Critical evaluation of the international business environment
Case study - 5 pages - Management
The more closely the management of an international company can align its comparative advantage with a source or destination country's competitive advantage, the more conveniently it can achieve and maintain its overall business objectives. Management of international...
Creating Colette in Shanghai
Essay - 2 pages - Economy general
By sticking to the original concept and in tandem with the new emerging Chinese market - How to recreate Colette's lifestyle store in Shanghai is a question that needs to be analyzed. First step is to start with the company analysis in order to underline its strengths and weaknesses and prepare...
The Danone Case: can a firm combine profits and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
Case study - 70 pages - Business strategy
First, to hit the high degree of competitiveness, it becomes necessary for the firm to keep the competitive advantage by dealing with new concepts such as the environment, respect of human rights and social activities. Indeed, the traditional factors such as product, price, place,...
Study case : Sanofi Aventis
Case study - 28 pages - Business strategy
Over the past few years, Sanofi-Aventis' strategic decisions have enabled the company to reinforce its leadership in the international market. The company has grown by merging with competitors, it has increasingly invested in R&D, reinforced its presence in the major markets (the United States...
Strategic Management - Critic of management models
Case study - 2 pages - Business strategy
Porter's Five Forces model is designed with a focus on factors that built up the competitive advantage of a firm within the market (Afuah, 2003). It has achieved significant success in analyzing the industry in general and forms a very useful tool for assessing a company's own...
The Yuan under the pressure of the International Community Should we revaluate the Yuan?
Essay - 65 pages - Economy general
In three decades, China has transformed from an economy based upon agriculture (low effective and auto centered) to an economy based upon mass industry and export. The wish of Xiaoping to open the country is completely reached (on an economy level) but his wish to develop China from the inside by...
Strategic study of Decathlon
Case study - 36 pages - Business strategy
For over a decade, the retail brand Decathlon, has been the European leader in the retail market for sporting goods. This dominance manifests itself in France as the popularity of the slogan: "A background form” and the growing number of superstores located mainly in the outskirts of cities,...
Zara's US Operations
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
Zara, a flagship venture of Spain-based Inditex, started its US operations in 1988. Zara USA Inc. is based out of New York and retails men's and women's clothing. The company has now grown to own 49 stores spread across the east and west coast of USA. The once labor-intensive US apparel...
Examine the concept of total reward and explore the reasons for its increasing prominence in organizations
Case study - 10 pages - Human resources
This coursework examines the concept of total rewards in the context of today's competitive business environment. There are many different total rewards concept in the existing literature and therefore the primary focus must be to choose the most appropriate concept and to examine it...
The German automobile industry
Thesis - 8 pages - Business strategy
Traditional economic theories say that there are a lot of factors for comparative advantage of a country such as the land, the location, the natural resources, the labor and the local population size. In the opinion of Michael E. Porter, a nation can create new advanced factors...
Five forces of Porter
Essay - 7 pages - Services marketing
The five forces of Porter's work on corporate strategy were defined in 1979. Its founder, Michael Porter, professor at Harvard, draws on his specialty to create the matrix bearing his name. As part of his business strategy, Michael Porter's specialty was based on optimizing the...
Online electronic version on physical book purchase: An analysis on resale and welfare impact
Thesis - 7 pages - Computer science
Amazon recently began a new service: providing an electronic version of books to its consumers after they purchase the physical books. This business practice provides consumers with an opportunity to reseller brand new books, which will influence publisher, retailers and consumers. Using a...
What is the relevance of Michael Porter's five forces to modern day business? Give examples and show current reading to support you proposition
Essay - 10 pages - Services marketing
Porter's 5 forces analysis is a tool of strategic analysis of the competitive environment of a firm. Porter's 5 forces determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of a market. Indeed, the main objective of a company is to acquire a competitive...
De Beers: A Study of Strategic Marketing
Case study - 8 pages - Business strategy
The diamond industry has built its enduring benefit by being present in major countries worldwide with a homogeneous offer. In global industries, competition in a country depends on the competition taking place in another country; the competitive advantages are transferable from one...
Analysis of Michelin's strategies and recommendations
Case study - 40 pages - Business strategy
254% - this is the performance level of Michelin since March 2003; such high-flying results have enabled the company to emerge as the leader in a very competitive market where rivals such as Bridgestone and Goodyear are on the lookout for the slightest weakness of the French manufacturer....
