Advantages and disadvantages of collaborating with external partners

Advantages and disadvantages of collaborating with external partners

In the case study From SixDegrees.com to Facebook: The rise of social networking sites
(Schilling, 2013, pp 85-88), why do you think SixDegrees.com failed whereas Facebook is
more successful? Discuss and justify your answer using the theory behind first mover
(dis)advantages, some academic articles on the topic, and supporting evidence from the
case study.
Question 2 (word limit 1000 words)
In the case study Dyesol: Partnering to harness the power of the sun (Schilling, 2013, pp 151-
153), discuss some advantages and disadvantages of collaborating with external partners.
Justify your answer using relevant literature on strategic alliances and supporting evidence
from the case study.