Week 2
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Part One:
Answer the APA Style about 200 words
What is the purpose of Porter's five forces model? Support your argument with an example of a strong force and an example of a weak force. Be sure to support your example by explaining why it was a strong force or a weak force using Porter's five forces model as a guide. If you have personal experience related to Porter's five forces model, please include that in your discussion as well. See this unit's lecture and pages 84-85 of your textbook for examples.
Part Two:
Answer questions, if needed use APA citing
1. Which of the following value chain activities involves receiving and handling of raw materials and other inputs to the product?
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Inbound logistics |
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Procurement |
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Operations |
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Outbound logistics |
2. According to Porter's model of business activities, interactions across value chain activities are called ____________ .
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support activities |
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triggers |
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linkages |
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cross-functionalities |
3. Which of the following value chain activities involves inducing buyers to purchase a product and providing a means for them to do so?
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Inbound logistics |
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Operations |
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Sales and marketing |
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Outbound logistics |
4. Which of the following is the most important trait that an effective collaborator should have?
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Avoiding unpopular ideas |
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Persuasive presentation skills |
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Willingness to enter into difficult conversations |
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Previous experience as a collaborator |
5. A student group that is working on a project is considered to be a collaboration if ____________ .
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the members work on different sections by themselves |
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the members provide feedback on each other's work |
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the group uses Google Drive to share files |
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the group uses a file server to share files |
6. Explain the differences between cooperation and collaboration, and then discuss the criteria for successful collaboration. Use examples as needed. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
7. Describe the process by which organizations develop their information systems. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Part Three:
Unit II Case Study Competitive Strategy Over the Web Assignment In this case study, you will research an organization and determine how their business strategy differentiates them from other organizations in the same industry using Porter’s four competitive strategies model (p. 85).
Write a one- to two-page (250-500-word) paper to include the following:
A brief explanation of Porter's four competitive strategies.
A brief explanation of how competitive strategy determines value chain structure.
Identify and discuss the competitive strategy that the organization you researched utilizes in order to differentiate them from other organizations in the same industry
APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.
