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What is the primary relationship between customer value proposition (CVP) and profit formula in a business model?
What is the primary relationship between customer value proposition (CVP) and profit formula in a business model?
Why is the balance between price and cost critical in a business model?
Why is the balance between price and cost critical in a business model?
How does Airbnb sustain its operations based on its profit formula?
How does Airbnb sustain its operations based on its profit formula?
What aspect of Spotify's business model contributes to its customer value proposition?
What aspect of Spotify's business model contributes to its customer value proposition?
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What would likely happen if a company’s costs are too high relative to its pricing?
What would likely happen if a company’s costs are too high relative to its pricing?
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Which of the following describes a key characteristic of Spotify's profit formula?
Which of the following describes a key characteristic of Spotify's profit formula?
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In the context of a successful business model, what does a compelling customer value proposition do?
In the context of a successful business model, what does a compelling customer value proposition do?
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What is a potential consequence if a company's value proposition is not compelling enough?
What is a potential consequence if a company's value proposition is not compelling enough?
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What is the primary purpose of a business model?
What is the primary purpose of a business model?
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Which element of Uber's business model focuses on providing a better user experience?
Which element of Uber's business model focuses on providing a better user experience?
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What is one way Uber minimizes its fixed costs?
What is one way Uber minimizes its fixed costs?
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How must the customer value proposition (CVP) and profit formula align for a business model to succeed?
How must the customer value proposition (CVP) and profit formula align for a business model to succeed?
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What aspect of Uber's profit formula allows for scalability?
What aspect of Uber's profit formula allows for scalability?
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Why is sustainability important in a business model?
Why is sustainability important in a business model?
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Which feature distinguishes Uber from traditional taxis?
Which feature distinguishes Uber from traditional taxis?
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What is essential for a profitable business model in terms of customer perception?
What is essential for a profitable business model in terms of customer perception?
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What is the primary benefit of an agile strategy for a company?
What is the primary benefit of an agile strategy for a company?
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What is the primary focus of Research & Development (R&D) within a company's strategy?
What is the primary focus of Research & Development (R&D) within a company's strategy?
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How can a company build a sustainable competitive advantage?
How can a company build a sustainable competitive advantage?
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What characterizes a company's distinctive strategy?
What characterizes a company's distinctive strategy?
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How can a company's supply chain contribute to its competitive strategy?
How can a company's supply chain contribute to its competitive strategy?
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Which factor is critical for production efficiency and product quality?
Which factor is critical for production efficiency and product quality?
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Which factor does NOT influence a company's unique strategy?
Which factor does NOT influence a company's unique strategy?
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What is an essential aspect of sales and marketing strategy?
What is an essential aspect of sales and marketing strategy?
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What is a significant aspect of a company's strategy regarding competition?
What is a significant aspect of a company's strategy regarding competition?
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Why is flexibility important in executing a corporate strategy?
Why is flexibility important in executing a corporate strategy?
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What type of distribution network enhances product availability and customer convenience?
What type of distribution network enhances product availability and customer convenience?
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What defines creative strategic choices in a company's approach?
What defines creative strategic choices in a company's approach?
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In supply chain management, what concept is Toyota famously known for?
In supply chain management, what concept is Toyota famously known for?
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What components should financial planning in a business strategy align with?
What components should financial planning in a business strategy align with?
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What is the main purpose of aligning actions across different departments in a strategy?
What is the main purpose of aligning actions across different departments in a strategy?
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What must companies focus on when managing their marketing strategies?
What must companies focus on when managing their marketing strategies?
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What is the main goal of a business strategy?
What is the main goal of a business strategy?
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What is a primary indicator of competitive success for a company?
What is a primary indicator of competitive success for a company?
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Which metric could potentially mislead about a company's performance?
Which metric could potentially mislead about a company's performance?
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Which factor is crucial for improving profitability?
Which factor is crucial for improving profitability?
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What does the Fit Test assess in a business strategy?
What does the Fit Test assess in a business strategy?
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What role does cost efficiency play in profitability?
What role does cost efficiency play in profitability?
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What is a crucial outcome a successful strategy should deliver?
What is a crucial outcome a successful strategy should deliver?
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How can a company benefit from gaining a larger market share?
How can a company benefit from gaining a larger market share?
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Which of the following tests is NOT one of The Three Tests of a Winning Strategy?
Which of the following tests is NOT one of The Three Tests of a Winning Strategy?
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Which company is noted for utilizing lean manufacturing to enhance profitability?
Which company is noted for utilizing lean manufacturing to enhance profitability?
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What is required for a strategy to provide a sustainable competitive edge?
What is required for a strategy to provide a sustainable competitive edge?
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What is a fundamental characteristic of a successful company's strategy?
