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Porter's Generic Strategies
C/B/2655. SWOT analysis of IKEA's business and generic strategies
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- 3250
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- 2010
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The paper examines the strategy of the Swedish home furniture retailer IKEA describing the company’s background and history, conducing SWOT analysis of their generic and business strategies and discussing the causes of their success in European countries and their failure in the USA.
KEYWORDS: Business strategy, generic strategy, IKEA, SWOT,
C/B/2654. Resource Based View of Strategic Management in Euro Disney
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- 2750
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- 2010
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The paper examines the process of strategic management in Euro Disney, the expansion of Walt Disney to Europe, exploring the company’s deteriorating performance along the lines of generic and business strategies, core competences, resource based analysis (RBA) and Hofstede’s model of cultural differences. Recommendations are provided about the ways to achieve strategic alignment, develop the European market, etc.
KEYWORDS: Resource Based View, Strategic Management, Euro Disney, generic strategy, business strategy,
C/B/2653. Wal-Mart's Generic and Business Strategy
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- 2550
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- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the generic strategy of Wal-Mart providing background information about the company and examining their use of core competences in gaining competitive advantage. Wal-Mart’s business strategy is described with references to Ansoff’s and Porter’s theories and the examples of the company’s global expansion
KEYWORDS: Wal-Mart’s Generic Strategy, Business Strategy, Core Competences, Global Strategy,
C/B/2500. Start-up strategies for new business
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- 3150
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- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper presents a case-study analysis of the procedures which a start-up entrepreneur – a fictitious “Mr. Smith” – should observe, not just from the purely practical steps of company formation (the six main types of company formation are presented) but on the possible methods which could be adopted to sustain profitability, based upon the application of Porter’s generic strategies – such as product differentiation. The paper suggests how the company should tailor the provision of its services by the capacity it possesses, such as: number of employees, employees’ qualification and experience, equipment, and facilities. The importance of company vision and a commitment to customer-relationship management is also examined.
KEYWORDS: Start-up strategies, company formation, new business, Porter’s generic strategies, sustaining profitability, innovation, vision, customer-relationship management, change management.,
C/M/1319. Dissertation. Knowledge Management in MOTO
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- 8700
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- 2010
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- 89.99 GBP
The dissertation reports on the development of a knowledge management (KM) strategy for MOTO car manufacturer with the aim to update the company’s current strategic objectives and commitments. Theories of knowledge management and change management are reviewed, research methodology and philosophy are described, an overview of the car manufacturing industry is presented, MOTO’s position within the industry is analysed using the model of Porter’s Generic Strategies, the structure and culture of the company are described along the lines of the Hofstede’s model. Recommendations are suggested about KM strategic initiatives that can be adopted by MOTO, the ways of their implementation are detailed.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, MOTO, knowledge management, KM, Porter’s Generic Strategies, Hofstede,
C/B/2103. Low cost strategy: case study of Southwest Airlines
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- 800
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper examines the application of Porter’s generic strategies model to the airline industry conducting a case study of Southwest Airlines to explain how the relative lack of barriers to entry affects competition within the airline industry. The issues of poor labour productivity in low cost airlines are addressed suggesting recommendations about the ways to raise labour efficiency.
KEYWORDS: Porter’s generic strategies, Southwest Airlines, low cost airlines, labour productivity,
C/B/2102. Report on Southwest Airlines
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- 800
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper examines the application of Porter’s generic strategies model to the airline industry conducting a case study of Southwest Airlines and responds to the following tasks: Explain why the low cost airline business has limited barriers to entry, how can being an effective cost leader have an impact on levels of competition in the industry? Give an example of an employment area in the low cost airlines business where it is (a) difficult to improve labour productivity (b) easier to improve labour productivity. How would you account for the differences between areas a and b?
KEYWORDS: Porter’s generic strategies, Southwest Airlines, low cost airlines, labour productivity,
C/M/1239. Contemporary Theories of Strategic Management and their Implications for Construction Industry and Balfour Beatty
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- 3100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper offers a review of strategic management (SM) literature discussing the evolution of the SM concept, highlighting the importance of intellectual capital for an organisation, emphasising the need of strategical alignment with external environment, etc. Practical implications of the SM theory for the construction industry are examined illustrating them with the strategic change in Balfour Beatty along the lines of Porter’s Generic Strategies.
KEYWORDS: Strategic Management theory, Balfour Beatty, construction industry, Porter’s Generic Strategies.,
C/B/1977. Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis of Wetherspoons
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- 400
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Wetherspoons, with Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis. Porter’s Generic Strategies Analysis is a strategic model used to achieve and maintain competitive advantage. Three generic strategies are being considered and analysed: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.
KEYWORDS: Porter's Generic Strategies, cost leadership, differentiation, focus, Wetherspoons,
C/B/1973. Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis of Ted Baker
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- 500
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Ted Baker, with Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis. Porter’s Generic Strategies Analysis is a strategic model used to achieve and maintain competitive advantage. Three generic strategies are being considered and analysed: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.
KEYWORDS: Porter's Generic Strategies, cost leadership, differentiation, focus, Ted Baker,
C/B/1961. Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis of 7-Eleven
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- 400
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents a Porter’s Generic Strategies analysis 7-Eleven. Porter’s Generic Strategies Analysis is a strategic model used to achieve and maintain competitive advantage. Three generic strategies are being considered and analysed: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.
KEYWORDS: Porter's Generic Strategies, cost leadership, differentiation, focus, 7-Eleven,
C/B/1948. Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis of Red & Hot
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- 350
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Red & Hot, with Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis. Porter’s Generic Strategies Analysis is a strategic model used to achieve and maintain competitive advantage. Three generic strategies are being considered and analysed: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.
