Chapter 1 1.1 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT Peoples Own savings bank of Zimbabwe (POSB) is a statutory, national savings bank, wholly owned by the government of Zimbabwe. The People’s Own Savings Bank was established on the 1st of January 1905 and has a proud history of achievement and service provision to every Zimbabwean. The former Post and Telecommunications (PTC) unbundled into three separate entities namely; The People’s Own Savings Bank replacing the Post Office Savings Bank, Zimpost replacing
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General Motors’ Strategic Analysis By Cyriac Thomas (cpg07bm025) [pic] Automotive Industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2007, more than million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. In 2007, a total of 71.9 million new automobiles were sold worldwide: 22.9 million in Europe, 21.4 million in Asia-Pacific, 19
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CSAC05 1/13/07 9:21 Page 123 5 Analyzing Resources and Capabilities Analysts have tended to define assets too narrowly, identifying only those that can be measured, such as plant and equipment. Yet the intangible assets, such as a particular technology, accumulated consumer information, brand name, reputation, and corporate culture, are invaluable to the firm’s competitive power. In fact, these invisible assets are often the only real source of competitive edge that can be sustained over time
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Mobil, as we have stated previously is one of the largest companies in the oil and gas industry. Exxon is the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company. It “engages in oil and gas exploration, production, supply, transportation, and marketing worldwide”(Hoovers, 2015). Apart from oil and gas, Exxon Mobil is also a petrochemical producer, products that produce petroleum. Exxon Mobil has slowly evolved from a marketer of kerosene in the
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eBay: “The world’s largest online marketplace”- A Case Study J.Gopalkrishnan* V.K Gupta** Abstract eBay, Inc. is the largest and most popular marketplace on the Internet, allowing members to buy and sell almost anything. Launched in 1995, about 147 million people now use eBay. An estimated 430,000 people in the United States make all or most of their living by selling on eBay. eBay’s online payment service, called PayPal, enables transactions nearly anywhere in the world. eBay proclaims “trust” between
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comparative study of McDonald's and KFC, different operation and competitive strategy theory will be integrated with their development situation. Research is made based on strategy theory, Internet sources and interviews. The thesis is started with general information, Chinese fast food industrial situation introduction and thesis structure. After having introduced the two companies background, we illustrated strategy theory as thesis theoretical basis. Next, by comparing McDonald’s and KFC’s core competitive
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*Institute of Management, Nirma University of Science & Technology, Ahmedabad. E-mail: jaya_gopalkrishnan2000@yahoo.com **Indian Institute of Management, Indore eBay: “The world’s largest online marketplace”- A Case Study J.Gopalkrishnan* V.K Gupta** Abstract eBay, Inc. is the largest and most popular marketplace on the Internet, allowing members to buy and sell almost anything. Launched in 1995, about 147 million people now use eBay. An estimated 430,000 people in the United States make
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NTRO There are many factors, internal as well as external that impact the planning function of management within an organization, and Coca-Cola is no exception. More than a billion times every day, thirsty people around the world reach for Coca-Cola products for refreshment. Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history, as well as the best-known product in the world. The Coca-Cola franchise covers a population of approximately 398 million people. Coca-Cola Enterprises
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comparative study of McDonald's and KFC, different operation and competitive strategy theory will be integrated with their development situation. Research is made based on strategy theory, Internet sources and interviews. The thesis is started with general information, Chinese fast food industrial situation introduction and thesis structure. After having introduced the two companies background, we illustrated strategy theory as thesis theoretical basis. Next, by comparing McDonald’s and KFC’s core competitive
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2010.The marketing tools employed by Angostura Ltd has led them to regain profitability in the local market (see Appendix 1). The financial crisis that ravaged them in recent years was not only the result of their parent company but also outside influences that hampered on their performance (see Appendix 2). 1.1 Competitor’s Analysis The two (2) primary local competitors in Trinidad and Tobago regarding the distribution of alcohol are AS Bryden& Sons Limited and Alston’s Marketing Company
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