...Challenges in the Global Business Environment Code of Ethics Conduct Coca-Cola Company Richard Bonds Dr. J. A. Anderson, Sr. Date May, 31 2014 Abstract Coca-Cola Company or Coke s the largest distributor of soft drinks in the world. Businesses such as Coke and other corporations set a strict code of ethics laws to live by and operate upon. This paper will illustrate the code of ethics of Coke the industry leaders and two of its partners/competitors PepsiCo and Dr. Pepper/Snapple Co. and the similarities of their ethics code for operations as American multination companies. Coca-Cola Company or Coke is the largest distributor of soft drinks in the world. A successful businesses like Coke and other large corporations set a strict code of ethics laws to live by and operate upon. A brief look at the industries three largest leaders in the soft drink industry, with Coke being the front runner followed by the PepsiCo Groups and Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group all unique in their own way with a variety of products consumers have been using for nearly 100 years. All three companies born in the southern part of the United States has provided different brands names under different company logos worldwide. Coke has such names in the soft drink industry like Sprite, Minute Made, Fanta, Power Aide, an Simple Orange to name a few of the 3500 plus products they produce worldwide. The largest and closest competitor of Coke is a bit more diverse in the product...
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...------------------------------------------------- ethical AND UNETHICAL practices of pepsi Class: BBA Hon’s Semester: 6th Topic: Ethical and unethical conduct of pepsi in different countries Submitted to: Madam Mehwish Name of Participant: Mubashir Irshad Safeer Hashim Usama Fiyyaz Shahriyar Shahid ACKNOWLEDGMENT Alhamdulillah first and foremost, we would like to thank God as finally we were able to finish our assignment. Secondly we would like to thank to our supervisor of this assignment, Sir Mehwish for the valuable guidance and advice. He inspired us greatly to work in this assignment. His willingness to motivate us contributed tremendously to our assignment. We also would like to thank him for showing us some example that related to the topic of our assignment. This research assignment would not have been possible without the support of many people especially group members; Mubashir, Safeer, Usama and Shahriyar for sharing the literature and invaluable assistance. Without helps of the particular that mentioned above, we would face many difficulties while doing this Introduction of Pepsi Co. International: Mr. Caleb Bradham a young pharmacist from New Bern, North Carolina City. In January 1898, this was the starting period of Pepsi-cola. Caleb Bradham created a drink, which is call "the Brad Drink". In 1903 Brad index the name drink Pepsi. At Marco level he ongoing his own produced and build his own organization. The trade extended and this drink...
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...in 1898 Caleb Bradham created Pepsi Cola for the beneficial effects it claimed to have on upset stomachs and indigestion. The enmity between the two soda companies are known as the “Cola Wars”. The war began in the 1960’s when Coca-Cola’s supremacy ruled the market as the beverage of choice above Pepsi Cola. Due to the competition between the two rival cola companies actions became extreme and forced both companies to implement strategic methods in order to keep the competitive edge over the other. Coca Cola Wars Case Analysis I. Current Situation: Coca-Cola's and Pepsi Cola’s marketing strategies has been as impossible to tell apart as the products themselves, both companies rely on vibrant colors, catch phrases, attractive people, and famous entertainers to grab consumer’s attention and to entice them into purchasing their products. In 1941 Coca-Cola officially renamed their product to “Coke” as an official trademark with a series of advertisements informing consumers that “Coke” means Coca-Cola (Coca-Cola, 2011). Pepsi was first introduced as " Drink" in 1898 by Caleb Bradham its inventor who created Pepsi at his home, it was later that Bradham changed the name and officially named the beverage Pepsi Cola (Pepsico, 2011). The continual changing of Pepsi and Coca-Cola management assisted in facilitating the brands image according to what they envisioned as a gainful competitive approach, this style and approach is what makes Pepsi-Cola and Coca-Cola obviously unique...
