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while Sony is a TNMC, the organization is decidedly Japanese in its business values. This is beginning to change in the face of global competition and the need to improve business performance. This study combines elements of historical and economic research in approaching the questions under investigation. Primary resource information includes company reports and 10-K filings with the US Securities Exchange Commission, internal memoranda and other documents pertaining to the management and function
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The major focal points of this paper will include an executive summary, an analytical look into the current strategies using different tools such as a SWOT and Porter’s five forces analysis. The five force analysis will determine external events that can have a direct impact on how they conduct business. A general forces analysis will examine the local environment and how it plays a significant part of their growth. The SWOT analysis will shed light on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
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