Ansoff’s Product/Market Matrix This well known marketing tool was first published in the Harvard Business Review (1957) in an article called ’Strategies for Diversification’. It is used by marketers who have objectives for growth. Ansoff’s matrix offers strategic choices to achieve the objectives. There are four main categories for selection. Introduction: The Ansoff matrix presents the product and market choices available to an organization. Herein markets may be defined as customers‚ and products
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Stars I have categorized iPhone and iPod in Star category which means they both need further investment in product development and there are greater opportunities available in the marketfor growth. Latest figures reveal that the growth rate for iPods is currently 28% and for thoseof iPhone’s its 48%.Apple enjoys 60% more market share in iPod than its closest rivalScandisk in the market. In iPhone’s‚ Apple is not the market leader but has 28% market sharewhere manufacturer of Blackberry RIM has 41%
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Functional to Matrix Transition Karen R.J. White‚ PMP RECENTLY PARTICIPATED IN A CONSULTING ASSIGNMENT WHICH INVOLVED MOVING A LARGE ITS ORGANIZATION from an old-style functional-department organization structure towards one more friendly to proj- Common Pitfalls ects. The project faced the sorts of challenges that are common when trying to realign organizational structure with the new realities of managing by projects. In addition‚ there were added cultural barriers because the company was in
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Challenges and Strategies of Matrix Organizations: Top-Level and Mid-Level Managers’ Perspectives Thomas Sy‚ College of Business Administration‚ California State University‚ Long Beach; Laura Sue D’Annunzio‚ A.T. Kearney Inc. U sing surveys‚ inter- views‚ and workshops with 294 toplevel and mid-level managers from seven major multinational corporations in six industries‚ we identified the top five contemporary challenges of the matrix organizational form: (1) misaligned goals
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Coke Vs. Pepsi Interpret the results of your EVA calculation. If you had to choose between Coca Cola Co. and Pepsi Co‚ which one would you choose? Why? Both Firms EVAs are increasing from 2001 to 2003 _EVAs of Coca Cola is significantly higher than those of PepsiCo._ _EVAs insures that management perspective and objective is to maximize shareholders wealth‚ as such we would choose Coca Cola. The reason is because EVA is a measure of added value‚ and since Coca Colas EVA is
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Directional Policy Matrix 1. Introduction Many large companies comprise several distinct divisions or strategic business units (SBUs). So one of the challenges facing the parent company of a multi-divisional company is to allocate resources to each division. So in order to make wise decisions on resource allocation‚ is there a tool that can assist senior executives determine the direction for each division or SBU? Actually there are two tools‚ the BCG matrix and the Directional Policy Matrix (DPM). We have
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The product-process matrix‚ developed by Hayes and Wheelwright in 1979 was designed to show the trade-offs in operations and marketing by linking product plans and process choices. The model is based on traditional trade-offs evident in a single manufacturing facility environment. The product-process matrix has been empirically tested‚ but improvements in operations flexibility by applying advanced technologies have caused many to question the model’s continued validity. In recent years‚ the environment
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PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple. Coke Zero is successful because it was carried to new category – sugar free coke and be first to get into the prospect’s mind. It is filled a need for an underserved consumer -- young adult males‚ offering to anyone seeking great Coca Cola taste with zero calories. In a world where new products rise and fall all the time‚ great taste‚ relevant marketing‚ strong distribution and loyal consumers have helped Coke Zero to thrive. Coke Zero also has broken new ground with
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Coke Zero Case Study Coca Cola is world renowned soft drink. Unfortunately when it comes to taking health into consideration this is one of the last things one should be ingesting into their system. That’s why Coke introduced Diet Coke in 1982. Unfortunately the typical male consumer shies away from dieting due to social pressure for being perceived or mistaken for the feminine persona often categorized as a homosexual. With proper understanding‚ Coke was able to market a no calorie‚ body conscience
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Matrix Footwear Case Major Decision Issues: Should Matrix foray into premium footwear for youth market/ fashion accessories market? What are the factors you should take into account while taking product line stretching decisions? How does product policy impact the value proposition of the matrix store? How can matrix diversify into unrelated areas like fashion accessories without repeating the mistakes of the past? Recommendation/Inferences on major issues: Yes‚ they should enter into the Footwear
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