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...consumerism market has shifted significantly over the past few decades just as the attitudes regarding the environment and ethical sourcing of products. Unlike in the past decades when consumers were generally ignorant of the information regarding what was being offered to them, today the consumers are more individualistic and informed. A short opinion survey conducted among a sample of 13 students from GSM London to assess the factors that impact consumer behavior have shown that two-thirds of the respondents lean towards the assessment of a firm’s ethical marketing process before making a decision to buy from such a company. Table of Contents Executive summary 2 Introduction 4 An overview and analysis of ethical consumerism 4 Review of Pepsi Co Inc Company 6 Result of the Short Opinion Survey 8 Conclusion 10 Recommendation 10 Reference 11 Appendix 13 Introduction Ethical consumerism is growing in significance influencing customer choices as well as increasing the role played by the social movement in the marketing process (Buechler, 2010, p.13). New unfolding and ethics are pushing customers to participate actively in market participation and also to criticize the market process and retreat from it. This paper will focus on the analysis of factors that influences consumer behavior through an opinion survey conducted among thirteen students at GSM London. The study also focuses on the identification of products deemed to fall within the ethical category. In addition, the...
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...sales: Coke Classic (#1), Diet Coke (3), Sprite (5), and Caffeine Free Diet Coke (8) ("Top 10," 2004). Through Research & Development (R&D) and acquisitions, Coca-Cola has also expanded its product line to include non-carbonated beverage products, including: Dasani, Fanta, Fruitopia, Hi-C, Minute Maid, and Mr. Pibb. In 2003, Coca-Cola spent approximately $1.9 billion on marketing and advertising. In November 2004, Coca-Cola CEO Neville Isdell stated that "[Marketing expenditures] would rise by $350-$400 million a year ... forever" (Marketplace Roundup, 2004). Pepsi-Cola: The Challenger With the exception of brief bankruptcy stints in 1923 and 1932, Pepsi-Cola assumed its place at the heels of Coca-Cola through its creation of an extensive franchise bottling network and distribution outlets (Yoffie, 2004). Over the years, the Pepsi-Cola company has expanded its product offerings, through R&D and acquisitions, to include: Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Mug Root Beer, Slice, Sierra Mist, Lipton, Aquafina, and Starbucks...
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...Coca-Cola Company Marketing Plan [pic] [pic] Beth Dougherty Terri Meunier Shadeequah Curry August 3, 2012 Table of Content I. Executive Summary (Terri Meunier) II. Organizational and Product Overview (Terri Meunier) II.1 Organizational Description II.2 Vision, Mission, and Goals/Objectives II.3 Product Description III. Market Analysis (Beth Dougherty) III.1 Market Definition III.2 Competitive Analysis III.3 Environmental Forces III.4 Market Segmentation IV. Marketing Strategies (Shadeequah Curry) IV.1 Target Market(s) Selection IV.2 Product Portfolio Mix IV.3 Product Positioning Strategy IV.4 Sales Support Strategies I. Executive Summary The Coca Cola corporation is a beverage company and is defined to be the most well known trade mark in the world, and it is justly so. The Company owns or licenses and markets more than 500 nonalcoholic beverage brands, primarily sparkling beverages, but also a variety of still beverages, such as waters, enhanced waters, juices and juice drinks, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, and energy and sports drinks. It owns and markets a range of nonalcoholic sparkling beverage brands, which includes Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite. The Coca Cola products appeal to a wide range of people throughout the world from all races, genders, and ages. Coca Cola is well known for its worldwide...
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...COMPANY PROFILE CORPORATE OVERVIEW Pepsi co was incorporated in the year 1919 and was re-incorporated in North Carolina in 1986. Pepsi is engaged in beverage and snack food business. PepsiCo is a multinational company and it is most successful consumer product company in the world with annual revenue of $ 20 billion and about 1, 43,000 employees. Some of PepsiCo’s brand names are nearly 100 years old. PepsiCo has achieved a leadership position in each of the two major packaged good business i.e. beverage and snack chips. PepsiCo the conglomerate king of soft drink has its wide range of soft drinks products available in every book & corner of the world. THE INDIAN STORY Pepsi & Co came to India as food processing unit, Punjab during the year 1986-87 head office Pepsi food unit situated in Delhi, employees are more than 2500 people. Pepsi co today is the leader in the cola and orange segments of beverages in India and enjoys leadership in soft drinks in many parts of the country. It focuses on execution excellence, strengthen, bottle network, reach and penetration in rural and semi-urban areas and customer focused marketing areas. PEPSI INDIA FOODS BEVERAGES EMU WOMU NOMU SOMU 1. PEPSI FOODS Pepsi manufacture the food product like LAYS, KURE KURE etc. 2. PEPSI BEVERAGES Pepsi beverages manufacturing the soft drinks with concentrates flavor. PEPSI INDIA MARKETING: Distribute soft drink...
