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What is Netflix’s strategy? Which of the five generic competitive strategies discussed in Chapter 5 most closely fit the competitive approach that Netflix is taking? What type of competitive advantage is Netflix trying to achieve?

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Do you think Jim Sinegal is an effective CEO? What grades would you give him in leading the process of crafting and executing Costco’s strategy? What support can you offer for these grades? Refer to Figure 2.1 in Chapter 2 in developing

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What key factors will determine a company’s success in the movie rental industry in the next 3-5 years?

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What does your strategic group map of this industry look like? Is Netflix well-positioned? Why or why not?

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What forces are driving change in the movie rental industry? Are these driving forces likely to have a favorable or unfavorable impact on competitive intensity and future industry profitability?

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How strong are the competitive forces in the movie rental marketplace? Do a five-forces analysis to support your answer. Discuss.

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What action recommendations would you make to CMG’s top executives to strengthen the company’s growth and profitability?

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business-management-leadership

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How does Chipotle Mexican Grill’s competitive strength compare against that of Taco Bell, Qdoba Mexican Grill, and Moe’s Southwest Grill? Do a weighted competitive strength assessment using the methodology presented in Table 4.4 in Chapter 4 to support your answer. Based on

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What is your appraisal of Chipotle Mexican Grill’s financial performance based on the data contained in case Exhibit 1? How well is the company doing financially? Use the financial ratios in Table 4.1 of Chapter 4 as a guide in doing the

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What chief difference(s) do you see between Chipotle’s strategy and the strategy being employed at Moe’s Southwest Grill?

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business-management-leadership