Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines is one of the most successful airlines in the United States. There has never been layoffs or strikes in the history of the company‚ although there were several times when layoffs could have been justified‚ including the months following the September 11‚ 2001 terrorist attacks. However‚ Southwest’s Mission statement says “Above all‚ Employees will be provided the same concern‚ respect‚ and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share
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Airline Industry SWOT Analysis A SWOT analysis--a review of strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities‚ and threats--is a core requirement of any organization‚ and essential to understand any industry. The volatile airline industry is no exception. While individual airlines each analyze and make decisions based on their own situations‚ there are overall industry similarities that all airlines face‚ with each endeavoring to maximize strengths and opportunities while minimizing weaknesses and threats
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PESTEL analysis of the macro-environment There are many factors in the macro-environment that will effect the decisions of the managers of any organisation. Tax changes‚ new laws‚ trade barriers‚ demographic change and government policy changes are all examples of macro change. To help analyse these factors managers can categorise them using the PESTEL model. This classification distinguishes between: • Political factors. These refer to government policy such as the degree of intervention in
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Southwest Airlines Case Analysis 1. How does Southwest Airlines increase the customer’s willingness to buy (customer value)? Southwest airline creates customer value by providing an all around pleasant travel experience for its customers. Its ground and flight crew are extremely accommodating and flights are safe and on time. The fares are inexpensive compared to other hub and spoke airlines‚ which are attractive to business travelers during weak economies as well as to other travelers
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PEST ANALYSIS | | Political | Economical | * Although my parents upbringings were very different in terms of location (my father in Britain‚ my mother the Philippines) both grew up under controversial political powers. My father under the conservative influences of Margaret Thatcher and my mother under the notorious dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda. * Because of my grandfathers successful career for which he was rewarded with financial comfort‚ his political
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THY has some features that makes it strong in the sector. First of all‚ THY charges close to a discount-airline. Secondly‚ it offers a business class service on both overseas and domestic flights. Moreover‚ THY offers a frequent flyer program (an example to this is; Miles&Smiles) Fourthly‚ it competes with international and domestic airlines and long distance inter-city bus services (through price cuts). Finally‚ THY has the best landing slots (in Istanbul & Ankara) and it is the only Turkey based
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2.1. Political Environment The Indonesian government plays a significant active role in business. Since May 1998‚ after Suharto resigned‚ the country has transformed itself from a controlling system into a democratic one (Indonesia Country Brief‚ 2008). Australia also has legal and political stability. Therefore‚ Jurlique will face no difficulty in establishing its business into Indonesia since both countries political parties seek to promote growth and encourage investment and trade‚ including
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Political Singapore government has always been in favour of the tourism sector. In fact‚ Singapore Tourism Board (STB) launched a $90million BOOST (building on opportunities to strengthen tourism) for the tourism sector). The initiative help pushed the industry through tough times by assisting MICE (Meetings‚ Incentives‚ Conventions‚ Exhibition) companies to alleviate their business costs (Singapore Tourism Board‚ 2009). Not too long ago‚ the Singapore government cooperated with Indonesia to develop
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[pic] |criteria examples |Political |Economical |criteria examples | | |Antitrust law (Avoid communications with |Businesses are affected nationally and | | |ecological/environmental |PPG competitors to the extent possible) |globally |home economy | |current legislation |PPG is
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PHASE 2: IDENTIFY THE POSITIONMENT Positioning (target and needs) Target - All professionals - All Business companies: * Small and medium-sized enterprise * Large companies * Multinationals Characteristics - Average and high income - Travel minimum 3 times a year for one to two weeks - Like comfort and access to all business facilities at affordable prices Segment We choose 3 segments: * Primary segment (A): business tourist * Secondary segment (B): conferences
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