the macro-environment factors which influencing Volvo’s strategy is the large taxation toward automotive trade by the government. Government is putting in place taxation structures that penalize large cars‚ with large CO2 emission. According to the case‚ Volvo’s biggest seller was its XC range‚ now being particularly successful in America‚ where big cars typically equated to big success. This government acts is encouraging consumers to move to hybrid or fuel efficient cars from big cars because the
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"Strategies for survival in fast-changing industries"‚ by C.M. Christensen et al‚ Management Science 44 (12)‚ December 1998‚ pages S207-220 In a fast-changing industry‚ knowledge of certain type of technologies become obsolete much faster than the other industries‚ hence it is important to know the different technology strategies which will determine its posterior success. Christensen used the disk drive industry in his paper to illustrate his hypothesis that both the technological and market
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The idea is to create euphoria in the fashion market by trying out new retail techniques and profiting by building more on store presentation. Fashion companies must make sure that they use effective Visual Merchandising (VM)‚ which involves shopper research‚ creating a distinct identity for the retailer (5). Estimated at a $ 180 billion market size and accounting for a national GDP of 10% the Indian retail industry is poised to see a growth of 11-12% per year. Further‚ India is placed sixth
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There shouldn’t be a strict dress code because without having to choose what we want to wear‚ we are not given the freedom of expression. Without our expression we can’t show how we feel. “Shopping and spending behaviors often come from internal motivations such as emotions‚ experiences and culture‚” says Dr. Baumgartner. “You look at shopping or storing behaviors‚ even putting together outfits‚ and people think of it as fluff. But any behavior is rooted in something deeper. I look at the deeper
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They say that I am just a kid. That I can’t change anything. They say the world is a cruel and heartless place‚ and it is. In today’s world people are more concerned with their text messages than their neighbors. People are more worried about Jersey Shore than the bullying at local schools. But the real problem is not their ignorance‚ it is their indifference. They play the "life is unfair card‚" and move on. But not me. To change the world‚ it starts with a single person. That single person has
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Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and fresh air and share time as a family. But before you and the kids rush out and start pedaling‚ there’s an important factor that you need to consider — safety. Helmet Basics Bicycle helmet use should not be optional for anyone in your family‚ no matter where you are or how short the ride. In many states it’s the law. Here’s why: Many bike accidents involve a head injury‚ so a crash could mean permanent brain damage or death for someone who doesn’t
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I stepped onto the ice and shivered. I was very anxious and couldn’t believe I was being thrown into the game halfway through. My teammate‚ Claire‚ had just tripped over a curling stone and landed on her knees‚ causing her to pull out of the game. So here I was‚ subbing in for her. I was so nervous that my hands were shaking. I didn’t feel confident at all; I didn’t know what the ice was like and I hadn’t warmed up. I took a deep breath and tried to calm down - it was my turn to throw my shots. I
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Knowing and understanding the importance and advantages of having a healthy lifestyle‚ I made myself a action plan 2 months before‚ which is for assisting me to change my bad habits. Since I have started my year 2 study in September‚ my big pair of “panda eyes” has never diminished but to increase. My immunity system becomes weaker too due to not enough resting and not having regular meal on time. Moreover‚ my body weigh has risen sharply and a lot of pimples have grown because I ate a lot
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Story of a Change maker Sign towards sustainable development Asma Akhter who is the focal person of this case study lives with her 4 member’s family at Nayanpur community of Bhaluka Upazila‚ Mymensingh. Her husband works as seasonal day laborer. Her elder daughter a student of class five and the younger one about to be enrolled. She started her journey with Self-Help Group (SHG)‚ in 2012‚ when she joined preparatory meeting after being selected as a primary member of ‘SHG’. In the meeting‚ knowing
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drinks. Greg’s personality came with an aura that was inescapable. Never giving off bad energy‚ Greg was the only person I ever met that always had positivity radiating constantly. Even in times of intense struggle‚ he was there to lend a hand‚ or in my case‚ save a
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