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C/B/1675. Internal and External Environments of Nike and Ikea

WORDS:
2100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at two leading companies in their industries: Nike and Ikea, describing the internal and external business environment for each company, and the industry they operate in. Descriptions of the internal environment includes financial, physical, human and technological features, industrial descriptions cover customers, suppliers and competitors within the industry, the external environment is analysed using the PESTEL model. Similarities and differences between the two companies are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: Nike, Ikea, internal environment, external environment, industry environment, PESTEL,

 

C/M/1138. Strategic Knowledge Management

WORDS:
3800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the ways in which information and communications technologies (ICT) can support the sharing of tacit knowledge in organisations. Nonaka & Takeuchi’s model of knowledge creation is critically assessed discussing its applicability to Cadbury Schweppes, IKEA retail group, etc. Recommendations are made about the stages of strategic planning and implementation required to embed sustainable knowledge management into an organisation

 

KEYWORDS: knowledge management, ICT tools, Nonaka & Takeuchi, strategic planning, learning culture, Cadbury Schweppes, IKEA,

 

C/B/1512. Strategic analysis of IKEA

WORDS:
3800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines IKEA's marketing strategy providing PESTLE analysis of their external environmental factors, Porter's 5 forces analysis of their marketing factors, SWOT analysis of the company, and analysis of their marketing strategies. Recommendations are suggested for IKEA's further growth and expansion.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, PEST, Porters 5 forces, TOWS, SWOT, marketing orientation,

 

C/B/1540. Strategic operations management in IKEA

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the strategic management of IKEA conducting their SWOT and value chain analysis and providing a plan for the future operations of the company. Supply chain operations of IKEA are described highlighting the features that are essential for IKEA's competitive advantage. The possible threats and opportunities that IKEA should consider in stimulating its continuous competitiveness and profitability are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, strategic development, SWOT, value chain, supply chain, operations management,

 

C/B/1561. SWOT, PESTEL and Porter's 5 Forces analyses of IKEA

WORDS:
1700
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This report examines the impact of macroeconomic factors on the performance of the IKEA Group, one of the largest and most recognisable global consumer brands, which provides household wares, furniture and lifestyle solutions. The report studies the macro-environmental factors impacting the company by utilising a comprehensive PESTEL analysis, examining the political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors which affect the performance of the company. In addition, the competitive structure of the global consumer lifestyle market is examined by using Porter's 5 Forces analysis, and the relative standing of IKEA in the market. The report also summarises the relative strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats in a comprehensive SWOT analysis, summarising the future potential of the company in the prevailing economic conditions. As the IKEA Group comprises a holding company and is owned by a privately owned foundation, the company does not release its financial results under any reporting standard. Hence, no financial data is currently available to provide detailed ratio analysis and share performance.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, Consumer lifestyle market, PESTEL Porters 5 Forces, SWOT, private foundation, furniture.,

 

C/B/1562. PESTEL Analysis of IKEA

WORDS:
800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of IKEA and PESTEL Analysis which is analysing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting IKEA.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, PESTEL,

 

C/B/1563. PESTEL and SWOT Analyses of IKEA

WORDS:
1050
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of IKEA, SWOT Analysis which is analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of IKEA. It also includes a PESTEL Analysis which is analysing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting IKEA.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, PESTEL, SWOT,

 

C.B.1564. SWOT Analysis of IKEA

WORDS:
400
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of IKEA and SWOT Analysis which is analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of IKEA.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, SWOT,

 

C/B/1565. Porter's 5 Forces analysis of IKEA

WORDS:
650
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of IKEA and Porter's 5 forces analysis of IKEA which is analysing bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting IKEA.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, Porter,

 

C/B/1566. PESTEL and Porter's 5 Forces analyses of IKEA

WORDS:
1300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of IKEA, PESTEL Analysis which is analysing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting IKEA and Porter's 5 forces analysis of IKEA which is analysing bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting IKEA.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, PESTEL, Porter,

 

C/M/1073. Improvement of technology in IKEA and Argos

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the recent changes in customer service in IKEA and Argos implemented with the introduction of new technologies. Advantages and disadvantages of the change are indicated for both the end-user and the implementer in the areas of sales marketing, supply chain development, customer relationship management and knowledge management.

 

KEYWORDS: Customer relationship management, Ikea, Argos, technology, sales marketing, supply chain, knowledge management,

 

C/B/1589. IKEA Report

WORDS:
4300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper reports on the practices of IKEA looking at the chances of the company's success in the Brazilian furniture market and discussing whether they should adopt a franchising model or a fully-owned model. Optimal organisational structure for IKEA is considered.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, Brazilian furniture market, franchising, organisational structure,

 

C/HR/483. Strategic Human Resource Management: case study of IKEA

WORDS:
2800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper critically analyses the practices of strategic human resource management (HRM) undertaken by IKEA in North America to become the 62nd on the list of Fortune '100 best Companies to Work For'. The report uses the data drawn from the case study provided for the purpose of analysis.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, Human Resource Analysis, HRM, Strategic Management, Strategic HRM,

 

C/B/1476. Case Study of IKEA

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers strategic analysis of IKEA using SWOT and Value Chain models. A strategic plan for the company's development in the next five years' is presented, supply chain operations of IKEA are examined making suggestions about the ways to stimulate their competitive advantage and profitability.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, SWOT, strategic development, supply chain, value chain,

 

C/B/1477. Value Chain analysis of IKEA

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents extended value chain analysis of IKEA.

