{"id":23684,"date":"2023-07-11T01:19:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T01:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/title-creating-synergies-between-traditional-brick-and-mortar-stores-and-online-services-a-case-study-of-walmart-in-the-retail-industry\/"},"modified":"2023-07-11T01:19:07","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T01:19:07","slug":"title-creating-synergies-between-traditional-brick-and-mortar-stores-and-online-services-a-case-study-of-walmart-in-the-retail-industry","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/title-creating-synergies-between-traditional-brick-and-mortar-stores-and-online-services-a-case-study-of-walmart-in-the-retail-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Title: “Creating Synergies between Traditional Brick-and-Mortar Stores and Online Services: A Case Study of Walmart in the Retail Industry”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Research Project
\nAn up to 20-page double-spaced report will be prepared to showcase your research, not including
\naccompanying bibliography. <\/p>\n

The report should be a professional-looking document that relies heavily
\non the topic discussed in class to draw its conclusions.
\nYour industry and competitive analysis report should follow the following structure: <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Title
\nThe title summarizes your study’s main idea or ideas. A good title contains the fewest possible
\nwords that adequately describe the contents and\/or purpose of your research paper. If the title is too
\nlong it usually contains too many unnecessary words, e.g., “A Study to Investigate the….” On the other
\nhand, a title which is too short often uses words which are too general. For example, “The U.S.
\nPharmaceutical Industry” could be the title of a research paper, but it does not provide any information
\non the focus of the research. A better title could be: \u201cA New Business Model for Pharma: How the
\nPandemic Changed Priorities.\u201d
\nI. The Research Statement. The research statement conveys the overall intent of the study
\ni.e., why you are writing this report. The purpose of the statement is to guide your research
\nand it must be clear, specific, and informative to stimulate readers\u2019 interest. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
II. Macro-analysis. Use the PEST\/PESTEL framework to identify emerging trends in the
\nmacro-environment of the selected industry. Although this is a broad discussion of the
\nemerging trends that could influence the industry, the emphasis should be on trends related
\nto your research statement. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
III. Industry Analysis. The five-forces framework for industry analysis is the main tool to be
\nused in this part of the research which has two parts:
\na. Describe the current structure of the industry and its ability to capture part of the value it
\ncreates.
\nb. Next, explain how your findings in the macro-analysis section could impact the industry’s
\nstructure in the future and its ability to capture value.
\nDepartment\tof\tTechnology\tManagement\tand\tInnovation\t<\/div>\n
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IV. Situation Analysis. Select a company within the industry and use SWOT analysis to
\nunderstand the company\u2019s situation within the industry.
\na. Strengths and Weaknesses (SW) refers to the current internal environment of the firm which
\nwill be analyzed with the use of the business model canvas.
\nb. Opportunities and Threats (OT) refers to the emerging external environment of the firm i.e.,
\nthe work in the PEST and industry structure sections of the research.
\nc. How the current business model is expected to perform within the emerging external
\nenvironment. <\/div>\n
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V. Business Model Innovation. Complete your report with a statement like “Given the
\nexpected changes in the structure of the industry, it is advisable for the focus company to
\nimplement the proposed business model modifications” followed by a description of the
\nimproved business mode<\/div>\n
l.
\n***
\nA research statement (maximum length one to two pages) should be submitted for approval. It
\nshould include the preliminary title of the research paper, and it will introduce a question which
\ncould be further explored through research. A good research question involves more efforts than just
\na guess. It is a specific testable research hypothesis about what you expect to happen in an industry.
\nThe research paper will be evaluated along the following dimensions:
\nCohesiveness. <\/div>\n
NOTE:  This is my research statement ” Research
\nStatements:<\/span><\/p>\n

1.
\nThis research examines the potential benefits and challenges associated
\nwith integrating traditional brick-and-mortar stores with online services in
\nthe retail industry, with a specific focus on Walmart. By leveraging physical and digital channels, retailers seek to enhance customer experiences,
\nimprove operational efficiency, and achieve a competitive advantage in the
\nevolving market landscape.”<\/span><\/p>\n


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The writer provides a clear research statement and concluding remarks that are fully
\nsupported by the analysis. The paper ties together information, and it flows from one topic to the next.
\nIntegration of Knowledge. The paper demonstrates that the authors fully understand and can
\nsynthesize using the concepts learned in the course.
\nSpelling & Grammar. No spelling and\/or grammar mistakes. The paper should have a professional
\nappearance.
\nCitations. The paper cites all data and text obtained from other sources. It employs a uniform style
\nthroughout the paper.
\nAcademic writing follows specific styles, and each style has different peculiarities and distinctive
\nfeatures. The most common styles are: American Psychological Association (APA) style, Modern
\nLanguage Association (MLA) style, and the Chicago style. Use the one that fits your style, but be
\nconsistent. Notice that Word will format your paper based on the selected style. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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