HTC and Virtual Reality Case

Please answer the following 3 questions.

1. Is HTC's apparent success with HTC VIVE^TM the outcome ofa (1) strategy based on pre-emption? or (2) a capability-based strategy? Explain why its advantage is EITHER pre-emption OR capability based.
2. Looking forward do you expect the VR platform to become a winner-take-all business?

• PLEASE select the appropriate framework.
• Demonstrate a correct understanding and application of the various components of the framework.
• Draw the correct conclusion from your analysis.

3. Based on the information in the case, should HTC primarily focus onhardware, the platform or content? Why?

• Your explanation make use of the relevant core concepts in the course?