...CHU HAI COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2010-2011 SEMESTER 2 BBA 353 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Group Case Study Project The Coca-Cola Company Tsang Hoi Ki Chan Ho Yin Fung Tsun Wai Chan Ka Po Yuen Sze Wing Chan Tai Hoi Yan Yue Kan (200826001H, (200826002H, (200826004H, (200826019H, (200826020H, (200826027H, (200926024E, FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) Abstract This paper is a strategic analysis of The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola), a leader in the beverage industry. Coca-Cola, the world’s leading soft drink maker, operates in more than 200 countries and owns or licenses more than 500 brands of nonalcoholic beverages. The company faces challenges in today’s market because of market changes, socio-economic changes and globalization. An external analysis of the soft drink industry is performed to understand the impact of environment. An internal analysis of Coca-Cola is performed to understand the internal capabilities. The conclusion of this case study emphasizes that the company needs to reduce its dependence on carbonated beverage and diversify its product portfolio into the noncarbonated sector to remain competitive. 2 Table of Contents Abstract .............................................................................................................................. 2 Section 1: Introduction ................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mission and Objectives ..........
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...CHU HAI COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2010-2011 SEMESTER 2 BBA 353 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Group Case Study Project The Coca-Cola Company Tsang Hoi Ki Chan Ho Yin Fung Tsun Wai Chan Ka Po Yuen Sze Wing Chan Tai Hoi Yan Yue Kan (200826001H, (200826002H, (200826004H, (200826019H, (200826020H, (200826027H, (200926024E, FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) Abstract This paper is a strategic analysis of The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola), a leader in the beverage industry. Coca-Cola, the world’s leading soft drink maker, operates in more than 200 countries and owns or licenses more than 500 brands of nonalcoholic beverages. The company faces challenges in today’s market because of market changes, socio-economic changes and globalization. An external analysis of the soft drink industry is performed to understand the impact of environment. An internal analysis of Coca-Cola is performed to understand the internal capabilities. The conclusion of this case study emphasizes that the company needs to reduce its dependence on carbonated beverage and diversify its product portfolio into the noncarbonated sector to remain competitive. 2 Table of Contents Abstract .............................................................................................................................. 2 Section 1: Introduction ................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mission and Objectives ..........
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...Health and Wellness in Native North America It is true that many of the old ways have been lost. But just as the rains restore the earth after a drought, so the power of the Great Mystery will restore the way and give it new life. We ask that this happen not just for the Red People, but for all people, that they all might live. Black Elk, Oglala, Sioux Contemporary health status of American Indians can be best viewed through the lens of various federal policies enacted over the past 500 years. These policies were developed largely in response to dramatic population losses among the indigenous peoples of America, resulting from genocidal actions of military campaigns, the lack of immunity to the diseases that accompanied European colonizers, and the assimilation efforts that destroyed tribal structures and wellness practices. Medical services were first coordinated through army physicians in the Department of War in an effort to control the spread of diseases from early reservation sites placed on or near military forts. By the twentieth century, the rapid decline of the Indigenous population, documented by the “Meriam Report” of 19281 prompted new assimilation efforts to save the first Americans. Healthcare services were re-coordinated within the Bureau of Indian Affairs and then into the Public Health Service, finally resting within the Federal Indian Health Service (IHS). Assimilation policies, however, proved to be highly destructive resulting in the...
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...Businesses in the 21st Century Gia Serrette Dr. Tina Lamb Business 101 January 30,2012 Businesses in the 21st Century Businesses in the 21st Century face many challenges, and these challenges are based on the fact that there is a need for managing change and resources more effectively, in the current global marketplace and because of the fast developments of infrastructures. The below review will attempt to review the role and challenges of a business or non-profit organization and the marketing strategies that would make any venture competitive. The role of a business or non-profit organization can be determined by the services it provides for its stakeholders. (Carroll and Buccholtcz, 2008.) The relationship between the government and businesses has changed significantly since World War II. The government has a regulative role in the life of businesses, while businesses communicate with the public through advertising and public relations. Globalization has created some new ground rules, and these are changing the role of businesses and non-profit organizations alike. (Norén, Göran, 2004) The role of businesses The basic role of a business originally is to develop and supply goods and services for customers. Profit oriented companies do this for a profit, while non-profit organizations choose to work for the benefit of the society. The profit generated by companies is the foundation of the society’s prosperity; therefore, it is a driving force. Governments...
