INTB707 Strategy in Uncertain Times

Question 1:

Drawing on Adner (2017), on the next page plot the ecosystem in which the case firm resides. Additionally (on this page),use no more than 250 words tobrieflydefine a business ecosystem and highlight any issues or challengesthe firm faces with regards its ecosystem (e.g., are all actors satisfied with their roles and relationships; do they all have the capabilities required; are there any existential threats to the ecosystem’s viability?) Within your 250 words, include at least two managerial recommendations for how the firm should strategically approach or manage its ecosystem (these recommendations should be formatted as bullet points – see below).Recommendations must be practical and specific, that the managers can action. Ensure you cite at least 2 academic sources in your answer.

Question 2:

You have a maximum of 300 words to discuss and assess the current dynamic capabilities(Teece, 2007) demonstrated by the case firm andwhat dynamic capabilities the firm should attempt toacquire.Then make at least two recommendations that are practical and specific that the managers can action to give the organisation more dynamic capabilities. Ensure you define ‘dynamic capabilities,’ and cite at least 3 academicsources in your answer.

Question 3:

Using a combination of internationalisation theories from Weeks 6 and 7,you have a maximum of 300 words to discuss whether the firm should internationalise or not, and if so, how best to do it. Ensure you define allthe theories you are using and cite at least 3 academic sources in your answer.

Question 4:

Drawing on Pisano (2015) provide the managers of the case firm with some potential avenues for innovation.You have a maximum of 300 words to discusswhat routine, disruptive, radical, and architectural innovations might be possible.Also, provide at least two (bullet point) managerial recommendations(with appropriate justifications) for those options that provide the best path forward. Ensure youcite at least 3 academic sources in your answer.

Question 5:

Plot the current business model of the case firm on the Business Model Canvasprovided (on the next page). Additionally, (below this question)you have a maximum of 200 words to define a ‘business model’ and provide at least two managerial recommendations that are practical and specific that the managers can action to improve thebusiness model (these might build on other managerial recommendations from your previous answers). Ensure you cite at least 2 academically credible sources in your answer.