The Core Competence of the Corporation C.K. Prahalad and Gary Hamel Harvard Business Review 90311 HBR MAY–JUNE 1990 The Core Competence of the Corporation C.K. Prahalad and Gary Hamel The most powerful way to prevail in global competition is still invisible to many companies. During the 1980s‚ top executives were judged on their ability to restructure‚ declutter‚ and delayer their corporations. In the 1990s‚ they’ll be judged on their ability to identify‚ cultivate‚ and exploit
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In this essay I will consider the social‚ economic and political factors of health promotion. In depth analysis of health promotion can be an enriching experience. While it has been acknowledged that it has an important part to play in the development of man‚ spasmodically it returns to create a new passion amongst those who study its history. Inevitably health promotion is often misunderstood by the easily lead‚ who are yet to grow accustomed to its disombobulating nature. With the primary aim of
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multinational corporation is a business organization whose activities are located in more than two countries and is the organizational form that defines foreign direct investment. A multinational corporation/company is an organisation doing business in more than one country. ’In other words it is an organisation or enterprise carrying on business in not only the country where it is registered but also in several other countries. It may also be termed as international corporation‚ global giant
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Multinational Corporations and the Realisation of Economic and Social Rights Daniel Aguirre( 1. Introduction Although the traditional view of human rights law concerns the relationship between the state and the individual‚[1] increasing attention has been focused on private actors and their effect on human rights. Private actors have duties under international law. This has been confirmed through judicial decisions and treaty interpretation‚ and highlighted by academic
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CASE QUESTIONS: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION: Launching Prius 1. What buyer value is created with the hybrid powertrain as implemented in the Prius? The value of the buyer is basically environment protection‚ cost-effective‚ fuel economical The consumers also demand for a larger‚ powerful‚ spacious and family-welcomed vehicle. 2. How attractive is the automobile industry? Does the hybrid powertrain technology make the industry more or less attractive? Why? The automobile is very
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Technology I INTRODUCTION Technology‚ purposeful human activity which involves designing and making products as diverse as clothing‚ foods‚ artefacts‚ machines‚ structures‚ electronic devices and computer systems‚ collectively often referred to as “the made world”. Technology can also mean the special kind of knowledge which technologists use when solving practical problems (for example‚ designing and building an irrigation system for tropical agriculture). Such work often begins with a human
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Questions 1. Identify all the accounting policy changes and the accounting estimates that Harnischfeger made during 1984. Estimate‚ as accurately as possible‚ the effect of these on the company´s 1984 reported profits. 2. What do you think are the motives of Harnischfeger´s management in making the changes in its financial reporting policies? Do you think investors will see through these changes? Answers 1. Identify all the accounting policy changes and the accounting estimates that
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1. Masters must decide whether to approve a market test of the new products to a limited cross-section of drug and food-and-drug stores. The estimated cost of the test is $30‚000‚ along with a $10‚000 supplier set-up charge. A 20‚000 unit minimum order for each package size is also required. Estimated total cost of the test market is as follows: $30‚000 Test Market cost + 10‚000 Set-up cost + 5‚800 10 oz can Production cost + 4‚800 5 ½ oz can Production cost $40‚600 Total test Market
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The Analysis and Valuation of Olin Corporation (OLN) By Elizabeth Demmon Submitted on December 13‚ 2011 SUMMARY 1 BACKGROUND 1 Industry and company 1 Chlor Alkali 1 Winchester 2 Management and Ownership 3 Recent developments 3 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS 3 Discussion of financial statements 3 Discussion of financial ratios 4 OUTLOOK AND FORECAST 4 Economy 4 Industry 5 Company 5 Investment thesis 5 Important value drivers 5 Risks‚ caveats‚ and exposures 6 VALUATION
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Sony Corporation Sony Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation with its’ headquarters located in Japan. It was founded in 1946 as a manufacturer of consumer electronics and has engaged into other businesses such as motion pictures‚ music‚ and financial services making it one of the most comprehensive entertainment and media group in the world. Sony’s vision is “to create new digital entertainment experiences for consumers by bringing together cutting-edge products with latest
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