What is a fundamental characteristic of a successful company's strategy?
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Which is an example of a company that has effectively passed the performance test?
Which is an example of a company that has effectively passed the performance test?
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Which company is cited as having leveraged its market dominance to maintain profitability?
Which company is cited as having leveraged its market dominance to maintain profitability?
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If a strategy is not producing tangible results, what does this imply?
If a strategy is not producing tangible results, what does this imply?
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What is essential for maintaining a competitive advantage over time?
What is essential for maintaining a competitive advantage over time?
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Flashcards
Research & Development (R&D)
Research & Development (R&D)
The process of designing and developing new products or improving existing ones.
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management
Managing the flow of goods and services from raw materials to the final customer.
Production Strategy
Production Strategy
Deciding how to manufacture products, whether to make them internally or outsource them, and ensuring efficient production.
Sales and Marketing Strategy
Sales and Marketing Strategy
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Distribution Strategy
Distribution Strategy
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Integrated Functional Strategy
Integrated Functional Strategy
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Just-in-Time (JIT) Supply Chain
Just-in-Time (JIT) Supply Chain
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Automation in Production
Automation in Production
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Superior Profitability
Superior Profitability
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Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth
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Cost Efficiency
Cost Efficiency
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Market Share
Market Share
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Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Sustainable Competitive Advantage
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Strategy as a Dynamic Process
Strategy as a Dynamic Process
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Environmental Scanning
Environmental Scanning
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Continuous Assessment and Adaptation
Continuous Assessment and Adaptation
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Agility
Agility
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Company Strategy
Company Strategy
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Distinctive Competitive Approach
Distinctive Competitive Approach
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Creative Strategic Choices
Creative Strategic Choices
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Strategic Flexibility
Strategic Flexibility
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Sustained Profitability
Sustained Profitability
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Strategy Execution
Strategy Execution
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Customer Value Proposition vs Profit Formula: Link
Customer Value Proposition vs Profit Formula: Link
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Customer Value Proposition
Customer Value Proposition
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Profit Formula
Profit Formula
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CVP Drives Demand
CVP Drives Demand
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Profit Formula Sustains Operations
Profit Formula Sustains Operations
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Balancing Price and Cost
Balancing Price and Cost
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Airbnb's Customer Value Proposition
Airbnb's Customer Value Proposition
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Airbnb's Profit Formula
Airbnb's Profit Formula
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Fit Test
Fit Test
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Competitive Advantage Test
Competitive Advantage Test
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Performance Test
Performance Test
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The Fit Test
The Fit Test
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The Competitive Advantage Test
The Competitive Advantage Test
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The Performance Test
The Performance Test
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The Three Tests of a Winning Strategy
The Three Tests of a Winning Strategy
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Effectiveness
Effectiveness
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What is a business model?
What is a business model?
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What is a customer value proposition (CVP)?
What is a customer value proposition (CVP)?
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What is a profit formula?
What is a profit formula?
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How are the CVP and Profit formula related? (Alignment)
How are the CVP and Profit formula related? (Alignment)
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How are the CVP and Profit formula related? (Sustainability)
How are the CVP and Profit formula related? (Sustainability)
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How can companies align their CVP with their profit formula?
How can companies align their CVP with their profit formula?
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Explain Uber's business model using the CVP and Profit formula.
Explain Uber's business model using the CVP and Profit formula.
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Give an example of a business balancing its CVP and profit formula.
Give an example of a business balancing its CVP and profit formula.
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Strategy, Business Models, and Competitive Advantage
- Essentials of Strategic Management is an 8th edition textbook.
- The book is written by John E. Gamble, Margaret A. Peteraf, and Arthur A. Thompson.
- The learning objectives cover understanding strategy, the need for a distinctive strategy, the importance of a viable business model, identifying strategic approaches, and strategy evolution.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding a company's strategy
- Explaining why a company needs a creative, distinctive approach
- Explaining why a business model is important for outlining the profit formula and customer value proposition
- Identifying five dependable strategic approaches to differentiate companies and compete
- Understanding that strategies evolve over time due to changes
What is Strategy?
- Strategy involves choosing how to compete
- Strategy involves attracting and pleasing customers
- Companies need to position themselves in their industries to build valuable competitive capabilities.
- Each functional area of a business should be operated in a way that supports the overall strategy
- Strategies are about achieving the firm's performance goals.
