MBA_620 Module 2_Performance Evaluation_CGC

A2 Assignment Lamar F Triplett Hawaii Pacific University MKTG 6001 Professor Ji Mi Park Jan 18, 2023            From a marketing standpoint:  Does T-mobile have any Third-party or in-house marketplace? What are T-Mobile's Main challenges of selling via a third-party marketplace? what are T-Mobile's Benefits of selling via a third-party marketplace?

NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition 2022 Organisation: Beiersdorf Consumer Products (Pty) Ltd Contest Name: NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition 2022 Applicable For: South African Citizens & Permanent Residents Only Last Date: 31st May 2022 Website: https://www.nivea.co.za/about-us/terms-andconditions 1 What is NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition? 2 Eligibility 3How to Participate in The NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign? 4 Prizes of NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition 5Winners Announcement 6What is the Last Date of NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign? What is NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition? NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition is organised by Beiersdorf Consumer Products (Pty) Ltd. The Competition is open to South African citizens and permanent residents only. Participate and stand a chance to win your share of R300 000.The Competition is open from 21st March 2022 and ends at 12am, midnight on 31st May 2022. Eligibility The Competition is open to South African citizens and…

Subject: Quaitative research method Question 3: COVID 19 has brought many changes and reshaped the life of the people around the globe. People in every walk of life are affected one way or the other due to this pandemic. Almost every sector of Pakistan (e.g. business, agriculture, education, manufacturing etc.) is facing numerous challenges. Assume you are conducting a qualitative research to identify the challenges of a sector.  What will beyour: (150 – 200 Words)                           Qualitative research purpose Research approach Sampling Frame Sampling technique Justification for that specific selected sampling technique Data collection method

Article: It is now 2015, and Smithfield's Custom Furniture has continued to grow. Its new product line of lower-priced furniture was an immediate sensation in the marketplace. The company now has 344 stores and 21,000 employees. The company now has a total of 12 international retail stores evenly divided among Spain (3), France (3), Germany (3), and England (3).  Margot Smithfield, Jonas Smithfield III's only heir, is now running the company. She has a master's degree in design and an MBA degree. She has been running the company for 3 years.  Margot Smithfield and the 12-member board of directors have been assessing an opportunity to acquire You Figure it Out, a moderately profitable 51 store chain of ultra-modern furniture. You Figure it Out's furniture and furniture-related accessories are all made in China and sold only in the United States. Their retail stores are located in Texas (6), California (13), New York (15), Nevada (4), Florida (9), and North Carolina (4). Margot and her…

Article: It is now 2015, and Smithfield's Custom Furniture has continued to grow. Its new product line of lower-priced furniture was an immediate sensation in the marketplace. The company now has 344 stores and 21,000 employees. The company now has a total of 12 international retail stores evenly divided among Spain (3), France (3), Germany (3), and England (3).  Margot Smithfield, Jonas Smithfield III's only heir, is now running the company. She has a master's degree in design and an MBA degree. She has been running the company for 3 years.  Margot Smithfield and the 12-member board of directors have been assessing an opportunity to acquire You Figure it Out, a moderately profitable 51 store chain of ultra-modern furniture. You Figure it Out's furniture and furniture-related accessories are all made in China and sold only in the United States. Their retail stores are located in Texas (6), California (13), New York (15), Nevada (4), Florida (9), and North Carolina (4). Margot and her…

Article: It is now 2015, and Smithfield's Custom Furniture has continued to grow. Its new product line of lower-priced furniture was an immediate sensation in the marketplace. The company now has 344 stores and 21,000 employees. The company now has a total of 12 international retail stores evenly divided among Spain (3), France (3), Germany (3), and England (3).  Margot Smithfield, Jonas Smithfield III's only heir, is now running the company. She has a master's degree in design and an MBA degree. She has been running the company for 3 years.  Margot Smithfield and the 12-member board of directors have been assessing an opportunity to acquire You Figure it Out, a moderately profitable 51 store chain of ultra-modern furniture. You Figure it Out's furniture and furniture-related accessories are all made in China and sold only in the United States. Their retail stores are located in Texas (6), California (13), New York (15), Nevada (4), Florida (9), and North Carolina (4). Margot and her…

