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Apple invested in Didi Chuxing (Chinese Uber competitor) in order to …

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a

reduce Uber’s marketshare

2.

Which one of the following was not mentioned as part of Apple’s efforts in entering auto industry?

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a

Hiring former employees of Nasa and Blackberry

b

Giving $1 B to Didi Chuxing

c

Forming a strategic alliance with Tesla

b

enter China’s market

c

improve its ties to mobility industry

d

hedge against uncertainty

3. Which one of the following was not mentioned as a challenge against Apple in entering auto industry?

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a

The process is extremely time consuming

b

Building an automobile manufacturing operation is very expensive

c

Not having enough experience in making cars

d

Lacking capital required to enter the industry

e

Auto industry’s supply chain is more complicated than smartphone’s supply chain

4.

Based on the video, why would we see a wave of acquisitions and partnerships in the auto industry?

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a

Because no single company can do everything needed in this industry

b

Because of competitive rivalry among competitors

c

Because it is the norm of this industry

d

Because of established brands in the industry

5.

which one of the following companies is more advanced in autonomous driving?

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a

Apple

b

Waymo

6.

Which one of the following was not mentioned among Apple’s competencies and resources that can create competitive advantage in manufacturing cars?

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a

Low price

b

Brand

c

Financial resources

d

History of being a trendsetter

e

Research and development