STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND CHOICE INTRODUCTION Strategic analysis and choice are done at two levels‚ namely‚ corporate and business levels. Strategists at the two levels unlike those at the operational level can choose what strategies to adopt i.e. “doing the right things”. Hence‚ effectiveness in realizing organizational goals is critical at these levels of strategic management. Operational strategy‚ on the other hand‚ focuses on “doing things right” i.e. properly operationalizing or
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assessment of LVMH’s diversification? 3 What is the international strategy of LVMH? 3 Internal growth 3 External growth 3 Centralised yet allowing for synergies 4 Geographic diversification 4 Global strategy adapted locally 4 Selective distribution 4 Corporate communication 4 Skimming strategy 4 How does LVMH’s international strategy differ from its competitors’? 4 What is LVMH’s core competence? 4 How well have they exploited their core competence in their various diversification moves and strategic
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McDonald has some difficulties to continue in this way. So we can see that McDonald uses the selling philosophy. Question 2: To date‚ McDonald’s has avoided diversification into unrelated food retailing operations as well as non-food options. Discuss the desirability of such diversification efforts. McDonald’s has avoided diversification into unrelated food retailing operations as well as non food options cause of different things. The image of McDonald in consumer’s minds is related to food
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simply attempting to increase market share. Diversification is the most risky of the four growth strategies since it requires both product and market development and may be outside the core competencies of the firm. In fact‚ this quadrant of the matrix has been referred to by some as the "suicide cell". However‚ diversification may be a reasonable choice if the high risk is compensated by the chance of a high rate of return. Other advantages of diversification include the potential to gain a foothold
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profits of the parent company and thus lower tax bills. Thus‚ firms have a reason to buy firms that have accumulated tax losses. • Diversification: One of the reasons for conglomerate mergers is diversification of risk. There are two types of risks associated with businesses- systematic and unsystematic risk. Systematic variability cannot be removed by diversification and hence mergers are not able to eliminate this risk. Though‚ unsystematic risk can be spread through mergers. • Managerial Motives:
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Whirlpool ’s Quest for Global Leadership Table of Contents Introduction Strategic Profile and Case Analysis Situational Analysis General Environment Analysis Industry Analysis Competitive Environment Analysis Internal Analysis Identification of Environmental Opportunities and Threats and Firm Strengths and Weaknesses (SWOT Analysis) Strategy Formulation Strategic Alternatives and Evaluation Alternative Choice Strategic Alternative Implementation Action Items Action Plans Epilogue Conclusion Works
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| New Markets | Market Development | Diversification | (http://www.quickmba.com/strategy/matrix/ansoff/) accessed on 28 Nov 2010 As part of our study let’s analyze Tesco with the help of Ansoff Matrix. The matrix analyze a company based on two aspect ‘market’ and ‘product’. Based on this there are four part‚ they are : * Market penetration * Product Development * Market Development * Diversification Market Penetration of Tesco:
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choose “the acquisition of JLR as a global luxury brand” or “the growth of the current Tata Motors brands” to enter overseas markets? Alternative actions and Evaluation of Alternative actions Alternative actions Pros Cons 1. Related constrained diversification strategy with the acquisition of Daewoo and HC (current strategy) Share resources and activities among its businesses Competitive advantage in the international automobile market Creating value for its customers and shareholders Rely mainly
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provide service and tech services‚ so consumer is becoming competitor. c) IBM expects the field of outsourcing to grow at the rate of 8% to 11% per year. Q2. Using the relevant strategic frameworks & diagrams‚ analyse IBM’s proposed diversification into Business Consulting & Outsourcing Services based on each of the following strategic considerations as of 2003: a.) IBM’s resource endowments‚ capabilities & core competencies then. Ans.) * IBM is a very
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FNCE 404 Exam Review – Fall2012 Prof. Eloisa Perez Q1. Micca Metals‚ Inc. is a specialty materials and metals company located in Detroit‚ Michigan. The company specializes in specific precious metals and materials which are used in a variety of pigment applications in many other industries including cosmetics‚ appliances‚ and a variety of high tinsel metal fabricating equipment. Micca just purchased a shipment of phosphates from Ghana for 10‚000‚000 cedis‚ payable in six months. Micca’s cost of
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