[Date]
MNP3703 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
12 September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
,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 1: Analysis of RBT Elements for Caterpillar Inc. and Barloworld
Equipment
Introduction
The Resource-Based Theory (RBT) is a strategic management theory emphasizing
a firm's internal resources and capabilities as sources of competitive advantage. For
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Barloworld Equipment, applying RBT to their
partnership in southern Africa reveals how corporate architecture, innovation, and
MNP3703 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
12 September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
,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 1: Analysis of RBT Elements for Caterpillar Inc. and Barloworld
Equipment
Introduction
The Resource-Based Theory (RBT) is a strategic management theory emphasizing
a firm's internal resources and capabilities as sources of competitive advantage. For
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Barloworld Equipment, applying RBT to their
partnership in southern Africa reveals how corporate architecture, innovation, and
