Use the theory of comparative advantage to explain the way in which Logitech has configured its global operations. Why does the company manufacture in China and Taiwan, undertake basic R & D in California and Switzerland, design products in Ireland, and coordinate marketing and operations from California?
What evolutionary advantage could there be for infants to be born with more nerve cells than they actually need? How might our understanding of synaptic "pruning" affect the way we treat infants? What are some of the implications of difference in the ways adults speak to boys and girls? How might such speech difference c
What factors threaten India's future competitive position in cashew nut production? Any solution? Note: The sources should be cited.
You have been asked by the executive committee of your company to research a technology that addresses a specific business issue within your company and to write a report on the technology solution for the executive management team, giving the strategic implications of the information technology solution on your business for the
1. Compare and contrast the competitive advantages and strategic choices for emerging industries, growing industries, mature industries, and declining industries. 2. Compare and contrast the three approaches to strategy, i.e., "three distinct ways to fight," employed by managers competing in business: position, resources,
Briefly explains the basic premises behind the design school of thought in strategy formation and how do these differ from the planning school. Then, explains limitations of the design school of thought concerning strategy formation. Next, the conditions that lead to an organization forming strategy under the premises of the d
How may competitive bidding affect the independent audit function? Identify the potential impact on individual audit engagements and the long-range implications for the public accounting profession.
A) Can more than one firm have a competitive advantage in the industry at the same time? If no, why not? If yes, give an example. B) Is it possible for a firm to simultaneously have a competitive advantage and a competitive disadvantage? If no, why not? If yes, give an example.
Please provide a brief discussion of three ways that competitive forces shape strategy. Then consider this questions: Do you agree that a low-cost strategy is the same as a low-price strategy? Why or why not?
Choose a product that is currently available in the USA, and you want to market in another country. Using all available resources, you will need to develop a portion of the strategic marketing plan that includes the following: 1. Briefly explain the country in which you have chosen to market the product and why you select
Can the difference between comparative advantage and competitive advantage be discussed with the reference to the beer pricing say of Heineken of the Netherlands and Corona of New Mexico as they sell at home popular prices much as Budweiser and Miller do in the United States.
What is the difference between comparative and absolute advantage? Why is the answer to this question important to managers?
Mighty Meat Company makes two products from a common input. Joint processing costs up to the split-off point total $64,800 a year. The company allocates these costs to the joint products on the basis of their total sales values at the split-off point. Each product may be sold at the split-off point or processed further. Data con
See attached file for full problem description. Perdue Farms, Inc 1. What industry factors threaten Perdue's future growth and profitability? 2. Identify the generic business-level and competitive strategies the firm is using. 3. What is Perdue's corporate-level strategy, and how does it support its business-level st
Select a U. S. company with global operations. Discuss the firm's activities outside the U.S. Identify which economic concepts, such as comparative advantage, apply to your firm. Explain how these economic concepts can be used to address the firm's problems and opportunities? Identify which economic and political polic
Is it possible to sustain lasting competitive advantage through technological advancements? Or might the window for the new technology be so small that it makes no sense to try to maintain a technology leadership position?
1. Discuss three ways in which a firm can create competitive advantage. Compare and contrast these methods for creating competitive advantage in today's competitive and global markets.
What factors are critical to competitive success in the fast casual segment of the fast food industry?
Walden International, the proposed new parent company of Able, is a large multinational conglomerate. It is an extremely financially well-run company, with an emphasis on short-term, quarterly results. In fact, it is Walden's key value proposition to its stockholders that each quarter's sales and pretax profits will be greater t
There's an old computer adage that says, "Garbage in, garbage out." From a systems development perspective, this relates to the importance of the information and knowledge gleaned during the analysis stage that ultimately is translated into the functionality of a system. Think about what would happen if misinformation, or errone
In today's competitive market, it becomes difficult for firms to enter and be profitable. It has been established that with established barriers to entry a firm might have the possibility to set up a business and become profitable. Describe 4 barriers to entry and explain how they can help a firm get the competitive edge.
In your opinion, do you think companies provide various amounts of competitive analysis when preparing their strategies?
What is the significant competitive advantage for the global auto makers in the USA?
Do the following trends weaken or strengthen the competitive advantage of Shomei and to the other competitors in the greeting card industry? Why? The 2 Trends affecting profitability to review are: 1. Increases in paper prices and payroll costs 2. The change in demand from seasonal to everyday cards. See attached for
As a manager of a financial planning business you have two financial planners, Phil and Francis. In an hour, Phil can produce either one financial statement or answer 10 phone calls, while Francis can either produce 3 financial statements or answer 12 phone calls. Does either person have an absolute advantage in producing both p
How would a company go about evaluating the risk from "Competitive Forces" in a new venue? Would they be assessed in the same fashion as a domestic competitor? Does the size of the competitor have a bearing on the potential risk?
The Health Care Industry 1. Most people have some familiarity with hospitals and the health care industry. Based on your knowledge, in which quadrant of the staffing policies matrix (figure 4-3) do you think hospitals are located? Are the staffing policies of hospitals more like baseball teams, academies, clubs, or fortre
Do you agree or disagree with the statement that "a decision to acquire an accounting information system is a business decision not a systems decision"? What role does competitive advantage play in the decision to acquire an accounting information system?
Using BARNEY book "Gaining and sustaining competitive advange": 1)What are the different strategic alliance of Swissair (equity alliance ; Non equity alliance ; Joint venture): explain your position Describe how Swissair gains competitive advantage. 2) According to Barny's book nswer to the following question: "What Swissai
Swissair finds itself at a competitive disadvantage: it is not a member of a global alliance. To illustrate this look at the following example. Profit margins are quite different for airlines in alliances when compared with airlines, which are not. Let's assume for a moment that the average profits in the airline industry are 1