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CHEVRON CORPORATION 9Chevron Corporation
Lucy Rowell
BUS499 Business Administration Capstone
Professor’s Name
2/17/20
Chevron is a multinational corporation, a successor of Standard Oil, founded in 1879. It has it headquarters in San Ramon, California, United States. It is a public company that operates in the industry of oil and natural gas, dealing with products such as petroleum, petrochemicals as well as natural gas. Chevron has operations in over 180 countries all over the world and has been ranked on of the key players in the energy sector, with an annual revenue of $15.45 billion in the year 2018. The operation of Chevron, just like any other large corporation, is largely influenced by general environment such as technological factors, sociocultural factors, economic factors as well as political/legal climate. Similarly, it is affected either positively or negatively, by forces of competition such industry rivalry and buyers bargaining power. It has strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and core competencies and capabilities which also affect its day to day operation in the industry. Proper management of company resources; human, material and financial resources, has played a key role in maintaining the status of Chevron Corporation at the top. This paper explains all these factors influencing its operation and how their impact can be reduced so as to minimize the running cost and boost profitability.
General Environment
General environment refers to those factors outside the corporation that influencing its operation, affecting its long-term profitability in a given market or industry. In our case, we will only focus on the two main segments namely- political/legal factors as well as economic factors.
Political/legal climate
Political impact in the profitability or even the survival of Chevron Corporation is diverse. These political changes range from mass unrest due to dissatisfaction by the government decisions to prompt shift in current political regimes (Cherry et al. 2012). The political stability determines whether Chevron will invest in in a given location or not- where there is political instability, it will shy away from risking its finances thus affecting its income as well as profitability of the industry. The laws that a country puts in place regarding businesses, like contract law, outline what corporation is permitted to do and what is not allowed to do, if Chevron finds the laws favorable, it will invest in such place thus boosting both the organization profitability as well as the industry at large. Similarly, in countries where there are no policies to protect company’s intellectual property, investors see it risky to invest with Chevron. High taxation as well as stringed trade barriers will dem ...
1) The document discusses Porter's five forces model for analyzing industry competition. The five competitive forces are the threat of new entrants, rivalry among existing competitors, bargaining power of buyers, bargaining power of suppliers, and threat of substitute products.
2) Within Porter's framework, strong competitive forces are threats that depress profits while weak forces are opportunities to earn greater profits.
3) The document provides details on each of the five competitive forces, how to assess their strength, and their implications for industry competition and company profitability.
This document discusses Porter's Five Forces framework for analyzing industry competition and outlines the key forces: competitive rivalry, bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of customers, threat of new entrants, and threat of substitute products. It then provides an example analysis of the athletic footwear and apparel industry using Under Armour, examining how each of the five forces applies. Finally, it introduces PESTEL analysis, outlining the political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors that shape the business environment.
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Please complete answers the questions below highlighted in red for the SWOT, PESTEL and PORTER analysis. The company is Canadian Solar. I need this completed by Wednesday, December 4 at 12:00 noon Washington DC in the United States.
Strengths
1.Canadian Solar Inc. was built on a very solid brand portfolio. This brand portfolio has given the Company a solid reputation in the marketplace to introduce and generate new solar products. (Shah, 2017). Consequently, a superb performance from marketing new products has gained the Company’s trust and loyalty among the customers. As a result, trust and loyalty are two of the Company’s most vital strengths.
What is about Canadian Solar product’s give them an advantage over those of their competitors?
2. Canadian Solar Inc. does not experience blockchain supply challenges. The value of adopting blockchain technology for the Company has the potential to connect different ledgers and data points while maintaining data integrity among multiple participants. (Marr, 2018). Accordingly, the properties of transparency and immutability of blockchain technology is useful for eliminating fraud in the supply chain and maintaining the integrity of the system. The Company’s supply chain is efficient, which reduces extra costs and dramatically increases revenue. Moreover, the Company’s blockchain process strengthens and guarantees secure transactions, relationships with other suppliers and other supply chain, partners.
How does this translate into an advantage over their competitors?
Weaknesses
3. Although Canadian Solar Inc. has a strong brand portfolio, the Company’s brand is not fully advertised. Despite having a large market, the Company needs to develop a more prominent strategy to promote more products.
Based on what? Are their competitors promoting their products more actively? Show examples.
4. The Company has a bad reputation associated with environmental conservation.
Provide example.
5. Canadian Solar Inc. also faces high attrition among workers in some parts of the organization. Additionally, this high attrition rate has enhanced spending compared to the Company’s competitors. (Nappinnai, 2013). As an effort to sustain their position in
society and the market, the Company should hire and retain qualified employees.
What is their rate relative to the rest of the industry?
6. Canadian Solar Inc. is experiencing a lack of cash flow, which has led to unnecessary borrowing. Purchasing property as oppose to renting, will help the Company with the cash flow issues and allow them additional funds to allocate towards the introduction of new products, technology and improved operations.
Example of how this situation is impacting them?
7. Compared to First Solar, JinkoSolar, SunPower, Canadian Solar Inc. has not invested in Research and Development (R&D) in over two years. Moreover, the organization still relies heavily on past research. Further, the Company is not growing at a ste ...
Kroger operates in the highly competitive retail grocery industry. Porter's Five Forces analysis shows rivalry is high but threats of new entrants, substitutes, and suppliers are low to moderate. Kroger differentiates through quality, variety, and service while also achieving low costs through economies of scale. Key risks include competition and macroeconomic factors while success relies on growth, products/services, and price. Accounting methods like inventory costing and depreciation involve estimates that could impact valuation. Profitability analysis uses ratios to evaluate operating efficiency and performance over time.
