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UNILEVER’S FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY (Illustration Capsule 9.4) How has the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) for implementing its comprehensive triple-bottom-line approach toward sustainable farm management affected the company’s long-term profitability? What place in business thinking should sustainability occupy in strategic planning that seeks to maximize profits? What internal forces could mitigate against pursuing sustainability goals if benchmark indices are controlled by external parties?

INSTRUCTION: Think of one societal problem, then give an example of a business idea and target market.   Here, I provide one example for reference purposes. Societal Problem: Water Shortage  Business Idea: A rainwater harvesting system comprises a collection area, a conveyance system, and storage facilities. The purpose of this installation will help consumers to filter and store rainwater even after the rainy season has gone. It will augment the water supplied by the Baguio Water District, especially during the dry season. Target Market: Household and business owners.

Based on the articles on the following links"Griffin, K (2023) The Tupperware party is over. [Online] Available from: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article11960521/The-Tupperware-party-iconic-brand-faces-collapse-77-years.html [Accessed April 2023 McCarthy K, (2023) Tupperware could go out of business, here’s why. [Online] Available from: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/tupperware-business/story? id=98495624#:~:text=Tupperware also chalked up lower,cash management and possible layoffs [Accessed April 2023] president and CEO Miguel Fernandez said the company has "embarked on a journey to turn around our operations" and "is doing everything in its power to mitigate the impacts of recent events -- taking immediate action to seek additional financing and address our financial position." Discuss in detail the role of Miguel Fernandes in the effectiveness of Tupperware’s turnaround strategy.

Based on the articles on the following links"Griffin, K (2023) The Tupperware party is over. [Online] Available from: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article11960521/The-Tupperware-party-iconic-brand-faces-collapse-77-years.html [Accessed April 2023 McCarthy K, (2023) Tupperware could go out of business, here’s why. [Online] Available from: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/tupperware-business/story? id=98495624#:~:text=Tupperware also chalked up lower,cash management and possible layoffs [Accessed April 2023] One of the main take-aways of the corporate strategy module has been the importance of strategy evaluation at all times during the strategic management process. Recommend how Tupperware can employ strategy evaluation to avoid strategy failure going forward.

Based on the articles on the following links"Griffin, K (2023) The Tupperware party is over. [Online] Available from: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article11960521/The-Tupperware-party-iconic-brand-faces-collapse-77-years.html [Accessed April 2023 McCarthy K, (2023) Tupperware could go out of business, here’s why. [Online] Available from: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/tupperware-business/story? id=98495624#:~:text=Tupperware also chalked up lower,cash management and possible layoffs [Accessed April 2023] According to the case study, Tupperware, an iconic organisation is struggling to remain afloat and relevant in 2023. Using the facts in the case study, analyse the business environment issues at play.

With COVId-19 in full swing, the app based food delivery business has flourished in Bangladesh, with Food Panda holding a commanding lead in the market share. How can Food Panda retain its lead in terms of market share? Discuss in the light of any three of the Porter’s Five Forces that you deem to be the most appropriate?

Introduction to Marketing Q.1: Below given is a case study. Read it with full understanding and answer the questions given at the end. CASE STUDY In December 1986, Mr. Bhatti, Manager of NCR Corporation, Karachi was facing the following decisions. In order to gain a greater share of the personal computer market, Mr. Bhatti wondered whether he should use TV advertising, which was highly expensive, but totally ignored by his competitors in Pakistan. Company Background NCR Corporation, head office, Dayton Ohio, USA, was a multinational computer manufacturing company. Products include mainframe, mini computers, ATM and Personal Computers. The company had more than 1,200 branches in 120 countries of the world. Three branches were in Pakistan: Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. Personal Computers (PCs) were introduced by the company in 1985. The market for PCs was much wider than that for Mainframe and Mini computers. NCR was the second largest computer selling company in Pakistan. Mr. Bhatti…

