MGT 498 WEEK 2 Building a Competitive Advantage Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to help students understand how manufacturing and service companies can maximize their competitive advantage. The Porter Model is discussed as a method to categorize and assess businesses and industries. Assignment Steps Writea 1,050-word report in which you address the following: Examine and discuss competitive strategies that manufacturers can use to gain competitive advantage. Appraise costing and financial strategies for manufacturing and service companies. Identify value chain strategies for both manufacturing and service companies. Discuss (Porters Model) and categorize (NAICS) the industry of a company the Learning Team selects. Cite3 scholarly references,...