Read the casestudy on zipcar that is attached and answer the following questions.

1.Apply the resource‐based view to Zipcar ’ s business model to show how information resources may be used to gain and sustain competitive advantage.

2. Discuss the synergy between the business strategy of Zipcar and information technology.

3. What network effects are part of Zipca r ’ s strategy? How do they add value?

4. A s the CEO of Zipcar , what is your most threatening competition? What would you do to sustain a competitive advantage?