Article: It is now 2015, and Smithfield's Custom Furniture has continued to grow. Its new product line of lower-priced furniture was an immediate sensation in the marketplace. The company now has 344 stores and 21,000 employees. The company now has a total of 12 international retail stores evenly divided among Spain (3), France (3), Germany (3), and England (3).  Margot Smithfield, Jonas Smithfield III's only heir, is now running the company. She has a master's degree in design and an MBA degree. She has been running the company for 3 years.  Margot Smithfield and the 12-member board of directors have been assessing an opportunity to acquire You Figure it Out, a moderately profitable 51 store chain of ultra-modern furniture. You Figure it Out's furniture and furniture-related accessories are all made in China and sold only in the United States. Their retail stores are located in Texas (6), California (13), New York (15), Nevada (4), Florida (9), and North Carolina (4). Margot and her…

Article: It is now 2015, and Smithfield's Custom Furniture has continued to grow. Its new product line of lower-priced furniture was an immediate sensation in the marketplace. The company now has 344 stores and 21,000 employees. The company now has a total of 12 international retail stores evenly divided among Spain (3), France (3), Germany (3), and England (3).  Margot Smithfield, Jonas Smithfield III's only heir, is now running the company. She has a master's degree in design and an MBA degree. She has been running the company for 3 years.  Margot Smithfield and the 12-member board of directors have been assessing an opportunity to acquire You Figure it Out, a moderately profitable 51 store chain of ultra-modern furniture. You Figure it Out's furniture and furniture-related accessories are all made in China and sold only in the United States. Their retail stores are located in Texas (6), California (13), New York (15), Nevada (4), Florida (9), and North Carolina (4). Margot and her…

MSC Global Shipping Company   Tax Rate COMPARITIVE INCOME STATEMENT   30% for years ended 31 December           2021 Increased by 3/4% 2022     Revenues and gains           *Sales revenue   179,000 75% 313,250     *Interest revenue   414,000 75% 724,500     *Investment Income   48,100 75% 84,175     *Other revenue   106,730 75% 186,778     Total revenue and gains $747,830   $1,308,703                     Expenses and losses   Decreased by 1/2%       **Cost of goods sold 450,000 50% 225,000     **Selling and admin administrative 31,540 50% 15,770     ***Computer (operating) 75,000 50% 37,500     **Depreciation   36,500 50% 18,250     **Interest expense   39,000 50% 19,500     Total expenses and losses  $      632,040   $316,020     Income before taxes 115,790   992,683     Income tax expense (30%) 34,737   297,805     Net…

ASEAN Summit. Explain 3 issues or problems discussed in Asean Summit. What is the implications of the issues/problems? Provide suggestions/recommendations

Q: How would you handle supply chain and logistics of your international business? Q: what is your plan of action with respect to business expansion and deadline with supply chain and logistics?

Dream Team Bed and Breakfast & Concierge Service is a new business that is starting in Jamaica by six individuals. the currency to be used at this business is US dollars.  1. Based on the business above provide the following information for the six founders of the business.  a. A Competitor Analysis - stating Competitor’s market shares, Competitor’s services, and Competitor’s strategies within the same location.  b. Loan and Implementation Plan - Amount requested, Purpose and uses of funds, Repayment schedule, and Timetable for implementing plan and launching the business.

Question 4) Use this case study provided below to answer the question: Crowd farming platform Livestock Wealth is planning to establish presence in the Southern AfricanDevelopment Community (SADC) region over the next year after growing its asset valuation tobecome a R100 million business. The fintech platform says it has seen increased demand for itsinvestment products and services, particularly since the onset of COVID-19, as the pandemicfundamentally re-shapes the world of investment portfolios, with more South Africans seekingfinancial security.Developed by KwaZulu-Natal-born electro-mechanical engineer Ntuthuko Shezi, in 2015, LivestockWealth offers people with no access to land, time or skills the opportunity to own livestock withina professionally managed farming operation. Through the Web and mobile application, investorsare able to invest their money in cows and agricultural food products, rather than in unit trusts,shares or exchange-traded funds. In a telephonic interview…

My course: Principle of Management ( MGT211 : BRACU ); Textbook ref; Ricky W Griffin Case study question: PEPSI’S NEW STRATEGIC FORMULA.. The high stakes rivalry between Pepsi-Cola and Coca-Cola is being played out in supermarkets, restaurants, and convenience stores all over the world. Pepsi-Cola has worked for years, with limited success, to catch up to market-leader Coca-Cola, trying strategy after strategy to regain ground in the United States and abroad. In 1965, Pepsi sought growth through diversification by acquiring Frito-Lay, which makes popular snacks such as Lay’s Potato Chips and Doritos. This diversification proved so lucrative that the company, renamed Pepsico, decided to diversify into fast-food restaurants- thought to be good outlets for soft drinks and snacks- through the purchase of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken. By the mid – 1990s, however, snack sales were increasing but growth in soft drinks. So in 1997, PepsiCo changed its strategy, spinning off…

State whether South African Airways vision and mission statement meets the requirements and expectations of good vision and mission statements.

