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Review question: Imagine several potato farmers operate in a competitive market. Farmer Jane decides to enter the market, shifting her 500 acre farm from corn to potatoes. What impact will her entry have on the profitability of the potato market?

11. Question 11 Review question: Imagine several potato farmers operate in a competitive market. Farmer Jane decides to enter the market, shifting her 500 acre farm from corn to potatoes….

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Several soccer (football) teams are vying for a valuable forward. They all know her stats (amazing!), previous earnings ($110K/year), and medical history (no major injuries). Additionally, each team has a strong defense, but needs a strong forward to drive their offense. One team finally wins the bidding war with an offer of $250K/year. Why is it likely that the highest bidder paid more to acquire this player, terrific though she is, than her actual value?

9. Question 9 Several soccer (football) teams are vying for a valuable forward. They all know her stats (amazing!), previous earnings ($110K/year), and medical history (no major injuries). Additionally, each…

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A firm’s value proposition is its ability to both measure and improve students’ STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) performance. It developed a research-based copyrighted assessment tool and provides a full platform of online testing, teacher training, and curricula, along with a well-trained staff of former educators to drive sales. Which of the following best explains why it might be able to deter rivals?

8. Question 8 A firm’s value proposition is its ability to both measure and improve students’ STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) performance. It developed a research-based copyrighted assessment tool and…

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Review question: Imagine you run a higher-end, fast food chain that emphasizes freshness. You rely on various suppliers for everything from paper goods to food products. These same producers sell to other fast food chains and markets. For some items, such as paper goods and dry goods, you have several supplier options. For other items, such as ketchup and soda, getting the name brand matters to your customers. For still others, such as organic produce and meats, you rely on a few select suppliers. What might an analysis of the power of suppliers reveal?

12. Question 12 Review question: Imagine you run a higher-end, fast food chain that emphasizes freshness. You rely on various suppliers for everything from paper goods to food products. These…

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What is the primary reason a firm might sell off one of its valuable capabilities to a rival firm?

10. Question 10 What is the primary reason a firm might sell off one of its valuable capabilities to a rival firm? 1 / 1 point   Core capabilities may become core rigidities….

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A firm is first out with an complex new “mental input” technology that makes keyboarding obsolete on its unique platform. It is quickly building a market. Does this technology present a sustained competitive advantage?

7. Question 7 A firm is first out with an complex new “mental input” technology that makes keyboarding obsolete on its unique platform. It is quickly building a market. Does…

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An e-cigarette company is acquired by a major tobacco company for $25 million. Within a year, it generates $75 million of revenue in excess of previous estimates. What might explain how the tobacco company was able to make this deal?

6. Question 6 An e-cigarette company is acquired by a major tobacco company for $25 million. Within a year, it generates $75 million of revenue in excess of previous estimates….