First Nordstrom should NOT pre-empt “60 Minutes” by changing their sales-force compensation practices‚. At this point‚ the various complaints against Nordstrom were well publicized. However‚it was mostly a few current and former employees who were complaining‚ while most employees were not dissatisfied and their customers were very happy with the service they were receiving. The sales-force compensation practices at Nordstrom had been used for over 20 years without previous complaints‚ so what
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Porters 5 forces Understanding the Tool When looking at and trying to understand porters 5 forces the below must be understood and taken into consideration 1. The power of the suppliers. This means that if you have few supplier choices and the supplier provides key parts and services to you‚ you a very reliant on this supplier and they can dictate terms and price to you on the other hand if you have a wide choice of supplier you are in a better position to negotiate price and terms as you can change
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customers incur any significant costs in switching suppliers? Yes In some cases‚ Cogeco offers services that are fixed contracts and a significant cost would be incurred if the customer decides to break the contract and approach another cable provider. 5. Is a lot of capital needed to enter your industry? Yes Marketing is a primary component in this industry which indicates that the cost of customer acquisition is high. The materials‚ labor and overhead costs are relatively high as well. Hence‚ its
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The corporate president’s sphere of influence in the Nordstrom organization has been great and effective as he has been in the position for about 15 years. Blake W. Nordstrom has been with the company for about 39 years and has worked his way to the top (A reference‚ 2015). As corporate president‚ he continuously moved the company forward in growth and profits. The impact Blake has had on the company has been tremendous as he has taken a struggling company with declining sales and recessed stock
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Nordstrom Inc. The economic crisis that started in 2007 affected the business of upscale department stores countrywide. Upscale department stores understand that the items they sell are considered discretionary items‚ so when there is an economic downturn‚ they are one of the first industries to be hit. When looking over the Nordstrom Annual Reports from the last few years‚ there are two things evident: this company has a lasting strategy and they work hard to continuously evolve this strategy
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Strategic Management: Managing Dell Case 1 Dayna Gibson 100371286 BUSI 4701-003 Word Count:712 Question 1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers- HIGH Although there were many suppliers for computer components‚ “microprocessors were supplied by only a handful of companies.” Pg.3. Microsoft and Intel monopolized the suppliers market as‚ “between 85% and 90% of computers sold conformed to Microsoft/ Intel Standards.”pg.3. With such a high percentage of computers being sold using Microsoft and Intel
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China market is drastically growing at a rate of approximately 30 percent since the past recent years. Therefore‚ from a business standpoint it is logical and best for Nordstrom to expand in a country where the retail industry is developing; so‚ Nordstrom can get an opportunity to significantly contribute to the country’s economy and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This opportunity seems promising and solid if planned work and decision-making are executed effectively. The government of China consists
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“Sony Drops Price of Playstation 3” Assignment 2 Week 3: Industry Analysis The article “Sony Drops Price of Playstation 3” discusses Sony’s Playstation 3 and its strategy with cutting the price of its PlayStation 3 by 25%‚ from $399.99 to $299.99. This is a business decision by Sony with hopes that it will generate increased demand for a videogame console that has undersold compared to Microsoft’s X Box 360 and the Nintendo Wii. As the gaming continues to grows‚ the Threat of Entries continues
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Rivalry Among Firms: High The global industry of construction and agricultural machinery is characterized by intense rivalry among firms due to its competitive strategies. (Book) When few multinational companies dominate the market‚ a consolidated industry exists‚ making it crucial for companies to lead in market share and profit margins. (Book) This in turn creates low switching costs for buyers allowing them to purchase from different companies without hesitation. (ML) Fixed costs for production
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Nordstrom Executive Summary This memo will provide a brief history and financial overview of Nordstrom‚ a high-end‚ quality clothing store operating in 28 states with more than 200 stores according to Nordstrom’s Business Wire press release on December 2‚ 2010 (Nordstrom‚ 2010). Additionally‚ an overview of the financial information includes specific details from the balance sheet‚ income statements‚ and statement of cash flow for 2007 through 2009 and any latest reporting for 2010. The statements
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