The document summarizes the challenging business environment faced by airline managers. It notes that since 2001, the airline industry has been characterized by volatile demand and intense competition from low-cost carriers. Consumers select carriers based on lowest price, putting downward pressure on pricing. Additionally, airline costs are closely tied to unpredictable fuel prices. Labor unions also drive up costs. As a result of these conditions, many major airlines struggled financially between 2001 and 2004.
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COMPREHENSIVE GLOBAL ANALYSIS
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COMPREHENSIVE GLOBAL ANALYSIS
In business, successfully initiating and maintaining is entirely dependent on external factors rather than the capabilities of the company. External factors play a significant impact mainly in the operational abilities of every company which is essential in the acquisition of returns. These external factors can be Brocken into political, economic, environmental, social and technological commonly referred to as the PESTLE analysis. All companies need to have all these factors constantly assessed especially before initiating the business in a new region that may present different advantages or risks that play a significant role in the operation of the company.
Initiating a new business has varied challenges, risks and benefits that can be manipulated to acquire the best results in relation to net profits acquired. It is therefore detrimental not to explore these issues to have an upper hand in relation to avoiding the associated risks that these areas pose.
Organization and services
The food and beverage market has continuously been met by constant transitions that have mainly been attributed to customer preferences and needs. The preferences, aside from taste, have been linked to the dire need for consuming healthy foods. Copa beverages will be a multinational company designed to provide non-alcoholic drinks like carbonated and energy drinks and mineral water. The raw materials that will be used in the manufacture of these products will be healthy and most importantly natural to attract consumers. Every successful business incorporates proper planning and financial management for ensuring maximum profits.
The second aspect of the products is that there will be different flavors of the products that would be designed to adhere to specific customer preferences e.g. diet soda that would specifically target obese individuals and those who do not like sugar. Revenue from the company is acquired through the production, sale, licensing and distribution of their products to their partners, retailers and distributors.
The company will be locally run from the regions in order to provide benefits to the locals despite the headquarters being located in the United States. The legal issue pertaining to international trade will be guaranteed through following the laws and adhering to the policies of the country. The packaging, and the use of social media will be used to appeal to the target population who will mainly comprise of the youth. This industry largely dominated by two companies namely Coca Cola and PepsiCo that take major shares of the market worldwide. The company dominates and has enjoyed loyalty all over the worldwide for a number of years thereby making it hard for its competitors to displace it at the helm of the industry. Copa beverages will however be solely built on cooperation with.
General information Viacom, Inc. is an American media .docxhanneloremccaffery
General information
Viacom, Inc. is an American media corporation that mainly deals with cinema and cable television. At the moment, market statistics place the company at sixth position in broadcasting and cable companies based on revenue (Stempel, 2012). The company history traces its operations in the 1950s when CBS Corporation (CBS) instituted a department that could handle the syndication of various television programs it offered. The current version of its business came into place in 2005 after breaking off from CBS Corp. It is now comprised of multiple networks such as Viacom Media Networks, Paramount Pictures, and BET Networks. By the help of this brands, the company can reach more than 700 million subscribers in more than 160 nations (Sweeney, 2008). The major stake control of the company is Sumner Redstone together with CBS via its National Amusements, Inc. Reporting of its operations and results is done by the help of two major operating divisions; Filmed Entertainment and Media Networks. The following unit comprises 73% of the company revenues in the fiscal year 2014, while the former fill the other part the balance by the various businesses such as theatrical, home theater, and television licensing (Fixmer, 2008).
Environmental analysis
Political
According to Rainey, (2016) together with the reviews from Glassdoor, (2010) it is evidence that Viacom is experiencing more of internal politics rather than politics from the state. Rainey, (2016) reports that management groups from various department rival due to downsizing activities by the top management. Also, there is the issue of firing the most experienced personnel to have other cheaper workforce options, that is, new staff, to ensure they pay less for compensation. The management fails to offers 'transferable skills' platform as it says due to political influence that tend to deny the workforce the needed support. Employees are therefore forced to learn from an unforgiving curve unless they are very skilled. The company needs to start giving some clear goals from the word go to its staff more so on-job training. The management should understand that the high turnover may be coming at the expense of a damaging work culture. Most importantly, they should communicate with its workforce whenever there is an abrupt staffing change that seeks to ensure they encourage stability in the company structure.
Technological
Being a media and entertainment company, Viacom has employed a vast number of technologies and modern ones to keep up with the completion. This technology has ensured that its media networks are reaching it's multi-million worldwide subscribers. Being the oldest film studio in America, it has tested various techniques for many centuries to create many of the most loved motion pictures and turn it into a major world producer and supplier of filmed entertainment.
By the help of television and digital media technologies, the company ...
1) The document discusses Porter's five forces model for analyzing industry competition. The five competitive forces are the threat of new entrants, rivalry among existing competitors, bargaining power of buyers, bargaining power of suppliers, and threat of substitute products.
2) Within Porter's framework, strong competitive forces are threats that depress profits while weak forces are opportunities to earn greater profits.
3) The document provides details on each of the five competitive forces, how to assess their strength, and their implications for industry competition and company profitability.
This document discusses Porter's Five Forces framework for analyzing industry competition and outlines the key forces: competitive rivalry, bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of customers, threat of new entrants, and threat of substitute products. It then provides an example analysis of the athletic footwear and apparel industry using Under Armour, examining how each of the five forces applies. Finally, it introduces PESTEL analysis, outlining the political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors that shape the business environment.
