Basic Case Narrative - Nod Nocturnal Security Service
Nod Nocturnal Security Service Inc. provides guard and protective
personnel in Regina, Saskatchewan, with over 128 customers. A review of
the web site reveals that the organization is full service: you can access
everything online. Nod Nocturnal Security Service provides extensive
interfaces allowing their clients to control the booking, ordering, and
scheduling of all services and product procurements.
With changes to the business environment post-pandemic, owner Theresa
Trueheart wants to examine its business operations, in context of
competitive advantage, privacy, security, controls, and business and data
analytics.
Question #1 - Porter's Competitive Forces Model (15 marks)
Using Porter's Competitive Forces Model, describe the pressures that might
affect Nod Nocturnal Security Service. Make certain you provide specific
situations for each, especially ones that can focus on possible weaknesses in
Nod Nocturnal Security Service's technology business environment. (15
marks)
Answer:
Porter's 5 forces are:
• The threat of entry of new competitors
• The bargaining power of suppliers:
• The bargaining power of customers (buyers):
• The threat of substitute products or services:
• The rivalry among existing firms in the industry:
Nod Nocturnal Security Service Inc. provides guard and protective
personnel in Regina, Saskatchewan, with over 128 customers. A review of
the web site reveals that the organization is full service: you can access
everything online. Nod Nocturnal Security Service provides extensive
interfaces allowing their clients to control the booking, ordering, and
scheduling of all services and product procurements.
With changes to the business environment post-pandemic, owner Theresa
Trueheart wants to examine its business operations, in context of
competitive advantage, privacy, security, controls, and business and data
analytics.
Question #1 - Porter's Competitive Forces Model (15 marks)
Using Porter's Competitive Forces Model, describe the pressures that might
affect Nod Nocturnal Security Service. Make certain you provide specific
situations for each, especially ones that can focus on possible weaknesses in
Nod Nocturnal Security Service's technology business environment. (15
marks)
Answer:
Porter's 5 forces are:
• The threat of entry of new competitors
• The bargaining power of suppliers:
• The bargaining power of customers (buyers):
• The threat of substitute products or services:
• The rivalry among existing firms in the industry:
