therefore Baidu must spend significant energy and resources on user education. 2. Traffic Acquisition a. Baidu has been able to acquire traffic for remarkably little between 2004 and 2007. However‚ if current trends continue‚ they will soon lose their advantage in total user acquisition (TOC). 3. R&D a. Familiarity with the Chinese market and Chinese culture‚ along with a search platform based on 2-byte technology‚ gives Baidu a significant competitive advantage. B A I D U |7 BAIDU 4. Marketing
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Case Study Baidu vs Google The goal of this case is to broaden our knowledge of new business models and that of how local companies may struggle against foreign competition. You are asked to answer the following questions: 1 / What led to Baidu’s market dominance? Compare the two business models and their evolution 2 / How do you recommend Google to do in China? Compare Google position with the one of other companies in the internet-related industries. What can we learn
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Report on External Environment Analysis of Baidu’s Big Data Business Globalization 1 Introduction With the development of the global economy‚ it is noticed that there is an increasing trend of companies’ internationalization since the “first age” (Wild and Wild‚ 2012:37) of globalization and there is a “real need” (Keillor‚ 2013:1) for business of all size to expand internationally. Besides the need of foreign markets mentioned early that attracts companies‚ the “limited growth opportunity” (Keillor
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Market Size and growth rate: Market size of the industry is 40 billon and the industry has been growing at the rate 20% during the period 2000-08. The industry is currently in the rapid growth and takeoff phase since many innovations are coming up and the industry is being attracted by many big corporate to enter in. Number of rivals: The industry is divided into two sub segments: routine tests and specialised tests. In routine test segment‚ the industry is fragmented into many small companies
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Topic: Analysis of Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL of Fashion Industry Company: G2000 Porters Five Forces (1)Potential New Entrants a. Bimba & Lola --- First established in year 2005‚ selling feminine office wear. b. The ability of some brands to start ordering or selling products online has diminished the entry barrier in which huge investment is required to set up networks of shop outlets. c. New entrants can easily enter the market as cost of facilities or equipment needed is low. Moreover
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Introduction: In this essay‚ I will make an abstract of the definition about “General environment”. With examples behind to support my points in defining “General environment”. Moreover‚ I will list out the challenges provided by several types of general environment factors that make difficulties to managers. I will choose an organization (Cathay Pacific) to be an example to describe the elements that may exist in its general environment. Of course‚ related references will be provided to backup the points
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General Environment Analysis of Cathay Pacific Airways Cathay Pacific is the flag carrier of Hong Kong‚ with its head office and main hub located at Hong Kong International Airport. Then‚ what are the effects of the six factors on the Cathay Pacific Airway’s performances in this society - Hong Kong? I will analyse them one by one. Demographic √ Hong Kong’s population is 7.03 million. About 95% of the people of Hong Kong are of Chinese descent‚ the majority of whom are Taishanese‚ Chiu Chow
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government stopped funding research and development‚ practically stagnating growth in the aviation industry. In 1927‚ Charles Lindbergh successfully completed a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean and created massive interest in flying with the general public. One of the biggest factors in the growth of the air transportation industry during this time was the development of a mail transport system by the U.S. Postal Service. The Kelly Airmail Act of 1925 provided private airlines the opportunity
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Written assignment #1 Submitted By: Thomas Oester MAN 432 Small Business Management The overall environment of a company includes Demographic Trends‚ Socio-cultural Forces‚ Economic Forces‚ Technological Forces‚ Political and Legal Forces‚ Global Forces. All of them effect the business strategic decision. But many of the forces will have different effects on the company and influences small businesses in many ways. Demographic Trends are the most evident and predictable force. But‚ demographics
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Baidu: Beating Google at Its Own Game Competitive advantage and sustainability * 60% market share‚ double that of Google Inc. in China * First mover advantage- developed a search engine that provided information in local Chinese languages * Offers searches in Chinese * Focused solely on Chinese * Knowledge of Chinese language and culture * Algorithms are different and better suited * Direct sales forces of 3‚000 people in 7 cities to better serve its customers
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