Read carefully the case No$\mathrm{.}26$ from your textbook entitled $$Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. $(2008)$: Recipe for Success$($Authors: Annie Phan and Joyce Vincelette$)$ and answer the following questions:

$1)$ Briefly discuss the different functional strategies of the corporation $($marketing$,$ operations, distribution, HR$,$ finance, and purchasing$).$

$2)$ Describe the competitive position of the company. Briefly explain which type of competitive strategy is used.