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...Chapter 11 Case Study: Pepsi Background of the Company- 1965-PepsiCo, Inc. was established through the merger of Pepsi Cola and Frito-Lay. Caleb Bradham, a New Bern, N.C. pharmacist, created Pepsi Cola in the late 1890s. The 1961 merger of the Frito Company, founded by Elmer Doolin in 1932, and the H. W. LAY COMPANY, formed Frito-Lay, Inc., founded by Herman W. Lay, also in 1932. Herman Lay, former chairman and CEO of Frito-Lay, was chairman of the board of directors of the new company; Donald M. Kendall, former president and CEO of Pepsi Cola, was president and chief executive officer. The new company reports sales of $510 million and has 19,000 employees. Major products of the new companies are: Pepsi Cola Company: Pepsi Cola (formulated in 1898), Diet Pepsi (1964) and Mountain Dew (introduced by Tip Corporation in 1948). Frito-Lay, Inc.: Fritos brand corn chips (created by Elmer Doolin in 1932), Lay's brand potato chips (created by Herman W. Lay in 1938), Cheetos brand cheese flavored snacks (1948), Ruffles brand potato chips (1958) and Rold Gold brand pretzels (acquired 1961). 1966- Doritos brand tortilla chips are introduced. They are destined to become the most popular snack chip in the United States. Pepsi enters Japan and Eastern Europe. 1971- PepsiCo moves from New York City to its new world headquarters in Purchase, N.Y. The new corporate headquarters features a building by one of America's foremost architects, Edward Durrell Stone (19021978), set on a 144acre...
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...sales. PepsiCo encompasses the Pepsi Cola, Frito-Lay, Tropicana, Quaker, and Gatorade brands and offers products in over 200 countries. It currently holds 36 percent of the total snack food market share in the U.S. and 25 percent of the market share of the refreshment beverage industry. The company’s headquarters are in New York and employs over 200,000 people. In 2006, Michael D. White became the CEO of PepsiCo International, and in 2007 Indra K. Nooyi became the CEO of PepsiCo. PepsiCo has received many awards and recognitions over the years, including being ranked in the top 25 of the best global brands, ranking number four overall by Diversity Inc, and earning the Green Award by the Environmental Protection Agency. COMPANY AND MARKETING HISTORY The Pepsi recipe was developed by pharmacist Caleb Bradham in the 1890s. Originally marketed under the unassuming name “Brad’s Drink,” Bradham’s creation was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898 due to the pepsin and kola nut ingredients used. Awareness of Bradham’s new creation spread quickly, and in 1902 he decided to create the Pepsi-Cola Company so people everywhere could enjoy the drink. In 1903 the patent became official, and by 1910 Pepsi-Cola had franchises in 24 states and sold over 100,000 gallons of the syrup annually. However, the Pepsi brand would encounter several rocky situations before becoming the success that it is today. World War I proved to be an especially turbulent time for Pepsi-Cola. Severe fluctuations in...
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...Pepsi Co. Ethics and Compliance In this paper, Team E will analyze PepsiCo’s 2008 and 2009 annual reports and SEC filings. This analysis will help to assess the role of ethics and compliance in PepsiCo’s financial environment by describing the procedures that PepsiCo has put in place to ensure ethical behavior and identifying the processes PepsiCo uses to comply with the SEC Regulations. Then the annual reports will be used to evaluate PepsiCo’s financial performance for the last two years. The ratios that will be used to calculate PepsiCo’s financial performance will be Return on Sales, Asset Turnover, Assets-to-Equity, Return on Equity using the DuPont Framework, and Days Sales Outstanding. These ratios will help discover trends that will determine the financial health of PepsiCo. Ethical Procedures The number of issues Ethics and Compliance Officers in a company face is substantial. The issues range from sexual harassment to data protection and privacy. The Supreme Court and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations (FSGO) hold organizations responsible for the unethical conduct of their employees. Most companies implement a solid Ethics and Compliance Program to prevent employees from engaging in unethical behavior. Ethics and Compliance Programs are also in place to protect Stakeholders interest as well. Every year, Ethisphere Magazine honors companies who go well beyond just making statements about doing business ethically. These honorees put their...
