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(2008, 1800 words)
The paper analyses the use of information systems (IS) in strategic planning activities at Qantas Airlines and gives recommendations about the ways to improve these activities by providing anticipatory troubleshooting, long term forward planning, etc.
(2006, 3900 words)
This report is aimed at producing the strategic options for an international company named MediaPlus. The company owns numerous weekly and a selection of monthly titles, with a large combined circulation distributed to homes and businesses throughout a variety of regions within a selection of European countries. The audience for this business report has been kept the strategy committee at MediaPlus group. The report analyzes the objectives of the company, product lifecycle, industry dynamics and market evaluation. Based on these analyses the report recommends the future strategies to the company.
(2005, 3000 words)
The paper reports on Hewlett Packard (HP) strategic development reviewing their history and discussing the company’s approaches to decision making, the transition from instruments to computers, the changes in their manufacturing structure, the causes and effects of the HP/Compaq merger, etc. The role of head-office in a multidivisional company is discussed.
(2006, 3000 words)
In todayÒs world, there are a large number of people, who declared themselves as the Internet users; some people, nevertheless, addicts to the Internet. In addition to that, this number is continuing to increase day by day. In fact, this is a consequence of todayÒs advance technology; the Internet has made it possible for people all over the world to communicate, share information, paying bills, online banking, shopping, and more importantly, the Internet is databases of information. Use of the Internet as libraries or databases of information has grown tremendously since its inception. One of the search engine tools on the web is Google.com; the worlds most successful and popular search engine. The first section illustrates a brief background of Google.com; the next section defines the development of it through its timeline. The third section examines the essential success factors of the firms, followed by academic evidences supporting those factors. The final section clarifies the assumptions of success factors that the other firms with the same circumstances can be easily seen.
(2006, 1000 words)
The work analyses the strategic directions that Ice-Fili, the Russian ice cream manufacturing giant, should adopt in the wake of growing competition. The article suggests that Ice-Fili should indulge in making substantial investments in promotions and distributions and also consider expanding the product line. The essay has been written as an analysis of a Harvard Business School case study entitled, ÓIce FiliÔ written by Rukstad and co. (September 1, 2005) and refers to the BCG matrix, the Product life cycle and Ted LevittÒs classic HBR article, ÓMarketing MyopiaÔ.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper examines the keys to organizational success offering an alternative to the formal planning model, namely, a divergent strategy emerging as an unplanned response to a rapid and unpredictable development of events. The challenges of the hypercompetitive landscape are reviewed highlighting the types of strategies related to uncertainty and unforeseen change, and comparing emerging strategies to deliberate strategies. Examples of divergent emerging strategies used by companies are discussed.
(2006, 4500 words)
The paper reports on the initiative of Tubular Belles Airlines operating EU flights, to provide a first class telephone reservation system. The Consulting approach to the problem is described including the evaluation of the present reservation system, the overview of the queuing theory, the investigation of the possibility to expand the current system, the evaluation of the costs of the expanded system, etc.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the strategic development of Ryanair using the Ansoff matrix and discussing the companyÒs strategies in the protection of their current position, the development of new capabilities, market diversification, formation of strategic alliances, etc.
(2005, 2500 words)
The paper reviews traditional and post-modern approaches to strategic planning discussing the role of complex adaptive systems, complexity and chaos theory in the understanding of the emerging economic conditions. The roots of economic progress and business expansion are discussed using the example of Microsoft.
(2005, 2500 words)
The paper discusses the evolution in the approaches to corporate strategy caused by the advance of information technology (IT) reviewing the ideas of Wilson and Jarzabkowski about the crisis of strategic planning. New challenges to development strategies are discussed offering examples of the ways in which big and small companies deal with them.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper addresses the theoretical aspects of strategic planning discussing the issues of decision-making, competition, creativity, AnsoffÒs theory, the complexity science, etc.
(2006, 3000 words)
This paper will focus on the use of the Boston consulting group model (BGC) with an aim to identify its benefits and limitations as a competitive tool, in terms of potential effects on their competitive position and the reaction of competitors. Moreover, the paper will attempt to create a BCG growth share matrix for the worldÒs largest beauty products company, LÒOreal and use it to demonstrate the above mentioned points.
