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Can someone please define synergy and provide sources of synergy? Give examples please. Also, consider three industries, such as hotels, appliances, or computers. For three firms within the industry, what value propositions are representing their strategy? Were there multiple propositions? Evaluate. Are they successful or likely to be successful?

(Please at least 300 words) Thank you!!

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Defines synergy and provides the sources of synergy with examples.
Describes the value propositions of industry strategies (hotels, appliances, computers).

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