1) Tesla, an American automobile manufacturer based in California, has hired you as a business strategy consultant. Tesla is the leader in electric luxury cars across the world. Over the last five years, their sales have increased due to consumer and political concerns over the environmental impact from combustion- based automobiles. Increased demand worldwide has resulted in increased competition from established companies (Ford; GM; Mercedes; Toyota; etc.), as well as smaller start-ups. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, lags in the supply chain, and a doubling of fuel prices, recent costs have skyrocketed. Consider the following questions: A) While American consumers purchase over 17 million new cars annually, electric cars account for less than 3%, lagging substantially behind Europe and China. Discuss why this discrepancy exists. How do you recommend that Tesla approach the challenge of competing in the existing US market in short-term? What can Tesla and others do to foster…

Strategic issues behind the failure of Nokia company? Please explain briefly.

(0)     Read the following excerpt from the article by Michael Schlossberg, three dramatic board failures to learn from. Considering this excerpt, answer the questions that follow. Blockbuster The former worldwide leader in video rentals found themselves on the wrong side of public opinion thanks to a failure to innovate. Blockbuster was once known throughout the world as a leader in home movie and video game rentals. Before the digital age, their products were the Netflix of the day. The problem? They refused to innovate. Sensing changes in the market — including by a start-up known as Netflix — Blockbuster began to push for a more in-demand market, creating programmes that allowed people to get videos delivered directly to their homes. However, it wasn’t enough: The company failed to properly prepare for the rise of the digital age and never created a product like that of Netflix that streamed movies directly to people’s internet devices. Their most egregious failure? A lack…

In this discussion, you will select a company of your choosing and analyze its mission, vision, and values statements to gain insight into the organization's overarching purpose and goals with its stakeholders. First, select one company from the list below and examine its mission, vision, or value statements as published directly on the company's website. Starbucks Mission and Values Statements Toyota Mission and Vision Statements Facebook Mission and Core Values Statements Prudential Insurance Mission, Vision, and Core Values Statements Microsoft Mission Statement and Values In your initial post, address the following: Briefly summarize the company's mission, vision, or values statements. In your own words, what do you think is the overarching purpose behind these statements? What are some specific ways a company could communicate its mission, vision, or values to both internal and external stakeholders? Explain and give examples. How do you think the role of the mission and vision…

Read the following scenario and then answer the questions that follow:In your role as Chief Information Officer of a beverage manufacturer with global aspirations, youhave been responsible for implementing a new Enterprise Architecture (EA) framework that hasseen significant benefits for the business and their IT function. The business is now able to adaptto international competition, while still being responsive to local South African market demands.One of the enterprise systems you are responsible for is an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP)system that integrates the businesses internal manufacturing, sales and financial processes andexternal supply chain processes.Q.1.1 Describe the benefits of EA and ERP with application to the scenario. Q.1.2 Recommend the use of enterprise data mashups for the manufacturer

Business 2: Online search engine   This company began to take part in the dotcom business 10 years ago. Now, in an effort to revitalize the firm, the company have invested heavily in both the financial and human resources within the firm, the company are hoping to recover their investment dollars. However, the business appears to be a dead end and the competitors have already largely monopolised the online search engine market, which makes it very hard for the company to find a niche aspect of the market which would offer both growth potential as well as help them to recover from some very lean years of operation.  Management are proposing that they invest further to ‘buy in’ some entrepreneurial thinkers who will hopefully help to turn things around. From the perspectives of:  Resource; Institutional; Cultural and Postmodern … argue your case for this potential change.  Question -What are the ‘needs’ that should be considered (from that perspective) if change is to happen here?

Using the case above, you are required to conduct additional research and write an essay discussingElectronic Commerce (e-commerce) in the time of Covid-19.Your answer must include the following sections:1. Introduction2. Discussion:i. Discuss the concept of e-commerce.ii. Analyse the expansion of e-commerce during covid19 (at least three key points).iii. Do you think businesses should grow eCommerce even after the pandemic?a. Support your stance with at least three well-researched arguments.iv. Some businesses do wish to implement e-commerce, especially during this time of COVID19Pandemic, but they worry about security issues. Advise on the security threats (at least threekey points) that businesses and customers worry about and provide measures (at least threekey points) organisations can take to manage these threats. (at least two key points)3. ConclusionIn conclusion, look at the major role played by e-commerce during Covid19 and advise on theeffectiveness of e-commerce during this…

