Subject: Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in India 1. Company Background • Coke – A sweet carbonated drink containing caramel and other flavoring components • Invented in 1886 by Dr. J.S. Pemberton • Contained 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
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1.0 Part 1 Evaluation Coca-cola Company is one of the world largest soda companies which recently launch Coca-Cola Life‚ with a low calorie drink in Argentina. This new Coke Life or Green Coke has contained around 100 calories per 20 ounces‚ 250 calories compared with regular Coke. Its product unique selling proposition (USP) is sweetened with combination of sugar and the naturally occurring‚ no-calorie sweetener stevia and plant bottle. It position them self between Diet Coke and the brand’s classic
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value. According to Interbrand‚ The Coca Cola Company is the most valued ($77‚839 billion) brand in the world. 2. World’s largest market share in beverage. Coca Cola holds the largest beverage market share in the world (about 40%). 3. Strong marketing and advertising. Coca Cola’ advertising expenses accounted for more than $3 billion in 2012 and increased firm’s sales and brand recognition. 4. Most extensive beverage distribution channel. Coca Cola serves more than 200 countries and more
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promotion‚ publicity and direct marketing. In IMC Plan there are three campaigns which would be carried for the whole year by Coca-Cola. The IMC strategy for Coca-Cola would depend on the nature of market and focus on the social responsibility or societal marketing. Secondly‚ it will focus on the fun and entertainment perspective in order to motivate youngsters to purchase Coca-Cola and generate more sales. Whole IMC will be developed to communicate the message to the target audience to raise funds to
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The crisis that happened at Coca Cola was a very crucial incident. It affected issues such as brand and reputation‚ and the company has to take action so as not to ruin its image. Coca Cola is a company with a very strong brand name all over the world. An attack like this of the NGO can lead any company to problems. Although the Center for Science and Environment attacked the safety of Coca Cola India ’s products‚ Coke was well within the Indian government ’s legal limits for pesticide residue in
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Case 15: Coca-Cola and Case 16: REI Coca Cola 1. What role does corporate reputation play within organizational performance and social responsibility? Develop a list of factors or characteristics that different stakeholders may use in assessing corporate reputation. Are these factors consistent across stakeholders? Why or why not? A list of factors or characteristics that different stakeholders may use: Must be ethical; in other words respectful‚ honest‚ and trustworthy Commitment to employees
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ANNUAL REPORT 2011 contents chairman’s Review managing director’s Review Financial commentary Board of directors senior management corporate Governance statement Financial and statutory Reports directors’ Report Financial Report Income Statement Statement of Comprehensive Income Statement of Financial Position Statement of Cash Flows Statement of Changes in Equity Notes to the Financial Statements 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 2. Segment Reporting 3. Revenue 4. Income Statement
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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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Table of contents Executive Summary i The Coca-Cola Company Firm Profile ii The Beverage Industry in India iii India’s Societal System vii Macroeconomic Indicators and Demographics. vii Market System Aspects ix Infrastructure and Legal Order ix Cultural Dimensions x India’s Societal Predisposition xi Ideologies xii Indian Caste System xii Values xiii Religion xiv Political xv Economic xv Strategies and Policies xvi Constraints xvi Coca-Cola Strategy xvii Future Strategic Initiatives
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Coca-Cola in India 1. What aspects of U.S. and Indian culture may have been a cause of Coke’s difficulties in India? There are four areas that of culture differences may cause the Coke’s difficulties in India. First of all‚ is the spoken and written language. During the contact with the India government‚ there might comes out some misunderstood with language express. Secondly is the service and empowerment. Asian culture is more conservative and the U.S. pays more attention on empowerment
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