How to Create Products or Services to Attract Customers
- Customer-centric approach - prioritzing customer needs
- Innovation - continuous product development and improvements
- Quality and Pricing - balancing product quality and cost-effectiveness
- Consider product features, pricing, convenience, and brand image when understanding customer needs
How to Position the Company in Its Industry
- Competitive Positioning involves choosing a niche or broader position, and identifying target customer segments
- Differentiation or Cost Leadership - decisions are tied to being unique in offerings (differentiation strategy) or lowest-cost provider (cost leadership strategy)
- Market Dynamics considers industry dynamics like competitors, trends, and external factors like economics, regulations and technological advances
How to Develop & Deploy Resources
- Core Competencies - enhancing key strengths to give long-term competitive advantage
- Resource Allocation- determine where to invest money, talent, technology to develop capabilities.
- Examples are operational efficiency, marketing or R&D
- Sustainability and Scalability- ensuring competitive capabilities can be scalable and sustainable long-term
- Effective use of resources like technology, human capital
- Invest in cutting-edge technology to improve product quality
- Improve workforce skills, leading to better competitive advantage
- Streamlining operations to produce goods or services more efficiently, at a lower cost, or with higher quality
Operations and Functions
- Research & Development (R&D) - innovations and improvements in product design, service offerings, and technology are key
- Supply Chain - streamlining is key to supporting competitive strategy
- Production- decisions around manufacturing (in-house or outsourcing) and efficiency in production are critical in maintaining cost control and product quality
- Sales & Marketing - strategy must detail how to market products successfully, align with company positioning, and manage customer relationships for growth
- Distribution- choosing the right distribution network (direct-to-consumer, intermediaries, or digital) impacts reach and customer satisfaction
- Finance- financial planning and resource allocation should align to support strategy, manage costs, and fund key initiatives to drive competitive advantage
How to Achieve Performance Targets
- Setting metrics for tracking success (revenue growth, profitability, market share, or customer satisfaction)
- Continuous improvement is needed through ongoing monitoring and adjustments and innovating as the company grows
- All functional areas must be aligned with the overall strategy
- Risk management- identifying potential risks (economic, market, or technological) and having contingency plans is critical
- Performance management- using dashboards or other tools to track the company achieving its strategic targets
- Continuous improvement - regularly reviewing, making adjustments, refining products, adjusting marketing tactics or improving operational efficiency
Creating a Winning Strategy
- Developing products/services that meet customer needs
- Positioning the business in a distinctive way in the industry
- Resource deployment and capability building
- Aligning business functions to support the strategy
- Setting and tracking performance targets to ensure long-term success
- A well-crafted strategy brings elements together for successful competition and growth in the market
Core Concept: Companies Outperforming Competitors
- A company's strategy is the coordinated set of actions to achieve superior profitability
- Outperforming competitors requires a competitive advantage, setting a company apart and enabling it to win more customers or operate more efficiently (from various sources)
- Examples of competitive advantages include cost leadership and differentiation
Core Concept: Cost Leadership/Differentiation/Niche Focus
- Cost Leadership- competing by becoming the lowest-cost producer
- Differentiation (unique products or services)- offering unique products or services that differentiate in the marketplace
- Niche Focus- targeting a specific segment of the market with specialized products and services
Core Concept: Realized Strategy
- Realized strategy is a combination of deliberate planned elements and unplanned emergent elements
- Some deliberate elements may fail in the marketplace and become abandoned
- Important to combine and build on deliberate elements and adapt the strategy based on emerging components
Core Concept: Business Model
- A business model describes how a company delivers value to customers and how it generates profits
- Two core elements of the business model are the customer value proposition and the profit formula
Creating and Sustaining a Competitive Advantage
- Sustainable competitive advantages are difficult to imitate and allow a company to maintain a position that outperforms rivals over time
- Five approaches to creating a competitive advantage, are Low-Cost Provider, Broad Differentiation, Focused Low-Cost, Focused Differentiation, and Best-Cost Provider.
- Different strategies are suitable for different situations
The Three Tests of a Winning Strategy
- The Fit Test evaluates if the strategy matches the company's internal capabilities and external environments
- The Competitive Advantage Test determines if the strategy provides a unique and lasting edge over competitors
- The Performance Test evaluates if the strategy is producing successful results such as profitability, market share, or overall business health
Why Crafting and Executing Strategy are Important
- Good strategy is a good indicator of good management practices.
- A better-conceived and competently executed strategy makes the firm in the market a standout performer
- How the strategy is created and executed directly reflects a company's strategic capabilities
The Road Ahead
- Strategy involves answering the most important question: What must managers do to make a company win in the marketplace?
Key Concepts and Connections
- Examples of companies (Apple, Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, Uber, Walmart) are provided to illustrate strategic choices and principles.
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This quiz explores the critical relationship between customer value propositions and profit formulas in business models. It delves into examples from companies like Airbnb, Spotify, and Uber to illustrate key concepts. Understanding these foundations is essential for analyzing any successful business strategy.