Pfizer and BioNtech Vaccine For Prevent Coronavirus Discussion

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Question 1 (50 Marks) (Word limit: 750 words)

For inventions requiring intensive R&D collaboration imposes itself. Discuss the collaboration between Pfizer and BioNtech with regard to creating the covid-19 vaccine by discussing specifically the basis for collaborative advantage between Pfizer and BioNtech.

Hint: in your essay, you need to consider the following:

• The six bases for collaborative advantage based on B325 course material.
• Identify the general aims of the collaboration between Pfizer and BioNtech and the main bases considered in this collaboration.
• Discuss, whether the end result is collaborative advantage or collaborative inertia by providing supporting evidence.
• Clearly identify the collaboration you have chosen and the resources you are referring to.
• You have a plus or minus 10% with regard to word count.
• Pay attention: do not to copy information as is whether from the course material or the case. You are to provide a discussion and demonstrate understanding of various concepts and not just list and describe.
• YOU MUST REFER TO B325 COURSE MATERIAL AND TO EXTERNAL RESOURCES. External resources include Pfizer website, BioNtech website, WHO website, among others.
• Remember to cite your sources in the text and to prepare a table of references at the end.
• Referring to course material alone is not enough. Referring to external resources alone is not enough. You need to use the course material as the base to explore and explain the information in the chosen external resources.
• Challenges and strategies of multicultural teams based on B325 course material.
• External resources from Pfizer, BioNtech or other resources allowing to discuss challenges faced by such collaboration and strategies implemented.
• You have a plus or minus 10% with regard to word count.

Question 2 (50 Marks) (Word limit: 750 words)

Collaboration between companies from different backgrounds and cultures does not come without its challenges. Pfizer, an American company, collaborated with BioNtech, a German company. Assess how cultural diversity affects such collaborations and what strategies might have been implemented to overcome cultural barriers [issues/hurdles] which might interfere with the development of the vaccine.

Hint: in your essay, you need to consider the following:

• Challenges and strategies of multicultural teams based on B325 course material.
• External resources from Pfizer, BioNtech or other resources allowing to discuss challenges faced by such collaboration and strategies implemented.
• You have a plus or minus 10% with regard to word count.