Management Question
Read case study N.1 from your textbook entitled: The Recalcitrant Director at Byte Products, Inc., and answer the following questions:
Describe the ”Byte Products, Inc” industry (competitivity, rivals, growth, stakeholders…). 2 marks
Draw the SWOT matrix for ”Byte Products, Inc”. 2 marks
What is the major problem of ” Byte Products, Inc” and what are the main solutions provided to this company in order to improve its competitive advantage? 2 marks
Describe the plan suggested by the board of directors to improve the demand.
2 marks
What can you recommend to “Byte Products, Inc” in order to improve the demand for its products and ameliorate its competitive advantage? Justify. 2 marks
Section II. Discussion questions (5 marks)
Is social responsibility a driver of a corporate competitive advantage? How? Justify your answer using examples from Saudi Market. 3 marks
Briefly describe a successful story of a strategic alliance between two companies from the real (national or international) market. 2 marks
