18 COMPANY BACKGROUND Sony Corporation was founded in Tokyo‚ in 1945‚ by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita‚ as the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation (Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo (TTK)). The company built Japan’s first tape recorder called‚ the Type G. Then in early 1950s‚ TTK convinced Bell Laboratories to license its new transistor technology and became the first company to successfully apply the technology to consumer’s radios. In August 1955‚ TTK released the Sony TR-55; Japan’s first commercially
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SONY ’S INVESTMENT POTENTIAL Prepared by N.A.R. Report Distributed November 17‚ 2006 Prepared for English 302-B19-F06 ABSTRACT This report explores Sony Computer Corporation‚ in an effort to provide detailed information regarding the company ’s most recent stock trends. The purpose of this report is more specifically to show the performance of the company ’s stock after a video game console release‚ in order to provide investors with information to help decide whether or not to
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References: Benson‚ M (2006). Has The Sun Set On Sony?. Retrieved January 7‚ 2007‚ from http://www.wonova.com/11/2006/has-the-sun-set-on-sony/ Gaffney‚ G. (2000). What is facilitation?. Retrieved January 7‚ 2007‚ from http://www.info design.com.au/ftp/Facilitation.pdf Oppenheim‚ E. (2006). Strategic planning is a systematic process. Retrieved January 7‚ 2007‚ from http://strategicplan.visitrenotahoe.com/2006/11/06/strategic-planning-is-a-systematic-process/. Sony Corporation (2005). Corporate Social Responsibility
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of sony? Answer: I believe as Akio Morita has said "Creativity to make inventions "is one important factor that makes difference between Sony and other companies. Sony always works to make new inventions and products like Play Station or other combo electronic products however it could be dangerous too. The other factor is "Creativity in product planning and production ". Right products in right time could lead any company to be successful. For not losing the Game’s market Sony introduces
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Executive summary Sony is a well respected brand in the electronic industry. With its success entering the gaming market with its PlayStation‚ Sony has earned a position as a market leader. Problems began to occur when Sony launched its seventh generation gaming console. New competitors entered the market‚ such as Microsoft and old rivals such as Nintendo. The release of the Sony PlayStation 3 failed to achieve growth in sales due to the lack of direct and indirect network effects. One of the
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Company Profile Sony is synonymous with consumer electronics. It’s especially big in TVs and game consoles like PlayStation3. Officially named Sony Kabushiki Kaisha‚ the company designs‚ develops‚ manufactures‚ and sells a host of electronic equipment‚ instruments‚ and devices for consumer‚ professional‚ and industrial markets. Professional products include semiconductors and components. A top global media conglomerate‚ Sony boasts additional assets in the areas of music (Sony Music Entertainment)
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Vertical Integration Back in 2002‚ Sony geared themselves toward a vertical strategy as reported by Rob Weisenthal‚ VP and CFO of Sony Corp. of America‚ “Under the USA umbrella‚ we undertook a number of vertical initiatives for each operating division. These have already produced significant operational streamlining and financial performance improvements.” As discussed in his release‚ Weisenthal talked about Sony Pictures Entertainment and their strategy to restructure television operations‚ where
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RESTRUCTURING SONY The electronics and media giant Sony was struggling through the late 1990s and early part of the 21st century. With each disappointment‚ it seemed that Sony’s management launched another restructuring of the company. By 2003‚ commentators were beginning to ask whether restructuring was part of the solution or part of the problem. How should Sony be managing its strategic renewal? Introduction For the first quarter ending 30 June 2003‚ Japan based Sony Corporation (Sony)2 stunned the
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Sony Corporation Sony Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation with its’ headquarters located in Japan. It was founded in 1946 as a manufacturer of consumer electronics and has engaged into other businesses such as motion pictures‚ music‚ and financial services making it one of the most comprehensive entertainment and media group in the world. Sony’s vision is “to create new digital entertainment experiences for consumers by bringing together cutting-edge products with latest
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Markets 06 Networked Products and Services 10 3D World Expanding 3D World 12 Competitive Advantages through Differentiated Technologies 15 Emerging Markets 20 Special Feature: 26 Special Feature: TM Sony’s “Exmor R ” Sony in India 34 Financial Highlights Products‚ Services and Content 40 50 64 Board of Directors and Corporate Executive Officers 51 65 Financial Section Stock Information Investor Information ©2011 Columbia Pictures Industries
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