Within the debate as to whether sustainability can be a strategy, which of the following is seen as true? O Companies can continue to achieve strategic advantages by adopting sustainability measures that competitors can't easily match. O There is more convergence (and less opportunity to gain a competitive advantage via sustainability) when governance (rather than environmental or social issues) are dominant. The adoption of common sustainability practices is positively associated with return on capital. O tis not possible for sustainability to be seen both as a necessity and as a means for a firm to differentiate since these are always mutually exclusive.

Within the debate as to whether sustainability can be a strategy, which of the following is seen as true? O Companies can continue to achieve strategic advantages by adopting sustainability measures that competitors can't easily match. O There is more convergence (and less opportunity to gain a competitive advantage via sustainability) when governance (rather than environmental or social issues) are dominant. The adoption of common sustainability practices is positively associated with return on capital. O tis not possible for sustainability to be seen both as a necessity and as a means for a firm to differentiate since these are always mutually exclusive.

Marketing

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357033791

Author:Pride, William M

Publisher:Pride, William M

Chapter20: Setting Prices

Section20.2: Norwegian Air Shuttle Continues To Climb With Low Costs And Low Prices

Problem 2C

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

1. Which Type of Competitive Advantage and Sustainability best describes the strategy that Delta is currently using? 2. Given the assessment of Delta's generic strategy, is it possible to do more than one, if so is it advisable given their competition? Why or Why not? 3. Consider which life cycle stage best describes the US Domestic Scheduled Passenger Airline Industry in which Delta operates? Explain which stage you think it is in in an provide support. 4. What implications will this have on your strategic recommendation for Delta ?
1. What are the challenges to future growth for Naledo? 2. Does Naledo have a sustainable competitive advantage?
analyze the following mission statement below. In addition to providing a rating for each factor, please provide some brief comments where you believe they are appropriate. At the conclusion of the analysis, please provide a summary analysis that highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the mission statement. Rate as 1:very weak, 2:weak, 3:in between, 4:good, 5: excellent for each critical component and attribute below. “Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.” Critical Component Assessment (1 to 5) 1. Customer Orientation 2. Products or services description 3. Market or industry description 4. Reference to appropriate the use of information technology 5. Concerns or aspirations about Survival, Growth, and Adding Value 6. Philosophy and Core Values of the SBU 7. Self-Concept (Brand personality) 8. Concern for Public Image. 9. Concern for Employees Desirable…
1. Is Jet com a potential concern for Amazon? Why or why not? 2. Given the importance of understanding the external environment, why do some firms fail to do so? 3. Provide examples of firms that did not understand their external environment? 4. What were the implications of the firm's failure to understand that environment?
Triple Bottom Line Example Strategies: Provide an example of a strategy that is appropriate to use across both the service and the manufacturing industries, and provide an example that is specific to either the service or the manufacturing industry when considering people, planet, or profit through the TBL framework. Include a brief explanation of what each example demonstrates.
FedEx built its business on quick, dependable delivery of itemsbeing shipped by air from one business to another. Its earlyadvantages included global tracking of shipments using Webtechnology. The advancement of Internet technology enabledcompetitors to become much more sophisticated in ordertracking. In addition, the advent of Web-based businesses putpressure on increased ground transportation deliveries. Explainhow this change in the environment has affected FedEx’s op-erations strategy, especially relative to UPS, which has a stronghold on the business-to-consumer ground delivery business.
Refer to Case 2: Starbucks’ Mission: Social Responsibility and Brand Strength You have been asked by Starbucks to advise them on ways that they can increase their sustainability. Several options are being discussed, such as looking into more eco-friendly cups to deducting an additional ten cents for everyone who brings in a personalized cup. Provide some recommendations on ways you think would be most beneficial to Starbucks in increasing its sustainability. Be sure to address: Starbucks’ social responsibility Starbucks’ overall corporate strategy Identify Starbucks’ competitive advantage and how it relates to sustainability
“The establishment and growth of outsourcing service providers is proving to be an enabler for economic and social growth.” (Ramgovind, 2019:106). The preceding articles indicate a steady growth in the coffee market, coupled with a demand for sustainable operations within the industry. This implies that even as they strategise to capitalise on this industrial growth, businesses should ensure that they grow their businesses sustainably. Tribeca Coffee is planning to enter the Ethiopian market and are considering outsourcing some aspects of their operation in that country, starting with transportation. Drawing from the two articles above, write an essay of a minimum of 1 000 and a maximum of 1 200 words (1 ½ - 2 pages), and discuss the outsourcing process as it applies to Tribeca Coffee when entering the market in Ethiopia. Your discussion should include practical examples related to the business, informed by the two articles above. Sources of information You are required to read much…
Determine KPLC's (kenya power and Lightning) critical success factors and weigh them to reflect their importance to the firm's success
Case Study Analysis: Netflix’s 2020 Strategy for Battling Rivals in the Global Market for Streamed Video Subscribers What does your strategic group map of this industry look like? How attractively is Netflix positioned on the map? Why? What key factors will determine a streaming company’s success in this industry in the next 3–5 years? What is Netflix’s strategy? Which of the five generic competitive strategies discussed in Chapter 5 most closely fit the competitive approach that Netflix is taking?
In this section, we are going to compare and contrast an M2M-oriented approach with a Lo T-oriented strategy by utilising a health band as a real-world example of the shortcomings of the latter and the advantages of the former. What are the most significant differences that exist between M2M and the Internet of Things?
Janice Edwards was employed as the new General Manager of Coblenz Boutique Hotel located inGrenada. Janice took up her post in January 2022 as the world was slowly climbing out of theeffects of COVID-19. She is now faced with a unique issue at her organization, a very youngworkforce and it has been increasing difficult to find anyone with institutional knowledge orexperience. During the pandemic, Coblenz Boutique Hotel had to find unique ways to cut cost andstay afloat such as offering its aging workforce over the age of 55 to proceed on early retirement.Now her workforce does not even resemble her clientele, who are retirees in the winter of their lifelooking for a quiet affordable get-away. The younger employers lack the patience and are oftenunable to relate to the guests. Janice knows that a multi-generational workforce is the key to thebusiness success.You have been employed as the Human Resource Manager to assist Janice.(c) Identify the two (2) challenges you expect to encounter…