BUSI0009 Business Strategy
Section A Paragraph Answers
Answer all 5 questions from this section.
Write 1-2 paragraphs to answer these questions.
Each question is worth 5 marks. Section A is worth 25 marks in total.
Question 1 Critical Evaluation
Critically identify two weaknesses of the Porter’s Generic Strategies model.
(5 Marks)
Question 2 Sources of Competitive Advantage
Explain how the VRIO model can be used to help develop business strategy.
(5 Marks)
Question 3 Corporate Strategy
Use the value chain model to explain a concentric diversification strategy.
(5 Marks)
Question 4 Industry Analysis
Discuss the main limitation of using the Industry Groups approach to mapping competition in an industry.
(5 Marks)
Question 5 Business Strategy
Explain the difference between ‘resources’ and ‘capabilities’.
(5 Marks)
Section B Case Analysis
Answer all 4 questions in this section.
These questions all relate to the pre-seen case-study on Amazon
Write up to half a page for each of these questions.
Use appropriate theory and models to justify answers
Section B is worth 75 marks in total.
Question 6 Organisational Analysis
Briefly outline Amazon’s current strategic position and current strategy.
(20 marks)
Question 7 Environmental Analysis
What are the major industry level forces which Amazon faces?
(20 marks)
Question 8 Strategy for the Future
Describe the strategy you would recommend to position Amazon for the future.
(20 marks)
Question 9 Action Planning
Briefly summarise the major actions which are required to implement the new strategy for Amazon which you outlined in Question 8.
Question 10
Briefly disuse Amazon’s mission and vision
(b) Identify Amazon’s stakeholders and apply the power-interest grid
Question 11
Identify the trends in Amazon’s environment using PESTLE.
(B). identify opportunities and threats in Amazon’s environment.
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