KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT COURSE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- NAME: JOSPHAT OMARI ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ADM NO: EMBU/00240 WORKBASED ASSIGNMENT DATE OF SUBMISSION 31/7/2010 DISCUSS HOW MICHAEL PORTERSCOMPETATIVE FORCES BEING IS APPLIED IN THE BANKING SECTOR Introduction:
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have about 20% market share. Thus‚ the concentration ratio for this industry is very low. High growth prospects make it attractive for new players to enter in the industry. Another major factor that adds to the industry rivalry is the fact that the entry barriers to pharmaceutical industry are very low. The fixed cost requirement is low but the need for working capital is high. The fixed asset turnover‚ which is one of the gauges of fixed cost requirements‚ tells us that in bigger companies this ratio
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2‚000‚000 Write-offs‚ 2007 1 30‚000 Recoveries 20‚000 Prepare the adjusting entries for each of the following methods: a. 3% of sales‚ b. 8% of A/R‚ c. aging of receivables estimate is 200‚000. Problem 8-29 At the end of the year‚ before making any adjustments‚ the trial balance includes: A/R 500‚000 ADA 20‚000 Sales 5‚000‚000 Sales R&A 30‚000 Sales Discounts 20‚000 Prepare adjusting entries for the following INDEPENDENT assumptions: a. 75% of all sales are on credit
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5 Forces Model -Examines competitive forces that influence the profitability potential in an industry -Each force can reduce the probability that a firm can earn profits while competing in an industry Potential Entrant - can take market share away - force to learn new ways to compete - Barrier - Economies of scale – cost disadvantage - Capital – lack the resources (physical & human) to compete‚ competitive disadvantage - Switching costs – college‚ machine - Differentiation
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Case Study of Proposed Merger between Heinz and Beech-Nut Introduction Gerber‚ Heinz and Beech-Nut are the three major companies for baby food industry in the United States. Gerber is the market leader with unparalleled brand recognition. Heinz and Beech-Nut come in second and third. In order to compete with Gerber‚ Beech Nut and Heinz entered into a merger agreement where Heinz will acquire 100% of Beech-Nut’s voting securities for $185 million On 28 Feb. Both companies were expected to eliminate
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price of the product or service. It would have a upper hand in term of technological leadership as it would be able to enhance its research and development function earlier than the late entrants. The firm would have the advantage to set the market entry barriers if it is able to successfully monopolise the market with its brand. Disadvantages However‚ there are certain amounts of risks involved in being the first mover. The study of the untested market would need to be comprehensive before embarking
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competitive ground often dampening profitability in the industry‚ it can be used to encourage and promote greater profitability if properly implemented. The five forces that impact competitiveness which are outlined in Porter’s 1980 work are: barriers to entry‚ threat of substitutes‚ bargaining power of buyers and sellers‚ and the rivalry among existing competitors. In 2001 Porter considered these factors in light of the internet technologies. The influence of the internet has been profound especially in
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a way in which it could gain a competitive advantage. Is the industry accessible; is it a realistic place for a new venture to enter? Walmart was entering the retail industry that did not have many discount retail goods stores. The barrier to entry was relatively high at the time‚ so it seemed to be a realistic place for them to begin their business venture but it would not be as easy. Does the industry contain markets that are ripe for innovation or are underserved? The retail industry offers
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1. INTRODUCTION This project is one of three assigned reports I will complete as part of the strategic analysis of Johnson and Johnson. This firs report focuses on the strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities‚ and threats (SWOT) and includes the following sections. First‚ the major concepts related to the SWOT analysis will be defined. Second‚ those concepts will be applied to the specific case of Johnson and Johnson. Then the evidence from Johnson and Johnson will be evaluated to identify the
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