Q1: Finopsis Electric is a coal based electricity manufacturing company. However, in the recent years the cost of coal that it used to import from Timbaktu has increased considerably. Therefore, it is thinking of setting up a coal mining company in Timbaktu. a. What is corporate strategy being followed by Finopsis Electric? Give reasons. b. What is the internationalization strategy followed by Finopsis Electric? Give reasons

Company: Accor Hotel UK  Analysis of the firm in detail  Basis of competition identify and evaluate your firm’s basis of competition, i.e. its business-level strategy assess whether the firm’s strategy is supported by its capabilities and resources; whether it is competitive within the firm’s strategic group; can the firm separate itself from its rivals? Corporate-level strategy assess the degree of diversification in the firm’s businesses; are they appropriate given its capabilities and resources? what type of internationalisation strategy does the firm follow? Is it appropriate given it capabilities and resources? Can you compare its strategy to those of its main rivals? How has the firm grown in recent years, acquisitions, mergers or organically? Has the firm adopted any cooperative strategies? For what purpose? How successfully? Are there any links to its capabilities and resources?

What is a Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO) and what are some of the common roles of DMOs? Identify some of the stakeholders who might typically interact with or be members of a DMO.2. How might autonomous agents have an influence on the formation of destination images for prospective tourists? Why might these autonomous agents be seen by prospective tourists as more trustworthy than marketing created by a destination marketing organisation (DMO)?3. What is an Explorer Traveller? How do they function as ‘influencers’ on the broader tourist markets?4. Why might tourism operators want to come together and work in partnership with their competitors within a destination? What other entities might want to work cooperatively in a destination partnership and what are some of the barriers and challenges for developing effective destination partnerships?5. Explain the characteristics of the Creative Classes. How do these relate to economic development? What are some strategies that…

PURPOSE:The concept of creating shared value (CSV) was articulated by Michael Porter and Mark Kramer. They describe it as “Creating economic value in a way that also creates value for society by addressing its needs and challenges. Businesses must reconnect company success with social progress. Shared value is not social responsibility, philanthropy, or even sustainability, but a new way to achieve economic success.”34 This approach to business is especially relevant in today’s business world as the connection between businesses and their customers becomes stronger through social media attention and easy access to information on the internet. Many customers not only care about the product or service value but also want to know how the company operates and what it stands for. From the company’s perspective, it is also very important to understand that not all profit is equal. Porter and Kramer state, “Profits involving a social purpose represent a higher form of capitalism—one that will…

Sarah is the owner of a small business that sells handmade crafts. She wants to expand her business by exporting her products to other countries. Sarah has never exported her products before and is unsure of how to get started. Question: What are the key considerations that Sarah should keep in mind when exporting her handmade crafts? Provide recommendations for Sarah on how she can research and select potential export markets. Finally, outline the necessary steps she should take to ensure the smooth execution of her export transactions.

Subject: International Business (INB 401) Question: What can be the role of superstition in the case of international marketing? Use an example of Bangladesh to answer the question.

Article 1: South Africa Ready-To-Drink (RTD)/Iced Tea Industry Landscape Report 2021 In South Africa, the local RTD Tea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% over the forecast period 2021-2025. This growth is expected to largely be driven by increased demand for healthier beverages, as well as the launch of new RTD Tea products that cater to this growing demand. In light of the growing movement towards health and wellness, which has been accelerated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, health-focused RTD Tea products are brewing interest in the RTD Tea market. This includes increased demand for low-sugar or sugar-free RTD Tea options, as well as healthier variants, such as rooibos and green tea, as well as kombucha. As these health-focused products increasingly become consumers’ 'cup of tea', these products are set to drive both the global and local RTD Tea markets. 1. Identify any three of the six factors of Supply Chain Orientation (SCO) in scale one, and relate each to…

