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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management area (Simatupang‚ 2012). Based on the SWOT analysis‚ the municipal bond issuance in Indonesia also deserve to be as one of source for infrastructure financing compare to others (Okta & Kaluge‚ 2011). According to them the advantages of municipal bonds are to attract owners of the funds to invest‚ capable of providing large amounts of funds‚ have a low risk on changes in exchange rates‚ and have low risk on changes in government
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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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several of its smaller rivals will not be able to withstand falls of this size over a longer period. This means that Ryanair is in a position to profit handsomely over the next 12 months. Ryanair ’s CFO‚ Howard Millar‚ summed it up; "we ’re the only airline in Europe predicting a profit for next year at this point in time". Ryanair forecasts a profit after tax of between EUR200 million to EUR300 million for the year ending 31-Mar-2010. 2. "Collapsing" aircraft order books: Ryanair is also on the offensive
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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 overview Swatch is a manufacturer and distributor of watches. . It also supplies movements and components to third-party watchmakers in Switzerland and around the world. The group has a global presence‚ which provides it a distinct competitive advantage in the market place. However‚ intense competition may erode the group’s margins and reduce its market share. Strengths | Weaknesses | * Global market presence * Strong brand portfolio * Extensive product offering
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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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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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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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