MNP3703 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 12
September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
,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
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 12
September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
,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
