Required Information Module 3 - Client Assignment Notes What Is the Current External Environment for HP? Material Required (read the following: 1. Memorandum (See Memo 3). 2. Chapter 3 in the SM training manual (Rothaermel: 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). 4. Information provided by SMI's Research & Development team. This organization has searched various sources to provide you with the information you will need to conduct your analysis. One example is the 2014 Annual Report for HP (See PDF 3). Read Chapter 3 in the training manual, HP's Form 10-K dated 10/31/2014 and the detailed information provided to you by SMI's Research and Development department Address the following questions for the client: "Nota: Explanations are only included afterson to withden tonding where now Tople: Porter's Five Forces Model Topic Overview: Porter's Five Forces Model is a framework developed by Michael Porter that identifies five forces that determine the profit potential of an Industry and shape a firm's competitive strategy. These external Industry level forces include the threat of entry, the power of suppliers, the power of buyers, the threat of substitutes, and rivalry among existing firms. Within this section, you will be given a statement from Topic Overview: Porter's Five Forces Model is a framework developed by Michael Porter that Identifies five forces that determine the profit potential of an industry and shape a firm's competitive strategy. These external industry level forces include the threat of entry, the power of suppliers, the power of buyers, the threat of substitutes, and rivalry among existing firms. Within this section, you will be given a statement from HP's 2014 Form 10-K, and you must choose which force the example statement is most closely related to. In addition, Independent suppliers offer refill and remanufactured alternatives for HP original Inkjet and toner supplies, which are often available for lower prices but generally offer lower print quality and reliability. Other competitors also have developed and marketed new compatible cartridges for HP's laser and inkjet products, particularly outside of the U.S. where IP protection is inadequate or ineffective." (See pages 12 and 13,10-K) Check All That Apply threat of entry power of suppliers power of buyers Check All That Apply threat of entry power of suppliers power of buyers threat of substitutes rivalry among existing competitors