A company situation analysis can be defined as “matching the company’s strategy to external market circumstances and to internal resources and competitive capabilities.” We believe that our company‚ Chester Electronic Sensors‚ is currently in a position to spring ahead in the Electronic Sensor market. The industry in 2011 (round 0) consists of six competitors in very similar positions‚ holding virtually equal market share. We will use indicators in the industry to help determine our position and
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Discussion Questions for “LEGO” 1. What led the LEGO group to the edge of bankruptcy by 2004? Please focus on the management moves during “the growth period that wasn’t” (1993-98) and “the fix that wasn’t” (1999-2004). 2. Why did Knudstorp’s turnaround strategy work? In your opinion‚ which actions were the most effective? Which actions were the least effective? Be specific. 3. Should LEGO launch the new line of board games? ------------------------
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Executive Summary This strategic analysis report has been completed on the Lego group between the years 2004 and 2014‚ ten years of comprehensive change for the company. Lego started out in humble beginnings in 1932 where only ten employees existed. Children quickly adopted Lego building blocks as a new and innovative way of learning. This lead to a large customer base and product recognition was growing. Lego had a variety of strategic opportunities available to them throughout their growth and
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tremendously successful? Have you ever tried to “LEGO”? “LEGO” is toy of men and women of all ages in the world. I want to talk about Lego that has been tremendously successful. • First‚ the origin of “LEGO” The Lego Group began in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen (1891–1958)‚ a carpenter from Billund‚ Denmark‚ who began making wooden toys in 1932. He made toys for his son. • Second‚ what does “LEGO” means? In 1934‚ his company came to be called "LEGO"‚ derived from the Danish phrase leg godt‚ which
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drilling in the Arctic‚ an environmental protection group‚ Greenpeace‚ began lobbying against them on basis of environmental grounds as this plan had the real possibility of severely harming the entire Arctic ecosystem by exacerbating the melting of the ice caps and releasing toxins into the environment that would be difficult to clean (“The Dangers”). Ultimately they won by attacking Shell’s highly-credible and well-liked partner‚ Lego‚ in hopes that if Lego would turn against them‚ so would Lego’s supporters
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Situation Analysis Situation Analysis In the era of globalization and technological revolution‚ education is considered as a first step for every human activity. It plays a vital role in the development of human capital and is linked with an individual’s well-being and opportunities for better living. It ensures the acquisition of knowledge‚ skills‚ attitudes‚ and values that enable individual to increase productivity and improve quality of life to make a difference in the society. To achieve
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STEPS TO LEGO GROUP FINANCIAL TURNAROUND Easy‚ Fast & Quick Results EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rivkin‚ Thomke and Beyersdorfer (2013) suggested in 2004‚ the market size of the toy industry is worth $61% billion in the wholesales revenue‚ with a steady growth of 4% per year in the retail market for toys. Thousands of toymakers flourish the market to serve global demand while keeping track of the 3 new trends in the industry which are toys demand rise while product life cycles decline‚ children has less
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Situation Analysis 1.0 Market Summary Pollo Tropical has a good amount of information about its customers‚ identifying common characteristics between them as well as working on satisfying those similarities. As target markets‚ Pollo Tropical aims the Hispanic and Caribbean community‚ as well as other people looking to get a grasp of the before mentioned cultures. The restaurant also serves people looking for great quality food that helps them keep their health‚ as well as their physique
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Geographic Analysis FIGURE 1.1 LOCATION OF LAOAG CITY IN THE PHILIPPINES Brgy. No. 30-A‚ Suyo belongs to the barangays of Component City Laoag City which are in the outlying area. Laoag City is the province Ilocos Norte in Ilocos Region which is part of the Luzon group of islands. Laoag City has a total land area of 12‚747.35 hectares or 127.4735 square kilometers. It consists of 80 barangays‚ 30 of which are urban and 50 are rural barangays. 70.61% of which is disposable and 15.19% are protected
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS MICRO - Michael Porter’s Five Forces Analysis 1) Threat of New Entrants: The toy industry is highly competitive. Further‚ the existence of established competitors combined with the need for huge capital investment‚ economies of scale and strong distribution network; keep the threat of new entrants into the traditional games industry is relatively low. 2) Threat of Substitutes: The highest pressure faced by Lego comes from substitutes. A substitute is anything which competes
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