each of the company’s business models. Next, evaluate the characteristics of

1) Describe briefly Robertson’s business and the key factors to succeed in it. How well is Robertson doing from an operational standpoint? What KPIs should one consider?

3. What is your evaluation of Iridium 's organizational design? What changes could you have made to increase the probability of Iridium 's success?

Q2: What do you believe are the primary competitive challenges facing Netflix today? What capabilities and core competencies does the firm require to successfully deal with those challenges?

Philip Johnny Bob visited Micro Center and was bewildered by all of the choices. Computers had changed significantly since 1983. Data storage was not measured in kilobytes, but gigabytes and terabytes. He slept through the megabyte’s heyday! There were so many choices – powerful desktops, tiny and adorable netbooks, handy and portable laptops, and versatile tablet PCs with swivel screens. Would he choose a Mac (with an OS X operating

3. What does your strategic group map of this industry look like? How attractively is Netflix positioned on the map? Why?

When Arnold Neustadter created the Rolodex Rotary Card File he accomplished more than good functional design but created an aesthetically simple way to effectively to store a surplus of information. Despite the technological revolution allowing for digital file storing on computers, hard drives, cellphones, and even the cloud, the Rolodex has continued to be a popular and important design object intrinsic to middle class civilians and American businesses. In part, this is due to social cachet and the tactile nature of the Rolodex.

This paper will profile Jeff Hawkins, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for PalmOne, Inc. examining qualities that Mr. Hawkins exhibits that make him influential leader. The paper will also examine details of the business strategy that make this man an exceptional innovator and his contribution to eBusiness technology.

1. What is Cooper’s corporate strategy? How is Cooper Industries adding corporate value to its portfolio of businesses? Would you recommend any changes in corporate strategy?

Discuss the strategic decisions that firms in this sector may be facing. What future strategies can firms pursue to try to secure their competitive advantage and long term survival?