Question 1

Identify the five forces of Porter's competitive forces model, and explain how the Internet impacts each one.

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Question 2

Discuss why the variable cost of digital products is extremely low.

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Question 3

Differentiate between primary activities and support activities in Porter's value chain model.

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Question 4

Evaluate the assertion that an information system by itself can rarely provide a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Question 5

Provide an example of each of the five strategies for competitive advantage. (Do not use the examples provided in the book.)

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Question 6

Explain how changes in social responsibility, government regulation/deregulation, social programs, protection against terrorism, and ethics put pressure on modern businesses.

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Question 7

Explain what a business environment is and what factors within the environment put pressure on the business.

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Quiz 2: Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems