LEADERSHIP & ORGANISATION * Ben Cohen: CEO * Jerry Greenfield: Chairman * Started the business not to get rich but to make a liveable wage and contribute to society * Both never had the expertise to expand the business further and hired a new CEO. HISTORY * Ben & Jerry’s started in 1977 * In the 1980’s the company was doing very well * In 1990 Ben & Jerry was selling in all Major * markets in the US‚ Mom& Pop’s accounted for majority of ice
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Ben & Jerry’s Case Assignment Introduction After reviewing the Ben & Jerry’s Case Study‚ by Nan S. Ellis and Lisa M. Fairchild‚ we have determined three possible options for Ben and Jerry to choose from in regards to the Unilever buy-out offer or merger with Dreyer’s and/or Unilever. Since‚ Ben and Jerry’s has distribution problems inhibiting the company’s growth‚ our options weigh this factor heavily. The unique social responsibility aspect is of great concern to Ben and Jerry and they
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edu Managing Social Responsibility and Growth at Ben & Jerry’s INTRODUCTION Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield opened their first ice cream shop on May 5‚ 1978‚ in a converted gas station in Burlington‚ Vermont‚ investing $12‚000 in secondhand equipment. Their business credentials consisted of much enthusiasm and a $5 Pennsylvania State University correspondence course in ice cream making. Driven by Cohen and Greenfield’s 1960s ideals‚ Ben & Jerry’s Homemade‚ Inc.‚ has grown to be a very successful
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The United States Department of Labor has singled out companies who demonstrate positive corporate citizenship for special recognition. With over 800 employees‚ Ben & Jerry’s is one such company. One of the things that makes Ben & Jerry’s so different from other companies is their management style. More and more corporations are realizing that if they’re going to attract the best employees and motivate the ones they have‚ they need to start dealing with the issue of values and social concerns. Just
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Content 1.Introduction 2 2.Brief History 2 3.Missions of the Ben & Jerry’s Homemade 2 4.Problem Statement 3 5. Analysis 3 5.1. Strenghts 3 5.2. Weaknesses 4 5.3. Opportunities 4 5.4. Threats 4 5.5. Summary 4 6. Proposed Strategy 5 1.Introduction This report begins with the brief history of Ben & Jerry’s homemade and than explains the missions of the company. The study group reviewed problem statement and offers. The company’s strenghts‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities and
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with Ben & Jerry’s The Social Environment Trends in Consumer Attitudes and Opinions Growth in ethical consumption “Despite the economic downturn‚ sales of ethical goods and services have remained resilient‚ going up almost 9% last year from £43bn to £46.8bn (The Cooperative‚ 2011)” How do Ben & Jerry’s Respond to these Trends? Technology Image Attempts to create technology which reflects their brand and is more environmentally friendly‚ e.g The Ben and Jerry’s Cleaner Greener Freezer (Ben and Jerry’s
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Strengths: Ben & Jerry’s is an innovative leader in the super premium ice cream industry. They have a product line that consists of ice cream‚ low-fat ice cream‚ frozen yogurt‚ sorbet‚ and a few novelty products. All of their products are sold through supermarkets‚ grocery stores‚ convenience stores‚ franchised Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops‚ and restaurants. Ben & Jerry’s also incorporates a commitment toward being a socially active and environmentally responsible ice cream manufacturer. Ben & Jerry’s
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Ben and Jerry’s is known for having strong corporate social responsibility. The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation‚ a separate entity from the Company‚ was established in 1985 through a donation of stock in Ben & Jerry’s Homemade‚ Inc. Its mission is to make the world a better place by empowering Ben & Jerry’s employees to use available resources to support and encourage organizations that are working towards eliminating the underlying causes of environmental and social problems. (Ben and Jerry’s) However
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Ben & Jerry’s Timeline Ben & Jerry’s Homemade‚ Inc. is a leading manufacturer of super premium ice cream‚ frozen yogurt and sorbet in unique and regular flavors. The Ice Cream Company embraces a philosophy of being real and "down to earth"‚ being humorous and having fun‚ being non-traditional and alternative and‚ at times‚ being activists around progressive values. Co-founders‚ Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield‚ have been seen as role models for running a business that is both profitable and socially
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Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ben & Jerry’s Homemade‚ which was founded in 1978‚ becoming the leading distributor that engaging in super-premium ice-cream‚ frozen yogurt and sorbets across the United States‚ as well as in selected foreign countries‚ in supermarkets‚ grocery stores‚ convenience stores‚ franchised Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops and restaurants. Stakeholder and stockholder’s role and motivation Stakeholders are the parties that have interests or affected by a corporation. Analyzing
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