COCA-COLA DRINK VENDING MACHINES ARE FOUND ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE...

58. Coca-Cola drink vending machines are found all over the world. The newest machines have an

interactive screen that runs advertisements and allows users to obtain free photos of themselves and

ringtones after they have bought a drink. The reason for the introduction of this new style vending

machine is to "allow the company to interact more directly with its customers." According to a SWOT

analysis, the technology used by these machines is an example of a(n):

a. strength because it is part of Coke’s external environment

b. advantage because it is part of Coke’s marketing environment

c. weakness because Coke cannot control technology

d. opportunity because it is part of Coke’s external environment

e. benefit because Coke has the resources to make use of the new technology

ANS: D

Technological advances represent an external opportunity.

PTS: 1

REF: 33

OBJ: 02-5

TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking

KEY: CB&E Model Strategy

MSC: BLOOMS Level III Application