Strategic Groups * “the group of firms in an industry following the same strategy along the same strategic dimensions” (Porter‚ 1980) * “a set of firms competing within an industry on the basis of similar scope and resource commitments” (Cool & Schendel‚ 1968) Competitive strategy = a choice of which strategic group to compete in = the choice of the easiest group to ‘get into’ Strategic groups are organisations within an industry with similar strategic characteristics‚ following similar
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Corporate communication strategy of Microsoft Contents Introduction and overview: 2 The communication strategy and its framework in the organization: 3 Communication framework: 4 External communication: 4 Internal communication: 6 Identity‚ Image‚ and Reputation: 6 Conclusion and recommendation: 7 References: 8 Introduction and overview: Microsoft Corporation was established by the two partners Bill Gates and Paul Allen in United States in 1975 with their head quarter in Redmond city
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ISCA PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION PILOT PAPER (NOVEMBER 2013) CORPORATE AND BUSINESS STRATEGY (CBS) SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS ISCA PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2013 Term 2 Corporate and Business Strategy – Pilot Paper for Nov 2013 ISCA PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION CORPORATE AND BUSINESS STRATEGY (CBS) 15 NOV 2013 SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS I. True or False questions (Q1 to Q10) (Total: 10 marks) 1. (F) High volume/low cost different from upward differentiation. 2. (F) Also depends on settling operations
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Marketing Strategy Assignment 2012 Market Dynamics Competition Model of Shampoo Industry PALLAVI SRIVASTAVA‚ ROLL NO 55 SIMSR Shampoo Industry in India Types of Shampoos Shampoo market is segmented into: * Cosmetic (shine‚ health‚ strength) * Anti dandruff * Herbal Shampoo Market in India * Size of Shampoo market is Rs 9000 mn * Anti dandruff shampoo is approximately 20% * Sachet Sales is approximately 70% The top three brands of shampoo are: 1. Clinic
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Strategic Marketing Plan - 2013 Crest ‘New’ So Mod Mouth Pods Submitted by: Farhana Submitted to: Nadia Hassan Reg#: 6102 Batch: MBA-10 INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...........................................................................................................3 SITUATION ANALYSIS: SWOT ...............................................................................................4 ISSUES ANALYSIS & OBJECTIVES
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A Task 1: Sales strategy 1.1 Ansoff’s strategic growth model • Marketing Penetration Refers to a growth strategy in which the business focuses on selling existing products into existing markets. • Market Development It is the growth strategy in which the business extends their existing products into new markets. • Product Development This growth strategy refers to business that develops new products for existing markets. • Diversification Refers to the growth strategy in which business
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PRODUCT STRATEGY OF BMW The majority of BMW’s success is attributed to the development of a consistent marketing policy‚ the ’market niche’ strategy. The company has built its brand on four core values‚ which are: Technology Quality Performance Exclusivity BMW has maintained these core values since the company’s inception. Coupled with WCRS (BMW’s advertising agency since 1979)‚ the company has adopted a consistent advertising strategy. In addition to the message of these values being
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International marketing strategy 5 3.1 Market saturation 5 3.2 Coping with the global Environment: 5 3.2.1 Microenvironment 6 3.2.2 Macro Environment 6 3.3 Market Segmentation 7 3.3 Market Positioning 7 3.4 Market diversification 7 3.5 Economies of scale 8 4. Global marketing strategy analysis: 9 4.2 Cultural differences 10 4.3 Reaching the remoteness 11 4.4 Logistic system 11 4.5 Proper scrutinizes of the customer demand 11 4.6 Distinguished markets: 12 4.7 Marketing Mix 12
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revenues and market share rose‚ product development costs shrank to 2.8% of revenues - compared with 6% at Ford and 8% at General Motors1. Chrysler’s integrated design teams and noncompetitive relationships with suppliers kept costs down‚ while its marketing department scored success after success in gauging consumer tastes. Chrysler had always fashioned itself the bold and risk-taking underdog. It had brought itself back from the brink of bankruptcy four times since the Second World War‚ and its
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Marketing Strategy October 20‚ 2011 Question: “Identify and explain each element of the Expanded 5W Model for Customer Analysis. What role does this analysis play in an overall situation analysis? How might this model be the basis for segmentation? Which of the five do you think provide the most meaningful insight that for you to utilize to segment the mobile telephone industry? Explain. What about the industry makes your suggestion feasible and effective.” The Expanded 5W Model for Customer
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