Chapter 2 SWOT Analysis STRENGTHS * Owning of cruise brands‚ tour companies‚ hotels * Forms of entertainment * Competitiveness of the corporation | WEAKNESSES * Safety and security * Environmental safety practices * Overtime pay issue | OPPORTUNITIES * Population * Economy | THREATS * Hurricanes * Lawsuits against the corporation * Competitors | Carnival Corporation & plc was a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Owning
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According to What is SWOT Anlysis (2011)‚ SWOT analysis is an analysis used to identify the internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) of the company as well as external factors (opportunities and threats) of the company. Strength The supports from the Malaysia’s government for tourism industry become one of the powerful strength for this industry. According to Hamzah (2008)‚ tourism industry gives second highest contributor after Manufacturing industry. According to Asia-Web.com (2012)‚ Langkawi
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VOLKSWAGEN MARKETING REPORT BY JOHN KENNEDY Introduction Volkswagen (abbreviated VW) is a German automobile manufacturer that was founded on the 28th of May 1937. The company was originally founded by the Nazi Trade Union known as the German Labour Front. At the time the majority of cars being manufactured in Germany were luxurious models that were very expensive. Adolf Hitler‚ the Chancellor of Germany‚ decided to sponsor the construction of a new state-owned factory that could produce a
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May the Force Be With Volkswagen An Analysis of Volkswagen’s Super Bowl XLV Commercial May the Force Be With Volkswagen An Analysis of Volkswagen’s Super Bowl XLV Commercial In 1977‚ a film was unleashed onto movie goers unlike any other. George Lucas created the ultimate science fiction movie that is still adored by millions of fans; young and old‚ proud nerds and closet nerds‚ male and female. Star Wars’ legacy is being passed down through generations‚ from those born at the time of
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1/24/2012 Caterpillar Inc. SWOT Analysis I. Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment‚ diesel and natural gas engines‚ industrial gas. (Yahoo Finance) Caterpillar started in 1925 by a merger of The Holt Manufacturing Company. Holt was already involved in many projects associated in WWI and projects here in the US. Caterpillar has grown the machinery business from mining‚ forestry machinery‚ including track and wheel tractors‚ track and wheel loaders‚ pipe layers
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NURYUSMIDAH BTE MD.YUSOF PNBF12/01 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT SIR WAYNE 18/02/2013 SWOT analysis of Empire Hotel & Country Club Strength The strength of Empire hotel and country club is Brunei’s only beachside resort and one of South East Asia’s most magnificent resorts. The hotel is unique‚ majestic with fine grand and elegant architecture ‚ It’s located in isolated area overlooking the sea. The Empire hotel offers excellent facilities and entertainment such as golf courses ‚ family activities
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SWOT Analysis: Strengths: Being a public company‚ FJE Limited holds much advantages pertaining to its internal strength. First and foremost management expertise and management experience have claimed to be the most precious assets and resources of the organisation. The professional background of all the directors including the two mining entrepreneurs‚ the uranium geologist Rebecca Paulka points out that they all experienced in their domain. The good decision making within the organisation could
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SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES 1) Maybank’s position as the undisputed leader in financial services in Malaysia‚ which has a widespread global presence (19 countries worldwide)‚ allowing it to spread risk and enjoy economies of scale. 2) Its brand is well-established historically and continually promoted‚ for example through sponsorship of Golf Tournament and WWW Foundation for Bengal Tigers. 3) High client retention with higher than average checking account balances in the year 2011‚ with
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Feed R&D or Farm it Out SWOT Analysis Strengths * RLK’s excellent brand equity * Reputation for high-end audio-video design‚ domestic U.S. production and unique creative culture * Innovation as a core competence * Employs the best mechanical and electrical engineers and designers in the business Despite competition (Psycosonics especially)‚ RLK has a unique product development expertise located under one roof‚ a prototype that’s proof of concept‚ and an audio technology that
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The SWOT analysis for the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Strength In term of strength‚ the Wyndham Grand Riverfront have two major strength its location and being recently open. The hotel is located in the border of the business district and the touristic area of the city (located right across from the magnificent miles). Although the hotel is considered to be serving mainly business guest. The hotel can still attract the tourist to stay at the hotel‚ as the hotel location is in the middle
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