The Link Between Competitive Advantage & Corporate Social Responsibility | Business and Society | | There is currently growing interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) among both companies and managers. It has become an important topic of theoretical concentration and one of the most widely accepted business concepts. The major issues in the field of CSR concern stakeholder analysis and corporate strategic management. Numerous attempts have been made to link CSR and financial
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The Coca-Cola Company July 24, 2011 CONTENTS Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………3 Coca-Cola: An Introduction.……………………………………………………………………....4 Financial Analysis………………..……………………………………………………………..…6 Competition Analysis: Pepsi………………………………………………………………………9 Recommendations………………………………………………………………………………..13 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………….…15 References………………………………………………………………………………………..16 Abstract Many international corporations began as small domestic ventures. As businesses
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About Coca Cola India The Brand Coca Cola has been New India’s favorite for last 20 years. A market leader with strong hold of 51% over the Rs 50 billion soft drink industry in India. Coca Cola India boasts of growth rate twice that of the Indian GDP. Not only the numbers but the popularity and accepatibilty of the product cuts across all kinds of socioeconomic classification in India. The per capita consumption of Cold drinks in Inida is 7-8 bottles and cold drink segments collectively have a
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Summary The case traces the history of the struggles both companies encountered during the start-up phase of their business. During the 1990’s, India’s government opened its door to foreign investors and PepsiCo entered into India and Coca-Cola re-entered four years later. Both companies had many difficult situations to overcome and eventually had to recognize that India’s market was very different and a special knowledge, skills and local expertise was needed to be obtained if both companies wanted
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marketing principles and this assignment has considered Coca cola, a company which is in the soft drinks industry as the base. This includes evaluation of benefits and costs of a company being market oriented and the deviation from its core activities. Further this discusses the micro and macro factors that affect Coca cola and how the marketing decisions should be taken considering these factors. The segmentation aspect which is adopted in Coca cola is discussed here. And effective strategies adopted
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CASE STUDY : COLA WARS CONTINUE : COKE AND PEPSI IN 2006 The case study “Cola Wars Continue: Coke and Pepsi in 2006” focuses on describing Coke and Pepsi within the CSD industry by providing detailed statements about the companies’ accounts and strategies to increase their market share. ‘ Cola war’ is the term used to describe the campaign of mutually targeted television advertisement & marketing campaigns between Coke & Pepsi. Furthermore, the case also focuses on the Coke vs. Pepsi
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PART IV: Case Studies 1. Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi in India: The Battle of the Bottle Continues, 395 2. Arun Ice Cream, 409 3. Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), 421 4. The Park, Calcutta, 439 5. Kanpur Confectioneries Private Limited (A), 461 6. Kanpur Confectioneries Private Limited (B), 467 7. Aravind Eye Care System: Giving the Most Precious Gift, 473 8. ITC Limited, Bangalore (A), 495 9. ITC Limited, Bangalore (B), 499 10. The Living Room: Redefining the Furniture Industry
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political environment in India has proven to be critical to company performance for both PepsiCo and Coca- Cola India. What specific aspects of the political environment have played key roles? Could these effects have been anticipated prior to market entry? If not, could developments in the political arena have been handled better by each company? Ans. The political environment in India has proven to be critical to company performance for both PepsiCo and Coco-Cola India. Some aspects were: ïŠ
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2003 Sanjiv Gupta only six week in his new role as CEO of Coke India found himself in a contemplating event of sale drop 30-40% in two weeks. This crisis for the company took place just after the momentum gained from a highly successful two-year marketing campaign that had given Coca-Cola market leadership over Pepsi. This scenario takes back to august 5th when The Center for Science and Environment (CSE), an activist group in India focused on environmental sustainability issues press release stating:
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Coca Cola was one of the Leading brand during 1970’s, made to exit due to foreign policies. After re-entering a hiatus of 16 years, Coco Cola has reached to each and every corner of India. Being one of the largest beverage companies in India, Coca Cola is now available through length and breadth of India. An Introduction to Coca Cola India:- Coca cola is a well-known American beverage giant, which sells concentrated soft drink worldwide. The journey for Coca cola begins when Pharma Scientist
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