Questions and Topics We Can Help You To Answer:
Paper Instructions:
Write a one page response for the following questions:
Why did F-Secure choose to pursue competitive advantage by establishing a SaaS model focused on the ISP segment?
For your initial post, PICK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS TO ANSWER:
1. How attractive is/was IT Security Software industry (in 2000)? (use the 5 Forces model analysis you did for your homework this week)
2. How did F-Secure compete in that industry? How did other firms compete? How well positioned was F-Secure as compared to other firms?
3. How did F-Secure’s move in 2000 change their position and how did that give them a competitive advantage? How did this move serve to either take advantage of a given force or buffer/insulate them from a given force?
Use this link to read about the Forces: https://open.lib.umn.edu/strategicmanagement/chapter/3-4-evaluating-the-industry/