2. Give a hypothetical example of market penetration, market development, and product development for Toyota Motors.

Refer to https://www.accountancyage.com/2017/09/27/kpmg-rocked-south-african-corruption-scandal/ This case study covers the KPMG SA series of alleged ethics breaches referred to collectivelyas the KPMG SA Scandal of 2017/2018.    Q.1.4 Discuss which decisions made by KPMG, you believe fell short if considered in lightof the criteria for ethical decision making (note: in your answer, also define anddiscuss the relevant criteria by using KPMG facts)

Story:Qualco a retail luxury Furniture Company has recorded its second year of loss in the 12 years it has been in business. Every business desires to sell its product and services to the market with the least expenditure/expenses being generated to do so. Without adequate marketing, a business cannot compete in the marketplace, businesses must know who they are competing against, it will help them to see how the competitors are executing their business and attracting their customers.  Qualco has not changed their marketing model in the 12 years since they began their operations. However, since they entered the market 2 other businesses have opened offering similar products. Qualco's administration Team has hired you an Organizational Learning Guru to guide them through the process of identifying how they should reverse their unprofitable trend. Their next alternative is to shut down their operations. QuestionUsing the Steps to Problem Solving, create an overview of Qualco's situation.…

Briefly summarize your analysis and defend your position. Your Goal: Identify factors that are risks to the company’s success and growth opportunities in the external environment. Propose strategies to address major challenges and benefit from opportunities. Step 1: Choose one of these cases at the end of your online textbook to analyze: CrossFit at the Crossroads An Examination of the Long-Term Healthcare Industry in the USA Driving Innovation and Growth at Starbucks: From Howard Schultz to Kevin Johnson Sturm, Ruger and Co., and the U.S. Firearms Industry The Rise and Fall of ZO Rooms Step 2: Analyze the case. Identify the frameworks, tools, and resources that will help you gain a thorough understanding of the current state of the company and the challenges they face. Step 3: Synthesize your findings and propose solutions in a report. Your report should include the following:  The main points of the case: Briefly summarize the case you chose to analyze. A summary of your analysis…

Disruption is a concept of innovation and disruptive innovations have been changing the landscape of modern economies. You need to: 1. Explain Disruptive Innovation. 2. Choose an industry of Pakistan and identify disruptive innovative brands of Pakistan 3. Choose another developed country and identify the disruptive innovative brands in the same industry you selected in this country 4. Compare the disruptive innovative brands of the both countries. You need to compare the past performance, future growth prospects, and financial situation of the brands.

.Your Goal: Determine the company’s current business-level strategy and provide justified recommendations for implementing new or revised business-level strategies that increase competitiveness. Step 1: Choose a case that you have not yet analyzed from these options (you can find them at the end of your textbook): Baidu’s Business Model and Its Evolution CrossFit at the Crossroads An Examination of the Long-Term Healthcare Industry in the USA New Business Models for Heise Medien: Heading for the Digital Transformation Ultrarope: Crafting a Go-To-Market Strategy for Kone’s Innovation "Ultrarope" Hosting Cable Step 2: Analyze the case. Identify the frameworks, tools, and resources that will help you gain a thorough understanding of the current state of the company and the challenges they face. Step 3: Synthesize your findings and propose solutions in a report. Your report should include the following:  The main points of the case: Briefly summarize the case you chose to analyze. A…

The Xerox 914, the first plain-paper copier, was introduced in 1959. Regarded by many people as the most successful business product ever introduced, it created a new industry. During the 1960s Xerox grew rapidly, selling all it could produce and reaching $1 billion in revenue in a record-setting time. By the mid-1970s return on assets was in the low 20 % range. Its competitive advantage was due to strong patients, a growing market, and little competition. In such an environment, management was not pressed to focus on customers. During the 1970s, however, IBM and Kodak entered the high-volume copier business-Xerox’s principal market. Several Japanese companies introduced high quality low volume copiers, a market that Xerox had virtually ignored, and established a foundation for moving into the high-volume market. In addition, the Federal Tarde Commission accused Xerox of illegally monopolizing the copier businesses. After negotiations, Xerox agreed to open approximately 1,700 patents…

