1. (a) Give examples of how political-legal forces and technological forces have presented an opportunity or a threat to a particular industry or business organization. Political –legal forces are the most important factor in both opportunity and threat on an industry. Hence‚ both political legal forced and technological forces are a key factor in determining the mechanics of an industry. First of all‚ political legal factors determine the entry and exit barriers. Thus‚ if they were favorable;
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Strategic Locations Proctor & Gamble took time in deciding where to locate both their regional headquarters and the perfume plant in Singapore. P&G decided to place the perfume plant along the coastal part of the country in Tuas‚ Singapore (Moneycontrol.com‚ 2008). The plant operates on a just in time process. The plant receives raw materials only as they need it and send out supplies to the main manufacturing plants to be used in the products only as they need it. By being along the coast it is
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cultural norms‚ consumer preferences‚ and business structures versus the United States‚ Japan is definitively a market that P&G should continue to do business in. With a population that is more than half the size of P&G’s largest market (U.S.A) and a per capita income higher than other major markets for P&G (such as West Germany)‚ Japan is simply a market that P&G cannot exit if it hopes to continue to grow internationally. In fact‚ Japan is the second largest market for consumer-packaged
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the questions are a bit tight. It’s the standard GRE mathematical questions-word problems & graphs.the english question are just short comprehension passages. the test is 50 questions- maths & english- for 60mins. u are allowed to use calculator‚ but for those kind of questions it would waste your time. Anyway just prepare and b positive. To pass the test stage u must have a test score of 60 & above. goodluck ************ First‚ you need to realise that the test is standard and perhaps a little
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Define the problem Plax entering the market in 1998 has seen a significant attainment in market share in which the competition lead by P&G‚ Scope‚ has 32%. With Plax’s attainment in two years time‚ P&G sees the potential of losing market shares in the product category. She is concerned that with all the competitions such as Listerine following suit of Plax’s new position for the product category of "Plaque fighter" in addition to fresh breath and killing germs. She must come up with a plan of action
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Procter & Gamble Risk Management Report The Proctor & Gamble Company Abstract This report discusses the main values together with the principle risks and uncertainties that P&G is currently facing. A brief description of the company’s profile with key facts is initially outlined. It is concluded that P&G‚ as a multinational company with diverse product offerings‚ is constantly exposed to market risks‚ such as credit risk‚ changes in interest rates‚ currency exchange rates and commodity prices
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Case 5: P&G Japan: The SK-II Globalization Project Questions: 1. As Paolo DeCesare‚ what factors do you need to consider before deciding what to recommend in your SK-II presentation to the global leadership team (GLT)? What kind of analysis will you need to do in preparing for that meeting? There are many factors that need to be considered when deciding recommendations to the GLT of SK-II: Political: Tariff (ex: China government took 35% to 40% import tariff on SK-II) Economic: The economic scale
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in over 140 countries. As fast-moving consumer goods company‚ P&G successfully use corporate strategy. This deal gave P&G more control power on shelf-space in retailers all over the world. In the other hand‚ P&G focuses on area of social responsibility and environmental sustainability. P&G also Sponsors 2012 London Olympic for emphasizing their environmental sustainability and healthy living ethos.All of these make consumers perceive P&G is a green company.A good reputation help company to be recognized
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About P&G P&G is celebrating 165 years of providing trusted quality brands that make every day better for the world’s consumers. Two billion times a day‚ P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. Globally‚ P&G has a turnover of over US$ 43 Billion‚ has on-the-ground operations in over 80 countries and offers over 300 superior quality brands to the world’s consumers. P&G invests US$ 1‚600 Million in R&D ahead of most of its global competitors‚ to ensure innovative and superior quality
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reaction is to thank Mom‚ often in tears. One mom was watching from home‚ the implied message being that she couldn’t afford to make the trip. Nevertheless the champion looks towards the tv‚ making a gesture that was clearly intended for their mother. P&G effectively communicates their “Thank You Mom” message by evoking a strong emotional response from the audience‚ and the genius of this commercial is that rather than solely highlighting the Olympian‚ it also salutes the people who helped the Olympian
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