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This is a two part question > separated citation
Respond to the following questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the readings.
BOOK:Hitt M.A., Ireland R.D. & Hoskisson R.E. (2016). Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases(12th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. ISBN:9781305502147
Assignment Part A
This discussion assignment has three parts. You should use brief headings to separate your post into the three sections.
For the first section of your post, review the textbook discussion of alternative rationales for cooperative strategy on the business level.
- The text suggests that the most effective approaches for creating a sustainable, competitive advantage are complementary strategic alliances.
- Your first section should justify whether you agree that complementary strategic alliances are the best approach.
- Be sure to refer to the basic requirements for sustainable competitive advantage that are found in a business-level strategy. Utilize research, rationale, and appropriate examples in your response.
For the second section of your post, review the textbook discussion of the rationale for cooperative strategy on the corporate level.
- Select one of the three types of corporate-level cooperative strategy alternatives discussed in the text.
- Using the rationale of business strategy, explain how it can enable a firm to achieve a corporate strategy goal. In selecting and defending your choice, be sure to explain the particular advantages that a cooperative strategy brings. The best class discussion will occur if students do not all select the same corporate-level cooperative strategy alternative to defend.
- The final section or paragraph (three or four sentences) of your initial post should summarize the one or two key points that you are making in your initial response.
Your posting should be the equivalent to (750–1000 words) in length.
ASSIGNMENT PART B:
Course Project Task 4
The Week 4 installment of the final project will continue to evaluate the Alibaba organization introduced in Week 3.
Considering the course material presented in the course readings and discussion for the week,
1.Select two of the more prominent cooperative linkages that Alibaba has made.
2.Make sure that there are meaningful differences between the two different alliances or joint ventures you have selected.
3.Begin your paper by summarizing key details about Alibaba’s two alliances or joint ventures that you are using for your paper.
4.Next, for each alliance or joint venture:
- Assess the type of business-level or corporate-level cooperative strategy the organization is following.
- Evaluate how the cooperative strategy enhances the competitiveness and performance of the organization relative to what could be done without the cooperative agreement.
- Evaluate the risks that arise from this alliance or joint venture.
8.Finally, summarize two or three important take-aways from your research into Alibaba’s alliances. In essence, what did you learn and what strategic development and implementation lessons might you apply?
Submission Details:
Present your analysis as a 3–4-page report in a Microsoft Word document formatted in APA style.
Support your responses with examples. Cite any sources in APA format.
Explanation & Answer
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Strategic Business Management
1. Assignment Part A
A. First section: Complementary Strategic alliances
i. Indeed I do concur with the fact that complementary strategic alliances are essential
for a firm to attain sustainable competitive advantage.
ii. There are numerous advantages that are associated with establishment of
complementary strategic alliance; making it ideal strategy of creating and maintaining
sustainable competitive advantage.
iii. Establishment of the alliance is not a sole indicator that the company is poised to
attain sustainable competitive advantage
B. Second Section: Business Growth Strategy
i.
Business growth strategy is one of the best corporate level cooperative strategy
that enables a firm be able to accomplish its corporate strategy goal.
ii.
On the other hand, a horizontal business growth strategy entails the business
expanding its services and products to a new geographic location
C. Advantages of Business Growth Strategy
i.
Business growth strategy is necessary for a company to meet the set objectives
and goals within the relevant industry
D. Final Section
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Attainment of sustainable competitive advantage is based on effective
establishment of complementary strategic alliances
2. Assignment Part B: Course project Task 4
A. Two Prominent Corporate Linkages established by Alibaba.
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Alibaba is a multinational tech giant that has perfected the art of discharging best
products and services that meet needs of customers from all over the globe
B. Joint Venture with AliExpress Russia
i.
Russia is one of the countries around the globe wit higher number of internet
users.
ii.
Partnering with the leading Russian internet service provider, AliExpress Russia
will created an environment where Mail.ru Group had access to one million
internet users in Russia
C. Business Level Strategy, Competitiveness and Risks from the Joint Venture
i.
The business level strategy that Alibaba and other companies followed in Russia
is cross border alliance
D. Alibaba and Sunning Commerce Joint Venture
i.
The two tech giants entered into a deal where Alibaba was to invest US$4.63
billion for 19.99% in Suning
E. Business Level Strategy, Competitiveness and Risks from the Joint Venture
i.
Alibaba and Sunning Commerce strategic alliance is a type of vertical alliance
business level strategy
F. Conclusion
i.
Alibaba’s alliances indicate that strategic development and implementation of
business strategies of very necessary
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Strategic Business Management
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Assignment Part A
First section: Complementary Strategic alliances
Indeed I do concur with the fact that complementary strategic alliances are essential for a
firm to attain sustainable competitive advantage. Generally, attaining a unique and sustainable
competitive advantage has never been a walk in the park (Saeidi et al., 2015). This is caused by a
number of factors such as stiff market competition and ot...
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