Privatization in Russia
Case study - 5 pages - Business strategy
Privatization is at the heart of structural reforms for the primary purpose of changing the structures of corporate governance in order to get them to behave efficiently and ensure their future on a long-term competitive basis [1] . Privatization in Russia was taken up in the 90s and...
To do business in Russia
Case study - 5 pages - Business strategy
Business in Russia is organized by the clan system. This means that the Russian contractor engaged in this activity in Russia, is required to follow the moral standards (be responsible, honest, keep his word etc; this includes customer/supplier relationships) with his partners in the business,...
The Uppsala model: E-business and strategies of internationalization of the firms
Case study - 8 pages - Business strategy
Electronic commerce is something new that substantially disrupts the process of the internationalization of enterprises. Today, the Internet is an integrated market of nearly 100 million consumers who can act, interact, and consume. Therefore, this phenomenon places the consumer at the heart of...
Ikea strategies in the marketplace
Thesis - 3 pages - Business strategy
IKEA was founded in the late 1940s by Ingvar Kamprad, an entrepreneur from Sweden, who hit upon the idea to offer home furnishing products of good function and design at much lower prices than competitors by using simple cost-cutting solutions that did not affect the quality of products. With a...
Consequences of PPR's acquisition of Puma
Thesis - 12 pages - Business strategy
We will study and analyze the acquisition by PPR group of German sporting goods company Puma which was finalized in August 2007. We will discuss the following issues and concerns: -Who are these groups? What are their core businesses? -What reasons led to the takeover? What justification is...
Risk management in the supply chain
Case study - 3 pages - Business strategy
Risk management has become a strategic issue for companies since the early 90s. Risk management involves being able to control risks, or at least prevent them. The main objectives behind this process are: increasing the competitiveness of a company, and reducing the company's vulnerability to...
The strategic analysis of Chupa Chups lollipops
Thesis - 35 pages - Business strategy
Who among us has not tasted a lollipop from the famous global company Chupa Chups? Strawberry, vanilla, caramel, cola, yogurt ... so many flavors offered by Chupa Chups, affording us delectable pleasure. We will briefly present the company Chupa Chups, as this topic is already well developed in...
Strategic analysis of the L'Oreal group
Thesis - 32 pages - Business strategy
The cosmetics market is one of the biggest markets with technology.It creates a net turnover of 6 per year, 543 billion euros in France and is one of the largest markets in the world. The figure seems impressive; it merely reflects the enthusiasm and buying of more and more beauty products by...
Strategic study of Thomson
Case study - 5 pages - Business strategy
1)Historical background The company of Thomson was created in 1883 thanks to an alliance between Elihu Thomson and Edwin Houston. They got together to form a powerful company based in the United States. Over the years, the company has experienced several mergers and acquisitions that have...
Strategic analysis of the McDonald's company
Thesis - 30 pages - Business strategy
McDonald's represents a turnover of 22 billion Euros, and employs more than 450,000 people worldwide. Founded in 1940, this company has become the symbol of fast food. The brand has over 31 000 restaurants and franchises in 121 countries For years, McDonald's has chosen a business model...
Ipod and the renewal of APPLE
Thesis - 22 pages - Business strategy
In 2001, Apple launched its revolutionary product: the iPod, a jewel of technology, which will give rise to a new market; that of the numerical walkman with a hard disk. A forerunner in its field, Apple has always been an innovative firm. Its progress was, for a long time, attributed to its...
Case study renault - nissan - published: 23/11/2010
Case study - 20 pages - Business strategy
This study will consist of three parts: The theoretical part will include the reasons why companies decide to merge. The second part briefly presents Renault (in its current context) and its alliance with Nissan. Finally, the third part may respond to questions from the study: Is the development...
The absorption of Lucent by Alcatel (2006)
Thesis - 5 pages - Business strategy
Introduction For a Master CCA especially for the current tax-merger, we must prepare a detailed report that reflects a tax, accounting and legal perspectives on merger or on absorption. We chose to examine the case of Lucent and Alcatel. Alcatel acquired Lucent at the end of 2006. We thought...
Analysis of Brand Building by Dove
Case study - 7 pages - Business strategy
The choice of the slogan on the Dove campaign, "For every beauty", is an original and relevant one. The advertisement itself is original and appeals to common women. Its goal is to not only convince potential customers, but also to develop some trust between the brand and its target. The...
The case of TATA motors: How a multinational corporation resulting from an emergent country managed to compete with the traditional companies of the car market.
Thesis - 26 pages - Business strategy
The Tata conglomerate is now the oldest company in India and represents over 93 companies with more than 289,500 employees worldwide, with a turnover of more than $28 billion and a market capitalization of 77.5 billion dollars (recorded as per January 2008). This group is one of the most...
