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MNP3703 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 12 September 2024
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MNP3703 Assignment2 Semester 2 2024 -
DUE 12 September
2024
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,MNP3703 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 12 September 2024
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)
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 2 There are six aspects to consider when a partnership is evaluated. Assess the strategic
effectiveness of the partnership between Barloworld Equipment and Caterpillar Inc. (CAT).
Focus on how these aspects have contributed to their success in the industrial equipment and
services industry, particularly within the context of their operations in southern Africa. (6 marks)
Rubric: OUTSTANDING STANDARD (6 marks) EXCEEDS STANDARD (5 marks) MEETS
STANDARD (4 marks) PROGRESSING STANDARD (3 marks) DEVELOPING STANDARD
(2 marks) BELOW STANDARD (1 mark) UNSATISFACTORY (0 marks)
Question 1: Resource-Based Theory (RBT) and Competitive Advantage for Caterpillar Inc.
(CAT) and Barloworld Equipment
The Resource-Based Theory (RBT) emphasizes leveraging a company's internal resources to
achieve a competitive advantage. For Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Barloworld Equipment in the
industrial equipment and services industry, particularly in southern Africa, three key elements of
RBT—corporate architecture, innovation, and reputation—play a critical role.
1. Corporate Architecture:
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