The type of company being used is an engineering firm. They are trying to expand their...
The type of company being used is an engineering firm. They are trying to expand their business into the housing market by building more efficient housing.
Design a 5-8 item questionnaire to learn more about the real company’s business model, key customer demands, supplier/employee relevance, and industry trends considering its social and environmental responsibilities.
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Below are the questions to be asked to learn about company:
1. What is the vision, mission and goals of the company?
2. What is the business model of the company?
3. What is the target segment or target sector of the company?
4. How does the company plan to tap the target sector?
5. Who are the key suppliers and how does the company integrate them with it's vision and mission?
6. What are the key customer demands and how does the company satisfy those demands?
7. What future trends does the company foresee in the industry it is into and how does it plan to adapt to those trends?
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