Please complete answers the questions below highlighted in red for.docxstilliegeorgiana
Please complete answers the questions below highlighted in red for the SWOT, PESTEL and PORTER analysis. The company is Canadian Solar. I need this completed by Wednesday, December 4 at 12:00 noon Washington DC in the United States.
Strengths
1.Canadian Solar Inc. was built on a very solid brand portfolio. This brand portfolio has given the Company a solid reputation in the marketplace to introduce and generate new solar products. (Shah, 2017). Consequently, a superb performance from marketing new products has gained the Company’s trust and loyalty among the customers. As a result, trust and loyalty are two of the Company’s most vital strengths.
What is about Canadian Solar product’s give them an advantage over those of their competitors?
2. Canadian Solar Inc. does not experience blockchain supply challenges. The value of adopting blockchain technology for the Company has the potential to connect different ledgers and data points while maintaining data integrity among multiple participants. (Marr, 2018). Accordingly, the properties of transparency and immutability of blockchain technology is useful for eliminating fraud in the supply chain and maintaining the integrity of the system. The Company’s supply chain is efficient, which reduces extra costs and dramatically increases revenue. Moreover, the Company’s blockchain process strengthens and guarantees secure transactions, relationships with other suppliers and other supply chain, partners.
How does this translate into an advantage over their competitors?
Weaknesses
3. Although Canadian Solar Inc. has a strong brand portfolio, the Company’s brand is not fully advertised. Despite having a large market, the Company needs to develop a more prominent strategy to promote more products.
Based on what? Are their competitors promoting their products more actively? Show examples.
4. The Company has a bad reputation associated with environmental conservation.
Provide example.
5. Canadian Solar Inc. also faces high attrition among workers in some parts of the organization. Additionally, this high attrition rate has enhanced spending compared to the Company’s competitors. (Nappinnai, 2013). As an effort to sustain their position in
society and the market, the Company should hire and retain qualified employees.
What is their rate relative to the rest of the industry?
6. Canadian Solar Inc. is experiencing a lack of cash flow, which has led to unnecessary borrowing. Purchasing property as oppose to renting, will help the Company with the cash flow issues and allow them additional funds to allocate towards the introduction of new products, technology and improved operations.
Example of how this situation is impacting them?
7. Compared to First Solar, JinkoSolar, SunPower, Canadian Solar Inc. has not invested in Research and Development (R&D) in over two years. Moreover, the organization still relies heavily on past research. Further, the Company is not growing at a ste ...
Kroger operates in the highly competitive retail grocery industry. Porter's Five Forces analysis shows rivalry is high but threats of new entrants, substitutes, and suppliers are low to moderate. Kroger differentiates through quality, variety, and service while also achieving low costs through economies of scale. Key risks include competition and macroeconomic factors while success relies on growth, products/services, and price. Accounting methods like inventory costing and depreciation involve estimates that could impact valuation. Profitability analysis uses ratios to evaluate operating efficiency and performance over time.
The document summarizes the challenging business environment faced by airline managers. It notes that since 2001, the airline industry has been characterized by volatile demand and intense competition from low-cost carriers. Consumers select carriers based on lowest price, putting downward pressure on pricing. Additionally, airline costs are closely tied to unpredictable fuel prices. Labor unions also drive up costs. As a result of these conditions, many major airlines struggled financially between 2001 and 2004.
COMPREHENSIVE GLOBAL ANALYSIS1COMPREHENSIVE GLOBAL ANALY.docxdonnajames55
COMPREHENSIVE GLOBAL ANALYSIS
1
COMPREHENSIVE GLOBAL ANALYSIS
2Comprehensive Global Analysis MMG/448
July 27, 2017
COMPREHENSIVE GLOBAL ANALYSIS
In business, successfully initiating and maintaining is entirely dependent on external factors rather than the capabilities of the company. External factors play a significant impact mainly in the operational abilities of every company which is essential in the acquisition of returns. These external factors can be Brocken into political, economic, environmental, social and technological commonly referred to as the PESTLE analysis. All companies need to have all these factors constantly assessed especially before initiating the business in a new region that may present different advantages or risks that play a significant role in the operation of the company.
Initiating a new business has varied challenges, risks and benefits that can be manipulated to acquire the best results in relation to net profits acquired. It is therefore detrimental not to explore these issues to have an upper hand in relation to avoiding the associated risks that these areas pose.
Organization and services
The food and beverage market has continuously been met by constant transitions that have mainly been attributed to customer preferences and needs. The preferences, aside from taste, have been linked to the dire need for consuming healthy foods. Copa beverages will be a multinational company designed to provide non-alcoholic drinks like carbonated and energy drinks and mineral water. The raw materials that will be used in the manufacture of these products will be healthy and most importantly natural to attract consumers. Every successful business incorporates proper planning and financial management for ensuring maximum profits.
The second aspect of the products is that there will be different flavors of the products that would be designed to adhere to specific customer preferences e.g. diet soda that would specifically target obese individuals and those who do not like sugar. Revenue from the company is acquired through the production, sale, licensing and distribution of their products to their partners, retailers and distributors.
The company will be locally run from the regions in order to provide benefits to the locals despite the headquarters being located in the United States. The legal issue pertaining to international trade will be guaranteed through following the laws and adhering to the policies of the country. The packaging, and the use of social media will be used to appeal to the target population who will mainly comprise of the youth. This industry largely dominated by two companies namely Coca Cola and PepsiCo that take major shares of the market worldwide. The company dominates and has enjoyed loyalty all over the worldwide for a number of years thereby making it hard for its competitors to displace it at the helm of the industry. Copa beverages will however be solely built on cooperation with.
