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(1) Firms with a high degree of resources similarities like Coles Australia and Woolworths Australia have similar technology, similar infrastructure and operate in the same market. However, their performance outcomes are different - regarding their market share and profitability. Critically discuss the differences in these performance outcomes using relevant concepts, theories and examples.
(2) Collusion as a competitive strategy is a two-edged sword. It is beneficial for firms on one hand as it could be applied as a competitive strategy. On the other hand, it may be illegal. Critically discuss using relevant concepts, theories and examples.
(3) Some fast food chains have had to change their strategic choices in order to be locally responsive. McDonalds had to change its original menu in order to remain competitive in India. For example, their beef-based hamburgers would find few customers in India, a land where cows are held sacred by the Hindu majority. Using the integration-responsiveness framework as a point of reference, analyse the implications of such strategic choices on cost, and local customers.
(4) The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect multinational enterprises (MNEs) globally. This has led significant disruptions across their supply chains due to temporary trade restrictions, shortages of products, state-wide and country-wide lockdowns, and the closure of international borders across the world. Accordingly, MNEs have been under greater competitive pressures. Applying your understanding and knowledge of Supply Chain Management as a key management function in MNEs, Identify the key issues to be considered and suggest ways by which management can address these issues in this new era. Ensure that you apply relevant concepts, theories and examples.