This Question Contains Two Parts; Be Sure to Answer Each

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Essay

This question contains two parts; be sure to answer each.
First, describe Porter's four competitive strategies, giving examples of companies that use each of the strategies.
Next, suppose you are CEO of Simply Paper, a company that produces reams of copy paper. Which strategy would you use, and why?

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Definitions:

Operating Cash Flow

The cash generated from a company's regular business operations, indicating whether a company is able to generate sufficient positive cash flow to maintain and grow its operations.

Cash Flow

The aggregated sum of money being circulated in and out of a firm, importantly influencing its liquid financial resources.

Creditors

Entities or individuals that lend money or extend credit to others, expecting repayment in the future.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares of a corporation, giving them certain rights and potential for profit in the form of dividends and stock value appreciation.