1. Write in a paragraph or two a strategic analysis comparing Alibabas with Ebay and VIPS (Vipshop the Chinese company) as far as the KBV/RBV, organizational capabilities and core competencies are concerned.
2. Suppose you are managing the Speedy Hardware Store. Give examples of items that might be managed by a P system and other items for which a Q system might be used. How do these items differ?