General information Viacom, Inc. is an American media .docxhanneloremccaffery
General information
Viacom, Inc. is an American media corporation that mainly deals with cinema and cable television. At the moment, market statistics place the company at sixth position in broadcasting and cable companies based on revenue (Stempel, 2012). The company history traces its operations in the 1950s when CBS Corporation (CBS) instituted a department that could handle the syndication of various television programs it offered. The current version of its business came into place in 2005 after breaking off from CBS Corp. It is now comprised of multiple networks such as Viacom Media Networks, Paramount Pictures, and BET Networks. By the help of this brands, the company can reach more than 700 million subscribers in more than 160 nations (Sweeney, 2008). The major stake control of the company is Sumner Redstone together with CBS via its National Amusements, Inc. Reporting of its operations and results is done by the help of two major operating divisions; Filmed Entertainment and Media Networks. The following unit comprises 73% of the company revenues in the fiscal year 2014, while the former fill the other part the balance by the various businesses such as theatrical, home theater, and television licensing (Fixmer, 2008).
Environmental analysis
Political
According to Rainey, (2016) together with the reviews from Glassdoor, (2010) it is evidence that Viacom is experiencing more of internal politics rather than politics from the state. Rainey, (2016) reports that management groups from various department rival due to downsizing activities by the top management. Also, there is the issue of firing the most experienced personnel to have other cheaper workforce options, that is, new staff, to ensure they pay less for compensation. The management fails to offers 'transferable skills' platform as it says due to political influence that tend to deny the workforce the needed support. Employees are therefore forced to learn from an unforgiving curve unless they are very skilled. The company needs to start giving some clear goals from the word go to its staff more so on-job training. The management should understand that the high turnover may be coming at the expense of a damaging work culture. Most importantly, they should communicate with its workforce whenever there is an abrupt staffing change that seeks to ensure they encourage stability in the company structure.
Technological
Being a media and entertainment company, Viacom has employed a vast number of technologies and modern ones to keep up with the completion. This technology has ensured that its media networks are reaching it's multi-million worldwide subscribers. Being the oldest film studio in America, it has tested various techniques for many centuries to create many of the most loved motion pictures and turn it into a major world producer and supplier of filmed entertainment.
By the help of television and digital media technologies, the company ...
Senior Seminar in Business AdministrationBUS499 Strategic Ma.docxklinda1
Senior Seminar in Business Administration
BUS499
Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness
Welcome to the Government Contract Law.
In this lesson we will discuss Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness.
Please go to the next slide.
Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
Identify the vision, mission, and stakeholders of a firm
When you complete this lesson you will be able to:
Identify the vision, mission, and stakeholders of a firm.
Please go to the next slide.
Supporting Topics
The Competitive Landscape
The I/O Model of Above Average-Returns
The Resource-Based Model of Above Average-Returns
Vision and Mission
Stakeholders
Strategic Leaders
The Strategic Management Process
In order to achieve this objective, the following supporting topics will be covered:
The competitive landscape;
The I/O model of above average-returns;
The resource-based model of above average-returns;
Vision and mission;
Stakeholders;
Strategic leaders; and
The strategic management process.
Please go to the next slide.
The Competitive Landscape
Competition is Changing
Money is scare
Markets are becoming volatile
Firms effectively using the strategic management process
Hypercompetition
Challenge competitors
Competition between many of the world’s industries is changing. Many of these industries are competing due to money being scare and markets becoming volatile. Boundaries that once seemed drawn between industries are becoming blurred. An example of this challenge would be the advances in interactive computer networks and telecommunications. These advancements have entered into the realm of the entertainment industry. We also see that many partnerships in the entertainment industry further blur the boundaries of the industry. In order to be successful and maintain a competitive edge, managers must adopt new strategies to stay current with the evolving conditions.
Many firms effectively use the strategic management process to help reduce the likelihood of failure with various challenges they may encounter.
Hypercompetition is a term often used to illustrate the competitive landscape. The conditions of hypercompetition assume that market stability is replaced by notions of inherent instability and change.
Hypercompetition results from the dynamics of strategic maneuvering among global and innovative combatants. It is a condition of rapidly escalating competition based on the following:
Price quality positioning;
Competition to create new know-how and establish first mover advantage; and
Competition to protect or invade established product or geographic markets.
In a hypercompetitive market, firms will want to challenge their competitors with the end goal of improving their competitive position and performance. The emergence of a global economy and technology along with specifically rapid technological changes are the two primary elements of hypercompetitive environments and help create to.
The document discusses five principal environmental factors that affect corporate strategy: competitors, creditors, customers, labor market, and suppliers. It explains how each factor influences business and strategy. Additionally, it discusses two key aspects - cost leadership and differentiation - that contribute to the overall environmental factors of a strategy. The document analyzes how external economic, political, social, and technological forces shape opportunities and threats for businesses.
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Michael E. Porter. It was his fi rst HBR article, and it
started a revolution in the strategy fi eld. In subsequent
decades, Porter has brought his signature economic
rigor to the study of competitive strategy for corpora-
tions, regions, nations, and, more recently, health care
and philanthropy. “Porter’s fi ve forces” have shaped a
generation of academic research and business practice.
