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C/E/810. An examination of the challenges facing developing nations in global trade

WORDS:
1850
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper examines global trade and discusses the challenges developing nations face in relation to trade. The paper begins by discussing cheap fashion and the cost this has on workers in developing countries. ASDA, Primark and Zara are discussed as examples of organisations that have previously been found to mistreat their workers. The next section of the paper then discusses China and product recalls, and details the problems that this has caused China. Before conclusions are made, the paper summarises the challenges faced in trade by developing countries in the globalised world.

 

KEYWORDS: Global trade, developing nations, ASDA, Primark, Zara, cheap fashion, product recalls!,

 

C/B/4067. Case study analysis of sustainable business strategy development

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper aims to examine the ways in which a business can be sustainable whilst maintaining an agile, efficient and innovative business strategy. The way in which environmental and economical ICT development has been integrated in a variety of organisations is discussed. These organisations include Asda, Tesco, Microsoft, Unilever, and Kraft Foods, and this is followed by a comparative assessment of Brazil and Ghana.

 

KEYWORDS: Asda, Tesco, Microsoft, Unilever, Kraft Foods, Brazil, Ghana, ICT, business strategy, environmental development, economical development,

 

S/HR/322. Dissertation. An examination of retention strategies for the Indian IT Industry

WORDS:
16250
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
169.99 GBP

This dissertation focuses on the Indian IT industry and aims to assess the problem of attrition in the sector. The study begins by presenting an overview of the industry as well as reasons for high attrition levels. The review of literature examines a wide range of topics, some include sources of employee turnover, the cost of employee turnover, and retention strategies. The dissertation provides examples of retention strategies using case study examples. The companies used are ASDA, Price Water house Coopers, Makita, Hillary’s, BAE System-Defense, and First Choice National. The dissertation then provides the methodology which identifies the research questions, research approach, limitations, and data collection methods. The dissertation examines all of the topics and points raised, and provides recommendations for the industry.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, IT Industry, Indian IT industry, attrition, retention, employee turnover, retention strategies, ASDA, Price Water house Coopers, Makita, Hillary’s, BAE System-Defense, First Choice National,

 

C/B/3923. Porter's 5 Forces analysis of Asda

WORDS:
750
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper analyses Asda, using Porter’s Five Forces analysis. Firstly an overview of the company is presented. Porter’s 5 forces analysis concentrates on the bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, threat of substitute products, and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting Asda.

 

KEYWORDS: Porter, 5 forces, five forces, Asda,

 

C/B/3922. PESTEL and Porter's 5 Forces analyses of Asda

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper critically analyses Asda, providing an overview of the company followed by PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces analyses. The PESTEL analysis assesses Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors affecting Asda. Porter's 5 Forces analysis discusses the bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, threat of substitute products, and intensity of competitive rivalry of Asda.

 

KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, Porter, 5 forces, five forces, Asda,

 

C/B/3921. Value chain analysis of Asda

WORDS:
750
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Asda, using Value Chain Analysis. This is a management tool used to identify key activities within an organisation which forms its value chain: Inbound logistics, Operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service, procurements, human resource management, technology development, and firm infrastructure.

 

KEYWORDS: Value Chain, Inbound logistics, Operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service, procurements, human resource management, technology development and firm infrastructure, Asda,

 

C/B/3920. SWOT and Value Chain Analyses of Asda

WORDS:
1350
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper provides an overview of Asda, followed by a SWOT analysis which evaluates its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. A Value Chain Analysis of Asda is conducted to outline Inbound logistics, Operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service, procurements, human resource management, technology development, and firm infrastructure.

 

KEYWORDS: SWOT, TOWS, Value Chain, Inbound logistics, Operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service, procurements, human resource management, technology development and firm infrastructure, Asda,

 

C/B/3919. SWOT analysis of Asda

WORDS:
950
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper evaluates Asda, using a detailed SWOT analysis. This analysis is conducted to audit Asda and its environment, and focuses on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Asda.

