...iBM 1. 2. Analyze IBM strategies, to remix their businesses in order to move to the emerging higher-value spaces, in Macro and Micro environment level 3. IBM strategy PESTEL analysis in Macro level Five forces analysis in Micro level Recommendation Conclusion SOWT analysis Complexity analysis 4. o IBM understood Value was shifting in the IT industry, driven by the rising tide of global integration, a new computing paradigm and new client needs. o Economies of developing nations were growing rapidly, driven by historic investments in fundamental business infrastructure. Enterprises were looking to tap skills and expertise available all over the world and to integrate their operations globally. o Change in computing architecture was rippling across the data center and the network, along with a proliferation of technology infused into all aspects of work and life. Companies were seeking to integrate advanced technology with their business processes and operations, not only to reduce costs, but to enable innovation and growth. o IBM remixed their businesses in order to move to the emerging higher- value spaces by focusing on software and IT industry. IBM Strategies 5. IBM Strategies Hardware And Services Software IBM sold the personal computing department To Lenovo 6. PESTEL Analysis for Macro environment factors Social Political Technological Environmental Economic Legislative 7. Iraq War in 2003, affected world economy, and IBM stock fell down. Technology affects directly...
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...Situation analysis and strategic recommendations of BP After oil spill disaster in USA Table of content: Introduction 3 Executive Summary 3 Approaches 3 Background of BP 3 BP in USA 3 PESTEL analysis of BP in USA 4 Political Environment 4 Economic Environment 5 Socio-cultural Environment 6 Technological Environment 7 Legal Environment 7 Environmental Analysis 8 Summary 8 SWOT Analysis of BP 8 Strengths 9 Weaknesses 9 Opportunities 10 Threats 11 Summary 11 Strategic Recommendations 11 Porter’s Generic Competitive Strategy 11 Ansoff Model 12 Conclusion: 13 References & Bibliography: 15 Appendix: 17 Introduction: As the global business environment is turbulent and dynamic every business organisation should adopt their strategy with the changing business conditions and conduct external and internal analysis on regular basis to cope up with the changing environment. This paper will analyse the overall situation of BP in USA after the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. The oil spill creates a new condition for their operation in USA and requires considerable and serious change in the strategic decision making and positioning of the company. Executive Summary: This paper will start with a brief background of BP. A PESTEL analysis will...
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...process and especially this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my mother and father. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides an analysis of the purposes of three business organizations called Bogawanthalawa Tea Estates PLC, Swarnamahal Financial PLC and Vallibel Power Erathna PLC and the nature of the national environments in which the companies operate, the behavior of the organizations in their market environment and the importance of the global factors that shape national business activities. First the report identifies the purposes of the selected companies and then categorizes based on the differences between organizations. Then it identifies stakeholders and their expectations and applies the stakeholder mapping model to those stakeholders. After that the actions that the organization has taken to meet different responsibilities have been analyzed. Furthermore it investigates the resource allocation of the economic system in which the Bogawanthalawa Tea Estates PLC operates and the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on this organization and of competition policy on the activities of a business organization. By assuming that the aforesaid organization is operating in a monopolistic competitive market, the report analyzes the way how pricing decisions are made. Furthermore the impact of market forces and PESTEL factors on the above company has been taken into discussion. Finally the advantages of international trade to the company Bogawanthalawa PLC and...
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...2009. SIAMAK MOULAEIFAR 20207133 Introduction: SABMiller (SAB) plc is the second largest brewers in the world with brewing interests or distribution agreements in over 75 countries across six continents. The group’s brands include premium international beers such as Miller Genuine Draft, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell, as well as an exceptional range of market leading local brands also SABMiller is one of the world’s largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products. (The SAB Miller, 2009) Exhibit below provides a summary scope of SABMiller operation today. (Below figures refer to year ended 31 March 2009) Source: www.sabmiller.com The purpose of this report is to discuss the strategic position of SABMiller in 2009 (SWOT analysis), the SABMiller acquisition strategy in particular the acquisition of Miller in 2002 along with issues rose in acquisition. It will also set out to recommend a strategic development plan for future. The strategic position of SABMiller in 2009 Understanding the strategic position is concerned with identifying the impact on strategy of the external environment, an organisation’s strategic capability (resource and competent) and the expectations and influence of stakeholders. (Johnson & schools & Whittington, 2008) The strategic position that SABMiller has chosen to follow is to continue to protect and further develop its operations, whilst investing for growth in its international beer business, several acquisitions in last few...
