[Company name]
MNP3703 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
12 September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
steve
[Date]
,MNP3703 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 12 September 2024
Question 1
The Cox Supplier Relationship Model is based on two theories – the Transaction-based
theory (TBT) and the Resource-based theory (RBT). Using the model, analyse the
elements of the RBT - corporate architecture, innovation, and reputation - to
demonstrate its contribution to Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Barloworld Equipment’s
competitive advantage within the industrial equipment and services industry, particularly
in the context of their operations in southern Africa. (3 marks)
Question 1
Analyse the elements of the RBT - corporate architecture, innovation, and reputation to
demonstrate its contribution to their competitive advantage within the industrial
equipment and services industry. Clearly demonstrates the contribution of the RBT
elements to the competitive advantage of CAT and Barloworld Equipment within the
industrial equipment and services industry, specifically in their operations in southern
Africa. OR Discusses theory and provides specific examples from the case study,
illustrating in great detail how the contribution adds to the partnership's strengths in
each element, giving them a competitive edge. Discuss all RBT elements that contribute
to CAT and Barloworld Equipment’s competitive advantage, but is not specific to the
industrial equipment and services industry. OR Discuss all RBT elements that contribute
to CAT and Barloworld Equipment’s competitive advantage, but is not fully specific to
their operations in southern Africa. Discuss all RBT elements and how it relates to CAT
and Barloworld Equipment, but lacks understanding of the competitive advantages it
poses for these organisations OR Mention the level that both CAT and Barloworld
Equipment invest in the relationship, but do not provide relevant examples from the
case study. OR Does not discuss all three elements: corporate architecture, innovation,
and reputation. Discusses the Cox Supplier Relationship Model not focussing on the
, theory of RBT and without application to the case study. OR Discusses the elements of
the RBT without application to the case study. OR Provides irrelevant information
related to the RBT elements’ contribution to the competitive advantage that CAT and
Barloworld Equipment devote to their relationship. OR No answer is provided. OR The
question has been flagged for unethical conduct (e.g. AI generated) or as plagiarised.
Question 2 There are six aspects to consider when a partnership is evaluated. Assess
the strategic effectiveness of the partnership between Barloworld Equipment and
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT). Focus on how these aspects have contributed to their success in
the industrial equipment and services industry, particularly within the context of their
operations in southern Africa. (6 marks) Rubric: OUTSTANDING STANDARD (6 marks)
EXCEEDS STANDARD (5 marks) MEETS STANDARD (4 marks) PROGRESSING
STANDARD (3 marks) DEVELOPING STANDARD (2 marks) BELOW STANDARD (1
mark) UNSATISFACTORY (0 marks)
Question 2
Assess the strategic effectiveness of the partnership between Barloworld Equipment
and Caterpillar Inc. (CAT). Demonstrates a thorough understanding by providing
specific examples from the case study for each of the six aspects. Explains the role of
each of the six aspects in a partnership in full, but does not evaluate each of the
aspects to show the strategic effectiveness of their partnership. Demonstrates an
understanding of the six aspects, but lacks a comprehensive application to Barloworld
and CAT. Discuss the six aspects, but not how it relates to the partnership between
CAT and Barloworld. The focus is not on the contribution to their success in the
industrial equipment and services industry, and/or specific to their success in southern
Africa. Identifies each of the six aspects, but does not provide detail from the case study
for each aspect. OR Discuss the six aspects, but not how it relates to the partnership
between CAT and Barloworld. OR Discuss fewer than the six aspects. Mention the six
aspects, but provides minimal information or explanation on each aspect. OR Mentions
the six aspects, but not how it relates to the partnership between CAT and Barloworld.
MNP3703 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
12 September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
steve
[Date]
,MNP3703 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 12 September 2024
Question 1
The Cox Supplier Relationship Model is based on two theories – the Transaction-based
theory (TBT) and the Resource-based theory (RBT). Using the model, analyse the
elements of the RBT - corporate architecture, innovation, and reputation - to
demonstrate its contribution to Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Barloworld Equipment’s
competitive advantage within the industrial equipment and services industry, particularly
in the context of their operations in southern Africa. (3 marks)
Question 1
Analyse the elements of the RBT - corporate architecture, innovation, and reputation to
demonstrate its contribution to their competitive advantage within the industrial
equipment and services industry. Clearly demonstrates the contribution of the RBT
elements to the competitive advantage of CAT and Barloworld Equipment within the
industrial equipment and services industry, specifically in their operations in southern
Africa. OR Discusses theory and provides specific examples from the case study,
illustrating in great detail how the contribution adds to the partnership's strengths in
each element, giving them a competitive edge. Discuss all RBT elements that contribute
to CAT and Barloworld Equipment’s competitive advantage, but is not specific to the
industrial equipment and services industry. OR Discuss all RBT elements that contribute
to CAT and Barloworld Equipment’s competitive advantage, but is not fully specific to
their operations in southern Africa. Discuss all RBT elements and how it relates to CAT
and Barloworld Equipment, but lacks understanding of the competitive advantages it
poses for these organisations OR Mention the level that both CAT and Barloworld
Equipment invest in the relationship, but do not provide relevant examples from the
case study. OR Does not discuss all three elements: corporate architecture, innovation,
and reputation. Discusses the Cox Supplier Relationship Model not focussing on the
, theory of RBT and without application to the case study. OR Discusses the elements of
the RBT without application to the case study. OR Provides irrelevant information
related to the RBT elements’ contribution to the competitive advantage that CAT and
Barloworld Equipment devote to their relationship. OR No answer is provided. OR The
question has been flagged for unethical conduct (e.g. AI generated) or as plagiarised.
Question 2 There are six aspects to consider when a partnership is evaluated. Assess
the strategic effectiveness of the partnership between Barloworld Equipment and
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT). Focus on how these aspects have contributed to their success in
the industrial equipment and services industry, particularly within the context of their
operations in southern Africa. (6 marks) Rubric: OUTSTANDING STANDARD (6 marks)
EXCEEDS STANDARD (5 marks) MEETS STANDARD (4 marks) PROGRESSING
STANDARD (3 marks) DEVELOPING STANDARD (2 marks) BELOW STANDARD (1
mark) UNSATISFACTORY (0 marks)
Question 2
Assess the strategic effectiveness of the partnership between Barloworld Equipment
and Caterpillar Inc. (CAT). Demonstrates a thorough understanding by providing
specific examples from the case study for each of the six aspects. Explains the role of
each of the six aspects in a partnership in full, but does not evaluate each of the
aspects to show the strategic effectiveness of their partnership. Demonstrates an
understanding of the six aspects, but lacks a comprehensive application to Barloworld
and CAT. Discuss the six aspects, but not how it relates to the partnership between
CAT and Barloworld. The focus is not on the contribution to their success in the
industrial equipment and services industry, and/or specific to their success in southern
Africa. Identifies each of the six aspects, but does not provide detail from the case study
for each aspect. OR Discuss the six aspects, but not how it relates to the partnership
between CAT and Barloworld. OR Discuss fewer than the six aspects. Mention the six
aspects, but provides minimal information or explanation on each aspect. OR Mentions
the six aspects, but not how it relates to the partnership between CAT and Barloworld.
