STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY ANALYSIS NOTES STRATEGIC ANALYSIS: INDUSTRY ANALYSIS “When an industry with a reputation for difficult economics meets a manager with a reputation for excellence‚ it is usually the industry that keeps its reputation intact.” Warren Buffet DEEPAK DATTA UTA MBA 2011 DKD Strategy Analysis Mission Goals and Objectives External Environment Internal Environment The Strategic Management Process Strategy Formulation Business-Level Corporate-Level Strategy
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Introduction This paper aims to analyze the common-sized balance sheets and ratios of 12 companies in order to identify their respective industries (Please refer to the Appendix for an overview of the financial data). The balance sheets of the 12 companies are analyzed in four steps‚ as shown in the following table. Step Industry Common Characteristics Companies 1 Service Almost no inventories Inventory turnover negligible Major passenger airline Regional bank Temporary office
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largest 4 firms in an industry. Formula: CR4= Σ4i=1 si Calculation: (11‚834‚883 + 3‚845‚900 + 3‚696‚800 + 3‚650‚647) / 44‚582‚621 = 0.5165292996 = 0.516 (3dp) =51% Analysis: As the four firm concentration ratio is >50% this insinuates that this market structure is that of an oligopoly. Calculating the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) Definition: The HHI is a concentration measure based on the sum of the squared market shares of all the firms in the industry. Formula:
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The need for the proposed activity is clearly established‚ preferably with data. The most important ideas are highlighted and repeated in several places. The objectives of the project are given in detail. There is a detailed schedule of activities for the project‚ or at least sample portions of such a complete project schedule. Collaboration with all interested groups in planning of the proposed project is evident in the proposal. The commitment of all involved parties is
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David Thompson: The Stargazer David Thompson was one of the most influential explorers in North American history. Thompson was likely the greatest cartographer and explorer of all time. He was an outdoorsman‚ navigator‚ scientist‚ artist‚ and ethnographer. His genius likely stems from three key traits‚ these traits being his admiration for Aboriginals‚ his intelligence‚ and his mental and physical toughness. David Thompson had a deep admiration for Aboriginal culture and the peoples of Aboriginal
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THE SIZES OF THE MOON AND SUN AS THEY APPEAR IN THE SKY ARE ILLUSIONARY! THEIR ACTUAL SIZES ARE DIFFERENT!!!.. The shapes that we see of Sun and Moon in the sky have no existence in reality. There is no Sun or no Moon of such shape. So the eclipse that you see is of non-existent Sun and Moon. Means there is no real phenomenon called eclipse based on any real objects. The real Moon and Sun never get eclipsed. The Moon is 400 times smaller than Moon. If viewed from the Sun‚ the Moon just won’t be visible
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Principles of Public Administration 1.0 Introduction. This article discusses how have principles of public administration been applied to positively advance each of the following fields: education‚ transportation‚ health care‚ community development‚ law enforcement‚ and environmental policy. Also‚ the article hypothesizes what would become of the aforementioned services in the absence of a public administration system. The means by which public administration achieves its goals and the responsibilities
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Hadassah Viana English 10 Miss Febo 12/9/13 Marji is persistent‚ intelligent and not afraid to let people know what she believes in no matter how people will disagree with her or what the consequences will be. In the graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi‚ Marji is persistent because she firmly believes in communism in spite of the consequences or opposition. She really wanted to go to the demonstration with Mehri‚ but her mother warns her not to go because it’s very dangerous. On the very
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Revolutions are looked upon today as grand events putting enlightenment ideals to use in order to change themselves and their government for the better good (usually). Of those‚ three in particular shine out as being noticeably important‚ that being the American‚ French‚ and Mexican Revolutions. But that aside‚ what is truly important whilst looking back on these influential events is recognizing the key points that connect each revolution with one another and of course‚ how they differ as well.
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Presidential election years generate a massive responsibility for the American voters. The public is charged with choosing the person who will serve as the next president. In order to decide who the best person for the job is‚ an evaluation must be performed of the candidate’s experience and qualities. Choosing the right person goes beyond political party affiliation‚ it goes to choosing the candidate with the right stuff. The U.S. Constitution states that the President of the United States must
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