BUS470 Nintendo strategy

1) Does it appear that Nintendo relies more heavily on offensive or defensive strategies as it competes in the video game industry? Has Nintendo's timing of strategy moves made it an early mover or a fast follower? Could Nintendo's introduction  of the Wii be characterized as a blue-ocean strategy? You may rely on your knowledge of the video game industry and information and information provided in Nintendo's Investor Relations website (www.nintendo.co.jp) to provide justification for your answers to these questions. (1 page)

2) Perform an Internet search toidentify at least two companies in different industries that have entered into outsourcing agreements with firms with specialized services.  In addition, describe what value chain activities the companies have chose to outsource.  Do any of these outsourcing agreements seem likely to threaten any of the companies' competitive capabilities?(1 page)