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C/M/2408. Innovation and change in Skype after merger with E-bay

WORDS:
1850
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the approaches to innovation and change used in Skype after its acquisition by E-bay. Definitions of innovation in general and organisational innovation are provided, triggers and promoters of innovation are identified. The impact of the acquisition on Skype is evaluated with regard to the novel patterns of organisational behaviour, respective challenges faced by the company employees, and their reactions to change.

 

KEYWORDS: Innovation, change, Skype, merger, E-bay,

 

C/B/3655. Do Mergers Create Value for Both Offeror and Offeree?

WORDS:
1450
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper exaines whether mergers and acquisitions create value for the shareholders of both companies, the offeror and the offeree. The acquisition of Skype by Ebay is examined arguing that Ebay’s shareholders did not benefit from the merger.

 

KEYWORDS: Mergers and acquisitions, M&A, shareholders, value creation, Skype, Ebay,

 

C/B/3097. Critical analysis of Skype

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper examines Skype, the worlds most popular peer-to-peer voice over the internet protocol (VOIP), aiming to analyse the current and future environment of the firm. The paper begins by analysing the E-Business environment, which is done through use of Porter’s five forces analysis. eMarketing strategy and activities are outlined, followed by a evaluation of the web design, which focuses on information, system and service quality. The paper also provides a business to business (B2B) analysis and political analysis. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations for Skype.

 

KEYWORDS: Skype, peer-to-peer, voice over the internet protocol, VOIP, E-Business, Porter’s five forces analysis, eMarketing strategy, eMarketing activities, web design, information quality, system quality, service quality, business to business, B2B, Political analysis,

 

C/B/2693. Business and marketing strategies of eBay

WORDS:
5750
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper examines the strategy of the online business eBay (E–Bay) presenting the background of the company, reviewing their international operations, evaluating the strategic importance of the company’s acquisition of Skype and discussing the benefits of this synergetic partnership. PESTEL analysis is conducted of the external factors influencing the company’s operations, their marketing strategy is discussed, the current challenges and success factors are highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Business strategy, marketing strategy, eBay, E-Bay, Skype, PESTEL,

 

C/EI/112. Globalisation and Internationalisation Process: Case Study of Skype

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of globalisation on the internationalisation process discussing the role of the Internet in creating customer proximity and power distance through culturally similar and culturally different markets. The role of the Skype software in enabling communication between millions of public and business users is explored evaluating its contribution to the internalisation process.

 

KEYWORDS: Internationalisation, Skype, Internet, customer proximity, power distance,

 

C/B/2114. Evaluating eBay's acquisition of Skype

WORDS:
4400
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper examines eBay’s acquisition of Skype analysing the factors that prompted this strategic move, examining the key elements of the company’s IT/IS strategy, and making evaluation of the purchase from the perspective of strategic and operational synergy. Advantages and disadvantages of the eBay and Skype integration are highlighted suggesting strategic recommendations about the company growth and the integration of their IT and IS frameworks. A five-slide presentation of the paper is supplied in a separate file,

 

KEYWORDS: eBay, Skype, merger and acquisition, synergy, IT/IS strategy,

 

C/B/2042. PESTEL and Porter's 5 Forces analyses of Skype

WORDS:
1700
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Skype, PESTEL analysis which stands for Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal, analysing a framework of macro-environmental factors affecting Skype and Porter's 5 forces analysis of Skype which is a framework for industry analysis and business strategy development and discusses the bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting Skype.

 

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

 

C/B/2041. Porter's 5 Forces analysis of Skype

WORDS:
800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Skype and Porter's 5 forces analysis of Skype, which is a framework for industry analysis and business strategy development and discusses the bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting Skype.

 

KEYWORDS: Porter, 5 forces, five forces, Skype,

 

C/B/2040. Value chain analysis of Skype

WORDS:
600
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Skype, with Value Chain Analysis. Value Chain Analysis is a management tool used to identify key activities within the organisation which form 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, Skype,

 

C/B/2039. SWOT and Value Chain Analyses of Skype

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Skype and SWOT analysis, which is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Skype. Second part of the paper presents Value Chain Analysis of Skype.

 

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

 

C/B/2038. SWOT analysis of Skype

WORDS:
650
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Skype, SWOT analysis, which is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Skype.

 

KEYWORDS: SWOT, TOWS, Skype,

 

C/B/2037. PESTEL and SWOT analyses of Skype

WORDS:
1550
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Skype, SWOT analysis, which is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Skype. It also includes a PESTEL analysis, which stands for Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal, analysing a framework of macro-environmental factors affecting Skype.

 

KEYWORDS: PESTEL, PEST, SWOT, TOWS, Skype,

 

C/B/2036. PESTEL analysis of Skype

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Skype and PESTEL analysis, which stands for Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal, analysing a framework of macro-environmental factors affecting Skype.

 

KEYWORDS: PEST, PESTEL, PESTLE, Skype,

 

C/B/2035. Strategic Analysis of Skype

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of Skype, PESTEL analysis, Porter’s 5 forces analysis and SWOT analysis of Skype.

 

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

 

C/B/2034. PESTEL, Porter's 5 Forces, SWOT and Value Chain analyses of Skype

WORDS:
2650
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of Skype, PESTEL analysis, Porter’s 5 forces analysis, SWOT and Value Chain analyses of Skype.

 

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

 

S/C/91. Innovation in Flexible Communication Software Programme: Skype

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the flexible communication market that provides telephone calls service over the Internet, discussing its role in today's life, and looking at the communication programmes of Skype, 12Voip, FreeCall, Windows Live Messenger, etc. Comparative analysis is conducted to identify which of the programmes has more functions and is easier to use.

 

KEYWORDS: flexible communication, telephone call, Skype, 12Voip, FreeCall, Windows Live,

 

S/C/92. Innovation in Flexible Communication Software Programmes

WORDS:
6300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
69.99 GBP

The paper examines the Internet telephone service describing the programmes of flexible communication (FC), i.e. Skype, Free Call, 12VoIP, and Window Live Messenger. Competition at the FC market is discussed, SWOT analysis is conducted of the FC and other communication markets. The role of innovation in FC programmes development is highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Internet, telephone service, flexible communication, Skype, Free Call, 12VoIP, Window L,

 

S/B/294. Analyse the key stakeholders for Skype. How do they influence its strategy?

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) services provided by Skype considering the users' criticism of their service, analysing Skype stakeholders' expectations, and discussing their influence on the company's strategic choices.

 

KEYWORDS: Skype, voice-over-internet-protocol, VoIP, stakeholders,

 

C/B/514. Blockbuster vs. Skype

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This research paper has been aimed at analyzing the digital media strategies adopted by two contrasting companies. In order to achieve the objectives of this research Skype that has adopted the “pure play” strategy and Blockbuster that has adopted the “hybrid” strategy were chosen. The report uses PESTEL, Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, Porter's generic strategies and Industry Lifecycle analysis to achieve the objectives of the research.

 

KEYWORDS: Porter, Blockbuster, Skype, Digital Media Strategy, Strategy, Pure Play, Hybrid,