followed by the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems. The company’s 1986 initial public offering‚ and subsequent rise in its share price‚ created an estimated three billionaires and 12‚000 millionaires from Microsoft employees. Since the 1990s‚ it has increasingly diversified from the operating system market and has made a number of corporate acquisitions. In May 2011‚ Microsoft acquired Skype Technologies for $8.5 billion in its largest acquisition to date. «About Microsoft inc.» As 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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SWOT Analysis A scan of the internal and external environment is an important part of the strategic planning process. Environmental factors internal to the firm usually can be classified as strengths (S) or weaknesses (W)‚ and those external to the firm can be classified as opportunities (O) or threats (T). Such an analysis of the strategic environment is referred to as a SWOT analysis. The SWOT analysis provides information that is helpful in matching the firm’s resources and capabilities
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SWOT Analysis Strengths McDonalds has built up huge brand equity and has large market share. Strong brand name‚ image and reputation McDonalds has strong supply chain to support their business. Good innovation and product development. Nutritional information of product available on packaging The McDonalds brand offers consumers choice‚ reasonable prices‚ quality product and great service Strong global presence and performance in the global marketplace Large amounts
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Lafarge Swot Lafarge S.A. COMPANY OVERVIEW Lafarge produces and sells building materials primarily cement‚ aggregates‚ ready mix‚ concrete‚ gypsum wallboard‚ and related products primarily under the “Lafarge” brand. The company primarily operates in Western Europe‚ North America‚ Asia and Latin America. It is headquartered in Paris‚ France and employs about 77‚994 people. The company recorded revenues of $23
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SWOT ANALYSIS จุดแข็ง (STRENGTH) • มีจำนวนโรงภาพยนตร์มากที่สุด • ทำเลที่ตั้งอยู่ใจกลางเมือง และครอบคลุม 4 มุมเมือง • อำนาจการต่อรองกับตัวแทนจำหน่ายภาพยนตร์ทั้งในและต่างประเทศ • มี ECONOMIES OF SCALE ทำให้มีความได้เปรียบในด้านต้นทุน จุดอ่อน (WEAKNESS) • จากการเป็นโรงภาพยนตร์เดี่ยว ทำให้เสียเปรียบคู่แข่งที่อยู่ในศูนย์การค้า ซึ่งเป็น ONE STOP ENTERTAINMENT • เนื่องจากเป็นการขยายในลักษณะเป็นโรงภาพยนตร์เดี่ยว ทำให้ต้องใช้เงินลงทุนต่อสาขามากเมื่อเทียบกับคู่แข่ง • เนื่องจากเป็นบริษัทที่จดทะเบียนในตลาดหลักทรัพย์
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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 STRENGTH Proton is a Malaysian national automobile manufacturer. Proton is a Malaysian car manufacturer which first started out in 1983. At first‚ parts and technology came from Mitsubishi but later on‚ as experience accumulated‚ Proton became independent even if most of the cars were still based on Mitsubishi models. Their first model was launched in 1985 which is Proton Saga. Export to other country: such as Taxi in Korea use Impian (Waja) More than 14000 of Protons cars were exported annually
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SWOT Strengths • Primark‚ being a subsidiary company of Associated British Foods‚ increased rate of growth earned 3.5bn more than double the amount in the last 5 years. (Primark 2013) contributes to the employment of more than 700‚000 workers across three continents (Primark‚ 2013). Game Changer Award in recognition of work in ethical sourcing. (Primark‚ 2012). Member of the ETI (Ethical Trading Institute). Strong link in loyalty and uniqueness to their customers. Primark has
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SWOT Analysis for Mamee To gain a deeper insight into MAMEE-DOUBLE DECKER (M) BERHAD’s operation‚ SWOT analysis is an appropriate tool. It thoroughly analyzes MAMEE-DOUBLE DECKER (M) BERHAD from the aspects of strength‚ weakness‚ opportunity and threat which can give a comprehensive overview on the company. Soon after the analysis is conducted‚ the market position and prospect of MAMEE-DOUBLE DECKER (M) BERHAD’s should be clear and the suitable strategy can be devised and implemented as well.
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