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...deal with high cost of operations. Importation activities require firms to pay for shipping and loading charges for the goods. The importer also has to incur insurance charges. The costs result in an increase in the cost of commodities making them undesirable to customers. Delays in payment also make it difficult for the company to replenish its stock. Outline 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Literature Review a) An Overview of the Emirates Motor Company’s Import Business b) History of Importation of Mercedes Benz Automobiles from Germany to the UAE c) External Analysis of the World Automobile Industry d) External Analysis of the Trade between the UAE and Germany in Automobiles e) Internal Analysis of the Emirates Motor Company (EMC) 4. Methodology 5. Results 6. Discussion Challenges Facing Mercedes Benz UAE in the Export of Cars to Iran Introduction Mercedes Benz is a Germany based manufacturer of automobiles. It is a division of Daimler AG. Mercedes Benz as a brand engages in the manufacture of a wide variety of automobiles which range from...
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...intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin “Nothing focuses the mind better than the constant sight of a competitor who wants to wipe you off the map.” – Wayne Calloway, Former CEO, PepsiCo 2 1 External Audit – Sources of Information •Internet •Libraries •Suppliers •Distributors •Salespersons •Customers •Competition 3 External Strategic Management Audit - The macro environment Scanning (PESTEL analyses, Scenarios) - Industry or Sector Analysis (5 forces, industry/product life cycle) - Competitors scanning (Strategic Group Map, CPM) - The Organization responses (EFEM) 4 2 Layers of the business environment 5 Key Aspects of PESTEL Analysis • Not just a list of influences • Need to understand key drivers of change • Drivers of change have differential impact on industries, markets, and organisations • Focus is on future impact of environmental factors • Combined effect of some of the factors likely to be most important 6 3 Macroenvironment – PESTEL (1) 7 Microenvironment – PEST(EL) Political Economic • Government stability (+) • Taxation policy (+) • Foreign trade regulations (+) • Social welfare policies (-) • Business cycles (-) • GNP trends (-) • Interest rates (--) • Inflation (+) • Unemployment (-) 8 4 Microenvironment – PEST(EL) Socio-cultural Technological • Population demographics (-) • Income distribution (+) • Social mobility (-) ...
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...stenden university | THE CRS PLAN | Gulf Helicopters CompanyInSierra Leone | Lecturer: Ilyas Inci IBMS - 3Y | Mohammed Shaath, Tarek Bekrar, Sumaya Taha, Radwa Khalifa & Noof Al Malki | | Table of Content: Introduction: This report is about the new CSR strategy that will be implemented by a well – known company with a high turnover and a high number of employees which is Gulf Helicopters Company with the coordination of Tekfen . A full study will be about the suitability of the CSR plan in relation with both the company and the hosted country which is Sierra Leone. Description of the company: Gulf Helicopters established officially in 1970, as a part of the British overseas airways corporation. It was sold officially to Qatar petroleum in 1998. Gulf Helicopters is totally owned by Gulf international services. GHC is now a leading company in Middle East above serving India, Yemen and Libya. Gulf helicopters is aiding short and long term flights as well as photo flights. Moreover, GHC is now serving medical services for faster facilities. GHC is specialized in oil and gas industry, as well as delivering equipments and aircraft components, chemicals, vehicle parts, electrical lamp, cables or others, computer and office stuff, refrigerators or heating tools, and leisure supplies. GHC is specially helping the gulf area. GHC is provided with well-qualified engineers who mechanism all the maintenance jobs, also GHC is an ISO 9001-2000 certified...
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...Macro and Specific Environment Macro and Specific Environment 2011 Mohd Haizam Bin Idris (ZP00942) Masters of Business Administration 5/1/2011 2011 Mohd Haizam Bin Idris (ZP00942) Masters of Business Administration 5/1/2011 1.0 Introduction In today’s organisation, responding accurately to the factors that may affect the organisational performance. In this case, analysis on macro and specific environment has been analysed to identify the elements of the macro and specific environment that may have an impact to the organisations. Examples of how an organisation responding to the environment has been put together to distinguished from the two environmental factors. Literature review have been made through text book, online portal and journals as well account of company’s experience in responding to such environments. 2.0 Specific Environment Specific Environment refers to forces or institutions outside the organisation in which that the organisation interfaces in the course of conducting its business. In other words, specific environment refers to elements outside the organisation that have direct impact to an organisation. Such forces or institutions are directly relevant to the organisational goals because they have direct and immediate impact to the decision and actions of the managers. The specific environment in each organisation is unique and changes with conditions. The common elements are customers, suppliers, competitors and pressure groups. ...