 

KEYWORDS: Value Chain, IKEA,

 

C/B/964. Report on IKEA and their entry to Japanese market

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the business model of IKEA identifying their market strategy and core competences, performing their VRIO (Value, Rarity, Imitability, Organisation) analysis, discussing their use of innovation, etc. The problems faced by IKEA on entering the Japanese market are considered analysing the shortcomings of their products' marketing and presenting guidelines on the strategy of foreign market entry. IKEA's analysis is conducted along the lines of SWOT (opportunities and threats) and marketing mix (7Ps).

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, VRIO, Japan, foreign market entry, SWOT, marketing mix, 7 Ps,

 

S/B/310. Analysing Furniture Industry within EU

WORDS:
3300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the external environment of the furniture industry within the European Union market offering an overview of the industry in the past and at present, and offering strategic analysis of IKEA within the frameworks of Porter's Five Forces and PEST models.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, furniture industry, Porters Five Forces, PEST,

 

S/B/311. Case Study of IKEA

WORDS:
4700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of using child labour by IKEA providing a general overview of the company, examining the situation around the supply contract with Rangan Exports, and analyzing IKEA's sense of mission, strategy, values, etc. The models of Porter's Five Forces, Value Chain, and Ansoff Matrix are used, recommendations to the IKEA management are suggested.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, child labour, Rangan Exports, Porters Five Forces, Value Chain, Ansoff Matrix,

 

S/M/345. Key elements to consider in formulating an effective marketing mix, case of IKEA

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the benefits of an effective marketing mix strategy using the examples of the furniture manufacturer IKEA. The principles of the marketing mix (four Ps) and STEP analysis are outlined with reference to IKEA practices.

 

KEYWORDS: Marketing mix, four Ps, STEP, IKEA,

 

C/B/536. SWOT analysis of Ikea

WORDS:
750
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of Ikea and SWOT Analysis which is analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Ikea.

 

KEYWORDS: Ikea, SWOT,

 

C/M/568. Market Orientation of IKEA

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This essay examines the concept of market orientation and the characteristics that shape a market oriented company. The constructs and variables that stem from a review of extant literature are then used to discuss the market orientation of IKEA - a leading furnishings company that has been around for about half a century. The essay closes by pondering over some issues in the examination of IKEA as a market oriented company, and reflecting on allied constructs that could further aid such examination.

 

KEYWORDS: Market orientation, business performance, customer, market intelligence, customer inte,

 

S/B/218. Definitions of strategy and case study of IKEA

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines theoretical underpinnings of strategy reviewing its academic definitions and analysing the strategy of IKEA on the basis of Porter's Diamond framework and SWOT.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, Porters diamond, SWOT, strategy,

 

S/OM/62. Supply Chain Management and company analysis of IKEA

WORDS:
2700
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers company analysis of IKEA reporting on their background, conducting their SWOT and Porter's Five Forces analysis, structure analysis, human resource analysis, analysis of their financial position, the use of information technology (IT), products and services, supply chain management (SCM), etc. Recommendations are suggested about SCM of IKEA.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, SWOT, Porters Five Forces, supply chain management, SCM, HRM,

 

C/B/430. IKEA: Russian Marketing Entry Strategy

WORDS:
4500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The report is aimed at analyzing the marketing strategy adopted by the world leader in home furnishing during market entry in Russia. The report has been divided into three major parts. The first part has used porter's generic strategy, marketing mix and discussion on standardization and adaptation of marketing by IKEA during its entry into Russian market. The second part of the report looks at the external and internal environment of the IKEA Russia with the help of PESTEL, Porter's Five Forces, Industry Lifecycle, Value Chain, Corporate Culture and Hierarchy of Resources analyses for the Russian furnishing retail market and IKEA's operations in the country. Lastly, drawing upon first two parts the report concludes by recommending a segment-target-position (S-T-P) strategy.

 

KEYWORDS: PESTEL, Marketing, Strategy, Porter, Russia, IKEA, Furnishing, Retail,

 

E/B/103. Problems of IKEA in China

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper reports on the performance of the Swedish retailer IKEA in China reviewing the company's background and the challenges accompanying their expansion to the Chinese market. Cultural differences between Scandinavian and Chinese business relations are reviewed discussing mutual influences and similarities in management styles.

 

KEYWORDS: IKEA, China, Sweden, cultural differences,