Read case $$Dippin$$ Dots: Is the Future Frozen?$$

Case Objectives:

To discuss the decisions and actions that a firm has to undertake to sustain a competitive advantage.

To understand the importance of managing innovation, especially when pursing an entrepreneurial growth strategy.

Follow the proper format of conducting a strategic management case analysis. The format includes the following steps which could be used as headings for your analysis:

Become familiar with the material$-$ Summary of the case

Identification of a problem

Analyze the strategic issues $-$ Internal analysis and external analysis

Proposing alternative solutions

Make recommendations.

In your analysis address the following related to this case.

What is Dippin$$ Dots$$ competitive strategy?

What role did entrepreneurial strategy and the management of innovation play in establishing Dippin$$ Dots$$ initial competitive edge?

What internal resources does Dippin$$ Dots have that might help it support its competitive strategy? What challenges remain