Spotify Technology in $2022$: Will Its Strategy Lead to Profitability?

The case is intended to introduce students to a global company$$s evolving strategy with a freemium and subscription business model. This case works especially well after covering Chapters $16.$ Students will be able to utilize concepts from Chapters $1,2,$ and $5$ in evaluating the company$$s business model and strategy, select tools from Chapter $3$ in assessing industry attractiveness and competitive rivalry in the industry, Chapter $4$ company situation analysis tools, and Chapter $6$s discussion of strategies for strengthening a company$$s competitive position.

Spotify Technology in $2022$ case should generate student interest since the company will be well$-$known among students with many being subscribers to Spotify or a similar music streaming service. The case should provoke a well$-$thought$-$out discussion of the appeal and future of streaming services, namely in the music industry.

Which of the following represent external threats to Spotify$$s future well$-$being?

Select $$yes$$ for the external threats that are accurate and choose $$no$$ for those that are not.

One of Spotify$$s threats is the competition with the major technology companies.

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Negative relationship with stakeholders will discourage artists and music producers from allowing their content on Spotify further leading to reduced profitability.

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Government issues such as legal disputes and challenges in terms of costs and legal restrictions with competitors can prove to be threats.

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Hostile takeover to gain control of the company threatened Spotify.

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Spotify has had numerous problems with security and has suffered from at least two cyberattacks.

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