After leaving the college bookstore and having shelled out a few hundred dollars for her semester's...

  

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After leaving the college bookstore and having shelled out a few hundred dollars for her semester's textbooks, many of which were used, a business idea dawns on Jenny Bombay. Her idea is to start a used college textbook business. She will buy used textbooks from students and resell them for a profit. As she thinks more about the idea, she realizes that she will have to compete with other individuals who are already operating a similar type business as well as established bookstores such as Barnes and Noble. Jenny is unsure of how she will compete and has come to you for advice in developing a competitive strategy. a) What competitive options will you offer Jenny? Clearly identify and describe each competitive option. After leaving the college bookstore and having shelled out a few hundred dollars for her semester's textbooks, many of which were used, a business idea dawns on Jenny Bombay. Her idea is to start a used college textbook business. She will buy used textbooks from students and resell them for a profit. As she thinks more about the idea, she realizes that she will have to compete with other individuals who are already operating a similar type business as well as established bookstores such as Barnes and Noble. Jenny is unsure of how she will compete and has come to you for advice in developing a competitive strategy. a) What competitive options will you offer Jenny? Clearly identify and describe each competitive option.

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