Business: Factors influencing culture and cultural differences within an organisation Definitions * Culture: ‘Way we do things’ * Sub-culture: Group of people within culture which have something which differentiates them from the rest of the culture. * Mission: Statement of business’ fundamental purposes * Core Values: Essential guiding principles of a business * Vision Statement: Picture of organisation in the future. * Paradigm: Assumptions held in common and taken for
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Case Study- Nike 1. Discuss how Nike’s growth can be attributed to its targeting of diverse market global segments. In the 1960’s Nike was only making running shoes. At this point in time not many people knew of Nike or the Nike swoosh. In order to increase brand awareness‚ they started paying athletes to wear their shoes. However‚ very soon Nike learnt that in order to be a global brand they needed to appeal to different market segments‚ not just athletes. Hence‚ they then decided to tap
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* | Origins and history Nike‚ originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS)‚ was founded by University of Oregon track athlete Philip Knight and his coach Bill Bowerman in January 1964. The company initially operated as a distributor for Japanese shoe maker Onitsuka Tiger (now ASICS)‚ making most sales at track meets out of Knight’s automobile. According to Otis Davis‚ a student athlete whom Bowerman coached at the University of Oregon‚ who later went on to win two gold medals at the 1960 Summer
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growing technology changes and advances‚ there are also companies like Nike‚ which has continually innovated and increased marketing to survive over time. Nike is an excellent corporation to study which has had continuous success over a lengthy period of time. Nike has outlasted rivals and maintained its position as the top athletic wear producer in the world. Nike was founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. ("Nike‚ inc. history‚" ) Bill Bowerman was a track coach at the University of
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The Nike Sweatshop DebateShould Nike be held responsible for working conditions in foreign factories that it does not own‚ but where subcontractors make products for Nike?Nike is definitely not only responsible but also accountable for the working conditions of foreign factories that it does not own which it subcontracts with. Nike should have taken the initiative to be responsible of the contractors/employees working in other countries on a global scale. For example: Recently‚ Pepsi Cola was in
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generated to bring forth the idea of women being viewed more equally. This piece of art was the Nike Swoosh. The Nike Swoosh‚ created by Carolyn Davidson in 1971‚ was an influential part of the American Feminist Movement in the 1960s and 70s because it’s development was inspired by the need for a representation of feminine strength and to impact a better future for women through opportunities. The Nike Swoosh epitomizes the American Feminist Movement because its creation was influenced by current
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new cars and thus have a greater need for auto repairs and maintenance. This impacts Belle Tire by increasing the amount of people who need vehicle maintenance and repair work. When looking at the impact of the socio-cultural environment on Belle Tire and its customers‚ the biggest factor is time orientation. Americans increasingly are looking to the future and place a high value on their time. This leads to a demand for fast service: tire changes done quickly and repairs done in less time than before
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I would also like to thank all my classmates for their help in doing this project. AIM The main aim of this project is to compare and identify the various marketing strategies followed by two of the world’s best sports company’s Adidas and Nike as they have been in rivalry for a long time. I would also like to find out the strengths and weakness of both the companies. INTRODUCTION OF THE COMPANIES ADIDAS Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the
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` case? 2. Why should Nike be held responsible for what happens in factories that it does not own? Does Nike have a responsibility to ensure that factory workers receive a “living wage”? Do the wage guidelines of FLA or WRC seem most appropriate to you? Why? 3. Is it ethical for Nike to pay endorsers millions while its factory employees receive a few dollars a day? 4. Is Nike’s responsibility to monitor its subcontracted factories a legal‚ economic‚ social‚ or philanthropic responsibility
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nike – Management Report B00222492 Degree Programme 2011 Module School of Engineering and Science University of the West of Scotland December 2011 Contents Page Page 1 Front cover Page 2 Contents page Page 4 1.0 Introduction Page 5 2.0 Organisation Structure 2.1 Brief History 2.2 Sources of revenue streams 2.3 Recent Developments 2.4 Presents Standing Page 8 3.0 SWOT Analysis 3.1 Strengths 3.2 Weakness 3.3 Opportunities
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