1.6. Albert Heijn (or AH) is arguably the largest retail chain of Europe, owning super- markets, convenience stores, and online shopping services in food and other goods. AH prides itself on establishing the first modern supermarkets. Founded in 1887 in Oostzaan, the Netherlands, Albert Heijn grew from a humble grocery store to a chain of supermarkets. Its first supermarket was established in 1952, and over the decades, AH has been the shopping destination of choice for the majority of the people living in the Netherlands and nearby countries. The chain comprises more than 850 stores, including more than 200 franchisees. It is now expanding to Belgium, and other European nations. According to a plan published in late 2011, 150 new Albert Heijn stores would be opened across Europe over a five-year period. The first such store was opened in Aachen, Germany in September 2012. AH is known for being an early adopter of information technology, and has been one of the first supermarkets to…

company name: bioMerieux with the latest update, reports and news from the company 1.What are the company's products and services. Do you think these products and services will be capable to keep this company be successful in the new normal due to the covid 19 pandemic? 2.What is the situation of the industry in which this company functions? What does this Company's future look like? 3.If you were asked to buy stocks of this company using your own money for ¥100,000, will you buy the stock? Why?

THE GREAT NUCLEAR FIZZLE AT OLD B & W EVERYTHING WENT WRONG WHEN THE VENERABLE BOILERMAKERS TURNED TO BUILDING PRESURE VESSELS FOR ATOMIC REACTORS. THE WHOLE ELECTRIC-POWER INDUSTRY FELT THE CONSEQUENCES. The long awaited transition of the US electric-power industry into the nuclear age has been slowed by a number of factors, including technological difficulties and public resistance. But a specific and unexpected cause for delay has been one company's crucial failure to deliver a single vital component of nuclear power plants. The failure, basically, was a management failure and on a scale that would be cause for concern even in a fly-by-night newcomer to the nuclear industry. The company, however, was no newcomer. It was proud old Babcock & Wilcox Co., a pioneer of the steam generating business whose boilers were used in one of the first central power plants ever built (in Philadelphia in 1881). Babcock & Wilcox had an impressive $648 million in sales in 1968, making it 157th on…

THE GREAT NUCLEAR FIZZLE AT OLD B & W EVERYTHING WENT WRONG WHEN THE VENERABLE BOILERMAKERS TURNED TO BUILDING PRESURE VESSELS FOR ATOMIC REACTORS. THE WHOLE ELECTRIC-POWER INDUSTRY FELT THE CONSEQUENCES. The long awaited transition of the US electric-power industry into the nuclear age has been slowed by a number of factors, including technological difficulties and public resistance. But a specific and unexpected cause for delay has been one company's crucial failure to deliver a single vital component of nuclear power plants. The failure, basically, was a management failure and on a scale that would be cause for concern even in a fly-by-night newcomer to the nuclear industry. The company, however, was no newcomer. It was proud old Babcock & Wilcox Co., a pioneer of the steam generating business whose boilers were used in one of the first central power plants ever built (in Philadelphia in 1881). Babcock & Wilcox had an impressive $648 million in sales in 1968, making it 157th on…

THE GREAT NUCLEAR FIZZLE AT OLD B & W EVERYTHING WENT WRONG WHEN THE VENERABLE BOILERMAKERS TURNED TO BUILDING PRESURE VESSELS FOR ATOMIC REACTORS. THE WHOLE ELECTRIC-POWER INDUSTRY FELT THE CONSEQUENCES. The long awaited transition of the US electric-power industry into the nuclear age has been slowed by a number of factors, including technological difficulties and public resistance. But a specific and unexpected cause for delay has been one company's crucial failure to deliver a single vital component of nuclear power plants. The failure, basically, was a management failure and on a scale that would be cause for concern even in a fly-by-night newcomer to the nuclear industry. The company, however, was no newcomer. It was proud old Babcock & Wilcox Co., a pioneer of the steam generating business whose boilers were used in one of the first central power plants ever built (in Philadelphia in 1881). Babcock & Wilcox had an impressive $648 million in sales in 1968, making it 157th on…

