eBay Inc

Mariam Fadel Fayez 900040661 Case study Nr 2 eBay Inc. Q. 1 Strengths: • Ebay core competencies and competitive advantage are the key success factor • Its business model is sound • It becomes the “Worlds Online Marketplace” • It exploits their resources... More

Mariam Fadel Fayez 900040661 Case study Nr 2 eBay Inc. Q. 1 Strengths: • Ebay core competencies and competitive advantage are the key success factor • Its business model is sound • It becomes the “Worlds Online Marketplace” • It exploits their resources efficiently to deliver their products/services • Ebay establishes localized websites in many countries • Ebay builds the “Online Auction system” Weaknesses: • It faces problems in developing new services, features and functions • It has difficulty to manage external competition • It relies on technology which could easily break down Q. 2 Opportunities: • The business-to business auction market is an opportunity to expand • Strategic alliances with shipping companies attract more people to shop online • Acquisition and partnerships to increase success in new specialty fields Threats: Less