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...DECLARATION I hereby declare that I have submitted an original piece of work. The secondary research work has been properly cited and acknowledged. Zoya Ishaq June 25, 2011 ____________ _____________ _________________ Name of student Date Signature DEDICATION I dedicate this report to my grandfather Malik Anwar-ul-Haq who passed away on October 6, 2010. He was my source of encouragement, motivation and inspiration. He was a best friend, a companion, a teacher, a father and a man with a dignified character and an impressive personality. Bareabu, this is for you to thank you for all your effort, time, love and support in making me who I am today and to tell you that you will always be remembered. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First and foremost, I am extremely grateful to Allah Almighty for showering His blessings on me continuously and helping me at every stage of life and providing me with the ability to complete this report successfully. I would like to thank my parents for their trust and belief in me always. They make me who I am today with their unconditional love. My humble gratitude and word of appreciation is also for Ms Saira Farooqi, Head of the BBA Department at Kinnaird, and Ms Manal Talat for providing me with the courage to make a name as a student of BBA for 4 years. They have been a motherly figure...
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...1995 SUPREME COURT 2372 "Gujarat Bottling Co. Ltd., M/s. v. Coca Cola Company" = 1995 AIR SCW 3521 (From : Bombay) Coram : 2 S. C. AGRAWAL AND S. SAGHIR AHMAD, JJ. Civil Appeals Nos. 6839-6840 of 1995, (arising out of S.L.P. (civil) Nos. 8800-01 of 1995), D/- 4 -8 -1995. M/s. Gujarat Bottling Co. Ltd., and other, Appellants v. Coca Cola Company and others, Respondents. Judgement: S. C. AGRAWAL. J. :- Special leave granted. 2. In the past nations often went to war for the protection and advancement of their economic interests. Things have changed now. Under the international order envisaged by the Charter of the United Nations war is no longer an instrument of State policy. Now-a-days there are wars between corporations, more particularly corporations having multi-national operations, for the protection and advancement of their economic interests. These wars are fought on the economic plane but some of the battles spill over to Courts of law. The present case is one such legal battle. The combatants are two American multi national corporations dominating the soft drinks market having operations in a number of countries. On the one side is Coca Cola Company (respondent No. 1), hereinafter referred to as "Coca Cola," and on the other side is PEPSICO INC.(for short "Pepsi"), and its subsidiaries and subsidiaries of the subsidiaries which are under, direct or indirect, control of Pepsi. There is a long history of trade rivalry...
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...On Pepsi Cola International Nau-Bahar Bottling Company, Gujranwala Submitted To: HR Executive Mr. Basharat Zia Submitted By: Afnan Umar Khan Kashif Mahmood Salman Dar Syed Sajjad Haider Date of Submission: University of the Punjab, Gujranwala Campus University of the Punjab, Gujranwala Campus Lahore School of Economics, Lahore Baha-ud-Din Zikriya University, Multan 28.08.2010 NBC, 38 S.I Gujranwala, Pakistan. University Of the Punjab, Gujranwala Campus Page 1 Internship Report On NBC Introduction to Report This report is about Pepsi CO. (Nau-Bahar Bottling Company). This report is the part of my B.Com(Hons) degree which is compulsory for us to complete internship in any organization. The purpose of this internship is to provide an opportunity to the students to observe the practical applications of their background professional study. In this report I¶ve given the brief history of the Pepsi CO. and about Nau-Bahar Bottling Company, departments of the NBC, their functions and working of the some departments as well. I also include work done by me in NBC and Financial Analysis of the PEPSI CO and SWOT analysis of the NBC. And finally give the recommendations about the working of NBC. University Of the Punjab, Gujranwala Campus Page 2 Internship Report On NBC A brief History of Pepsi Born in the Carolinas in 1898, Pepsi-Cola has a long and rich history. The drink is the invention of Caleb Bradham (left), a pharmacist and drugstore owner in New Bern...
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...to the family income. Many international communities have put of policies and law to curb child labor. International Labor Organization (ILO) has created several conventions that 175 of its members can adopt. While some are taking drastic steps to abolish child labor completely. The route is not child labor itself but it is the way companies and societies operate by exploiting these workers and taking advantage of their plight. Severe measures may be counterproductive as they do not change the underlying causes of child labor and can worsen the situation of the child workers by driving them to more hazardous work in the informal sector. This underlines the importance of a broad rather than a restrictive approach to child labor in codes of conduct. In India alone 85% of the workforces in agricultural industries...
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