Question 9) Use this case study provided below to answer the question:  Crowd farming platform Livestock Wealth is planning to establish presence in the Southern AfricanDevelopment Community (SADC) region over the next year after growing its asset valuation tobecome a R100 million business. The fintech platform says it has seen increased demand for itsinvestment products and services, particularly since the onset of COVID-19, as the pandemicfundamentally re-shapes the world of investment portfolios, with more South Africans seekingfinancial security.Developed by KwaZulu-Natal-born electro-mechanical engineer Ntuthuko Shezi, in 2015, LivestockWealth offers people with no access to land, time or skills the opportunity to own livestock withina professionally managed farming operation. Through the Web and mobile application, investorsare able to invest their money in cows and agricultural food products, rather than in unit trusts,shares or exchange-traded funds. In a telephonic interview…

Topic: Purchasing Strategy Details: Answer the following question 1. Your Sales Director has said that your products are now uncompetitive in world markets, and a cost reduction of 20 per cent is required on purchased goods and services. The existing purchasing strategy is such that only European suppliers are used. How would you approach the existing strategy and formulate an alternative?

Q4.1) Discuss the motives for businesses to expand internationally.

Question 6) Use this case study provided below to answer the question:  Crowd farming platform Livestock Wealth is planning to establish presence in the Southern AfricanDevelopment Community (SADC) region over the next year after growing its asset valuation tobecome a R100 million business. The fintech platform says it has seen increased demand for itsinvestment products and services, particularly since the onset of COVID-19, as the pandemicfundamentally re-shapes the world of investment portfolios, with more South Africans seekingfinancial security.Developed by KwaZulu-Natal-born electro-mechanical engineer Ntuthuko Shezi, in 2015, LivestockWealth offers people with no access to land, time or skills the opportunity to own livestock withina professionally managed farming operation. Through the Web and mobile application, investorsare able to invest their money in cows and agricultural food products, rather than in unit trusts,shares or exchange-traded funds. In a telephonic interview…

International Business Strategy Analysis (Question 1) o Discussion on Tesco international business strategy utilised in Japan: is it multidomestic? Discussion on benefits and risks of the international business strategy o Discussion on the alternative international business strategy which can be utilized in Japan either with transnational as the alternative? Please give detail information After a discussion on all strategies as addressed in the course

QUESTION 1 Thato has invited you to assist to facilitate the formulation of the Absa Botswana strategy. Assist the Executive committee to understand the following words a. Strategy b. Tactic  Absa is to establish an insurance agency which is to be operate as a business unit within the Absaorganisational structure.Using the strategic planning level concept, explain to the Executive Committee which strategy, within the FNBB structures, forms the followingc. Corporate Strategy d. Business Strategy e. Functional strategy

SWOT Analysis Uber Ridesharing Threats What are the tactics that competitors use to pursue customers? What are the strengths of the company's biggest and or emerging competitors? In what ways are the competitors' products or services superior to the company's offerings? How are competitors likely to respond to any changes in the way the company markets? Is the company behind in adopting new technologies for marketing? Describe any ways in which international competitors are taking away market share? What do customers dislike about the company? Describe and analyze if market demand is decreasing?

Subject - Strategic Management Q1 You have been appointed as a Strategy Consultant to an Italian Luxury Sports Car manufacturing brand namely “Pagani Huayra” wanting to enter India. Which one of Porter’s Generic Strategies would you choose to be operational in India & explain the reasons in detail behind your choice of strategy? Once the strategy has been chosen explain the categories of customers you would target alongwith the price points?(10 Marks)

Carrefour Contemplating an Entry into India (Case #1, Notes) Overview This case introduces Carrefour s performance in the Asian market, specifically its success in China, its failure in Japan, and hence, the CEO s contemplation of future expansion into the Indian market. What lessons should Carrefour learn from the other Asian markets? The varying cultures within India, as well as the political atmosphere, the economy, as well as financial environments are provided in this case. India s current retail industry s performances, as well as Carrefour s competitors are also presented in order to help make an informed decision on the most appropriate entry strategy. Case Review Carrefour is a French international hypermarket chain, with a global network of outlets. It is the second largest retail group in the world in terms of revenue after Wal-Mart. In 1989, Carrefour became the first international retailer to establish a presence in Asia when it entered Taiwan through a joint venture…