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Assignment: The Notion of Architectural Frames and Its Relevance to Platform Theory Summary
Submit the coursework according to the instructions indicated at the bottom of this document. The questions should be addressed in 2000 words.
Question I
By referring to the relevant literature (e.g. Gawer, 2014; Cusumano et al. 2019) and by using relevant examples analyse how platform configuration and platform leadership shape each other.
Question II
With reference to the literature and case studies analysed during the module, (i) explain the notions of modularity and interfaces and (ii) analyse the relationship between modular design choices and platform leadership.
Question III
By referring to Jacobides et al (2018) explain what non-generic complementarities are and analyse their relevance to the governance of ecosystems.
Question IV
Explain the notion of architectural frames (Henfridsson, et al, 2014) and analyse its relevance to platform theory.
Question V
Over the last 24 months, the Covid19 pandemic transformed the way we live, work and study. By applying the notions of "platform" and "interfaces" to the university sector, analyse how your university has changed over the last 24 months and make strategic suggestions on how digital technologies could be used to support teaching delivery in the future.
Question VI
In 2020 the two car manufacturing groups FCA and PSA merged to create Stellantis, one of the largest car manufacturing group in the world. Basing your argument on platform theory, analyse the possible strategic scenarios for Stellantis moving forward and explain what, in your view, the better strategic optionsare.
Question VII
By referring to the example of humanoid robotics and to the relevant literature addressed during the module explain the relationship between platform boundaries and knowledge boundaries.
Question VIII
Digital platforms shape our life but are also increasingly at the centre of socio-political controversies e.g. those involving "Cambridge Analytica". By using the notion of "closed and open interfaces" analyse the issue of micro-targeting and its impact on digital platform participants and the society at large.