Very simply put‚ strategic planning identifies where the organization wants to be at some point in the future and how it is going to get there. The "strategic" part of this planning process is the continual attention to current changes in the organization and its external environment‚ and how this effects the future of the organization. Skills in strategic planning are critical to the long-term success of your organization. This form of planning includes: a) Taking a wide look around at what
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Cultural Impact on Business: A Case Study on Coca Cola’s Cultural Issues in India admin August 20‚ 2012 Blog No comments Socio Cultural barriers faced by coca cola in India Coca – cola‚ the world’s largest selling soft drink company had established its strong presence in the world since 1886. Coca-Cola is the first international soft drink brand to enter the Indian market in the early 1970’s. Till 1977 Coca-Cola was the leading brand in India; later‚ due to FERA (Foreign Exchange Regulation
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The Coca-Cola Company (KO) The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is a beverage company that manufacturer and distribute coke‚ diet coke and other soft drinks worldwide. The company primarily offers nonalcoholic beverages‚ including sparkling beverages and still beverages. Its sparkling beverages include nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages with carbonation‚ such as carbonated energy drinks‚ and carbonated waters and flavored waters. The company’s still beverages comprise nonalcoholic beverages without carbonation
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brand Coca-Cola has strong brand recognition across the globe. The company has a leading brand value and a strong brand portfolio. Business-Week and Interbrand‚ a branding consultancy‚ recognize. Coca-Cola as one of the top 20 brands in their top 100 global brands ranking in 2009.The Business Week-Interbrand valued Coca-Cola at $67‚000 million in 2009. Coca-Cola ranks well ahead of its close competitor Pepsi which has a ranking of 22 having a brand value of $12‚690 million Furthermore‚ Coca-Cola owns
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Coca Cola Introduction: 1. History of Coca-Cola a. International * 1886 – 1892: Atlanta Beginnings John Pemberton‚ an Atlanta pharmacist‚ stirred up a fragrant‚ caramel-colored liquid and carried it to Jacobs’ Pharmacy. Here‚ the mixture was combined with carbonated water and sampled by customers who all agreed - this new drink was something special. Pemberton’s bookkeeper‚ Frank Robinson‚ named the mixture Coca-Cola®. To this day‚ Coca-Cola is written the same way. In the first year
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In 2006‚ Coca-Cola made headlines in the United Kingdom for being “banned from students’ union over unethical practices.” The students at Sussex University have decided that they can make a difference in exposing Coca-Cola for their unethical practices‚ unhealthy product‚ and the depletion of much needed ground water in rural Indian towns. They are not alone in believing that Coca-Cola contributes to the obesity of children; universities in the United States have also banned Coca-Cola‚ and a “quarter
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Coca Cola’s operations have been blamed for exacerbating or causing stress on local water resources in some less developed countries. Review and discuss the evidence. Coca-Cola is the world’s largest beverage company offering more than 400 brands in over 200 countries. Multi-national corporations such as Coca-Cola are synonymous with globalisation and renowned for prioritising economic growth over environmental and social well-being. In their pursuit to maximise profits Coca-Cola has been accused
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In microeconomics and strategic Management‚ the term horizontal integration describes a type of ownership and control. It is a strategy used by business or corporation that seeks to sell a type of product in numerous markets. Horizontal integration in marketing is much more common than vertical integration is in production. Horizontal integration occurs when a firm is being taken over by‚ or merged with‚ another firm which is in the same industry and in the same stage of production as the merged
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E.g. be healthy and fit. The Coca-Cola Company Mission Our Mission is: • To refresh the world - in mind‚ body and spirit • To inspire moments of optimism - through our brands and actions‚ and • To create value and make a difference - everywhere we engage Is the desired future state of an organisation. It is an aspiration around which a strategist might seek to focus the attention of members of an organisation. E.g. To run the Dubai marathon. The Coca-Cola Company Vision To achieve our
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Many U.S. citizens are practicing healthier lifestyles. This has affected the non-alcoholic beverage industry in that many are switching to bottled water and diet colas instead of beer and other alcoholic beverages. Also‚ time management has increased and is at approximately 43% of all households. (http://www.cdf-mn.org). The need for bottled water and other more convenient and healthy products are in important in the average day-to-day life. Consumers from the ages of 37 to 55 are also increasingly
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