Chapter 6
Outline
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Exam
Team Expectations
Upcoming Schedule
Case Analysis
Capstone
Group-work
Business Policy and Strategy – Feb. 17, 2015
Exam 1
• Average: 28.29 (~ 81%)
• Range: 22 – 32 (~ 63% - 92%)
• Which of the following is NOT an example of complementary products or services when thinking about “the sixth force” of
Porter’s five-forces?
– Xbox gaming console and Halo gaming franchise
– Shell gasoline and Ford F-150 pickup truck
– Google Android operating system and Samsung smartphone
Business Policy and Strategy – Feb. 17, 2015
Exam 1
• When evaluating the sustainability of a firm's competitive advantage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
– If managed effectively, existing core competencies can help sustain the competitive advantage indefinitely.
– When expectations of future resource value turn out to be accurate and can be repeated, then a sustained competitive advantage is realized. • Intangible assets add great value to a firm because:
– A firm's reputation and brand equity are accumulated quickly and can be leveraged easily.
– Tangible assets require a high degree of capital; intangible assets do not. – A firm's culture, knowledge, and intellectual property take time to develop and are generally difficult to imitate.
Business Policy and Strategy – Feb. 17, 2015
Teamwork
• CEO Duties
• How to run effective teams?
Business Policy and Strategy – Feb. 17, 2015
Upcoming Schedule
Date
Topic
Readings
Assignment
Tues., Feb.
17th
Wedn., Feb.
18th
Mon., Feb.
23rd
Wedn., Feb.
25th
Mon., Mar. 2nd
Simulation & Case Info
Business Level Strategy
Cases, Case
Analysis Chapter
Chapter 6
Reflection Paper 1
Corporate Level Strategy
Chapter 8
Quiz (Chapters 6&8)
Organizational Design &
Culture
Strategic Leadership &
Process
Exam 2
Chapter 11
Wedn., Mar.
4th
Mon., Mar. 9th
Wedn., Mar.
11th
Team Meetings
Chapter 2
Quiz (Chapters
2&11)
Chapters 2, 6, 8 & 11
Practice Round 1 due by 5pm on
Sunday, the 8th
Capstone Practice Review
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•
•
•
•
•
Exam
Team Expectations
Upcoming Schedule
Case Analysis
Capstone
Group-work
Business Policy and Strategy – Feb. 17, 2015
Exam 1
• Average: 28.29 (~ 81%)
• Range: 22 – 32 (~ 63% - 92%)
• Which of the following is NOT an example of complementary products or services when thinking about “the sixth force” of
Porter’s five-forces?
– Xbox gaming console and Halo gaming franchise
– Shell gasoline and Ford F-150 pickup truck
– Google Android operating system and Samsung smartphone
Business Policy and Strategy – Feb. 17, 2015
Exam 1
• When evaluating the sustainability of a firm's competitive advantage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
– If managed effectively, existing core competencies can help sustain the competitive advantage indefinitely.
– When expectations of future resource value turn out to be accurate and can be repeated, then a sustained competitive advantage is realized. • Intangible assets add great value to a firm because:
– A firm's reputation and brand equity are accumulated quickly and can be leveraged easily.
– Tangible assets require a high degree of capital; intangible assets do not. – A firm's culture, knowledge, and intellectual property take time to develop and are generally difficult to imitate.
Business Policy and Strategy – Feb. 17, 2015
Teamwork
• CEO Duties
• How to run effective teams?
Business Policy and Strategy – Feb. 17, 2015
Upcoming Schedule
Date
Topic
Readings
Assignment
Tues., Feb.
17th
Wedn., Feb.
18th
Mon., Feb.
23rd
Wedn., Feb.
25th
Mon., Mar. 2nd
Simulation & Case Info
Business Level Strategy
Cases, Case
Analysis Chapter
Chapter 6
Reflection Paper 1
Corporate Level Strategy
Chapter 8
Quiz (Chapters 6&8)
Organizational Design &
Culture
Strategic Leadership &
Process
Exam 2
Chapter 11
Wedn., Mar.
4th
Mon., Mar. 9th
Wedn., Mar.
11th
Team Meetings
Chapter 2
Quiz (Chapters
2&11)
Chapters 2, 6, 8 & 11
Practice Round 1 due by 5pm on
Sunday, the 8th
Capstone Practice Review