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...SPECIAL REPORT Top 10 Best Practices in HR Management For 2011 30610860 SPECIAL REPORT Top 10 Best Practices in HR Management For 2011 30610860 Executive Publisher and Editor in Chief: Robert L. Brady, J.D. Managing Editor–HR: Legal Editor: Editor: Production Supervisor: Graphic Design: Production & Layout: Patricia M. Trainor, J.D. Susan E. Prince, J.D. Elaine V. Quayle Isabelle B. Smith Catherine A. Downie Sherry Newcomb This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. (From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers.) © 2006-2011 BUSINESS & LEGAL REPORTS, INC. All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in part or in whole by any process without written permission from the publisher. Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use or the internal or personal use of specific clients is granted by Business & Legal Reports, Inc. For permission to reuse material from Top 10 Best Practices in HR Management for 2011, ISBN 1-55645-317-5, please go to http://www.copyright.com or contact the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), 222 Rosewood Drive...
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...Student Self-administered case study Importance of Diversity In The Workplace Case summary: Case duration (Min): Human Resource Management (HRM) 45-60 Promoting diversity Worldwide This case focuses on DIFFERENCE ‐ Interacting and working productively with others and how best to use human resources to meet organizational goals through high levels of performance (motivated, effective and efficient workers) and competing in the global marketplace. We begin this case by exploring the changing nature of the workplace; We then explore what is meant by diversity and consider the business case for promoting and managing diversity within contemporary organizations. Learning objectives: Evaluate diversity and multiculturalism as a source of sustainable competitive advantage and identify the benefits of diversity for organizations. Case problem: What is meant by diversity and should organizations seek to be diverse? Company Aramark http://www.aramark.com/ Food ‐ Major Diversified ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award‐winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2009 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry. ARAMARK seeks to address issues responsibly that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy...
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...become a common verb. The firm's origins trace to the day when Larry Pageand SergeySrin met as students at Stanford University in California. Their conversationsled to collaboration on a searchengine they called SackRub. It became so popular on campus that they kept refining and expanding the service as they worked in Larry's dormitory room. Google Inc. began with a goal of bringing order and transparency to the information available on the Internet. Even though it hasn't stopped running, or growing, since, the goal endures. The firm's mission is: "To organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." And if you want to talk about success, take a look at Google'scorporate information and follow its new initiatives in the news. What is the Google difference? How did it gain such runaway popularity? The answers start with a commitment to performance excellence Courtesy Google Inc. based on solid foundations of speed, accuracy, and ease of use. These have been the guiding performance criteria from the beginning, the basis for generating user appeal and competitive advantage for Google's products in the marketplace. Google'sbelief in people also sets it apart. Recently ranked #1 on Fortune magazine's list of best workplaces, the firm gets over 2,000 job applications per day. It runs with an informal culture and small-company feel, reminiscent of a college campus. BusinessWeek says that CEO Eric Schmidt and founders Srin and Page have built "a unique, just-do-it...
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...COMMUNITY GARDENS: GOOD REGIONAL INVESTMENT Daniel P. Olivas Webster University Abstract The concept of gathering people together in an outdoor space in order to collectively work towards the common goal of planting and harvesting produce can be traced in the US to the late 19th century. Community gardens still exist in the US today with the same goal as before, but the objectives that are witnessed in contemporary community gardens have grown to include goals such as training youth in agriculture and nutrition to serving as an important part of people’s health and wellness lifestyles. Several reasons will be listed in this paper that explain the growing and renewed popularity of community gardens which further include economic and medical benefits, as well as individual contribution to the community. This movement in community garden growth is reflected as most movements are in the US’ current political environment. Our current presidential administration sees the First Lady, Michelle Obama, actively promoting health consciousness in particular among youth while making a strong case on the benefits to be reaped from community gardens. On a different note, our recent national economic environment makes a reasonable argument for supporting cost-saving, and even income-generating, ideas such as community gardening. Introduction El Paso County’s most recent addition to its collective gardening community was a unveiled less than a year ago. The...