THE GREAT NUCLEAR FIZZLE AT OLD B & W EVERYTHING WENT WRONG WHEN THE VENERABLE BOILERMAKERS TURNED TO BUILDING PRESURE VESSELS FOR ATOMIC REACTORS. THE WHOLE ELECTRIC-POWER INDUSTRY FELT THE CONSEQUENCES. The long awaited transition of the US electric-power industry into the nuclear age has been slowed by a number of factors, including technological difficulties and public resistance. But a specific and unexpected cause for delay has been one company's crucial failure to deliver a single vital component of nuclear power plants. The failure, basically, was a management failure and on a scale that would be cause for concern even in a fly-by-night newcomer to the nuclear industry. The company, however, was no newcomer. It was proud old Babcock & Wilcox Co., a pioneer of the steam generating business whose boilers were used in one of the first central power plants ever built (in Philadelphia in 1881). Babcock & Wilcox had an impressive $648 million in sales in 1968, making it 157th on…

THE GREAT NUCLEAR FIZZLE AT OLD B & W EVERYTHING WENT WRONG WHEN THE VENERABLE BOILERMAKERS TURNED TO BUILDING PRESURE VESSELS FOR ATOMIC REACTORS. THE WHOLE ELECTRIC-POWER INDUSTRY FELT THE CONSEQUENCES. The long awaited transition of the US electric-power industry into the nuclear age has been slowed by a number of factors, including technological difficulties and public resistance. But a specific and unexpected cause for delay has been one company's crucial failure to deliver a single vital component of nuclear power plants. The failure, basically, was a management failure and on a scale that would be cause for concern even in a fly-by-night newcomer to the nuclear industry. The company, however, was no newcomer. It was proud old Babcock & Wilcox Co., a pioneer of the steam generating business whose boilers were used in one of the first central power plants ever built (in Philadelphia in 1881). Babcock & Wilcox had an impressive $648 million in sales in 1968, making it 157th on…

THE GREAT NUCLEAR FIZZLE AT OLD B & W EVERYTHING WENT WRONG WHEN THE VENERABLE BOILERMAKERS TURNED TO BUILDING PRESURE VESSELS FOR ATOMIC REACTORS. THE WHOLE ELECTRIC-POWER INDUSTRY FELT THE CONSEQUENCES. The long awaited transition of the US electric-power industry into the nuclear age has been slowed by a number of factors, including technological difficulties and public resistance. But a specific and unexpected cause for delay has been one company's crucial failure to deliver a single vital component of nuclear power plants. The failure, basically, was a management failure and on a scale that would be cause for concern even in a fly-by-night newcomer to the nuclear industry. The company, however, was no newcomer. It was proud old Babcock & Wilcox Co., a pioneer of the steam generating business whose boilers were used in one of the first central power plants ever built (in Philadelphia in 1881). Babcock & Wilcox had an impressive $648 million in sales in 1968, making it 157th on…

THE GREAT NUCLEAR FIZZLE AT OLD B & W EVERYTHING WENT WRONG WHEN THE VENERABLE BOILERMAKERS TURNED TO BUILDING PRESURE VESSELS FOR ATOMIC REACTORS. THE WHOLE ELECTRIC-POWER INDUSTRY FELT THE CONSEQUENCES. The long awaited transition of the US electric-power industry into the nuclear age has been slowed by a number of factors, including technological difficulties and public resistance. But a specific and unexpected cause for delay has been one company's crucial failure to deliver a single vital component of nuclear power plants. The failure, basically, was a management failure and on a scale that would be cause for concern even in a fly-by-night newcomer to the nuclear industry. The company, however, was no newcomer. It was proud old Babcock & Wilcox Co., a pioneer of the steam generating business whose boilers were used in one of the first central power plants ever built (in Philadelphia in 1881). Babcock & Wilcox had an impressive $648 million in sales in 1968, making it 157th on…