(2006, 2000 words)
This is an individual research report based on interview data obtained from a London businessman who recently launched his unique concept of internet cafù providing a host of facilities along with some basic services of surfing and email. The various themes of risk taking preferences, focus on innovation, revenue generation methods, focus on marketing and advertising, seeking, identifying and creating opportunities and the strong need for achievement have been highlighted. The interview data was analyzed to investigate whether the themes identified for successful business management would be applicable in this case. The importance of the qualitative interview process in determining the cognitive characteristic that distinguish a successful entrepreneur are also discussed in this study.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines approaches to strategy development highlighting the importance of strategy for a company and focusing on the use of the Internet portals as a support for strategy development.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the issues of organization growth providing theoretical definitions of growth, strategy, strategic management, tools of strategic analysis, strategy implementation, ANSOFF growth matrix, etc. The universal benefits of growth are argued giving the example of the slow down strategy recently used by Coca Cola.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper analyses the reasons behind a companys growth reviewing literature on the measurements of growth, Ansoff´s Matrix of growth strategies, schemes of gaining customers, risks associated with growth, portfolio-planning models, etc.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper examines relationships between managerial approaches and the dynamics of growth of industrial enterprises focusing on the strategy of diversification and the concept of synergy. Pros and cons of the synergy approach are outlined; a case study of the Standard Oil Trust (SOT) is offered to illustrate the role of managerial practices in the companys growth.
(2005, 3200 words)
The purpose of this report is to focus on the key strategic issues faced by the specified UK Manufacturing Company - Delta Ltd to evaluate the steps of making strategic choices, such as Options about products/markets, Options of methods and Criteria, to identify whether the German takeover is a good strategic choice for the company.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper reports on the development strategies at the water and waste management company Seven Trent Water focusing on the measures preparing the company for a range of possible futures, or scenario planning. External factors affecting the strategies of the organization are analyzed using PESTEL and TOWS (SWOT) models.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper examines the role of related and unrelated diversification in business practices of conglomerates. The reasons behind a business diversification are discussed outlining the causes and consequences of choosing a related or an unrelated strategy for an organization.
(2005, 1100 words)
The following essay compares and contrasts main advantages and disadvantages of organisational growth strategies, in terms of external and internal growth.
(2005, 4000 words)
This report performs consulting approaches to feasibility study of expansion of organization's existing activities. Fenwick & Holloway wishes to extend the product range it manufactures and asks a consulting group to perform a feasibility study. Firstly, the organization was evaluated from the point of view of its efficient organizational structure and operational effectiveness. Next, consulting approaches to be employed were discussed. An approximate estimation of the study's cost, terms and resources was made. The extent engagement activity's impact on the organization was appraised; the impact on financial performance, culture and working patterns was evaluated. Recommendations for changes were outlined. And finally, theoretical consulting models were discussed to back up the consulting approaching. The conventional models and arguments against those models were evaluated. In the end a detailed summary and conclusion highlighted the key points and concluded about the management consulting expertise.
(2004, 2000 words)
This report investigates the role and setting of objectives in the planning process, illustrating theory with the examples from Chelsea football club. Report also covers environmental internal and external audit (PEST analysis); Approaches to strategy and discusses Organisational strategy of Chelsea football club. This is more theoretical then practical report.
(2004, 2000 words)
This essay introduces the concept of strategic planning and is analysing the benefits and limitations of strategic planning for organisations.
(2003, 1000 words)
This essay is discussing whether Strategic planning is neither worthwhile no relevant to small business organisations
(2003, 1500 words)
This essay is analysing the main motivations for mergers and argues whether elimination of competitors is, indeed, the main motivator for mergers. Several important motives for mergers are outlined: Reduction of Costs i.e. Economies of Scale using complementary resources, Improved Management of target Company, Financing of Target Company, Tax Benefits i.e. increase tax shield, Diversification into other markets gaining market share/strengthening market share motives. The essay is focusing on the Economies of Scale, Market Share Theory and Value Discrepancy Hypothesis as the motives for mergers.
(2003, 3800 words)
This paper discusses the concept of Franchising, analyses the business environment of small businesses and the problems those businesses face. Benefits of Franchising to small businesses are being discussed together with threats and drawbacks of Franchising. writer of this paper suggests that Franchising helps small businesses to develop in two distinct ways: through the expansions of existing business and introduction of new business, being the franchisee of the large company.
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