Compare and contrast macro political risk with micro political risk. Discuss policies to combat their impacts on international business activities. Strategic planning is essential prior to any individual or company deciding to engage in international business whether as direct/indirect investment or through trade. An evaluation of risks should be considered and strategies developed accordingly prior to any potential investment in a foreign country. One such risk which requires consideration is
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Marion Hutagalung 130127025/ 03 PBU International Business Global Marketing presentation material Coca-Cola Foundations The Coca-Cola Foundation Awards Over $19 Million to Communities Across the U.S. and Canada in 2010 The Coca-Cola Foundation‚ the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company‚ has awarded grants totaling $4 million to 38 organizations across the U.S. and Canada in the fourth quarter of 2010. In line with the Foundation ’s commitment to building sustainable communities
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Micro vs. Macro Economics Micro-indiidual consumers/firms Macro-economic aggregates-GDP‚ inflations‚ unemployment Markets-opportunity for exchange 1) Opportunity Costs-value of the next best for gone alternative when a decision is made -all decisions involve an opportunity cost (assuming the firm operates efficiently) 2) Marginal Analysis-analyze situations involving incremental change -marginal: something is changing by a small amount (incremental/one-unit change) 3) Laws of supply and
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Micro Economics:- Microeconomics is a branch of economics that analyzes the market behavior of individual consumers and firms in an attempt to understand the decision-making process of firms and households. It is concerned with the interaction between individual buyers and sellers and the factors that influence the choices made by buyers and sellers. In particular‚ microeconomics focuses on patterns of supply and demand and the determination of price and output in individual markets (e.g. coffee
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Coca-Cola Coca-Cola’s profile Coca-Cola started its business in 1886 as a local soda producer in Atlanta‚ Georgia (US) selling about nine beverages per day. By the 1920s‚ the company had begun expanding internationally‚ selling its products first in the Caribbean and Canadian markets and then moving in consecutive decades to Asia‚ Europe‚ South America and the Soviet Union. By the end of the 20th century‚ the company was selling its products in almost every country in the world. In 2005 it became
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Introduction: Conglomerate Coca-Cola is a company that prides itself on being the world’s largest beverage company‚ and one who embodies the cross borders concept of international business by being recognised by no less than 94% of the world’s population is an undoubted success story. However‚ the company is not immune to the various political‚ economic‚ social and technological factors (PEST) that can affect their international operations and‚ in turn‚ the future development of the firm. Subject
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Factors responsible for the change in coca cola company Change Management in Coca-Cola Corporation Change is significant‚ prolonged and disruptive In this attribute‚ change in an organization includes venturing into new areas of business‚ such as entering new products in the new market‚ facing an unexpected event such as economic crisis and redirection of the company. Change is a continuous process of alignment According to ()‚ an aligned organisation must have a continuous
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Assignment On Coca-Cola Assignment On Coca-Cola Assignment On Coca-Cola Assignment On Coca-Cola Submitted to Md. Ashraf Harun Lecturer‚ Department of Business Administration Submitted BY Submission date: 4th April 2013. Table of Content | Survey Report and Introduction | 01-02 | Situation analysis: Company analysis & Customer analysis | 03-04 | Competitor analysis | 05-06 | SWOT analysis | 06-09 | Marketing Strategy | 09-11 | Market segmentation | 11-12 | Marketing Mix
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extracts of Coca leaves and Kola nuts • Business sold in 1888 to business men • Candler acquired competitors and promoted Coca-Cola → Rapid sales increase since 1895 • In 1894 J.A. Biedenharn invented selling the prepared drink in bottles 2. Company Background (continued)• In 1919 a group of investors bought Coca Cola for around $25 million• Robert Woodruff turned the company into what it is now:• One of the worlds most recognized brands and a MNE with huge profits• 1993‚ Coca Cola entered India
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Mrs. Betsy Ching The Coca-Cola Company I ERCBA211 Mrs. Betsy Ching The Coca-Cola Company ERCBA211 Contents Executive Summary II Introduction 1 1. Stakeholders 2 2. Triple Bottom Line 4 2.1 Financial 4 2.2 Social 5 2.3 Environment 6 2.3.1 Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection 6 2.3.2 Sustainable Packaging 6 2.3.3 Recycling 7 3. Corporate Social Responsibility 8 3.1 Ethical CSR 8 3.2 Altruistic CSR
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