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...http://www.nckvietnam.com Understanding the Global Spa Industry http://www.nckvietnam.com This page intentionally left blank http://www.nckvietnam.com Understanding the Global Spa Industry: Spa Management Marc Cohen and Gerard Bodeker AMSTERDAM • BOSTON • HEIDELBERG • LONDON • NEWYORK • OXFORD • PARIS • SAN DIEGO • SAN FRANCISCO • SINGAPORE • SYDNEY • TOKYO Butterworth-Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier http://www.nckvietnam.com Butterworth-Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP, UK 30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Burlington, MA01803, USA First edition 2008 Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Science & Technology Rights Department in Oxford, UK: phone ( 44) (0) 1865 843830; fax ( 44) (0) 1865 853333; email: permissions@elsevier.com. Alternatively you can submit your request online by visiting the Elsevier web site at http:/ /elsevier.com/locate/permissions, and selecting Obtaining permission to use Elsevier material Notice No responsibility is assumed by the publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any...
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...been able to acquire great amount of knowledge of almost all the varied markets of the world since 1866. This is the reason why Nestle has been able to gain a leading position in the global food operations as it has factories operation in 77 countries and it is selling its gamut of products in all the six continents. The best part so Nestle is that it occupies the leading market shares along with a broad and diversified business portfolio in varied and many product categories which include nutrition and baby food, coffee, dairy products, ice creams, mineral water, confectionary, chocolate and pet food and many more. Nestle has been committed to provide top quality products and brands which are essential for good health for all age groups. That is why it incorporated nutritional elements in its vast array of product categories so that they can be promoted into the markets as high quality products and safe too (Raisch & Ferlic, 2006). In June 1997 Peter Brabeck –Letmathe was appointed the CEO of Nestle and the critical challenge in front of him was to enhance the profitability of the company which already had mature markets. A suite of process innovation initiatives were being launched by Brabeck so that financial means can be generated to be invested in growth initiates which would result in maximization of existing assets, maximise distribution logistics as well as enhance the capacity utilization of the organization (Raisch & Ferlic, 2006). The goals which were...
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...Unit F912: Promoting Good Health Health & Social Care AS Contents Page A01 – Pages 3 - 13 A02 - A03 – A04 – Promoting good health This unit explores what is good health, the models, the range of lifestyle choices and societal factors which influence health and well-being. Health and well-being are not only affected by an individual’s lifestyle choices (e.g. smoking, eating unhealthy ‘fatty food), but also by societal and environmental issues (e.g. living near a motorway – high pollution levels) Government policies and legislation have an imperative part to play in the promotion of good health, as the introduction on screening programmes (e.g. cervical smear test, antenatal screening etc.); which prevent ill health, has been an incredible and useful tool. Health promoters also have a significant role to play in helping individual’s using services to make the right decision about their health. As their choice of presentation approach can make or damage a health promotion campaign. Further, health promoters need to take into account the presentation methods, and to ensure that they have been chosen well to confirm that the message is successfully put over to the individual to whom it is directed. What is ‘health’? The Worlds Health Organisation (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. However, others may simply define health as the absence of illness...
