Harvard Case Review and Analysis 1. Jeff Immelt’s strategies for GE were solid in a theoretical sense. The company should have been delivering above-average returns and seen all the positives that he preached about it. The reason this did not happen and they faced some humiliation in 2008 until 2010 were due to GE Capital. Immelt thought that they were diversified enough to survive the economic downturn. However this proved to be wrong. In an interview for BusinessWeek magazine David Magee
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of Ben &’ ferry’s whether to enter the Japanese market—and if so‚ how—illustrates the strategic thinking behind such a constrained decision‚ focusing on an increasingly feasible option of partnering with a single retailer for the market entry. The case covers a wide spectrum of strategic issues faced by a branded consumer goods manufacturer in the early stages of venturing beyond its domestic market Students can assume the role of the chief executive officer in (1) balancing the attraction of a potentially
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ICE-FILI CASE 1 - How attractive is the Russian ice cream industry in 2002? The main data about the attractiveness of this market are: - The consumption is about 6 times lower than in France‚ Canada‚ US because of a different mode of consumption. Indeed‚ Russians consider Ice Cream as an “on the go” snack and not as a dessert they can have at home. - producing in Russia implies a certain adaptability of recipes since traditional Russian ice creams contain less fat and are made with natural
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Situation Analysis Paper Office Depot Inc. Office Depot is one of the most recognizable suppliers. They distribute and sell office supplies. The products they offer are paper‚ computers‚ printers‚ desks and other office tools. Office Depot accommodates the needs of student or workers with their everyday office supplies. Also they sell merchandise to other suppliers. Office Depot‚ through its international segment‚ operates in several countries across the world. Dadamonitor claims the company
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Apple Computer‚ 2006 Case Apple was started on April 1‚ 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It humble beginnings led to one of the largest and most successful corporations in history. Today‚ Apple is a powerhouse of computer technology‚ putting out some of the most innovative products in the last 15 years. Things weren’t always great for Apple and the company has gone through its share of lows; in 1997‚ Apple’s stock was a mere $7 a share. Apple has finally found a sustainable strategy and‚ I
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reach. This could establish the brand globally and maintain supremacy of this brand with continuing to maximize profits and enhance their corporation. They are led to focus on a strategy of maximizing merchandizing and television revenues and in some cases stock values‚ on an international basis. This business model is not unique as Manchester United and Disney’s Lion King have already adopted it. Manchester United was of course main inspiration because it is master of this new globalization and commercialization
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Short Assignment 1 * What was the positioning challenge Apple faced? Competitors enter market * In 1981‚ IBM entered PC market used Microsoft’s DOS OS and microprocessor and will be Apple best rival for the start on 1981. Jobs forced out in 1985. * In 1985‚ Compaq and IBM do a research and development (R&D) and make move Apple into the mainstream by becoming low-cost producer and joint venture with IBM. This’s one of Apple failure moment and Apple Gross margin drop to 34%. *
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[Comprehensive business Analysis: Office Depot] | Background Office Depot was founded in 1986 by F. Patrick Sher‚ Stephen Dougherty and Jack Kopkin in Boca Raton‚ Florida. The three envisioned a warehouse style store that could offer office supplies at discounted prices. The first store was opened in October in Fort Lauderdale. It was immediately successful and before the year was over‚ two more stores were opened in Florida. While Office Depot was one of the first companies to tap into this
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BRIEF: Assume that you are a consultant to Alex Cameron and give a critical assessment of his situation with respect to his licensing and joint venture arrangements. Use this assessment to advise him on the steps he can take to manage his current and future international operations more effectively. A good advice will either follow a clear plan from internationalization or would show evidence for it. Problem statement - focus the attention of team on the same variables • what is the problem
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Problem Identification On February 1‚ 1973‚ Braniff International Airways announced that it was introducing a 60-day‚ half-price sale for flights between Dallas and Hobby‚ which is Southwest Airlines’ only profitable route. Southwest needs to determine how to respond to this threatening strategic pricing move by Braniff in order to continuously stay ahead of their losses‚ and possibly reduce or eliminate it further for that operating year. Situational Analysis 3Cs: Competition Before Southwest
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