mission statement. Applying these values‚ the company perfected the fast-food concept—delivering convenient‚ good-quality food at affordable prices. McDonald’s grew quickly to become the world’s largest fast-feeder. The fast-food giant’s more than 32‚000 restaurants worldwide now serve 60 million customers each day‚ racking up system-wide sales of more than $79 billion annually. In the mid-1990s‚ however‚ McDonald’s fortunes began to turn. The company appeared to fall out of touch with both its mission
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Wal-Mart used for its corporate reputation management (CRM). In particular‚ the case describes the company’s response to criticism regarding its current business policies and practices. Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………3 1. Company History……………………………………………………..5 1.1 Wal-Mart’s Early History: 1960s to 1970s…………………………….5 1.2 Wal-Mart Expands and Goes International: 1980s to 1990s…………...6 1.3 Attack of the Advocacy Groups: 2000 to present……………………....7 1.4 Repercussions…………………………………………………………
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The disadvantages of smoking Smoking is one of the worst things kids and adults can do to their bodies. But it is widespread in China‚ even some of the high school students are smoking now. I think we should tell more people about the effects of smoking. Here are some disadvantages which I have seen‚ read‚ or heard about smoking before. Smoking affects your own bodies’ health. In my family‚ my dad and most of my uncles smoke. It has been almost 20 years since they have started smoking. This
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One of the most commonly cited disadvantages of CRM is that it can lead to dehumanization in sales processes. Instead of learning from firsthand experience which services and products clients prefer‚ salespeople access information digitally stored in databases. Some professionals believe that selling is most effective when sales professionals are able to appeal to clients at a visceral level. Some critics point to the the technical disadvantages of customer relationship management. In most cases
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01/01/2012 The telecommunication technology in health care is providing cost-effective treatment options for both patients and physicians. Telemedicine is the use of audio‚ video and other telecommunications and electronic information processing technologies for transmission of information and data relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions‚ or to provide health services and aid health care personnel at distant sites. "According to federal data‚ about 20% of U
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Advantages and disadvantages of wired/cabled network A wired network is more reliable and has generally a higher bandwidth (is faster..) than a wireless network; while it constraints to the availability and length of connection cables‚ can be more expensive than a wireless network and may not fit specific situations such as reaching some remote areas or being used with mobile devices. Advantages and disadvantages of wireless network Advantages: * Flexible if there is ad-hoc situation when
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Advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside Privacy If you like privacy‚ living in the country works well -- particularly if your home is situated in a remote area and you don’t have neighbors for miles. This also provides solitude. Less Pollution The countryside is generally quiet and peaceful -- certainly not as contaminated with toxic pollutants as the city. There isn’t as much traffic or smog or pollution from industry. Ecologically speaking‚ the advantages to living in the
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The advantages and disadvantages of living in a block of flats To begin with‚ it is said that living in a block of flats is very uncomfortable but many people do not agree. With such view a block of flats helps to find a lot of friends and deepen our communication skills. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a block of flats? One the one hand‚ living in a block of flats is advantageous for many reasons. Firstly‚ people who live in a block of flats are friendlier than people
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mcdonalds corporation in the new milleniummericanism meaning that they have now become the target of terrorist group and attack. Economic Challenges : Economic Challenges McDonald’s must consider economic challenges when expanding internationally. Low set up costs = rapid expansion One of the challenge for fast food industry is that to keep the price is low for the customer. Franchising facilitates set ups McDonald’s corporation provides financing assistance and training for new franchise owners
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For a firm as large as McDonald’s logistics is an area where proper planning results in increased efficiency. Because of its size‚ little improvements in the way it handles materials adds up. Conversely‚ a few‚ seemingly simple lapses can cost the company millions. Purchasing is the most costly activity in most firms. For the fast food industry‚ the cost of purchases as a percentage of sales is often substantial. Because such a huge portion of revenue is devoted to purchasing‚ an effective procurement
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