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Question Section2. Industry Analysis   Remember, this is an industry analysis not a company anal ysis. Therefore, limit  the amount of specific company (organizational) information.  A. Basis description of the industry. Will include, as a minimum:  1. The nature of the product or service  2. Information about customers and channels of distribution  3. Size of the industry (sales)  4. Geographic location of the industry  5. Profit trends  6. Competitive nature of the industry  B. Factors that influence demand. These factors may cause demand to increase or decrease. For each factor that you discuss, indicate whether it will cause demand to increase or decrease. You should demonstrate an understanding of why customers buy the product or service (e.g., customer service, quality, cost to name only a few). Also include:  1. The functions served by the product/Why customers buy the products or services  2. Stage of the product life cycle. 3. Economic trends. 4. Demographic trends  5. Social/cultural trends  6. Political trends  7. Technological trends  8. Programs developed by companies in the industry (new marketing programs, new distribution channels, etc.)  9. Pricing actions/trends (how do competitors us price as a competitive weapon, etc.)  C. Factors that influence cost structures and profitability  1. Stage of the product life cycle. (Stage of the product life cycle affects pattern of investment, cash flows, and profitability.)  2. Competitive environment. Thoroughly analyze and discuss Porter’s Five  Forces of Industry Competition. Explain effects on costs and  profitability.  3. Cost drivers. Describe the major cost drivers or identify what contributes to the price a company must charge for its product or service (e.g., labor, material, manufacturing). Give percentages or other data if available. Also, discuss the value chain as it relates to cost The word count length requirement does not include the required reference page. Must me apa format Must use Bible as a reference include biblical foundations application. The company is still “target corp”

Question BSL 4000 Columbia Southern University Gender and Work Life Attitudes Report Instructions Gender and Work-Life Balance Fig Technologies wants industry research on gender and work-life attitudes to present an overview of the position of project managers in two geographic areas. You will present this report in a two-page (excluding the title and reference pages)…

Question Each of the three articles we read this week present an argument grounded in human rights, either focusing on  the rights of humans or using animal rights as a way of exploring human rights. For this assignment: Choose two of the articles to think about further. Identify the main argument of each of the…

Question MGT325 Finance for Managers Module 5 Discussion Financial executives insist that there should be no separation between an individual’s personal ethics and his or her business ethics. “It’s a jungle out there” and “business is business” should not be excuses for engaging in unethical behavior. Many firms have ethics codes which are based on…

Question Description Imagine you are a service-disabled veteran and have made your hobby of building model airplanes into a small business that produces very small remote control aircraft capable of long sustained flights. You are ready to expand your business by competing for Department of Homeland Security contracts. Write a two to three (2-3) page…

Question Discuss how you can apply the concepts learned in this course to your current or future career. How might the lessons you have learned positively impact your career success? Your response must be at least 200 words and include a source for the example you are providing.