Carnival Cruise Lines Strategic Audit Group 2: Michael Kenlan Karen Maxwell Brian McKearney Tara Murphy Zach Smith MIE 480‚ Spring 2010 North Carolina State University Table of Contents Table of Contents i Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 External Enviornment anaylsis 3 Porters Five Forces 3 Rivalry among Firms 3 Buyers 3 Substitutes 4 Suppliers 4 Other Stakeholders 4 Internal Environment Analysis 4 Carnival Cruise Line Business Model and Strategy
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Marvel Entertainment Group 1. Why did Marvel file for Chapter 11? Were the problems caused by bad luck‚ bad strategy (flawed business model)‚ or bad execution? 2. Evaluate the proposed restructuring plan (the one proposed in Jan. 1997). What are the details of the plan? Will the plan solve Marvel’s problems? 3. How much is Marvel’s equity worth (in $/share) under the proposed restructuring plan‚ assuming it acquires Toy Biz as planned? Why is it sensible to use the CCF method here? (Assume
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Strategic Audit of The Gap‚ Inc. Submitted by: Chris Bess‚ Teddy Ormsbee‚ Tiffany Sayers‚ and Jeremey Williams Submitted to: Professor Ditmore 13 April 2010 Table of Contents I. Current Situation: The Gap in 2002 3 A. Past Corporate Performance 3 B. Strategic Posture 4 II. Corporate Governance 5 A. Board of Directors 6 B. Top Management 7 III. External Environment: Opportunities and Threats 8 A.) Societal Environment 8 B.) Task Environment 10 IV. Internal
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Summarize the Situation Marvel Enterprises Inc‚ is famously known for one of the most recognizable collections of characters in the entertainment industry. The proprietary library of over 4700 characters contributed to the success of the company‚ in which the characters have been featured in various media forms for over 70 years. However due to various issues‚ Marvel was forced to file for bankruptcy in the late 1990s. Nevertheless after Toy Biz‚ Inc. acquired the company out of bankruptcy‚ it formed
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to use a 3.5 disk and first graphic based interface to be sold to customers. This strategic audit of Apple analyses the company’s strategy formulation‚ implementation‚ and evaluation. To determine that research had to be done on the external and internal factors‚ financial ratios‚ and long-term objectives. Based on this information strategic alternatives and strategic advice is given to conclude this strategic audit. History In 1977‚ Apple Computer Inc. was incorporated. Steven Wozniak and Steven
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MGMT 450 Strategic Audit For me‚ the main benefit of attaining a degree from the LeBow College of Business is to use that degree to get myself a better‚ higher-paying job than I would be able to get without a degree. To be truthful‚ for me it all comes down to making more money. Unfortunately‚ it seems that in most cases you have to spend money to make money. Below is a chart that lists the approximate amount of money I have spent thus far on my education. COSTS Tuition Paid: $50‚000.00
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Apple Inc. Audit Table of Contents |Apple SWOT Analysis | | |Corporate Strategies | | |-Stability Strategy | | |-Parenting Strategy
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Marketing Strategy 8050 Marvel Enterprises‚ Inc. Case Writing by Xiaodan Dong February‚ 2008 Marvel Enterprises‚ Inc. (b) Why was Marvel’s turnaround so successful? Would you characterize that success as a fluke? Or do you view it as sustainable? Why? How? Marvel’s success is not a fluke because its business model is sustainable. Marvel’s new strategy monetized the content library by licensing characters for use with media products. During an era in which mass media is very important
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Primark Strategic Marketing Audit ARTD3039-26820 25613537 Image One Primark Facebook Image Two Primark Facebook ontents 1. Executive Summary 2. Brand Introduction 3. Brand Onion 4-5. The Consumer 6-7. Internal Analysis 8. Promotional Strategy 9. Price Strategy 10. Product & Price Hierarchy 11. Product Strategy Appendix 12. Distribution strategy 24. Brand Identity Prism 14. The Competition 15. Brand Positioning Map 16-17. H&M 18-19. Financial Analysis 25. Rogers Theory of Innovation 26
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Harley Davidson We have decided to address problems and causes within the Harley Davidson Company by using a strategic audit which will explain past‚ present and future trends within this organization. I. Current Situation A. Current Situation Excellent financials‚ low debt load‚ 2001 was the 16th consecutive year with record performance. Price/earnings ratio is positive. World wide retail for 4th quarter 12.9% growth over year 2000. Forbes named Harley-Davidson its "Company of the
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