Develop an appropriate strategy to achieve this goal. For each of the 4 perspectives, propose criteria that you would include in a balanced scorecard for CK&M.

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The CK&M Company manufactures a robotic vacuum called the Robo2000. The company sells the vacuum to discount stores throughout the country. The Robo2000 is a basic robotic vacuum with a remote and is significantly less expensive than the robotic vacuum that requires a smartphone and app offered by the competitor, Stone Manufacturing. Furthermore, CK&M has experienced production problems that have resulted in significant rework costs. Stone’s model has an excellent reputation for quality. Is CK&M’s current strategy that of product differentiation or cost leadership? What about the strategy of Stone Manufacturing? CK&M would like to improve quality and decrease costs by improving processes and training workers to reduce rework. CK&M’s managers believe that increased quality will increase sales. Develop an appropriate strategy to achieve this goal. For each of the 4 perspectives, propose criteria that you would include in a balanced scorecard for CK&M. Expectation Points Possible Points Earned Comments Assignment-Specific: Compares CK&M’s current strategy with that of product differentiation and cost leadership 30 Assignment-Specific: Explains the strategy of Stone Manufacturing as product differentiation or cost leadership 30 Assignment-Specific: Develops an appropriate strategy to achieve the goal of improving quality and decreasing cost for CK&M 30 Assignment-Specific: Proposes criteria you would include in a balanced scorecard for CK&M for the four perspectives 25 Professional Language: Assignment contains accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation with few or no errors. (APA formatting or the style specified in the assignment is required.) 10 Total Points 125 Total Points Earned

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