THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CASE QUESTION 1: How would you evaluate Daimler’s choice of partner/target? What is in your opinion the main reason for the troubles in integrating the two companies? The Daimler-Chrysler merger represent an example of poor partner selection when engaging in cross-border collaboration. Cultural and strategic differences between the two companies have significantly affected the outcome of the merger and should have been taken into consideration in the target choice phase. Strategic
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A. Case Abstract http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/history/Ja-Lo/Jardine-Cycle-Carriage-Ltd.html Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd. (JCC) is one of Singapore’s 50 largest corporations‚ in part because of its strategic stake in regional automotive powerhouse PT Astra International. It has an interest 50% in Astra a premier listed Indonesian conglomerate as well as other motor interests in Southeast Asia. The company’s motor vehicle arm is one of the largest automobile retailers and distributors
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Planning through Performancesm Brief PESTEL Analysis Key Points: The PESTEL analysis is a framework for assessing the general or macro environment in which an organization operates. Each dimension of the framework—Political‚ Economic‚ Social-Demographic‚ Technological‚ Environmental and Legal-Regulatory—is designed to provide insight into specific issues affecting organizational performance. To maintain its usefulness as an analytical tool‚ the PESTEL analysis should be updated and reviewed
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to Ryanair. Many models are available in the analysis of economic entities. The question is: Which model is better suited to a certain situation? In analysing the macro-environment of Ryanair‚ the business model of choice would be the PESTEL model. The PESTEL model consists of six categories namely: political‚ economic‚ social-cultural‚ technological‚ environmental‚ and legal. These categories consider the external environment the firm under analysis‚ addressing the macro-environment of Ryanair
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all of the companies in the Chinese automotive industry. As an outstanding auto manufacturer‚ Geely has its unique organization culture as well as the business strategy‚ which deserves to be researched. According to some classical analysis‚ such as PESTEL analysis‚ 5-Forces analysis and SWOT analysis‚ this report finds out the status of its external business environment it faces and then based on which to evaluate its business strategy. The report tries to find out the appropriate strategy that the
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’ Case 10-2) 1 The Smart Car In 1991‚ Nicolas Hayek‚ chairman of Swatch‚ announced an agreement with Volkswagen to develop a battery-powered "Swatch car." At the time‚ Hayek said his goal was to build "an ecologically inoffensive‚ highquality city car for two people" that would sell for about $6‚400. The Swatchmobile concept was based on Hayek’s conviction that consumers become emotionally attached to cars just as they do to watches. Like the Swatch‚ the Swatchmobile (officially named
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the external environment (part 1) What’s going on out there now and in the future? Environmental influences in the broadest sense Macro/general environment: PESTEL Environmental influences related to the dynamics of the industry under question Competitive environment: Porter’s Five Forces (Porter‚ 1980) Example PESTEL The automobile industry Political – Climate change agenda – Fuel prices – Expansion of EU Economic – – – – Changes in disposable income Exchange rates
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Bruno‚ Quebec BT = one of 3 major operating groups of Bombardier Inc. (BBD)‚ headquartered in Montreal‚ Canada. BBD = one of the world’s largest manufacturers of passenger rail cars BBD recently completed acquisition of Adtranz from DaimlerChrysler‚ headquartered in Berlin‚ Germany Acquisition would expand BT’s revenues & geographic scope; increase BT’s competencies in propulsion systems & train controls; complete its product portfolio Before deal is solidified BT requires regulatory
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and Technological forces. These are known as PEST factors. 1 2 PESTEL analysis of the macro-environment There are many factors in the macro-environment that will effect the decisions of the managers of any organisation. Tax changes‚ new laws‚ trade barriers‚ demographic change and government policy changes are all examples of macro change. To help analyse these factors managers can categorise them using the PESTEL model. This classification distinguishes between:
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Besides that‚ PESTEL analysis will also be taken into account not only as a remarkable tool to analyze business environment but also as a supportive technique to utilize SWOT analysis. Moreover‚ this essay will shortly touch upon the Tows matrix as a sophisticated upgrade
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