Trident BUS530 Module 4 Case+SLP Latest 2019 January Question # 00598381 Subject: Education Due on: 02/20/2019 Posted On: 02/20/2019 10:15 AM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 5.0/5

BUS530
Managerial Economics

Module 4
Case

ECONOMICS OF ORGANIZATION AND STRATEGY

Assignment Overview

Apple and Samsung are often mentioned together, as they are
both world leading producers of smartphones.
However, they are much different companies in a variety of ways. Carefully review the background readings
concerning diversification and vertical integration. Then do some extensive research on Samsung
and Apple concerning their diversification and vertical integration strategies.

Case Assignment

When you have finished your research, write a four- to
five-page paper answering the following questions. Make sure to cite both the
required background readings as well as articles on Samsung and Apple:

To what extent does Apple engage in related
diversification? To what extent do they
engage in unrelated diversification?

To what extent does Samsung engage in related
diversification? To what extent do they
engage in unrelated diversification?

To what extent does Apple engage in backward (upstream)
vertical integration? To what extent do
they engage in forward (downstream) vertical integration?

To what extent does Samsung engage in backward (upstream)
vertical integration? To what extent do
they engage in forward (downstream) vertical integration?

Overall what major differences or similarities do you find
between Samsung and Apple’s diversification and vertical integration
strategies?

BUS530
Managerial Economics

Module 4
SLP

ECONOMICS OF ORGANIZATION AND STRATEGY

For this final SLP, imagine that your business has become
successful and you are now considering expanding the scope of your
company. Carefully review all of the
required background materials, and then write a three-page paper answering the
following questions. Make sure to cite
at least one of the required readings for each of your answers:

If you were to engage in horizontal integration, which of
your direct competitors would you decide to acquire? Overall, do you think horizontal integration
is the best long-run plan for your business if it is successful?

Do you think your business should vertically integrate over
time? Should you engage in backwards
vertical integration, forward vertical integration, both, neither? Explain your reasoning.

How about diversification/conglomerate strategy? Any advantage to diversifying your
business? Discuss unrelated
diversification and related diversification and whether or not these strategies
might be good for your business. Explain
your reasoning.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Answer the assignment questions directly.

Stay focused on the precise assignment questions. Do not go
off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background
materials.

Make sure to use reliable and credible sources as your
references. Articles published in established newspapers or business
journals/magazines are preferred. If you find articles on the Internet, make
sure they are from a credible source.

Reference your sources of information with both a
bibliography and in-text citations. See the Student Guide to Writing a
High-Quality Academic Paper, including pages 11- 14 on in-text citations.
Another resource is the “Writing Style Guide,” which is found under “My
Resources” in the TLC Portal.