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What is strategy?!
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Operational effectiveness + Strategy= Superior Performance!
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3) What are activity systems? What is fit and what are the 3 types of
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Southwest!
Short-haul, low-cost, point to point services (no hubs)!
Frequent departures/low-fares!
Fast turnaround (planes are in the air more to maximize #
passengers)!
No premium services!
Standard fleet (easier/less complicated to services)!
Does not work with travel agents or main travel sites (go direct)!
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Activities pursued don't support the model. Continental Lite was a disaster
because their core business model and strategies didn't support a low-cost/
reduced service model.!
Inconsistencies in image or reputation!
Activities lead to different outcomes!
Limits on internal coordination (mixed messages)!
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Review the trade-offs for Vanguard in their position vs. MFS!
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Vanguard vs MFS!
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Bottom line!
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