With prodding and assistance from Harvard Business
School Professor Jan Rivkin and longtime colleague
Joan Magretta, Porter here reaffi rms, updates, and
extends the classic work. He also addresses common
misunderstandings, provides practical guidance for
users of the framework, and offers a deeper view of
its implications for strategy today.
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managers defi ne competition too narrowly, as if
it occurred only among today’s direct competi-
tors. Yet competition for profi ts goes beyond es-
tablished industry rivals to include four other
competitive forces as well: customers, suppliers,
potential entrants, and substitute products. The
extended rivalry that results from all fi ve forces
defi nes an industry’s structure and shapes the
nature of competitive interaction within an
industry.
As different from one another as industries
might appear on the surface, the underlying driv-
ers of profi tability are the same. The global auto
industry, for instance, appears to have nothing
in common with the worldwide market for art
masterpieces or the heavily regulated health-care
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delivery industry in Europe. But to under-
stand industry competition and profi tabil-
ity in each of those three cases, one must
analyze the industry’s underlying struc-
ture in terms of the fi ve forces. (See the ex-
hibit “The Five Forces That Shape Industry
Competition.”)
If the forces are intense, as they are in
such industries as airlines, textiles, and ho-
tels, almost no company earns attractive re-
turns on investment. If the forces are benign,
as they are in industries such a ...
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Awareness of the fi ve forces can help a company understand the structure of its
industry and stake out a position that is more profi table and less vulnerable to attack.
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Editor’s Note: In 1979, Harvard Business Review
published “How Competitive Forces Shape Strat-
egy” by a young economist and associate professor,
Michael E. Porter. It was his fi rst HBR article, and it
started a revolution in the strategy fi eld. In subsequent
decades, Porter has brought his signature economic
rigor to the study of competitive strategy for corpora-
tions, regions, nations, and, more recently, health care
and philanthropy. “Porter’s fi ve forces” have shaped a
generation of academic research and business practice.
With prodding and assistance from Harvard Business
School Professor Jan Rivkin and longtime colleague
Joan Magretta, Porter here reaffi rms, updates, and
extends the classic work. He also addresses common
misunderstandings, provides practical guidance for
users of the framework, and offers a deeper view of
its implications for strategy today.
THE FIVE
COMPETITIVE
FORCES THAT
by Michael E. Porter
hbr.org | January 2008 | Harvard Business Review 79
SHAPE
IN ESSENCE, the job of the strategist is to under-
STRATEGYSTRATEGY
stand and cope with competition. Often, however,
managers defi ne competition too narrowly, as if
it occurred only among today’s direct competi-
tors. Yet competition for profi ts goes beyond es-
tablished industry rivals to include four other
competitive forces as well: customers, suppliers,
potential entrants, and substitute products. The
extended rivalry that results from all fi ve forces
defi nes an industry’s structure and shapes the
nature of competitive interaction within an
industry.
As different from one another as industries
might appear on the surface, the underlying driv-
ers of profi tability are the same. The global auto
industry, for instance, appears to have nothing
in common with the worldwide market for art
masterpieces or the heavily regulated health-care
1808 Porter.indd 791808 Porter.indd 79 12/5/07 5:34:06 PM12/5/07 5:34:06 PM
LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY | The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy
80 Harvard Business Review | January 2008 | hbr.org
delivery industry in Europe. But to under-
stand industry competition and profi tabil-
ity in each of those three cases, one must
analyze the industry’s underlying struc-
ture in terms of the fi ve forces. (See the ex-
hibit “The Five Forces That Shape Industry
Competition.”)
If the forces are intense, as they are in
such industries as airlines, textiles, and ho-
tels, almost no company earns attractive re-
turns on investment. If the forces are benign,
as they are in industries such a.
The document discusses value chain analysis as a valuable tool for gaining a competitive advantage. It explains that value chain analysis is based on the economic principle of comparative advantage, where companies focus on areas where they can produce goods or services more efficiently than competitors. Conducting a value chain analysis involves identifying each step of the production process and finding ways to eliminate unnecessary steps or make improvements. This allows companies to deliver the most value to customers at the lowest possible cost, improving profits over the long run. The assistant provides a concise 3 sentence summary of the key points made in the document about using value chain analysis as a strategic tool.
This model aimed to provide a new way to use effective strategy to identify, analyse and manage external factors in an organization’s environment.
• Porter’s five forces model is an analysis tool that uses five industry forces to determine the intensity of competition in an industry and its profitability level.
• An attractive market place does not mean that all companies will enjoy similar success levels. Rather, the unique selling propositions, strategies and processes will put one company over the other.
• The Five Forces were Porter’s conclusions on the reasons for differing levels of competition, and hence profitability, in differing industries. They are empirically derived, i.e. by observation of real companies in real markets, rather than the result of economic analysis.
The document discusses the importance of business model innovation for companies to remain competitive. It argues that most companies are "stuck in the middle", neither large enough to dominate nor differentiated enough to find a niche. It then outlines four key areas that determine company success: the markets it serves, its products/services, operating model, and cost structure. It stresses the need to re-examine these areas and be open to reinventing one's business model to create new value for customers and shareholders in a sustainable way.
This document discusses Porter's five forces model for analyzing industry competition and profitability. It explains the five competitive forces as barriers to entry, buyer power, supplier power, threat of substitutes, and rivalry among existing competitors. Understanding these forces at play in an industry allows analysis of how attractive the industry is and where the most pressure on profitability comes from. The document provides examples and details on assessing each of the five competitive forces.
