Homework
Read: "Watch Out All Retailers, Here Comes Amazon; Watch Out Amazon, Here Comes Other Competitors".
Answer the questions below (With six peer-reviewed sources for support):
• Can any firm beat Amazon in the marketplace? If not, why not? If so, how can they best do so?
• How formidable a competitor is Google for Amazon? Explain.
• What are Amazon's major strengths? Does it have any weaknesses? Explain.
• Is Jet.com a potential concern for Amazon? Why or why not?
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• Describe all facets of a sound business strategy and the reasoning behind strategy implementation and execution. Explain the four strategic approaches for setting a company apart and decide what how each strategy can gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
• Describe how a clear strategic vision and initiatives can help a company achieve performance targets in the US and abroad.
• Evaluate a company's strategic plan and assess a company's strengths and weaknesses with regards to market opportunities and external threats. Examine how a diverse perspective and contribute to the decision-making process.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.