Marketing Group 7: Case Solution ~ Sullivan Ford Auto World Feb. 2012 21 Case Background Walter Sullivan the founder of Sullivan Ford Auto World died and his eldest daughter Carol Sullivan-Diaz‚ a health care manager by profession took over the business and found out that the family business is in financial trouble based on current financial performance and market outlook. In addition‚ CSAT results from car buyers show that the company has problems with their service quality. – – –
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student for his/her thesis or research project. (In movies) The hero is directly told by the heroine that he is her “ideal man”. Secondary data: Data collected by someone else for some other purpose (but being utilized by the investigator for another purpose). Examples: Census data being used to analyze the impact of education on career choice and earning. # Advantages of Primary Market Research 1) Targeted Issues are addressed. The organization asking for the research has the complete control on
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THE FORD PINTO CASE: THE VALUATION OF LIFE AS IT APPLIES TO THE NEGLIGENCE-EFFICIENCY ARGUMENT Christopher Leggett Law & Valuation Professor Palmiter Spring‚ 1999 Abstract Text of Paper -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract The cases involving the explosion of Ford Pinto’s due to a defective fuel system design led to the debate of many issues‚ most centering around the use by Ford of a cost-benefit analysis and the
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surprise him. Through extensive market research and by speaking with both accomplished and struggling restaurateurs‚ the researchers have come up with the top ten reasons why restaurants fail and he can decide for herself if there is a formula for success as a restaurant owner. LACK OF CREATIVITY This is a major problem. Every restaurant will inevitably encounter problems that seem to have no solutions. The ability to come up with creative solutions to these problems must be a routine part of running
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References: * RNCOS INDUSTRY RESEARCH SOLUTION (2011) INDIAN DTH MARKET FORECAST TO 2015 * KUMAR‚ G * KOTHARI‚ AMI & VELISETTY SWATHI SOOD PALAK (2010) COMSTAT 2010- TATA SKY * VARMA S * RAJPUT‚ S. S. (2009) MAKRET STRUCTURE: INDIAN DTH INDUSTRY * BUYERS GUIDE- ELECTRONICS FOR YOU- FEB 2009
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15/69 Sailesh Sahu 15/176 Sohini Bera 15/185 Anurag Bajpai 15/268 Table of Contents Abstract ................................................................................................................................................... 3 Market Trend .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Competitive landscape .............................................................................
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Business: The Ford Pinto Fires In early 1968‚ the Ford Motor Company decided to take on the foreign car competition by introducing a compact‚ affordable vehicle they named the Pinto. What began as the decision to enter the race for the top small car ultimately led to an unprecedented court case wherein the Ford Motor Company found itself charged with reckless homicide and was the first corporation charged with criminal conduct. In this paper‚ the authors delve into the tragedy of the Ford Pinto fires
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References: ❖ WEBSITES: www.evereadyindustries.com www.wikipidea.org ❖ Business Research Methods – Donald R Cooper‚ Pamela Schindler
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D2: Make justified recommendations for improving the validity of the marketing research used to contribute to the market development on a selected organisation’s marketing plans The organisation I have chosen to look at is Nike. The market research methods that they use are; street surveys‚ questionnaires and focus groups. When gathering market research‚ it is important to make sure that the data you get is valid‚ meaning it is trustworthy and reliable. By ensuring that the information is valid
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History of Ford in India: 1907 India begins selling the Model A 1926 Ford India is established by Ford of Canada 1935 Indian government officials ask Henry Ford to consider building a car manufacturing plant in Bombay 1941 Mahatma Gandhi sends spinning wheel‚ the symbol of India’s economic independence‚ to Henry Ford. 1954 Ford India operations cease. 1969 Ford re-enters India in a joint venture with Escorts Ltd. to produce tractors. 1991 Ford ceases tractor operations. Ford establishes Climate
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