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Research Paper Essay 3 Mehwish Elahi.docx
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Harley Davison Company Analysis
Strategic Analysis Worksheet
Executive SummaryMarket backgroundGlobal Economy/ Factors Affecting Global EconomyFinancial performance Motivations/ RisksMotivations for ExpansionRisks in ExpansionCompetitive Advantage in Global Markets
Entry Strategies for Global ExpansionInternet Approach/ StrategyHow the Internet adds valueInternet Business Models Competitive StrategiesLeverage E-Business Capabilities
Harley-Davidson is one of the most successful automobile company. It is the leading manufacture of heavyweight motorcycles in the globe.It commands a third of the global market and half of the US market.The company specialized in heavy motorcycle production and giving credit to its customers to acquire the products
The 2008 global financial crisis affected the company’s profits negativelyThe company reported losses for the two consecutive years of 2009 and 2010The global economy has been recovering slowly since the year 2010The company has taken advantage of the recove.
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Awareness of the fi ve forces can help a company understand the structure of its
industry and stake out a position that is more profi table and less vulnerable to attack.
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Editor’s Note: In 1979, Harvard Business Review
published “How Competitive Forces Shape Strat-
egy” by a young economist and associate professor,
Michael E. Porter. It was his fi rst HBR article, and it
started a revolution in the strategy fi eld. In subsequent
decades, Porter has brought his signature economic
rigor to the study of competitive strategy for corpora-
tions, regions, nations, and, more recently, health care
and philanthropy. “Porter’s fi ve forces” have shaped a
generation of academic research and business practice.
With prodding and assistance from Harvard Business
School Professor Jan Rivkin and longtime colleague
Joan Magretta, Porter here reaffi rms, updates, and
extends the classic work. He also addresses common
misunderstandings, provides practical guidance for
users of the framework, and offers a deeper view of
its implications for strategy today.
THE FIVE
COMPETITIVE
FORCES THAT
by Michael E. Porter
hbr.org | January 2008 | Harvard Business Review 79
SHAPE
IN ESSENCE, the job of the strategist is to under-
STRATEGYSTRATEGY
stand and cope with competition. Often, however,
managers defi ne competition too narrowly, as if
it occurred only among today’s direct competi-
tors. Yet competition for profi ts goes beyond es-
tablished industry rivals to include four other
competitive forces as well: customers, suppliers,
potential entrants, and substitute products. The
extended rivalry that results from all fi ve forces
defi nes an industry’s structure and shapes the
nature of competitive interaction within an
industry.
As different from one another as industries
might appear on the surface, the underlying driv-
ers of profi tability are the same. The global auto
industry, for instance, appears to have nothing
in common with the worldwide market for art
masterpieces or the heavily regulated health-care
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LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY | The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy
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delivery industry in Europe. But to under-
stand industry competition and profi tabil-
ity in each of those three cases, one must
analyze the industry’s underlying struc-
ture in terms of the fi ve forces. (See the ex-
hibit “The Five Forces That Shape Industry
Competition.”)
If the forces are intense, as they are in
such industries as airlines, textiles, and ho-
tels, almost no company earns attractive re-
turns on investment. If the forces are benign,
as they are in industries such as software,
soft drinks, an ...
Three rules for making a company truly greatPawan Kawan
The document summarizes key findings from a statistical study of thousands of companies that identified several hundred as truly exceptional performers. It discusses three elementary rules that these exceptional companies consistently followed in their strategic choices over decades of success: 1) compete on differentiators other than price (better before cheaper), 2) prioritize increasing revenue over reducing costs (revenue before cost), and 3) be willing to change anything to follow the first two rules. The study found that positions built on greater differentiation through brand or reliability drove higher performance than those based on lower prices. Exceptional companies relied more on gross margins than costs for profitability.
There are a multitude of risks and issues for corporations and.docxssusera34210
There are a multitude of risks and issues for corporations and industries
operating in the international environment. No doubt, issues such as
inferior quality of products manufactured by companies that engage in
outsourced production, or the use of chemicals in the manufacturing
process of edible products imported back to the U.S., which our regulatory
system considers toxic and which are regulated against within our own
borders. These types of issues can result in a tremendous impact to a
corporation's bottom line, from the financial impact to sales to brand
damage that diminishes their reputation in the marketplace.
Why does a company need to grow?
Suppose you started a company using an innovative product idea you
designed and your corporation was the first one to market and sell this
exciting new product in your home country. Sales immediately took off and
your company found itself growing and branching out in cities all across
your nation. Soon, competitors followed your leadership position, chasing
your market and successfully absorbing some of your sales. In order for
your firm to remain the leader, or to even continue to survive, you would
need to develop strategies that allowed your firm to continue to grow its
market share. If you failed to maintain your market position, over time you
could lose enough of your customer base so as to become unable to
financially continue to stay in business. Not only would you close your
doors, but your employees would lose their jobs.
Corporations spend a large amount of time developing strategies that allow
them to remain competitive in the marketplace, earning profits and re-
investing them into the business in order to grow. When a firm reaches a
saturation point in its home market, one strategy it can deploy to remain
profitable is to move into the global marketplace. The key to remaining
competitive is to constantly, and continually, innovate. For global firms,
innovation is exponentially more challenging.
Profit and Loss - What are they and how do
they impact global strategies?
In order to develop sound global strategies, it is critical to understand
profitability. Simply put, profitability means the degree to which a
corporation has been successful at earning revenues and managing
expenses. The difference between its revenue and its expenses is called
the net profit and the ratio of net profit to revenue is called a net profit
margin. Net profits and net margins are tracked and monitored carefully by
a firm's finance department, along with all other financial data Net margins
reflect how much of each dollar earned by the company has been
translated into profits and is determined by dividing the net profit by
revenue.
