Business Question

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After reading the Nothing Unique to Offer Case Study

1. One of the six pitfalls when selecting new ventures is lack of venture uniqueness. The potential investor that George is seeking has referred to his operation as a "me too pizzeria" and is predicting his demise. Pizza is sold through chain stores (Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Little Cesar's etc.) small independent shops and some grocery stores. It is a proven product and does not come with a very high sticker price. Is there any truth to the potential investor's comment? Is the lack of uniqueness going to hurt George's chances of success?
2. Uniqueness is not the only factor that needs to be considered when evaluating the feasibility of a new venture. Using the feasibility criteria approach analyze George's proposed new venture. Given that there is very limited information presented, your analysis may consist of the questions that need to be answered to make a determination of the venture's success.
3. In addition to the uniqueness feature, what other critical factors is George overlooking? Identify and describe three, and give your recommendations for what to do about them.

You are strongly encouraged to perform additional research to supplement your analysis (above and beyond the assignment details). Using the course materials as references will be considered additional research.

Your paper should be 12 font, Times New Roman, double spaced. To cite your sources, please use APA7 formatting. The paper should be a minimum of 3 pages (not including cover sheet, table of contents and reference page-if all provided).

This assignment is due at the end of Week 4. Any submission past the due date will receive an automatic 15% deduction.

Due on Aug 2, 2026 11:59 PM

Available until Aug 23, 2026 11:59 PM. Access restricted after availability ends.

Intro/Organization

10 points

Clearly defines problem/issue, considering the relevance to the assigned task. Excellent introduction and summary of key concepts that will form the basis of analysis. Concise yet comprehensive description of relevant aspects of case.

(9.5 - 10 pts.)

9 points

Able to define problem/issue, and adequately considers relevance to assigned task. Solid introduction and summary of key concepts that will form the basis of analysis. Mostly concise and somewhat comprehensive description of relevant aspects of case.

(8 – 9 pts.)

7.5 points

Somewhat able to define problem/issue, and somewhat adequately considers relevance to assigned task. Adequate introduction and summary of key concepts that will form the basis of analysis. Somewhat concise and comprehensive description of relevant aspects of case.

(7 - 7.5 pts.)

6.5 points

Sufficiently defines problem/issue, but fails to adequately consider relevance to assigned task. Adequate introduction and summary of key concepts that will form the basis of analysis. Lacking in description of relevant aspects of case.

(5 – 6.5 pts.)

5.5 points

Unable to define problem/issues and/or is not relevant to assigned task. Vague introduction and summary of key concepts. Does not identify relevant aspects of case.

(0 – 5.5 pts.)

Analysis

30 points

Considers all relevant aspects and dimensions of the problem/issue. Excellent analysis of reliable and relevant information to address the problem/issue. (29 – 30 pts.)

27 points

Considers most aspects and dimensions of the problem/issue. Solid analysis of reliable and relevant information in addressing the problem/issue. (24 – 27 pts.)

23 points

Considers adequate aspects and dimensions of the problem/issue. Semi-solid analysis of reliable and relevant information in addressing the problem/issue. (22 – 23 pts.)

21 points

Considers some aspects and dimensions of the problem/issue. Vague analysis of information, insufficient in addressing problem/issue. (19 – 21 pts.)

18 points

Considers insufficient aspects and dimensions of the problem/issue. Does not provide an adequate analysis of problem/issue due to unreliable or irrelevant information.

(0 – 18 pts.)

Evaluation

50 points

Systematic application of key concepts to case analysis. Applies reasoning to evaluate position taken. Conclusion is clearly stated and supported by appropriate evidence.

(48 – 50 pts.)

46 points

Applies solid reasoning and application of key concepts to case analysis. Some inconsistency in applying reasoning to position. Conclusion supported by some evidence. (41 – 46 pts.)

40 points

Applies somewhat solid reasoning and application of key concepts to case analysis. Inconsistency in applying reasoning to position. Conclusion somewhat supported by some evidence. (37 – 40 pts.)

35 points

Applies some reasoning, however reasoning is insufficient to evaluate position fully. Conclusion somewhat supported by evidence.

(30 – 35 pts.)

29 points

Does not show evidence of reasoning to evaluate position taken. Conclusions are not supported or are supported with inappropriate/no evidence.

(0 – 29 pts.)

Presentation

10 points

College-level grammar, spelling and punctuation; appropriate use of APA referencing.

(9.5 - 10 pts.)

9 points

Good use of grammar, spelling and punctuation; good use of APA referencing.

(8 – 9 pts.)

7.5 points

Fairly good use of grammar, spelling and punctuation; fairly good use of APA referencing. (7 – 7.5 pts.)

6.5 points

Adequate use of grammar, spelling and punctuation; adequate use of APA referencing. (5 – 6.5 pts.)

5.5 points

Poor use of grammar, spelling and punctuation; little to no adherence to APA referencing. (0 – 5.5 pts.)