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...International Business Strategy Name: Institutional affiliation: Date: International Business Strategy Introduction There has been growing concern for the economic interdependence of nations on a global scale. As a result, companies have stepped up the cross-border business transactions in the recent past. Widespread sharing of technology, global economic shifts, and international governance among others, have been the enabling factors. Visionary business leadership has transformed national-level firms into robust multinationals that dispense a wide variety of goods and services to a scale never witnessed before. As many companies yearn to take their business internationally, they face ever-present challenges in the new business arena. Managers, therefore, need to take a keen interest in assessing the corporate strategies to fit the demands of international business so as to maintain their competitive edge and suitably serve the culturally diversified individual and institutional customers. This report analyses a myriad of aspects that multinational companies face in the global provision of goods and services. In its deliberations, the reports deeply evaluate the National Double Diamond model and its later improvement as well as the SAFe criteria that are essential to business leaders in effectively engaging in international business. It gives insight on how the varied features of the international business impact on the business strategy...
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...International Business Strategy Name: Institutional affiliation: Date: International Business Strategy Introduction There has been growing concern for the economic interdependence of nations on a global scale. As a result, companies have stepped up the cross-border business transactions in the recent past. Widespread sharing of technology, global economic shifts, and international governance among others, have been the enabling factors. Visionary business leadership has transformed national-level firms into robust multinationals that dispense a wide variety of goods and services to a scale never witnessed before. As many companies yearn to take their business internationally, they face ever-present challenges in the new business arena. Managers, therefore, need to take a keen interest in assessing the corporate strategies to fit the demands of international business so as to maintain their competitive edge and suitably serve the culturally diversified individual and institutional customers. This report analyses a myriad of aspects that multinational companies face in the global provision of goods and services. In its deliberations, the reports deeply evaluate the National Double Diamond model and its later improvement as well as the SAFe criteria that are essential to business leaders in effectively engaging in international business. It gives insight on how the varied features of the international business impact on the business strategy...
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...De Montfort University In partnership with Niels Brock, Copenhagen Business College BA (Hons) Business Administration. Market analysis of Chery automobile Submitted by: Resham Dhakal instructor : Ian choo Student No. P11016315 (CORP eve) Date: 2011-11-14 1 Introduction The main propose of this preliminary project is to analyses the present situation of Chinese automaker ‘Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. In order to analyses the present situation, we mainly focus on its internationalization process, its domestic market as well as international market, and its strategy of growth. And it is supported with different theories such as SWOT analysis, PEST analysis, Porter 5 Forces, 4Ps. 1.1 Chery at a Glance Chery is one of the Chinese fast growing state owned enterprise founded on 1997.with a capital of CNY 3.68 billion, and its first car came on a production on 1999. At present Chery owns for sub-brands, chery, karry , Rilich and rely. Currently Chery has 16 different module in maket and it possesses an annual production capacity of 900,000 automobiles. (Chery) . With the strategy of ‘Going out’ Chery become the first Chinese automobile company to export its production in overseas, including more then 80 countries. It offers cars, sedans, SUVs, and mini-vans on its different segment. Source – Chery International Co. ltd This figure show that, the total sale of Chery automobile is been increasing in every year, in the year 2008 its sale...
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...International Business Strategy Name: Institutional affiliation: Date: International Business Strategy Introduction There has been growing concern for the economic interdependence of nations on a global scale. As a result, companies have stepped up the cross-border business transactions in the recent past. Widespread sharing of technology, global economic shifts, and international governance among others, have been the enabling factors. Visionary business leadership has transformed national-level firms into robust multinationals that dispense a wide variety of goods and services to a scale never witnessed before. As many companies yearn to take their business internationally, they face ever-present challenges in the new business arena. Managers, therefore, need to take a keen interest in assessing the corporate strategies to fit the demands of international business so as to maintain their competitive edge and suitably serve the culturally diversified individual and institutional customers. This report analyses a myriad of aspects that multinational companies face in the global provision of goods and services. In its deliberations, the reports deeply evaluate the National Double Diamond model and its later improvement as well as the SAFe criteria that are essential to business leaders in effectively engaging in international business. It gives insight on how the varied features of the international business...
