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Wk 2/CH2 (Case Studies (Case Study #1 Can GameStop Survive with Its Brick…

- - - - 2-21. Perform a five forces analysis of the online gaming industry. What are the implications of the five forces analysis for GameStop?
      - 2-22. What role have information systems played in the five forces you identified?
      - 2-23. How has GameStop used information systems to compete more effectively?
      - 2-24. What other strategic actions will GameStop need to take to protect its business?
  - - - 2-25. What are the strategic interests of carriers? What are the strategic interests of websites?
      - 2-26. How do the interests of carriers differ from the interests of websites? What are the implications for websites from a value chain perspective?
      - 2-27. What is the basis for Verizon’s lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission? Why did it claim a violation of free speech?
      - 2-28. What are relevant considerations on the role government could play to resolve differences between carriers and websites?
- - - - What/How - disruptive innovation
        A new product or service, often springing from technological advances, that has the potential to reshape an industry. A new product or service can provide ease of access, different or enhanced features, added convenience for the end-user to accomplish
      - Government and policy can create guidelines and rules from which organizations and startups have to abide by. Examples: sales tax, purchasing quantities, shipping costs, EPA, FDA, ATF. Groups that lobby for change impact policy
    - - Rivalry among existing competitors - The intensity of competition within an industry. Intense rivalry can reduce profitability in the industry due to price cutting or other competitive pressures. This is one of Porter’s five competitive forces.
        
        Threat of substitutes - The threat posed to a company when buyers can choose alternatives that provide the same item or service, often at attractive savings. This is one of Porter’s five competitive forces
        
        Power of suppliers - The advantage sellers have when there is a lack of competition and they can charge more for their products and services. This is one of Porter’s five competitive forces.
        
        Threat of new entrants - The threat new entrants into an industry pose to existing businesses; the threat is high when start-up costs are very low and newcomers can enter easily. This is one of Porter’s five competitive forces
        
        Power of buyers - The advantage buyers have when they have leverage over suppliers and can demand deep discounts and special services. This is one of Porter’s five competitive forces.