The strategy marketing of IBM
Case study - 12 pages - Services marketing
IBM (International Business Machine Corporation) is a multinational U.S. industrial house created in 1911 in the United States. Its principal activities are the design of hardware, software and computer services. Its purpose is to provide the best computers by applying specific marketing...
The Eyewear Industry- Analysis and Recommendations
Thesis - 15 pages - Business strategy
The eyewear industry began during the 18th century, in France (Pays de Morez, in Jura - North East) inspired from the invention of Roger Bacon of two convex lenses inserted in wooden rims joined together by a nail. In France, Jura is still the main geographic point of this industry where, all...
Analysis on the group of JC Decaux SA
Case study - 16 pages - Business strategy
The group JC Decaux invests on an average of about 200 million Euros each year to fund its growth. It is important to note that the investment turns primarily to urban furniture as the detriment of other areas of strategic activity. This seems consistent strategy for several reasons: the group...
Marks and Spencer Company marketing Audit
Case study - 7 pages - Educational studies
Marks and Spencer is listed on the London stock exchange, and it is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. The company, which is colloquially known as “Marks and Spencer ”,“ M&S or “Markies”, was characterized in the early 20th century of selling British made goods giving...
Hippopotamus
Case study - 18 pages - Services marketing
In this case, we will consider the servuction process in a restaurant. The restaurant we are studying is not a classic restaurant. It is part of a chain which implies a degree of standardization of the offers, and the recognition of the sign among the public. This represents a strong...
Strategic analysis of Liverpool FC
Case study - 21 pages - Sports
This assignment is to provide a strategic analysis of the football club Liverpool FC within the business environment of the English Premier League. Liverpool FC is historically seen as the most successful football club within the Premier League, having won 18 League titles, seven FA Cups and the...
Marketing Mix - H&M
Case study - 4 pages - Fashion and ready to wear marketing
Since the opening of the first store in 1947, the H&M brand has continued to perfect its growing success. Specialising in the sale of ready-to-wear clothing, H&M is known for its good quality products at affordable prices. It evolves in the market of clothing and accessories for women, men, and...
L'Oreal company case study: Management and performance
Case study - 49 pages - Management
L'Oreal, the global leader in the cosmetics industry celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2009. The group's history began in 1907 with the development of a formula for hair dye. That was when L'Oreal was launched officially. It is the world leader in cosmetics today. As part of a...
The Body Shop
Essay - 15 pages - Business strategy
The cosmetics industry is one of the biggest industries in the world. The worldwide annual expenditure for cosmetics is estimated at U.S. $18 billion. There is strong global competition in this industry. To obtain a competitive advantage, companies need to invest a lot. They have to...
How does marketing communication build and maintain strong brand?
Market study - 9 pages - Services marketing
The challenge for a lot of companies nowadays is to adapt their traditional functions and operations to the new world. They have to integrate marketing. Today, it is important to build a relationship with the customers. This is the key to finding, developing and having loyal customers, so...
Jetstar product development report
Case study - 7 pages - Services marketing
In the current scenario, aviation industries have survived global economic challenges through internal restructuring and rebranding (Franke, 2007). The face of the industry is changing as it is restructuring its routes and distribution channels, reducing staffing levels, outsourcing core...
International Business Alliances in Use Today
Case study - 2 pages - Business strategy
In order to improve revenue and maximize competitive advantages, corporations have often sought to form alliances of a strategic nature (Eppler & Comi, 2009). The nature of these alliances varies and when related to a new geographic market or across national boundaries, they are...
Ports Design Limited - strategic management
Case study - 16 pages - Management
PORTS Design Limited is a fashion company which is vertically integrated. It is commonly known as an, international fashion company. The main activity of PORTS is being engaged in the design, manufacture and the retail of high-end fashion garments and accessories for men and women.The brand...
Impact of Internet Channel on Auto Insurance Industry
Essay - 22 pages - Business strategy
The influence of the internet on insurance industry is increasing in accordance with the spread of internet retailing. Quotes submitted and policies purchased through internet channel grew 23% and 29% respectively from 2004 to 2005. The proper adoption of a strategy in line with the changing...
The strategy of the "Panera Bread" bakery-cafe
Case study - 12 pages - Business strategy
Established in 2007, Panera Bread is a Bakery-cafés born from "Saint Louis Bread Company". This firm has quickly succeeded to become one of the leaders of the US fast-casual restaurant sector. In an industry characterized by aggressive competition, Panera Bread has adopted a competitive...