While some industries operate on very low, or thin, margins, others operate
on much higher margins. Understanding a firm's finances and industry
profitability norms, assists financial experts in assessing the health of the
firm, a ...
The document discusses how companies can successfully reinvent themselves by managing three hidden "S curves": the basis of competition curve, capabilities curve, and talent curve. High performers begin reinventing themselves well before their current business peaks by focusing on these curves through practices like edge-centric strategy, regular changes to top leadership, and maintaining surplus talent. They also stress employees to build strength for future challenges. Managing these curves early allows companies to jump to the next stage of growth through reinvention.
This document provides notes on marketing strategy concepts from chapters 8-11 of a marketing textbook. It summarizes key points about innovation and new product development, brand management, value chain strategy, distribution channels, and pricing strategy. For each topic, it outlines important terminology and models to understand and highlights how these concepts relate to a marketing simulation.
This document outlines long-term strategies for Foresight Communications Group, a PR and marketing firm. It discusses objectives like forecasting future consumer behavior and anticipating market changes. Key long-term goals include adapting to evolving client needs through training, developing foresight capabilities, and building credibility. The immediate environment presents opportunities in Houston's energy boom but challenges include establishing name recognition as an independent practitioner competing against larger agencies.
YOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHART INFANTS AND TODDLERS (0–2 YEARS).docxodiliagilby
YOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHART: INFANTS AND TODDLERS (0–2 YEARS)
SECTION 1: MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS
BIOSOCIAL
Brief Description of Example
Body Changes
1.
2.
Brain Development
1.
2.
Sensation and Movement
1.
2.
COGNITIVE
Brief Description of Example
Sensorimotor Intelligence
1.
2.
Information Processing
1.
2.
Language Development
1.
2.
PSYCHOSOCIAL
Brief Description of Example
Emotional expression
1.
2.
Social Bonds
1.
2.
SECTION 2: THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS
Name of Developmental Topic:
Description of Interplay Between Domains:
SECTION 3: WAYS TO FOSTER HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT
Name of Developmental Instance:
Brief description of how to foster healthy development:
SECTION 4: REFLECTION ON VIDEO:
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 1. Experiences build brain architecture. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/brain_architecture/
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 2. Serve & return interaction shapes brain circuitry. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/serve_and_return/
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 3. Toxic stress derails healthy development. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/toxic_stress
*Note: Use APA format. Cite your sources as in-text citations in APA format. Include a reference list at the end of your child development form.
Please indent the paragraphs and double space.
Brief Description of Selected Topic/Idea from Video
Personal Reflection
Business Strategy 751
Lasell University
Shiv Kapur
03/01/20
The Future And How To Survive It
The Five Forces That Shape Strategy
Rivalry among
existing
competitors
According to the article, multinational companies in both Europe and North America
are being faced by threats from surprisingly familiar competitors, especially those
they have always been aware of. However, these existing competitors have their foot
in some form of technology, and can even be relatively smaller enterprises which
have begun venturing into technology. The advantages that these multinational
companies used to enjoy, including scale, a global presence as well as falling costs,
are no longer sufficient to match the combined competitive efforts from both existing
firms as well as upcoming ones.
Threat of new
entrants
While the existing competitors already have their foot in technology, the even greater
threat to existing multinationals lies in the technology sector. The revenue generated
from this sector has increased by as muc ...
YOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHART INFANTS AND TODDLERS (0–2 YEARS).docxhyacinthshackley2629
YOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHART: INFANTS AND TODDLERS (0–2 YEARS)
SECTION 1: MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS
BIOSOCIAL
Brief Description of Example
Body Changes
1.
2.
Brain Development
1.
2.
Sensation and Movement
1.
2.
COGNITIVE
Brief Description of Example
Sensorimotor Intelligence
1.
2.
Information Processing
1.
2.
Language Development
1.
2.
PSYCHOSOCIAL
Brief Description of Example
Emotional expression
1.
2.
Social Bonds
1.
2.
SECTION 2: THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS
Name of Developmental Topic:
Description of Interplay Between Domains:
SECTION 3: WAYS TO FOSTER HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT
Name of Developmental Instance:
Brief description of how to foster healthy development:
SECTION 4: REFLECTION ON VIDEO:
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 1. Experiences build brain architecture. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/brain_architecture/
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 2. Serve & return interaction shapes brain circuitry. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/serve_and_return/
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 3. Toxic stress derails healthy development. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/toxic_stress
*Note: Use APA format. Cite your sources as in-text citations in APA format. Include a reference list at the end of your child development form.
Please indent the paragraphs and double space.
Brief Description of Selected Topic/Idea from Video
Personal Reflection
Business Strategy 751
Lasell University
Shiv Kapur
03/01/20
The Future And How To Survive It
The Five Forces That Shape Strategy
Rivalry among
existing
competitors
According to the article, multinational companies in both Europe and North America
are being faced by threats from surprisingly familiar competitors, especially those
they have always been aware of. However, these existing competitors have their foot
in some form of technology, and can even be relatively smaller enterprises which
have begun venturing into technology. The advantages that these multinational
companies used to enjoy, including scale, a global presence as well as falling costs,
are no longer sufficient to match the combined competitive efforts from both existing
firms as well as upcoming ones.
Threat of new
entrants
While the existing competitors already have their foot in technology, the even greater
threat to existing multinationals lies in the technology sector. The revenue generated
from this sector has increased by as muc.
