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Using the readings up till now, and the readings for Class 14 to answer the following questions related to the Apple Inc case:

· Current Concepts (30 pts)

–Compare and contrast Apple’s and Alphabet’s competitive position, strategy, willingness to pay, and SWOT. Which is better positioned for the future?

Intra-Firm Value Chain & SWOT/VRIO (10 pts)

Strategic Positioning & Strategy (5 pts)

Analyzing Willingness to Pay (5 pts)

–What are the options available to Tim Cook in 2017 and which would you select?

Options-Led Approach to Making Strategic Choices (10 pts)

· Clarity & Language (10 pts)

· Other Cases & Concepts (10 pts)

Apple Inc Case

Apple Inc Case

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntra-Firm Value Chain & SWOT/VRIO

Compare and contrast Apple’s and Alphabet’s competitive position, strategy, willingness to pay, and SWOT. Which is better positioned for the future?

10 pts

Excellent

8 pts

Good

6 pts

Pass

4 pts

Low Pass

2 pts

Fail

0 pts

No Credit

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStrategic Positioning & Strategy

Compare and contrast Apple’s and Alphabet’s competitive position, strategy, willingness to pay, and SWOT. Which is better positioned for the future?

5 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Pass

2 pts

Low Pass

1 pts

Fail

0 pts

No Credit

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyzing Willingness to Pay

Compare and contrast Apple’s and Alphabet’s competitive position, strategy, willingness to pay, and SWOT. Which is better positioned for the future?

5 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Pass

2 pts

Low Pass

1 pts

Fail

0 pts

No Credit

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOptions-Led Approach to Making Strategic Choices

What are the options available to Tim Cook in 2017 and which would you select?

10 pts

Excellent

8 pts

Good

6 pts

Pass

4 pts

Low Pass

2 pts

Fail

0 pts

No Credit

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Language

10 pts

Excellent

8 pts

Good

6 pts

Pass

4 pts

Low Pass

2 pts

Fail

0 pts

No Credit

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOther Cases & Concepts

10 pts

Excellent

8 pts

Good

6 pts

Pass

4 pts

Low Pass

2 pts

Fail

0 pts

No Credit

10 pts

Total Points: 50