�� Case Analysis Strategic Marketing in Asia ~ CATHAY PACIFIC ~ INTRODUCTION Since its establishment in 1946‚ Cathay Pacific has been a profitable airline company‚ which experienced periodical growth. In 1998 however‚ the airline experienced a loss of US $70 million‚ a stark contrast from earning $218 million in profits in the previous year. For Cathay Pacific‚ this was the first loss experienced by the air carrier since 1963�. Cathay Pacific ’s economic hardship was mainly the result of a
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History of Cathay Pacific (http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/aboutus/cxbackground/history) 1.1 The early years Cathay Pacific Airways was found on 24 September in 1946. American Roy C Farrell and Australian Sydney H de Kantzow are the founders. As a matter of fact‚ the airways based in Shanghai in 1940‚ but the two men moved to Hong Kong and set up the airline eventually. The two men put up HK$1 to register the airline. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathay_Pacific) 1.2 Company
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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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Analysis of Cathay Pacific Airlines General Environment Cathay Pacific was established in 1946 and is now the largest airline company in Hong Kong. It operates both passenger services and cargo services and operates in more than 30 countries throughout Asia‚ the Pacific‚ the Middle East‚ Africa‚ Europe and North America to more than 80 destinations. From Hong Kong‚ where its headquarter is based‚ Cathay operates 36 of their destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Therefore the general environment
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groups such as internal and external forces. In the Cathay Pacific Airway case‚ the internal forces can be considered as its human resource management‚ since the labor cost is its main concern. In addition‚ government policies‚ competitors and customer satisfaction will be considered as its external forces. Internal forces: Cathay Pacific is currently paying extremely high salaries to its employees. This situation not only causing Cathay Pacific to lose profits but also become one of their disadvantage
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2.5 Financial Analysis 2.6 External Influences 3.0 Evaluation 4.0 Cathay Pacific vs. British Airways 6.0 References Abstract CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS LTD. Address: Cathay Pacific City‚ 8 Scenic Road‚ Hong Kong International Airport‚ Hong Kong. Website: www.cathaypacific.com The following report‚ comprising of secondary research found from numerous different sources will address the organisational profile of the Hong Kong based airline‚ Cathay Pacific. An organisational
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Table of Content Introduction Analysis of Problems Problem 1 Causes People Management Problems Impacts to organizational performance Problem 2 Causes People Management Problems Impacts to organizational performance Recommendations Alternative solutions for problem 1 Alternative solutions for problem 2 Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Background Information Cathay Pacific Airways Limited‚ which is managed by the Swire Group‚ is the largest airline and flag carrier of Hong Kong. The
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Marta Encarnacao k1066116 ENCARNACAO K1066116 Marta Encarnacao k1066116 ENCARNACAO K1066116 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CATHAY PACIFIC OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CATHAY PACIFIC JUNE 2012 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CONTENTS INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 THE TRANSFORMATIONAL MODEL…………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 ON-LINE CHECK-IN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 CHECK-IN AT THE AIRPORT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 BAGGAGE HAN
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t Industry Structure |Item |Aspect |Characteristics of the target |Opportunity |Threat | | | |industry | | | |1 |Free Market | |Easy access |Keen competition | | |
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Technological Environment Analysis of Cathay Pacific Airways: Technological factors include forces that create new technologies‚ creating new product and market opportunities. It is based on considerations as to whether the local market has sufficiently developed technologies to take full advantage of the product. It should be noted that high technologies are required to make full use of the variety of promotional methods using alternative advertising media such as television or websites.3
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