Scenario 2.1 Blockbuster Canada Was the First of Its Kind in Canada

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Scenario 2.1
Blockbuster Canada was the first of its kind in Canada in the movie and games rental business and operated for more than 21 years. However, with the advent of more modern technology accessible mainly through Netflix and Rogers On Demand, Blockbuster struggled to stay relevant in a tech-savvy environment where videos and games could now be rented conveniently from the comfort of one's couch via computer or TV. Despite efforts to try to stay relevant, Blockbuster did not leverage technology that had become an important part of their consumer base's daily lives. As a result, Blockbuster was not able to fight off the competition.
-Refer to Scenario 2.1. Blockbuster's competitive environment includes which of the following?

• A) its customers, HR strategy, new entrants, core capabilities
• B) its environmental scanning and analysis
• C) its environmental analysis, strategic planning, and HR strategy
• D) its customers, rival firms, new entrants, substitutes, and suppliers

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold is the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor expenses.

Gross Profit Rate

The ratio of gross profit to net sales, expressed as a percentage, indicating the efficiency of a company in managing its direct costs.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a business for the purpose of resale or production, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Cost of Goods Sold

Costs directly resulting from the production process of goods that a company sells, encompassing expenditure on labor and materials.