Crafting and Executing Strategy
Crafting and Executing Strategy
22nd Edition
ISBN: 9781260157475
Author: Thompson
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 1, Problem 3ALE

a)

Summary Introduction

To discuss: Whether Company XM’s business model is working.

b)

Summary Introduction

To discuss: Whether the company’s subscription fee was in increasing or decreasing trend and its revenue stream from advertising and revenue from equipment is increasing or decreasing and discuss about cost structure and net profit margins.

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