Cola wars continue: Coke and Pepsi in 2010 (HBS 9-711-462) a. Use the 5-forces framework to explain why the soft drink concentrate industry has been so profitable. The soft drink concentrate industry has been very profitable for over 100 years. The reason can easily be found by analyzing the concentrate industry using the 5-forces model. According to the 5-forces model‚ each industry’s profitability can be assessed considering the five forces that influence the market – The rivalry among existing
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Denial‚ and acceptance‚ these words are intertwined with innocence‚ and the loss of said innocence. In order for one to mature one has to accept the truth and make necessary adjustments. The people who deny the truth don’t experience the “fall from innocence” and may be blind to the things going on around them. If the innocent chooses to accept the truth the characters “evolves” and falls from innocence. If a character chooses to deny the truth it will take a toll on the character mentally‚ or physically
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TRAINING Introduction Training is becoming an increasingly important aspect of Human Resources management. Employees need to know how to do their jobs efficiently‚ and how to adapt to changing circumstances such as the introduction of new technology. Employees who receive high-quality training feel valued and are able to contribute more to the employer. This benefits both employer and employee. Businesses that have an efficient‚ well trained workforce are often more successful and competitive
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TRAINING DESIGN 1. INTRODUCTION The design of the training program can be undertaken only when a clear training objective has been produced. The training objective clears what goal has to be achieved by the end of training program i.e. what the trainees are expected to be able to do at the end of their training. Training design or instructional design is the process of creating a blueprint for the development of instruction. Whether the training is to be conducted in a classroom‚ delivered using
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Training can... Help ensure that employees have skills to work with new technology. Help employees understand how to work effectively in teams to contribute to product and service quality. Ensure that the company’s culture emphasizes innovation‚ creativity‚ and learning. Ensure employment security by providing new ways for employees to contribute when their : jobs change or interests change skills become obsolete Training is a planned effort by a company to facilitate the learning of employees
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“How can organisations make a success out of their training and development programme?” Introduction The most important factor for the success of an organisation is the ability of the people it employs. In today’s world where vast technological‚ political‚ social‚ and economical changes take place‚ organisations have to be able to cope with these changes effectively. The changing force of competition‚ both domestic and global‚ compels organisations to innovate and use their resources in the
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Cola Wars Continue: Coke and Pepsi in 2010 1. Why‚ historically‚ has the soft drink industry been so profitable? Soft drink industry is profitable because the industry has concentrated revenues between 2 major players and it is virtually impossible for a new player to compete with the key players. The industry giant’s wield power over the retail outlets. Convenience stores‚ vending machines‚ fountains are widely distributed and hence they don’t have the power to bargain over pricing issues and
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Who do Syringe Exchange Programs Help Who do Syringe Exchange Programs Help Syringe exchange programs are where injection drug users can bring their used needles and exchange them for new needles. This is a controversial issue with most Americans. On the one hand the opinion is that you are helping a drug user‚ on the other you are protecting the innocent who may be affected unknowingly. Syringe exchange programs will take a used syringe and exchange it so the drug user
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1. Is the soft drink industry profitable? If so‚ how much & why? The soft drink industry is very profitable. It is more profitable for the concentrate producers than for the bottlers. Exhibit 3 clearly indicates how much this industry is profitable to the concentrate producer as compared to the bottlers. This industry as a whole generates positive economic profits. The other reason why the soft drink industry is profitable is: * Bottling Network: Coke and Pepsi have agreements with existing
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Types of Training There are many approaches to training. We focus here on the types of training that are commonly employed in present-day organisations. Skills training: This type of training is most common in organisations. The process here is fairly simple. The need for training in basic skills (such as reading‚ writing‚ computing‚ speaking‚ listening‚ problem solving‚ managing oneself‚ knowing how to learn‚ working as part of a team‚ leading others) is identified through assessment. Specific
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