How and Why Multinational Corporations Pursue CSR Strategies: the Case of Nestle in China Anna Chou A thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Interdisciplinary Honors Thesis Written under the direction of Professor Kathe Newman Bloustein School and Professor Michael Santoro Rutgers Business School School of Arts and Sciences‚ Rutgers University 2013-2014 Electronic copy available at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2420273 Table of Contents Abstract
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Background The dairy products at Nestlé are a big driving force for the growth of the company’s sales. With the health kick of the many individuals around the world‚ it pushes the innovator and renovators of Nestlé to reach new height in finding better and healthier products for their consumers. More recent‚ dairy division became a big portion of the company’s earnings‚ so it would be best for Nestlé to focus a big portion of their core competences and resources on the fast growing dairy division
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Cereal: The Manufacturing Industry Everyday‚ more than eighty million Americans have some type of cereal for breakfast. Cereal is one of the most popular breakfast foods and some brand is found in almost every home in America (Topher). This vast industry stems from the late 1800s when John Harvey Kellogg and C. W. Post began cereal production in Battle Creek‚ Michigan (Topher). Today‚ numerous types and varieties of cereal line the grocery store shelves. However‚ only a few select companies
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add profitable brands and product groups -Pharmaceutical model can be characterized as time consuming‚ costly‚ and risky -Different markets have differing needs and preferences -Patents may be ineffective across geographies based on culture‚ customs‚ and regulations -How long will food patents last? Will it be enough to cover high R&D costs or will Nestle need to pass on costs to consumers thereby breaking its goal to keep products affordable? -Is it possible to find a universal blockbuster
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What are the top three most critical challenges Disney will address this year? Challenges are inevitable for any business looking to stay on top of the dreaded fiscal cliff. Disney has three challenges this year that they will be tackling head-on. First‚ as the Walt Disney Company official press release from July 12‚ 2013 states‚ “New York‚ NY & Burbank‚ Calif.‚ July 12‚ 2013 – 21st Century Fox‚ NBCUniversal and The Walt Disney Company today jointly announced that they will maintain their respective
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United Cereal Case Study I. Key Problem United Cereal is a diversified company established in 1910 by Jed Thomas. The company produces snack foods‚ dairy products‚ beverages‚ frozen foods‚ baked goods‚ and cereals. The cereal industry generates one third of United Cereals revenue. United Cereal focuses on “commitment‚ diligence‚ and loyalty” which attracted many people to work for the company. Jed expected his Managers to adhere to a strong set of values and wanted committed Managers that
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opportunity for bottle water producers. In China‚ the same situation happened and Nestle‚ the world’s No. 3 bottled water producer grew 27% its business in 2012. Owning more than 60 water brands but Nestle have been losing its market share in Europe‚ the U.S and Australia‚ from 12% in 2006 decreased to 10% in 2011. However Nestle still relied on these developed markets and have been considering emerging markets for their future growth. In China‚ Nestle’s sales increased from $1 billion in the
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Product: Nestle Pure Life Company: Nestle Contents Product: Nestle Pure Life 1 Company: Nestle 1 INTRODUCTION 4 Nestle - Company Overview 4 Nestle Waters – A subsidiary 5 Nestle Pure Life – The Product 6 SEGMENTATION & TARGETING 7 Segmentation 7 Target Market 7 COMPETITORS 8 Main Competitors – Competitive Analysis 8 SWOT 9 Weaknesses 10 Opportunities 10 Threats 10 CUSTOMERS 11 Main Customers – Customers Analysis 11 Core Competency 12 Apparent Marketing Strategy 13 Recommendations for
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Nestle company has been founded in 1866 by Swiss chemist – Henri Nestle. Main aim of this company was to produce high quality milk food for babies. It had become the world’s largest food and beverage company by the end of 2006. Its estimated assets value is 101‚8bn CHF and yearly sales reach 98‚4bn CHF. (HYPERLINK "http://www.nestle.com/InvestorRelations/Reports/FullYearFinancials/2006.htm"http://www.nestle.com/InvestorRelations/Reports/FullYearFinancials/2006.htm) 265‚000 people are employed in
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serve as a conveyor of this global phenomenon and one such company is Nestle‚ which is the subject of this report. Initially‚ the globalisation phenomenon and its dominant factors will be described. Subsequently‚ the Nestle multinational corporation will be introduced. The report will then delve into the means by which globalisation has developed in recent history and how this influenced Nestle. It will also discuss how Nestle has responded to these influences and how it has come to be the global
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