 

KEYWORDS: SWOT, TOWS, Asda,

 

C/B/3918. PESTEL and SWOT analyses of Asda

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper provides PESTEL and SWOT analyses of Asda. Firstly the paper gives an overview of Asda. Secondly the PESTEL analysis of Asda is provided identifying Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors affecting Asda. Lastly the paper outlines SWOT analysis identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Asda.

 

KEYWORDS: PESTEL, PEST, SWOT, TOWS, Asda,

 

C/B/3917. PESTEL analysis of Asda

WORDS:
1750
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Asda using PESTEL analysis, which identifies the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors affecting Asda.

 

KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, Asda,

 

C/B/3916. Strategic Analysis of Asda

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper analyses Asda. The paper consists of an overview of Asda, followed by PESTEL analysis, which identifies the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors of the company. SWOT analysis is used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to Asda. Porter's 5 Forces analysis of Asda is presented, discussing the bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, threat of substitute products, and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting Asda.

 

KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, SWOT, Porter, 5 forces, TOWS, Asda,

 

C/B/3915. PESTEL, Porter's 5 Forces, SWOT and Value Chain analyses of Asda

WORDS:
2650
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of Asda. Firstly the paper presents an overview of Asda followed by PESTEL analysis which identifies the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal aspects of business environments. Porter’s Five Forces analysis is provided, discussing the competitiveness of the industry. SWOT analysis is used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to Asda. The paper also consists of Value Chain analysis looking at the key activities of Asda.

 

KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, SWOT, Porter, 5 forces, TOWS, Value Chain, Asda,

 

C/M/2127. Impact of customers' brand perception on brand equity of ASDA

WORDS:
3100
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the brand image of ASDA, part of Wal-Mart supermarket, and its relation to customers' perception of supermarket brands. Theory of branding is reviewed providing definitions of brand, discussing brand building strategies, etc. A study is conducted interviewing fifty university students in the UK to identify their perceptions of the supermarket’s brand image. Conclusions are made about the factors behind customers’ loyalty towards a brand.

 

KEYWORDS: ASDA, Wal-Mart, supermarket, brand image, brand equity,

 

C/M/2097. Dissertation. Response of British Retailers to Global Financial Crisis: Marketing Strategies of UK Supermarkets

WORDS:
14950
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the impacts of the global financial crisis on the UK supermarket sector. Literature is reviewed on the causes of the financial crisis, the stages of the crisis, its effects on consumer spending, marketing strategies during economic recession, the natures of marketing mix (4P) in crisis conditions, etc. Primary research is conducted using a questionnaire distributed via Facebook to examine responses of managers and consumers to the crisis. Secondary research includes analysis of related theory and case studies of Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s supermarkets. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of the strategies used by Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s in attracting consumers.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Response of British Retailers, Financial Crisis, Marketing Strategies of UK Supermarkets, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s,

 

C/B/3754. An examination of the retail sectors business environment

WORDS:
4050
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

This paper examines the current business environment in the retailing industry. The paper uses porters five forces analysis to examine the retail industry, and the paper then outlines the key challenges the industry faces. These include fraud, technological advancements, and supply chain management (SCM). The paper then looks at sources of competitive advantage in reference to Tesco, Wal-Mart, Morrison’s, and ASDA. The degree of competitive intensity in the retail sector is also discussed, and the paper concludes with an evaluation of the industries future.

 

KEYWORDS: Business environment, retail industry, porters five forces, fraud, technological advancements, supply chain management, SCM, competitive advantage, ASDA, Wal-Mart, ASDA, Morrison’s, Tesco,

 

C/M/2058. How interior design, store layout and visual merchandising make you spend more

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of retail marketing examining the impact of the interior design, store layout and visual merchandising on the financial performance of the company. Elements of the retail design that motivate customers to spend more are identified, effectiveness of discounts is evaluated, retail design strategies of the UK stores ASDA and Marks and Spencer (M&S) are examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Retail marketing, interior design, product displays, discounts, ASDA, Marks and Spencer, M&S,

 

C/B/3643. Stakeholder approach and ethical policy: theory and case of Asda

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the theoretical underpinning of the stakeholder approach to management presenting arguments against and in favour of the approach and considering its adoption by Asda supermarket together with the ethical policy of corporate social responsibility.

