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MNG93210 Strategy and Case Analysis (Online) Assessment 3 Due Date: 9:00 am (AEST), Monday, December 10, 2018 Weight: 50% (marked out of 50) Instructions During the 80s and 90s, Blockbuster dominated the US home video rental market. However, the emergence of Netflix in 1997 with its ‘rental by mail’ model challenged Blockbuster’s business model (and market dominance). Blockbuster’s market position was further weakened when Netflix began to stream video content directly to consumers’ computers. In this case study, you are required to prepare a 3000-word report that examines how “Netflix beat Blockbuster Video”. This assessment focuses on Strategic Position, Strategic Choice and Strategy in Action. In preparing your report, you should demonstrate understanding and application of the strategic concepts that are outlined in Part I: Strategic Position, Part II: Strategic Choice and Part III: Strategy in Action of the textbook. You should specifically address the role of technological diffusion, first movers and followers, and innovation. In addition, please consider whether Netflix will continue to