Business Case Study Paper

NETFLIX INC.: The Disruptor Faces Disruption

For next week’s case study, consider the following questions for your written assignment:

Question #1

Describe how Netflix was a “disruptive innovator” with respect to Blockbuster?

            - Explain the scenario of Netflix and Blockbuster from the ~2000-2013 timeframe in your response

Question #2

What were some critical management decisions that helped Netflix be successful vs. Blockbuster?

            - What other industries can you think of facing similar disruptions?

Question #3

How would you as the CIO for a company in this industry use past examples such as Blockbuster and Netflix to explain the risks of not adapting to your CEO / Board of Directors? 

Question #4

What were the sources of Netflix’s risk of failure at video downloading/streaming? 

       - What risks did Netflix face if it was successful at video downloading/streaming?

no longer than 3 pages, single sided, and 1.25 spaced using 12pt., Times New Roman, with 1 inch margins.