The acquisition of Motel6 by the Accor group
Thesis - 3 pages - Business strategy
This study deals with scenario of an acquisition by the Accor group of hotels and services of the American hotel chain Motel6. This case study highlights the motivations behind a strategic acquisition, of the various difficulties that may arise before any actions that can accompany this change...
Strategic analysis - the Accor group and the acquisition of the American chain of hotel Motel6
Thesis - 3 pages - Business strategy
This document, discusses the situation of a large group (Accor hotels and services) that wishes to acquire a new company (the American hotel chain Motel6). The study highlights the strategic motives of an acquisition, the various difficulties that may arise, and the actions that may accompany...
International strategy of the Chinese manufacturer of Lenovo computers
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
Using the concept of diamond model, we can define the national advantages that Lenovo drew from its presence in China as follows: Specific conditions After a long isolation, the whole nation seemed to want to show the world its ability to adapt and prosper in the global economy. The nation...
Fuji film: Analysis and strategy
Case study - 16 pages - Business strategy
Fujifilm I & I (Imaging & Information) is an international Japanese company, established in 1934, which manufactures films and cameras. In a recent survey published in a Japanese business daily, the company was ranked the first in Japan. The group has leading technology, which enables it to meet...
Coca Cola vs. Pepsi: Analysis and Comparison of Strategies (2008)
Case study - 12 pages - Business strategy
In the course of making a suitable strategy, we had to make a strategic analysis of both the companies. We chose a recurring theme that may seem that it concerns us directly, the cola market.It seemed interesting to take the two protagonists of the cola market, two companies with very different...
Strategic analysis of Microsoft France
Thesis - 7 pages - Business strategy
Today, the market share for Windows is 93% of the number of positions in the world, against 4% for Mac OS or Linux 1%. The Microsoft group, which sells the Windows operating system is the group known in the global market for computer software. Thus we will examine the strategy of this global...
Internationalization Strategies of Wal-Mart and Tesco
Case study - 11 pages - Business strategy
We will look at the strategies implemented by the companies Wal-Mart and Tesco, in order to internationalize their brand. To analyze the strategies, we will look at the various markets chosen abroad, the processes, the rate/rhythm and the speed of establishment of these two firms internationally,...
The evolution and expansion of nestle - published: 23/11/2010
Case study - 8 pages - Business strategy
In 1866, the Swiss chemist Henri Nestle invented powdered milk for feeding newborns, who could not be nursed by their mothers. He sold his formula in 1867, thus laying the groundwork for the start of a major company called Nestle. Over time, the company has diversified its range of products,...
Air France: The group and its strategy
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
“I do not want to discourage you from investing in the airlines one day - quite the contrary - but it is true that when prosperous margins remain low, the average net result of our industry generally does not rise more than that of a 2% turnover.” Jean Cyril Spinetta, lecturer at the...
Business plan: the luxurious Gold Star Restaurant
Business plan - 8 pages - Business strategy
WWe are a 4 star restaurant that also enjoys a 2-star rating in the Michelin Guide; this proves that we are actually a luxurious restaurant with dishes that are renowned for their quality. We offer our patrons two rooms that are tastefully furnished and decorated, to respect their privacy. The...
Applying "The New JIT (Just in time)" in Toyota
Thesis - 7 pages - Business strategy
During the second half of the 20th century, Japanese car companies, especially Toyota, set down standards in defining the best production principles. In particular, they have carried out a quality management approach of the production through the implementation of the Just In Time (JIT) strategy....
The continued dominance of Dell in the the highly competitive technological world
Essay - 6 pages - Business strategy
Founded in 1984 by Michael Dell, Dell Computer Corporation created an innovative concept by placing the customer at the center of the business organization. In 1998, the company set up a direct sales model, allowing it to establish itself quickly and successfully in the computer industry. Indeed,...
Intel corporation in China and contribution of social sciences in the adaptation of the sale of Intel products abroad
Case study - 3 pages - Business strategy
Intel Corporation is a US research center and an industrial manufacturer of integrated circuits. The group was founded in 1968 by Gordon Moore, Robert Noyce, and Andrew Grove, three PhDs in physics and chemistry, and specialists in digital electronics. Intel is short for Integrated Electronics....
Sydney Finkelstein - Why smart executives fail
Case study - 5 pages - Business strategy
‘Big Bosses se Plant' is a Spanish translation of the best seller ‘Why Smart Executives Fail'(2003). The original version has been authored by Sydney Finkelstein. Sydney Finkelstein is a graduate in Management from the University of Columbia. He has received degrees in Industrial...
Louis Vuitton's market strategy to excel in the competitive luxury industry
Thesis - 23 pages - Business strategy
The leather sector is renowned for the quality of its products, especially in the luxury market. Louis Vuitton, the most prestigious French business of luxury leather goods, has, for years, been an incredible success, continually expanding its activities. Recently, consumer behavior has changed...
