Question: Choose one organization listed below. Do you think the first or (fast) second-mover strategy has worked for this organizations continued success? Industry First-Mover Organizations Second-Mover

Choose one organization listed below. Do you think the first or (fast) second-mover strategy has worked for this organizations continued success?

Industry

First-Mover Organizations

Second-Mover Organizations

Map Apps

Google Maps (2005)

Waze (2009)

Smart Phones

Apple iPhone (2007)

Samsung Galaxy (2009)

Lodging Accommodations

VRBO (1995)

AirBnB (2008)

Internet Music Providers

Spotify (2008)

Apple Music (2015)

Social Networking

Facebook (2004)

Instagram (2010)

2.

Find 1 example of a company that has pursued an offensive strategy, and 1 example of a company that has pursued a defensive strategy.

For each company:

Identify the strategy that the company used and present 3 bullets points that explain, or show examples of, how they implemented this strategy (see complete listing in text: Ch 6 beginning through Signaling Challengers that Retaliation is Likely).

Why has this strategy gained a competitive advantage (or not) for the company?

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