HBR: “Introducing New Coke Case”: Discussion Questions: Directions: You are to write a report on the HBR Coke Case. The report consists of 10 questions. Each question is worth 10 points. Please write in a Q & A format and not essay. Questions: 1. What is the case about? Write a ½ page executive summary of the case which includes at least 3 consumer behavior theories that are evident in this case. Ans: In the late 80s‚ Pepsi market share was catching up with Coca-cola at
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between Coke and Pepsi affected the industry’s profits? Their competition for greater market share led to the evolution of both companies into dominant companies that left little room for other competitors for the vast majority of their history. This increased growth in profit‚ however‚ meant a lot more advertising and capital investment‚ which it’s profitability began to reach its peak in the late 1970’s as most other small bottlers were forced out of the market. Thus‚ as Coke and Pepsi pulled
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nearly 200 countries and territories and generate sales at the retail level of about $85 billion. Many of PepsiCo’s brand names are more than 100-years-old‚ but the corporation is relatively young. PepsiCo was founded in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. Tropicana was acquired in 1998 and PepsiCo merged with The Quaker Oats Company‚ including Gatorade‚ in 2001. PepsiCo offers product choices to meet a broad variety of needs and preference -- from fun-for-you items to product choices
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In finding the density of a Coke Can‚ I used two different methods; the overflow can method‚ and the measuring method. The procedures varied in the way I found the volume‚ for I found the mass with a scale in both procedures. In procedure B I measured the volume of a coke can with a ruler‚ however I measured how much water dripped out of the overflow can to find the volume in method A. Each came out with different results‚ but both led me to a similar conclusion. The measuring method came out with
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Responsible and Sustainable Sourcing Guidelines for Supplier Relations Performance with Purpose We are delighted to offer the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands that compete globally and leverage our scale and distribution power. PepsiCo has 18 brands in our portfolio that generate $1 billion or more in annual retail sales. Indra K. Nooyi Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo 2 Responsible Sourcing Guidelines Financial achievement can and must go hand-in-hand with sustainability
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what some experts call the "Coke Fiasco" in 1985? In 1985 Coca-Cola decided to introduce to the market a "variation" of the original formula. They called the product‚ New Coke‚ with the intent that it too would take the market by storm like its predecessor had. However‚ according to various articles‚ it soon became clear that customer were in an uproar about the change to the American classic drink. Michael Ross from MSNBC.com quotes‚ "[S]ome likened the change in Coke to trampling the American flag
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Pepsi BY: Saba Zarif Thousands of people love the irresistible taste of Pepsi and because of that it is one of the most famous carbonated soft drinks to this day. The PepsiCo started off their glorious franchise from the Pepsi soft drink in 1893 by Caleb Bradham‚ who made it in his drug store where the drink was sold. In 1931‚ at the depth of the Great Depression‚ the Pepsi-Cola Company entered bankruptcy‚ due to financial losses acquired by speculating on wildly
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that when you buy Pepsi you get more of flavor‚ amount and/or whatever than the competition offers. Pepsi is for everyone and that Pepsi alone can refresh or change the world. Many slogans have to deal with being young as well as being in the future. Most of the slogans indicate that if you want to be part of the future or new generation then you have to drink Pepsi. For example‚ their current 2012 slogan is “The Best Drink Created Worldwide.” Their latest campaign‚ called Pepsi Refresh‚ calls upon
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Pepsi: Promoting Nothing Q1) What markets should Pepsi target for Aquafina? A1) Since Aquafina is a consumer product‚ Pepsi should choose a large target market. Firstly‚ Pepsi could mimic the other water producers and target women. But to narrow the targeting even more‚ it could target the 20-35 aged‚ active‚ on-the-go‚ health-conscious woman. Then‚ in response to the concerns over teenagers drinking too many soft drinks‚ it can also position the drink as a substitute for soft drinks. This would
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(1) I think it was a good decision for PepsiCo to adopt diversity as a strategic priority in 2001‚ because by encouraging executives to meet diversity-related objectives‚ the company could easily break down the barriers between employers and employees‚ especially between employers and minority employees. Diversity strategy gives managers a chance to perceive the attitudes of their employees. A close relationship between managers and employees makes employees consider their perceived performance level
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