YOU WILL NEED TO LOGIN TO MY CONNECT TO READ THE CASE STUDY Identify the driving forces in the robotic vacuum industry. Which of these forces appears to be the strongest? Where does the industry appear to be headed as a result of these forces? Select “yes” for those statements below that are accurate and choose “no” for those that are not. a. The driving force of innovation and the resulting advanced features appeared to have the greatest influence on increasing demand in the robotic vacuum industry. (Click to select) Yes No b. Driving forces in the robotic vacuum industry include slow demand, shrinking differences among competitors, and lower prices. (Click to select) Yes No c. Government policy changes have impacted production of these innovative products. (Click to select) Yes No d. The robotic vacuum industry is in a maturity stage with demand and profits declining. (Click to select) Yes No e. Advanced features are especially powerful driving forces when coupled with a defensive strategy that slows or prevents emulation by rivals. (Click to select) Yes No f. The driving force of product innovation has been slow with consumers opting for less expensive products. (Click to select) Yes No Which of the following accurately characterize iRobot’s resource strengths and competitive capabilities? Select “yes” for the strengths and capabilities that are accurate and choose “no” for those that are not. a. iRobot enjoys a liquid financial position, a large amount of working capital, and ample financial resources to sustain its growth. (Click to select) Yes No b. iRobot's brand is not as recognizable as its closest competitor. (Click to select) Yes No c. iRobot has accumulated a large portfolio of patents (1,000) worldwide, which covers the concept of a self-navigating household robot. (Click to select) Yes No d. iRobot has not been able to achieve a competitive strategy to differentiate themselves. (Click to select) Yes No e. The company has not been able to secure a global presence but enjoys a strong national presence. (Click to select) Yes No f. iRobot has accumulated significant proprietary technology, and superior technological and innovative skills. (Click to select) Yes No Which of the following accurately characterize iRobot’s resource weaknesses and competitive liabilities? Select “yes” for the resource weaknesses that are accurate and choose “no” for those that are not. a. iRobot has an increasing number of competitors. (Click to select) Yes No b. The company has focused on only one product. (Click to select) Yes No c. iRobot has introduced many products into the market. (Click to select) Yes No d. iRobot faces many barriers to enter international markets. (Click to select) Yes No e. iRobot faces the threat of new and existing competitors leapfrogging iRobot's products with new features, and lower costs. (Click to select) Yes No f. iRobot's profitabil.