Homework: Competitive Advantage and the Value Chain
The purpose of this homework is to confirm your understanding of the direct correlation between an effective value chain and a firm's competitive advantage by examining the relationship between customer delight, profitability, competitive advantage, and effective value chain management.
Write 4 to 6 pages paper, not including title and reference pages, making a compelling argument as to why an effective value chain creates competitive advantage.
A. Write your paper using third person perspective (do not use first- or second-person pronouns; (e.g., "I," "me," "you," "we").
B. In your paper, you will examine the concepts and interrelationships of customer delight, profitability, competitive advantage, and effective value chain management by following the directions included within the Homework template. Included within this examination:
a. Discuss each of the four elements.
b. Examine the interrelationship between the four elements.
c. Provide two examples of companies that have been successful in this integration, two examples of companies that have not been successful in this integration, and include explanations for your choices.
C. Include a conclusion summarizing the paper's content without introducing any new information.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.