Read the Zipcar case study posted in D2L. You may also want to review related articles discussing Zipcar’s initial pricing mistake. See generally https://www.inc.com/magazine/201303/how-i-got-started/robin-chase.html
The case analysis should include the following four sections.
1. A Summary of key facts from the case study.
2. Discuss at least two concepts from Ch. 5 (planning), Ch. 7 (entrepreneurial ventures), Ch. 8 (organizational structure and design) and/or Ch. 9 (Human resources) that relate to the case study. Explain each concept and how it relates to the case study.
3. Do you think Zipcar was a disruptive innovation or not? See Ch. 6 (managing change and innovation). Explain your response.
4. What would you have done if faced with the challenge Chase faced with respect to raising prices?
Chapter 5 planning link
