Reference no: EM133284325
Uber and Cornershop
Guidelines for Analyzing Mini Case
External Environmental Analysis:
Analyze the current situation as described in the case, collect information from authentic sources like firm's website and must include:
- The firm
- The industry the firm operates in
- Competition
- Major Challenges the firm/industry faced with
The firm's Business Strategy: What strategy the firm has adopted
(‘Cost Leadership', ‘Differentiation', ‘Cost Focus' or ‘Differentiation Focus') and what are its implications on firm's economic performance.
Internal Environmental Analysis of the Firm:
You could discuss issues from the following:
- Internal environment.
- Rivalry in the industry.
- Market growth rate
- Firm's market share.
- Firms resources, capabilities, competencies, core competencies and distinctive competences.
- Use an appropriate strategic management analysis tool to analyze the situation.
Perform SWOT Analysis: ( The most)
Perform VRIO frame work or porter 5 factors: (choose one)
What Did I learn from this case study: Answers to the questions?
Question 1: What are the main sources of value in the Uber and Cornershop acquisition?
Question 2: Is the online market a 'winner take-all' market? What is the relevance of 'Multihoming' in Uber's acquisition of Cornershop?
Question 3: Supposing there are no regulatory restrictions, would you like to merge with Uber or Walmart as a Cornershop shareholder? and Why?
Question 4: Should these two multisided platforms be managed independently or as a fully joint company?
Minimum 5 References to be used (APA Format)
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