KEYWORDS: Porter's Generic Strategies, cost leadership, differentiation, focus, Red & Hot,
C/B/1915. Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis of JC Penney's
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- 700
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of JC Penney’s, with Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis. Porter’s Generic Strategies Analysis is a strategic model used to achieve and maintain competitive advantage. Three generic strategies are being considered and analysed: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.
KEYWORDS: Porter's Generic Strategies, cost leadership, differentiation, focus, JC Penney's,
C/B/1874. Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis of Dairy Crest
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- 1250
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Dairy Crest, with Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis. Porter’s Generic Strategies Analysis is a strategic model used to achieve and maintain competitive advantage. Three generic strategies are being considered and analysed: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.
KEYWORDS: Porter's Generic Strategies, cost leadership, differentiation, focus, Dairy Crest,
C/B/1811. Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis of Amrikko
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- 400
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Amrikko, with Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis. Porter’s Generic Strategies Analysis is a strategic model used to achieve and maintain competitive advantage. Three generic strategies are being considered and analysed: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.
KEYWORDS: Porter's Generic Strategies, cost leadership, differentiation, focus, Amrikko,
C/B/1802. Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis of Air Southwest
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- 500
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper presents an overview of Air Southwest, with Porter's Generic Strategies Analysis. Porter’s Generic Strategies Analysis is a strategic model used to achieve and maintain competitive advantage. Three generic strategies are being considered and analysed: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.
KEYWORDS: Porter's Generic Strategies, cost leadership, differentiation, focus, Air Southwest,
S/B/479. Business and Financial Performance of Tesco in 2006-2007
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- 6400
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 69.99 GBP
The paper looks at the performance of Tesco over 2006-2007 examining their business and financial strategies by conducting analysis within the frameworks of Porter's generic strategy and SWOT models, Ansoff matrix, etc. Financial ratios analysis is performed comparing the Tesco's ratios to those of Sainsbury's, Tesco's main competitor.
KEYWORDS: Tesco, financial ratios, SWOT, Porters generic strategy, Ansoff, Sainsbury,
S/B/464. To what extent can the concept of Generic Strategies help to explain the Competitive Advantage of UK fashion retailers?
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- 4100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 49.99 GBP
The paper examines the concept of competitive strategy looking at the model of Porter's generic strategy and discussing the basic types of competitive advantage, i.e. cost leadership and differentiation. The application of Porter's model is discussed with reference to Selfridges' merchandise strategy.
KEYWORDS: Porters generic strategy, competitive advantage, cost leadership, differentiation, Se,
C/B/1457. Developing Effective Corporate Strategy for Air Southwest
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper reports on the British low-cost airline Air Southwest describing their routes and destinations, and providing analysis along the lines of the strategy clock model, BCG matrix, SWOT and Porter's generic strategies. Strategic options of the company are considered using Ansoff's matrix and screening matrix recommending one of the options as the most effective.
KEYWORDS: Air Southwest, SWOT, Porters five forces, Ansoff matrix, Porters generic strategies,
C/M/1021. Strategy of Recent Marketing Innovation in Financial Services Industry
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- 3200
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the success and business development of the financial services industry using ING Direct UK as a case study and discussing their recent successful marketing innovation. The company's marketing strategy is evaluated along the lines of the marketing mix model and Porter's generic strategy model.
KEYWORDS: ING, Porters generic strategy, growth, screening matrix, marketing mix, financial se,
C/B/1064. Report on Strategy of RyanAir
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- 1400
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper reports on the Critical Success Factors (CSF) and weaknesses of RyanAir low fares airline discussing their strategies in cost reduction, differentiation, leadership, etc. The issues of RyanAir's service quality management are addressed, the options for the company's future development are considered.
KEYWORDS: RyanAir, low cost airline, service quality,
C/B/1216. Strategic evaluation of proposed merger between BA and Iberia
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- 3100
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper offers a strategic evaluation of the possible merger between British Airways and Spain's Iberia that would create Europe's third biggest airline organization. The study includes the analysis of the competitive position of each airline using Porter's generic model, stakeholder analysis, PEST, value chain analysis, etc. to identify value adding activities of this proposed merger.
KEYWORDS: British Airways, Iberia, merger, Porter five force, generic strategy, PEST, value,
C/B/970. Sustainable Competitive Advantage through Cost Leadership Strategies
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- 3300
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the role of cost leadership in gaining competitive advantage analysing economies and diseconomies of scale, showing how learning increases the effectiveness of operations, highlighting the advantages of business process re-engineering (BPR), interrelationships among the sister companies, timing, location, etc. Porter's Five Forces analysis of cost leadership is conducted.
KEYWORDS: Competitive advantage, Cost leadership, Porters Five Forces, business process re-engi,
C/B/988. Porter's Competitive Strategy: Various Perspectives
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- 1900
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper critically examines Michael Porter's competitive advantage strategies of cost leadership, product differentiation and focus. It is argued whether companies need focus strategy and whether they can apply more than one competitive strategy at a time.
KEYWORDS: Porters competitive strategy, critique,
S/B/343. Porter's Generic Competitive Strategies
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- 1900
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the meaning of strategy and its role in gaining competitive advantage. Generic competitive strategies outlined by Michael Porter are analyzed including cost leadership, differentiation and focus. It is argues whether a company can pursue more than one strategy at a time.
KEYWORDS: porter, generic, competitive, strategies,
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