BUS411 Unit 2 Assignment - eBay Challenges

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Unit 2 Assignment: eBay Challenges

Many models have been built to help shape strategy for businesses, which includes both decision making and collaboration. Porter’s Five Forces model, created by Michael Porter, is an example of a model that many businesses follow when strategizing. For this assignment, you will be creating a Porter’s Five Forces model of eBay and analyzing your findings. Instructions:

• Research and create a Porter’s Five Forces model of eBay. This can be done in

Word, Excel or PowerPoint.

• In a paper, report and analyze your findings. Include answers to the following

questions:

o What does your Five Forces analysis reveal about the nature and strength

of the various competitive pressures eBay faces?

o Are the competitive pressures facing eBay and other online auction

companies conducive to earning good profits? Why or why not?

o What problems and issues do eBay’s top managers need to address?

Which problems and issues should be top priorities?

o What do you see as the key success factors for organizations in the online

auction industry?

• Explain how your research into the Five Forces model effected your views of

business strategy as it pertains to collaboration and decision making.

Requirements:

• Review and follow the grading rubric.

• Develop a clear introduction, body and conclusion. Use paragraph format and

transitions.

BUS411 – Business Policy Seminar

Unit 2 Assignment: eBay Challenges

 

 

• Focus on quality of writing and content. Your paper should be three paragraphs

minimum. Generally, a strong paper will be a minimum of two pages.

• Use APA format with a title page, in-text citations and references. No abstract

required.

• Research and cite at least two credible sources in APA format.

 

Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.