investigates Every time you reach the checkout in the two biggest supermarket chains, it's the same question: have you got a card? It can get irritating, but nonetheless we have willingly signed up to their reward schemes - in droves. According to market researchers TNS, around 85% of UK households have at least one loyalty card. We've accepted the membership rules of these innocent-looking, points-mean-prizes clubs: you show us some loyalty, say the retailers, and we'll give you nice bonuses in return
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Environment 2.2 Scanning, Monitoring, and Forecasting Changes in the Environment 2.3 Scenario Planning 2.4 PEST Analysis 2.5 SWOT Analysis 2.6 The General and the Competitive Environments Key Work Strategic decision making under conditions of uncertainty Key Work Strategic inflection points and their impact on strategy Tools and Techniques Writing a PEST analysis Tools and Techniques Undertaking scenario planning ➜ Main Reference Schoemaker, P.J.H. (1995). Scenario planning:
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Phase 2 (Networked Economy) The second phase started in the late 1990s and was the “Networked Economy” phase. This was the birth of e-commerce and digitally connected supply chains. It changed the way we shopped and how companies reached new markets. Digitize Business Process: * E-commerce * Digital Supply Chain * Collaboration * Phase 3 (Collaborative Experiences) The third phase started in the early 2000s and is known as the “Collaborative Experiences” phase. This phase
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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 performance. While the debate over CSR continues, it reveals that some additional research can be done on the link between CSR and competitive advantage
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Topic 1 The Scope of Economic Analysis Question 1.1 “According to the definition of opportunity cost, the more alternatives that we have given up in undertaking an action, the higher the opportunity cost.” Please comment on this statement and explain your answers using examples. Ans Opportunity cost of an action refers to the value of the best alternative that must be given up in order to undertake that action. That is, the highest-valued option forgone. The statement in the question is
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Notes on a) Market Development MARKET DEVELOPMENT a process for developing sales - new business and new markets This process is effective for developing all types of business, and delivers business growth via: * new products or services to existing customers, * existing products or services to new customers, or * new products or services to new customers. Market development process: 1. Establish market development aims and targets. 2. Identify target market(s), sectors and
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business? Why are people thrilled to share their personal information on a social media platform and how can a company like Facebook make money with it? My answers to those questions are manifold, however whether these successes are based on smart strategic decisions, excellent marketing management or new business models, I would like to understand in a more detailed and structured way how international businesses are set up and performing. In today's fast changing mobile society I believe a
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and a minor production plant in Britain. In order to be best positioned moving forward, we recommend expanding into Latin America and Asia Pacific to better fulfill CEO Elon Musk’s primary goal to commercialize electric vehicles all the way to mass market. As we predict slow growth for the standard auto industry, we believe the electric vehicle industry is extremely attractive for several reasons, including high oil prices, less greenhouse gas emissions and government incentives. Our best estimates
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Executive Summary In order for a company to penetrate into a new international market, it is crucial for companies to have sufficient knowledge on the current situation of the particular overseas market. In conjunction with penetration into a foreign market, extensive and thorough market research become essential, together with wise planning to implement the proposed promotional and awareness strategies in the overseas market. This public relations proposal aims to assist Sally’s Soup & Salad (SS&S)
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