,MNP3703 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 12 September 2024 ; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
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) Rubric: EXCEEDS STANDARD (3 marks) MEETS
STANDARD (2 marks) BELOW STANDARD (1 mark)
UNSATISFACTORY (0 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.
To analyze how the elements of the Resource-Based Theory
(RBT)—corporate architecture, innovation, and reputation—
contribute to the competitive advantage of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
and Barloworld Equipment within the industrial equipment and
services industry, particularly in southern Africa, let's delve into
each element:
1. Corporate Architecture
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 12 September 2024 ; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
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) Rubric: EXCEEDS STANDARD (3 marks) MEETS
STANDARD (2 marks) BELOW STANDARD (1 mark)
UNSATISFACTORY (0 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.
To analyze how the elements of the Resource-Based Theory
(RBT)—corporate architecture, innovation, and reputation—
contribute to the competitive advantage of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
and Barloworld Equipment within the industrial equipment and
services industry, particularly in southern Africa, let's delve into
each element:
1. Corporate Architecture