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...UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STRATEGY ANALYSIS & EVALUATION ASSIGNMENT 2005 The VSM Group Prepared by: Name Intake Reg No. Ivan HO MacNab 200455775 Vui Soon HO MacMaster 200352369 Franco LEE MacNab 200492442 Kim Loong NG MacNeil 200459087 Roland TAN MacNeil 200459176 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 2 VSM GROUP 1 2.1 Organisational Purpose 1 2.2 Corporate Governance 2 2.3 Stakeholders 2 2.4 Organisational Performance 2 3 MACRO ENVIRONMENT 2 3.1 PESTEL Analysis 2 3.2 Scenario Building 3 4 SEWING MACHINE INDUSTRY 3 4.1 Global Business Environment 3 4.2 Market Analysis & Structure 3 4.3 Industry Analysis 4 4.4 Competitor Analysis 4 4.4.1 Market Segmentation 4 4.4.2 Strategic Group Analysis (SGA) 5 4.4.3 Customer Value 5 5 STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES 6 5.1 Resources and Competencies 6 5.2 Diagnosing Strategic Capability 6 5.3 Development of New Competencies 7 6 COMPETITIVE/BUSINESS STRATEGY 7 6.1 Basis of Competition 7 6.2 Sustaining Competitive Advantage 7 6.3 Basis of Future Competitive Strategy 7 7 STRATEGIC OPTIONS 8 7.1 Improvement on Operating Profits 8 7.1.1 Production Relocation 8 7.1.2 Revenue Growth 8 7.2 Long-term Growth and Strategies 8 7.2.1 Market Diversification 9 7.2.2 Revenue Diversification...
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...Introduction An international advertising, marketing and public relations agency based in Manhattan, USA, Ogilvy & Mather operates in 450 offices spanning around 169 cities all over the world. In the year 1948, with only a staff of two and no clients, David Ogilvy founded Ogilvy and Mather. The vision behind establishing the agency was to generate diversity and provide superior quality services. The agency is now one of the largest marketing communications networks in the world, providing services to both local and multinational brands in all regions. Ogilvy’s Mission Statement: To become the world’s best agency, O&M mission statement is as follows- “Our mission is to provide successful communications solutions at the highest world standards to enable regional businesses and brands to excel. We earn our clients’ respect through business and creative ideas developed by the best talents in the region.” Ogilvy’s Vision: “To be most valued by those who most value brands” Core Values: To support mission statement and vision, O&M follows 360 Degree Brand Stewardship. To empower the brand to its multinational clients, O&M implies local know-how with a worldwide network. This helps them to get more powerful local campaigns by fulfilling local market needs. A holistic look at communication helps O&M still reinforcing the same universal brand identity. O&M focuses on the role of 360 Degree Brand Stewards to grab customer attention, obtain promises through consistent...
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...7/18/2014 7/18/2014 Course: GBMP 528 Prof: Cesar Polvorosa Akshita Solanki 823-977-798 Armanpal Kaur 825-084-346 Gagan Verma 825-058-316 Kashish 825-107-238 Navrubal Kaur 825-091-481 Nikhil Pankantiwar 824-063-440 Rahul Teckchandani 824-521-108 Rajwinder Kaur Sidhu 825-002-736 Course: GBMP 528 Prof: Cesar Polvorosa Akshita Solanki 823-977-798 Armanpal Kaur 825-084-346 Gagan Verma 825-058-316 Kashish 825-107-238 Navrubal Kaur 825-091-481 Nikhil Pankantiwar 824-063-440 Rahul Teckchandani 824-521-108 Rajwinder Kaur Sidhu 825-002-736 World Geographies & Cultures: Saudi Aramco World Geographies & Cultures: Saudi Aramco Country Profile Name of Country: Saudi Arabia Source: CIA Factbook (Factbook) Demographics: Population: 27,345,986 * note: immigrants make up more than 30% of the total population, according to UN data (2013) (July 2014 est.) Population Growth Rate: 1.49% (2014 est.) Major languages: Arabic (official) Major religions: Muslim (official) 100% Life expectancy: (at birth) male: 72.79 years ; female: 76.94 years (2014 est.) Literacy Rates: total population: 87.2% ; male: 90.8% ; female: 82.2% (2011 est.) Government: Type of Government: Monarchy Head of Government: King of Saudi : King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005) Geography: General features : Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen Climate : harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes Surface area:...
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