Case Study Blu Ray vs. HD DVD

Question 1: In the case study Blu-ray versus HD-DVD: A standards battle in high-definition video (Schilling, 2013,pp 65-66), what factors do you think influenced whether (1) consumers, (2) retailers, and (3) movie producers supported Blu-ray versus HD-DVD?

Discuss and justify your answer using the theory behind the selection of dominant designs.

Question 2: In the case study Dyesol: Partnering to harness the power of the sun (Schilling, 2013, pp 151-153), discuss the advantages and disadvantages of collaborating with external partners. Justify your answer.