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Question file 12 point font size; 1.5 spacing, Arial font style. References according to Harvard Referencing Style . ex - Kramar, R, Bartram, T, De Cieri, H, Noe, RA, Hollenbeck, JR, Gerhart, BA, et al. (eds) 2013, Human resource management in Australia: strategy, people, performance, 5th edn, McGraw-Hill Education, North Ryde. Number of words: 1,000 words plus References and Appendix. Use points, use sub headings , use highlights , use table if needed, Australian education and culture and society is important to consider please make sure you dont write which can be easily recognisable as odd. Please ensure 3-5 scholarly references (not 'case' references) are cited in-text and in the reference list in support of your application of business models and frameworks. Case Study Questions and Guidelines (Answer all 6 questions in an essay format for every question - Intro body recommendation use pointers. in the beginning write a short executive summary at the end final conclusion and recomendation ) use references only for recommendation part or for comparison .... Assignment 2 Nintendo Wii U: Lessons Learned for New Strategic Directions ( IMPORTANT ) 1. What are the really key elements for the past success and the challenges the Nintendo is now facing? [Evaluating current strategy/business model] 2. Why were the Wii and the DS unexpectedly so successful amid fierce competition from Sony, PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox? [Applying key concepts such as 'Blue Ocean'] 3. Why were the Wii U and the 3DS not able to repeat the success of the Wii and the DS as the company expected? [Identifying key strategic issues & problems] 4. What is Nintendo's core competence? To compete with Sony and Microsoft, should the company focus on software development and give up its traditional focus on hardware? [Undertaking analysis applying concepts such as competitive position, industry, market & leveraging of internal resources & capabilities] 5. Look at Nintendo's medium and long-term strategies announced in the corporate management policy briefing in January 2014. Could Nintendo move along these five development axes with its existing competencies and resources? [Evaluating strategic options-weighing up one against the other] 6. What would you do if you were Nintendo's CEO? [Providing recommendations and justifying in terms of competitive advantage] i Note: Please ensure 3-5 scholarly references (not 'case' references) are cited in-text and in the reference list in support of your application of business models and frameworks. Case Study 2 General Guidelines The student will: • Apply and demonstrate understanding of relevant business concepts and frameworks in answering the case study questions. • Identify & evaluate key elements in the current business strategy. • Identify 1-2 key strategic issues facing the business, with explanation. • Analyse the industry dynamics in which the selected company is competing. • Analyse the competition and the selected company's' competitive position going forward. • Evaluate 1-2 options for addressing the key strategic issues facing the business. • Justify key recommendations to sustain competitive advantage (with supporting argument and application of theoretical frameworks). Prior to submission check you have addressed all the assessment marking criteria. Attachments area