a. One of the forces of Porter’s industry analysis model is ‘Threat of New Entrants’. Mention an industry name in the context of Bangladesh for which threat of new entrants would be low. Note the reasons for which you think that the threat of new entrants would be low?

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a. One of the forces of Porter’s industry analysis model is ‘Threat of New Entrants’. Mention an industry name in the context of Bangladesh for which threat of new entrants would be low. Note the reasons for which you think that the threat of new entrants would be low?

 b. One of the major segments of external environment is general environment. Two of its          elements are inflation and interest rates. How do these factors influence business       decision?

 

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a) Why core competencies are considered as the sources of competitive advantage? How core competencies are created from capabilities and resources?  

b) Scholars and practitioners of strategic management frequently suggest that all the parts of value chain shouldn’t be outsourced. Which issues (precautions) you must consider while making outsourcing decisions?   

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