outsourcing at Mattel Abstract This study addresses the ethical issues related to Mattel Corporation. This study presents a chronological dateline highlighting the illegal and unethical activities that took place by suppliers for Mattel as well as Mattel’s reaction to the crisis. In addition‚ this article will address how corporate culture played a role in the decision to outsource the manufacturing process to facilities‚ which were not following legal standards. Keywords: Mattel‚ corporate culture
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MATTEL: CRISIS MANAGEMENT or MANAGEMENT CRISIS Introduction In late 2006 and early 2007 a number of imports from China were found to pose health risks. In the most serious case the deaths of 200 people in Haiti and Panama were linked to syrup from China containing the chemical diethylene glycol used in antifreeze‚ British Airways withdrew Chinese toothpaste from its in-flight pouches for the same reason. Large quantities of imported dog food were found to contain the chemical melamine‚ resulting
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Executive Summary – Avon Products Avon Products is one of the major players in the cosmetics and toiletries industry with a sale of about 10 billion US dollars in 2007 (Exhibits 1‚ 2 & 3). It has been globally competitive by creating global brands and nurturing its powerful sales channel of Single-level Marketing (Direct Selling). Globally‚ Avon competes with large cosmetics majors like P&G‚ Revlon and Shiseido to sell its products. At the same time‚ it also competes with other major direct sellers
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Haier’s Strategy Analysis Company Introduction Company current situation Haier Group is the No.1 brand of large-size household appliances in the world. So far‚ Haier has established 25 manufacturing bases‚ 10 R&D centers‚ and 19 overseas trade branches. The company has more than 70‚000 employees all over the world. During six consecutive years‚ Haier’s brand value amounted to $14 billion in 2010 and is ranked as the No.1 of the “top 500 Chinese brands”. Haier is also named as “the most valuable
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Introduction Mattel‚ the world’s leading toy and children’s good manufacturer has cultivated a strong portfolio of well known brands and products while being recognized has a highly responsible corporate citizen that makes ethics and safety a priority. The company must build on its heritage‚ while defending itself from threats. At the same faced with maintaining its market position in the face of many changes in their target market. Situational Analysis STRENGTHS Strong Products and Brands
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University‚ UK (MBA1) Oxford Brookes University‚ UK (BSc. Hons) CICPA2 PO Box 117‚ Geylang Post Office‚ Singapore 913804 Tel: +65-83300960 E-mail: muzihemba@gmail.com Dr. K. C. Wong MBA Project Supervisor / Mentor Abstract: Qingdao Haier has been the world ’s largest white goods manufacturer since 2010. Haier has built a portfolio of unrelated diversification through mergers and acquisitions and had decentralizing its operational risks. Haier is confronting few strategic issues which might be more rational
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PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS & CLASSIFICATIONS Product level: The customer value hierarchy Is product a tangible offering? No‚ it’s more than that. “Product” is anything which can satisfy market. People classify products according to customer value. It’s illustrated by this circle system. At the centre is core benefit which the customer really buy. Take Shilla‚ a hotel of SamSung group‚ for example‚ when you get there‚ what are you pay for? Is it a room‚ or a bed‚ or a shower? Not at all. Basically
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China’s Export Strategy: What Can We Learn From It? Arvind Panagariya As much as by luck as by design‚ China stumbled onto an export and foreign investment strategy that has proved remarkably successful‚ helping the economy move quickly to a market-based system. experience serve as a model for other countries? But can the Chinese After three decades of inward-oriented trade and foreign investment policies‚ in 1979‚ China switched course and launched an "open-door" policy. During the 15 years
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Activity 4: Colgate-Palmolive Case Study – Product and Pricing Strategy Gina L Lawrence MBAO209-MGT-541-A: Applied Marketing Management Indiana Wesleyan Instructor: Janis McFaul June 27‚ 2011 I have read and understand the plagiarism policy as outlined in the syllabus and the sections in the Student Bulletin relating to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement to the title page of my paper‚ I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized in the process of completing
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Chapter 2: Analysis of marketing strategy (4 P’s) 2.1 Product Strategy 2.1.1 Product Classification Crocs Grace Heel is classified as consumer product. It bought by final consumers for personal consumption. Crocs Grace Heel is categorized as shopping product on consumer product. This product will be bought by consumers rarely‚ which consumers buy it for personal consumption as needed. Consumers are willing to buy it less frequently at a higher price. Grace Heel is only available at fewer purchase
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