Honors Program

 

Date of this Version

Spring 5-13-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Citation

Kinney, J. "Netflix, Inc. Strategic Audit" (2024). Undergraduate Honors Thesis. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Comments

Copyright John Kinney 2024.

Abstract

Netflix, Inc. is a large publicly traded multinational corporation within the Streaming entertainment industry. Founded in 1997, Netflix started as a mail-based DVD rental service. Soon switching from a per-rental fee model to the subscription model they still use today. In the late 2000s the company began offering the ability to stream content directly from home and have now grown to become the most successful streaming company in the world. This report will provide an overview of Netflix’s background, its position in the industry landscape, and its ability to sustain a competitive edge. Using both Porter's Five Forces and PESTEL Analysis frameworks, the paper conducts an in-depth examination of external and internal factors affecting Netflix's competitive standing. Furthermore, strategic recommendations are offered to guide Netflix's future endeavors in maintaining its leadership position in the streaming industry.

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