,MNP3703 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 12 September 2024 ; 100%
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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) Rubric: EXCEEDS STANDARD (3 marks) MEETS
STANDARD (2 marks) BELOW STANDARD (1 mark)
UNSATISFACTORY (0 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 1
To analyze the elements of the Resource-Based Theory (RBT)
— corporate architecture, innovation, and reputation — in the
context of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Barloworld Equipment,
we need to demonstrate how these elements contribute to their
competitive advantage within the industrial equipment and
services industry, particularly in southern Africa.
1. Corporate Architecture: This element refers to the structure
and processes within an organization that facilitate efficient
decision-making, resource allocation, and the development of
