C Required Information Module 1 - Client Assignment Notes What Is HP's Strategy and Why Is It Important to the Client? Material Required (read the following): 1. Memorandum (See Memo 1). 2. Chapter 1 in the SM training manual (Rothaermek: Strategic Management 4e). 3. HP Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 10/31/2014: You will be directed to specific sections (See PDF 1). Read Chapter 1 in the training manual and HP's Form 10-K for the period noted. Address the following questions for the client. "Note: Explanations are only included after some questions to assist with understanding where necessary Tople: Competitive Advantage According to your training materials, a firm achieves a competitive advantage when it achieves superior performance relative to other competitors in the same industry or to the industry average. For this question, research just the Personal Systems business of HP, In what specific areas of their 2014 10: report does HP claim to have a competitive advantage in the Personal Systems market? Analyst Tip: this information can be found by doing a keyword search within HP's 10K document for the words "competitive advantage and looking specifically in the section titled Personal Systems on page 12 of the 2014 10-K Check all that apply. Note that you will receive only partial credit If you do not select all the correct answers. Broad Product Portfolio Patents Innovation and research and development capabilities International Presence Brand and procurement leverage Ability to cross-sell their portfolio of offerings Brand and procurement leverage Ability to cross sell their portfolio of offerings Extensive service and support offerings Manufacturing Methods Accessibility of products through broad-based distribution Software