1. What are the strategically relevant factors in the macro-environment (PESTEL analysis)? Strategically relevant factors in the macro-environment consist of: social, technological and legal forces in the case of Lululemon Athletica, Inc. Social Factors: This includes that of lifestyle, and the want and need of living a healthy lifestyle. Evidence in the case points to people over the age of 60 who are looking to lead a healthier life and to live longer. This becomes a demand in the market, leaving
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Performance Efficiency: Businesses that monitor their immediate environment closely and adapt fast to its changes will likely record successes than those who do not. TYPES OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Every business operates in a micro environment and a macro environment. A micro environment of a business
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long-term assets, with long term life. The growing internationalization of business brings stiff competition which requires a proper evaluation and weight age on investment appraisal issues viz. differing project life cycle, impact of inflation, analysis and allowance for risk. Therefore financial managers must consider these issues carefully when making capital budgeting decisions. Inflation is one of the important parameters that govern the financial issues on capital budgeting decisions. Managers
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MGT401 Term Paper on Submitted To: Submitted By: Mohammad Rezzaur Razzak Kamrijjaman Department Coordinator ID-12304076 BBS sec-01 Date of Submission – 15.12.14 Letter of Transmittal 15th December, 2014 Mohammad Rezaur Razzak Associate Professor BRAC Business School BRAC University Mohakhali, Dhaka. Subject: Submission of
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International Marketing Table of Contents Introduction 3 An analysis of the macro and micro factors impacting on the sports retail market and the market recommendations 3 PEST 3 Micro factors and internal business factors 4 An evaluation of market potential, to include an identified shortlist of markets with potential 5 External Factor Analysis 6 Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis: 6 McKinsey’s 7 S Strategy: 6 Using a clear and identified screening criterion, select two recommended markets
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Q1. Michael poter's five-forces framework. (PFF) porter developed PFF in reaction to the SWOT analysis PFF v.s SWOT v.s PESTEL def def def Swot : analysis, strength, weakness, opportunity and threat Pestel : analysis of the macro environment in which an organization exists, includes factors that political, social ... Also by Michael Poter : value chain analysis, looking at the industry > Reverse all activities in a company that adds value to a products or services PFF
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players – Microsoft and Nintendo - the chance to compete for the leadership. While the goal of Nintendo is to stay in the industry, Sony and Microsoft aim to strengthen their positions on the home entertainment market, which is constantly growing. The key factors, the companies need to consider in order to gain a competitive advantage, are good marketing and well developed distribution, as well as providing a huge range of games with recognizable characters. As the market segmentation increases, it is
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Forces…………………………………………………….…………………………….8 3.5 Legal Forces……………………………….………………………………………….……………..….9 3.6 Ecological Forces………………………….………………………….………………………………...9 4.0 SECTION B. MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES…………………………………….……………………….10 4.1 SWOT analysis of GM Uzbekistan………………………………………………………………..……...10 4.2 Management Strategies………………………………………………………………….…………….12 5.0 CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………………………14 6.0 REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………………………15
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allow mobile connectivity and SMS texting on board, the first to have at-seat podcasting and, most recently, the first to fly one of its planes using biofuels” (innovationleaders.org PROFILE: VIRGIN ATLANTIC 2007). Micro environment analysis Customer behavior analysis Who are Virgin Atlantic´s customers? Virgin Atlantic attracts customers who appreciate and value customer care in terms of a combination of service elements and attributes. Virgin Atlantic operates a two class system: Upper Class
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hopefully have covered some differing aspects to use for Amazon. Strategic Planning Processes. I believe an effect method for Amazon to undertake such an analysis would be to examine: • Value Chain • Resources Based View • Financial Analysis Use of a Value Chain Analysis for Amazon Amazon have developed a value chain analysis of its’ own to internal asses how it can operationally best add value and maintain a competitive advantage. They have used the value chain model from Michael
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