Mini Case Study-Papa Johns
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
CASE STUDY
Organizational strategies include three dimensions, which are defined as corporate, firm, and business level. It must be understood that all of these dimensions although seemingly operate separately- act are interrelated and assisting the firm to achieve a competitive advantage.
In this assignment, we will review a case on Papa John. Papa Johns is the 3rd largest pizza chain in the US and the company has more than 35,000 locations, which are over 600. Papa Johns is a global chain that operates around the world. However, like many companies, Papa Johns has had issues with rapid turnover, training, and the recruitment of drivers. There are also other competitive services that have entered the space of delivery services, as well, forcing Papa Johns to adjust its strategy to remain viable.
The appropriate strategy of growth, stability, or retrenchment hinges on the firm’s situation. In this assignment, you are to read the case in your text. There are also links in your text that you can refer to. After an assessment of Papa John, you should answer the following questions for this mini case study.
To what extent do low-cost pizza providers pose a threat to Papa John’s?
How has Covid-19 affected Papa John’s corporate strategy to maintain a competitive advantage over its rivals?
Tips on answering case study questions without quoting a large amount of the material, to make it your own personalized assignment:
STEP 1: Read the case study and questions carefully.
STEP 2: Identify the issues in the case study.
STEP 3: Link theory to practice.
STEP 4: Plan your answer.
STEP 5: Start writing your case study answer.
STEP 6: Edit and proofread.
STEP 7: Submit.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
CASE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
After an assessment of Papa John, you should answer the following questions for this mini case study.
Does saturation of the market suggest a stability strategy for Papa John’s, or are there sufficient opportunities globally to justify aggressive growth? Explain
To what extent do low-cost pizza providers pose a threat to Papa John’s? Identify some of the organization’s characteristics associated with corporate strategies.
How has Covid-19 affected Papa John’s corporate strategy to maintain a competitive advantage over it’s rivals? Identify the various means of pursuing corporate growth after this pandemic.
Discuss the applications and limitations of generic business strategies and strategic groups in this new climate.
PARAMETERS OF THIS ASSIGNMENT:
Minimum of two pages in APA style format.
Submit to Canvas in the designated column.
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