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INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 3
1. IMPORTANCE OF ANALYZING THE MICRO-ENVIRONMENT ......................... 3
Approaches to Analyzing the Micro-Environment ................................................... 4
Resource-Based View (RBV)............................................................................... 4
Functional Analysis .............................................................................................. 4
Value Chain Analysis ........................................................................................... 5
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses in Vodacom ............................................... 5
Strengths ............................................................................................................. 5
Weaknesses ........................................................................................................ 5
2. THE FOUR-CORNER ANALYSIS ......................................................................... 6
Major Competitor: MTN Group ................................................................................ 6
Four-Corner Analysis of MTN Group ...................................................................... 7
Application of Four-Corner Analysis to MTN Group ................................................ 8
3. CAPABILITIES OF VODACOM ........................................................................... 9
Concept of Capabilities ........................................................................................... 9
Value Chain and Vodacom’s Capabilities ............................................................... 9
Inbound Logistics ................................................................................................. 9
Operations ......................................................................................................... 10
Marketing and Sales .......................................................................................... 10
Service ............................................................................................................... 10
Technology Development .................................................................................. 10
4. DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGY ...................................................................... 11
Unique Product Features and Innovation: ............................................................. 11
Broad Market Targeting: ....................................................................................... 11
Customer Loyalty and Brand Perception: ............................................................. 12
CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................... 12
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 12
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