Group Assignments
Please
read all requirements below
|
No. |
Assignment
Description |
Pg Num |
Date Due |
Comments |
|
1 |
Zara (Case Analysis) |
N/A |
1/30/08
(W) 2/5/08
(T) |
Discuss question in class (case can be accessed by
clicking the link next to the questions. |
|
2 |
Harrahs (Ch 6- Closing Case 3) |
207 |
2/6/08
(W) 2/12/08
(T) |
See questions below |
Case Questions
Below are
the cases assigned to the questions for each of the cases. Please answer
completely.
Case 1: Zara (case click here) Discuss
1) Analyze Zara using the
Competitive Forces Model and describe the strategy(s) they utilize to maintain competitive
position
and why?
2) Describe the business model
processes for Zara using the Value Chain Model
3) Does Zara's use of Information
technology give them a competitive advantage in their business model? Why
or why not?
4) What business challenges might Zara
face as it continues to expand in
Case 2: Harrahs (see text)
1) Analyze Harrah’s using the Competitive Forces
Model and describe the strategy(s) they utilize to maintain competitive
position
and why?
2) Describe the business model
processes & technology for Harrah’s using the Value Chain Model
4) How does Harrah’s use of database
technologies to implement its service-oriented strategy?
4) Identify three different types of
data marts Harrah’s might want to build to help it analyze its operational
performance
5) Describe cluster analysis, association detection, and
statistical analysis and explain how Harrah’s could use each one to gain
insights into its business