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...S): Health & Safety in the workplace first became a concern in the early 19th Century when the UK’s Factories Act appointed just four inspectors to regulate safety in more than 3000 child textile factories. Healthy and safe workplaces are fundamental to achieving productive work and high quality working lives. Nowadays many companies are committed to providing a safe workplace for its employees and improving their health through better diets, work practices and lifestyles. A Health and Safety Management system is a complete process of hazard identification, risk assessment and control, employee training, record keeping, program assessment and management involvement throughout, designed to effectively manage and ensure continued employee health and safety in the workplace. Safety and health management system can be important for moral, legal, and financial reasons. All organizations have a duty of care to ensure that employees and any other person who may be affected by the companies undertaking remain safe at all times Relevance of the topic in HRM Occupational Health and Safety has become a highly specialized area with important legal responsibilities and implications. The function is not always part of the human resource management role, but is intricately related to human resource functions, and particularly to the area of risk management. The areas of employee health and wellness and employee assistance programs are newer areas of human resource management,...
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...For the exclusive use of K. HORTON 9-607-143 REV: SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 FRANCES X. FREI AMY C. EDMONDSON CHRISTINE HARRIS-VAN KEUREN ELIOT SHERMAN Cleveland Clinic Dr. Delos “Toby” Cosgrove, cardiothoracic surgeon and president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic, emerged from the operating room on a January afternoon in 1996 having just changed the way he, and subsequently the world, approached heart surgery. A trip to Stanford University Medical School had convinced him it was possible to operate on the valves of the heart through a three-inch incision instead of the nearly foot long incision that was standard practice before splitting the patient’s breastbone with a saw to reach the heart.1 After refining the technique in the lab, he had successfully performed the first such operation. Eight months later, Cosgrove performed two of these surgeries back-to-back, broadcasting his work live via satellite to 4,000 surgeons in 40 cities around the world. The Cleveland Clinic’s broadcasting capabilities facilitated this demonstration of the substantial benefits of his minimally invasive method of heart surgery, which reduced the risk of infection and involved less bleeding, pain, and trauma, significantly reduced the amount of time needed for recovery, and could be used in about three quarters of the heart valve surgeries performed in the United States.2 So compelling was this exhibition that within a year use of the technique had “exploded” throughout the medical community.3 Such...
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...In recognising the value of individual languages we acknowledge the dignity and worth of our fellow human beings. – Desmond Tutu (Universal Declaration of Linguistic Rights Follow-up Committee. April, 1998) It all began with the steam engine. The industrial revolution, which kicked off in late 18th Century set off a series of rapid improvements in technology, which provided us with mass transit and mass communications. Many places that were once exotic realms barely set upon, became multi million dollar wellness centres for exhausted western tourists, complete with western television, McDonalds outlets and internet cafes. Professor Austin’s quote rightly alludes to the fact that the developments of modern technology over the past century have been a major factor in permanently concentrating the world closer together, a place where cultures bleed into one another. And it is having a dramatic effect on the number of languages. If means are not devised to stop it, half of the worlds 7000 odd languages that are spoken today will disappear within the next couple of generations. (SBS, 2013). This will also correspond to the loss of half of the world’s cultural wealth and ancestral knowledge. I will discuss the reasons why language diversity is important, and the challenges that are presented to it by contemporary society. Language is the most important tool we as humans have at our disposal. It is the means by which we learn, and the means by which we teach. It provides us...
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...tourism stem from the following: low cost advantage, strong reputation in the advanced healthcare segment (cardiovascular surgery, organ transplants, eye surgery etc.) and the diversity of tourist destinations available in the country. The key concerns facing the industry include: absence of government initiative, lack of a coordinated effort to promote the industry, no accreditation mechanism for hospitals and the lack of uniform pricing policies and standards across hospitals. Medical tourism or health care tourism is a rapidly growing multibillion-dollar industry around the world. It is an economic activity that comprises trade in medical services and represents the mixing of two of the largest world industries: medicine and tourism. The case identifies the strengths of India’s medical tourism service providers and points at a number of problems that may reduce the growth opportunity of this industry. This paper focuses on the key issues and opportunities possessed by Indian medical tourism sector that enable it to overcome domestic and international barriers on upgrading its medical services. Finally, this paper analyses and concludes the main reasons why the developing country like India attracts foreign tourists for the...
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