 

KEYWORDS: Stakeholder approach, ethical policy, Asda,

 

C/B/3634. Stakeholder theory and its application to ethical practices of ASDA

WORDS:
2450
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper critically reviews the stakeholder theory by Milton Freedman applying it to a case study of ASDA that has recently become a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative. Key ethical issues faced by ASDA staff are considered evaluating the effectiveness of the company’s ethical policies.

 

KEYWORDS: Stakeholder theory, ethical practices, ASDA,

 

C/M/1996. Electronic resources for marketing: blogs and viral marketing

WORDS:
2350
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the marketing potential of blogs and viral marketing explaining the meaning of both terms along with other online concepts, discussing the use of blogs by Asda and Marks and Spencer (M&S), and illustrating viral marketing practices through the use of Facebook and YouTube.

 

KEYWORDS: Blogs, viral marketing, Asda, Marks and Spencer, M&S, Facebook, YouTube,

 

C/B/3608. Dissertation. Corporate Social Responsibility: Case Study of Primark

WORDS:
19000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
199.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in building company reputation with the focus on the retail sector. Literature is reviewed on the theory of CSR highlighting its advantages and disadvantages, explaining socially responsible business practices, etc. A case study of CSR policy in Primark is conducted discussing their unethical behaviour in India, its effect on the company business and the environmental impacts of “fast fashion”. CSR practices of Primark’s competitors are examined including Marks and Spencer (M&S) and George (ASDA). The methods of the research combine the analysis of secondary data and primary data obtained from questionnaires. Conclusions are made about the current CSR approaches used by Primark suggesting recommendations about the ways to improve their CSR strategy.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Primark, Marks and Spencer, M&S, Asda, George, unethical branding, fast fashion,

 

C/B/3416. Dissertation outline. The effects of Wal-Mart policies on ASDA in terms of HR

WORDS:
500
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This dissertation outline discusses the effects of Wal-Mart policies on ASDA in terms of Human Resources. The outline begins by providing information on the background to HR policies and the aims of the study. The topics that the literature review aims to examine are highlighted, and the study collects data through use of questionnaires and surveys. The outline also highlights the findings and recommendation sections.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, Wal-mart, ASDA, Human resources!,

 

C/B/3226. Effects of Information Technology on Marketing: Case Study of Asda

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impact of information technology (IT) upon the key marketing activities conducting a case study of IT applications by the UK grocery retailer Asda in their distribution, logistics, pricing and market research. The implementation of RFID technology, online price checkers and online e-tailing practices is examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Information Technology, IT, Marketing, Asda, RFID, price checkers,

 

C/OM/282. Examination of Supply Chain Management in the retail sector: case studies H&M and ASDA

WORDS:
800
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper examines supply chain management in the Retail Sector, focusing on ASDA and H&M. The paper aims to compare both companies supply chain management techniques. The paper then presents an overview of value chain, explaining the role it plays in supply chain management. The paper concludes with recommendations for companies based on the information gathered relating to ASDA’s and H&M’s supply chain management.

 

KEYWORDS: Supply chain management, retail sector, ASDA, H&M, value chain,

 

C/B/2813. Competition in the supermarket industry: case study Sainsbury's

WORDS:
3600
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper examines the marketing strategies for Sainsbury’s, by comparing company to other players in the market like, Tesco, ASDA and M&S. A history of Sainsbury’s is provided, along with an overview of the current market. Market positioning and segmentation is defined and related to the main companies discussed. An analysis of Sainsbury’s success factors are presented including Chef celebrity endorsement and brand community, which consists of television adverts and their virtual communication network. The paper suggests recommendations for future success for Sainsbury’s, and concludes by summarizing the market competition.

 

KEYWORDS: Sainsbury’s, Tesco, ASDA, M&S, supermarket, advertising, marketing, success factors,

 

C/B/2510. SWOT analysis of ASDA

WORDS:
760
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents SWOT analysis of ASDA in the UK briefly discussing the company’s mergers and acquisitions, and their position within the global retailers’ chain.

 

KEYWORDS: SWOT, ASDA,