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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//ABISOURCE//DTD XHTML plus AWML 2.2//EN" "http://www.abisource.com/2004/xhtml-awml/xhtml-awml.mod"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:awml="http://www.abisource.com/2004/xhtml-awml/"> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="application/xhtml+xml; charset=UTF-8" /> <title> Abiword HTML Document </title> </head> <body> <div> <p> Read articles below and then answer the discussion questions. </p> <p> </p> <p> -<a href="https://www.inc.com/magazine/201605/bernhard-warner/harrys-razors-german-factory.html">https://www.inc.com/magazine/201605/bernhard-warner/harrys-razors-german-factory.html</a> </p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/harrys-ceos-explain-how-they-acquired-a-million-customers-in-2-years-2015-12">https://www.businessinsider.com/harrys-ceos-explain-how-they-acquired-a-million-customers-in-2-years-2015-12</a> </p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.axios.com/shaving-giants-schick-gillette-harrys-dollar-shave-club-acquisition-fba1b15b-ee9e-4e5a-a37b-2e530162f15e.html">https://www.axios.com/shaving-giants-schick-gillette-harrys-dollar-shave-club-acquisition-fba1b15b-ee9e-4e5a-a37b-2e530162f15e.html</a> </p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="https://nypost.com/2020/01/20/shaving-startup-harrys-tries-to-soothe-worries-about-razor-deal/">https://nypost.com/2020/01/20/shaving-startup-harrys-tries-to-soothe-worries-about-razor-deal/</a> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> Discussion questions </p> <p> </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> 1. Describe Harry’s founders, Andy Katz-Mayfield and Jeff Raider’s strategic leadership. Which qualities stand out to you, and why? Are they effective strategy leaders? Why, or why not? </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> 2. What is Harry’s platform strategy? What are some strengths and some weaknesses of this approach? </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> 3. How did Harry’s create its uniqueness in the Shaving and Men’s care Industry? </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> 4. How is the shaving and men’s care industry being disrupted? </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> 5. What are Harry’s biggest strategic challenges in the future? What recommendations would you give Andy Katz-Mayfield and Jeff Raider to address the challenges? </p> <p> </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> 6. Who is/are Harry’s main competitors? What and who should Harry’s worry about? What should Harry’s founders Andy Katz-Mayfield and Jeff Raider, do about it? Provide recommendations, be specific. </p> <p> </p> <p awml:style="List Paragraph"> </p> <p> After reading the case, you are expected to submit a written analysis of the case that ranges from 5-7 typewritten, double-spaced pages. For the analysis, you should conduct additional research on the cases beyond the information provided in the case. This assignment is due by Saturday (4:00pm ET). Construction of paper (grammar, spelling, and style in addition to content) will be considered when grading the assignment (see Grading Criteria for Written Assignments under the Announcements tab on the left side of Blackboard.) All cases should use the standard American Psychological Association (APA) format. In particular, cases must be double-spaced, employ 1” margins, use headings and subheadings where appropriate, use page numbers, and use a size 12-point, Times New Roman font. The references/works cited page at the end of the paper should follow the APA format. </p> <p> </p> </div> </body></html> ">