Option #2Researching a Leader Complete preliminary rese.docxmccormicknadine86
Option #2:
Researching a Leader
Complete preliminary research on the Internet and/or using online library databases. Compose a 1 PAGE summary of sources and an overview of each source.
Post any questions or comments about the content or requirements of the Portfolio Project to the questions thread in the Discussion Forum.
.
Option 1 ImperialismThe exploitation of colonial resources.docxmccormicknadine86
Option 1: Imperialism
The exploitation of colonial resources and indigenous labor was one of the key elements in the success of imperialism. Such exploitation was a result of the prevalent ethnocentrism of the time and was justified by the unscientific concept of social Darwinism, which praised the characteristics of white Europeans and inaccurately ascribed negative characteristics to indigenous peoples. A famous poem of the time by Rudyard Kipling, "White Man's Burden," called on imperial powers, and particularly the U.S., at whom the poem was directed, to take up the mission of civilizing these "savage" peoples.
Read the poem at the following link:
Link (website):
White Man's Burden (Links to an external site.)
(Rudyard Kipling)
After reading the poem, address the following in a case study analysis:
Select a specific part of the world (a country), and examine imperialism in that country. What was the relationship between the invading country and the native people? You can select from these examples or choose your own:
Belgium & Africa
Britain & India
Germany & Africa
France & Africa
Apply social Darwinism to this specific case.
Analyze the motivations of the invading country?
How did ethnocentrism manifest in their interactions?
How does Kipling's poem apply to your specific example? You can quote lines for comparison.
.
Option Wireless LTD v. OpenPeak, Inc.Be sure to save an elec.docxmccormicknadine86
Option Wireless LTD v. OpenPeak, Inc.
Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answers before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, you should answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format.
Your response should be a minimum of four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the Length and Formatting instructions below for additional details.
In complete sentences respond to the following prompts:
Summarize the facts of the case;
Identify the parties and explain each party’s position;
Outline the case’s procedural history including any appeals;
What is the legal issue in question in this case?
How did the court rule on the legal issue of this case?
What facts did the court find to be most important in making its decision?
Respond to the following questions:
Are there any situations in which it might be a good idea to include additional or different terms in the “acceptance” without making the acceptance expressly conditional on assent to the additional or different terms?
Under what conditions can a contract be formed by the parties’ conduct? Why wasn’t the conduct of the parties here used as the basis for a contract?
Do you agree or disagree with the court’s decision? Provide an explanation for your reasoning either agree or disagree.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 12-80165-CIV-MARRA
OPTION WIRELESS, LTD., an Irish limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. OPENPEAK, INC., a Delaware corporation, Defendant. ______________________________/
OPINION AND ORDER
THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff’s Counterclaim (DE 6). Counter-Plaintiff OpenPeak Inc. filed its 1 Memorandum in Opposition (DE 8). Counter-Defendant Option Wireless, Ltd, replied. (DE 12). The Court has carefully considered the briefs ofthe parties and is otherwise fully advised in the premises. I. Introduction2 In July 2010, Counter-Plaintiff OpenPeak Inc. was producing a computer tablet product for AT&T. (DE 4 ¶ 5). Seeking embedded wireless data modules for the tablet, Counter-Plaintiff submitted a purchase order to Counter-Defendant Option Wireless, Ltd, for 12,300 units of the modules at the price of $848,700.00. (DE 4 ¶ 4). Section 9 of the purchase order, labeled “BUYER’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” provided that [a]ll purchase orders and sales are made only upon these terms and conditions and those on the front of this document. This document, and not any quotation, invoice, or other Seller document (which, if construed to be an offer is hereby rejected), will Option Wireless, Ltd. v. OpenPeak, Inc. Doc. 19 Dockets.Justia.com 2 be deemed an offer or an appropriate counter-offer and is a rejection of any other terms or conditions. Seller, byaccepting any orders or deliverin.
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Option A: Land Shark
When is a shark just a shark? Consider the movie
Jaws
. What could the shark symbolize in our culture, society, or collective human mythology other than a man-eating fish? Why? Support your answer.
Next, think about a theatrical staging of
Jaws
. Describe the artistic choices you would make to bring
Jaws
the movie to Broadway. What genre would you choose? Describe at least three other elements of production and how you would approach them in your staging of
Jaws
as a stage play or musical.
Create
a response to these concepts in one of the following formats:
350- to 700-word paper
Apply
appropriate APA formatting.
.
Senior Seminar in Business AdministrationBUS499 Strategic Ma.docxklinda1
Senior Seminar in Business Administration
BUS499
Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness
Welcome to the Government Contract Law.
In this lesson we will discuss Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness.
Please go to the next slide.
Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
Identify the vision, mission, and stakeholders of a firm
When you complete this lesson you will be able to:
Identify the vision, mission, and stakeholders of a firm.
Please go to the next slide.
Supporting Topics
The Competitive Landscape
The I/O Model of Above Average-Returns
The Resource-Based Model of Above Average-Returns
Vision and Mission
Stakeholders
Strategic Leaders
The Strategic Management Process
In order to achieve this objective, the following supporting topics will be covered:
The competitive landscape;
The I/O model of above average-returns;
The resource-based model of above average-returns;
Vision and mission;
Stakeholders;
Strategic leaders; and
The strategic management process.
Please go to the next slide.
The Competitive Landscape
Competition is Changing
Money is scare
Markets are becoming volatile
Firms effectively using the strategic management process
Hypercompetition
Challenge competitors
Competition between many of the world’s industries is changing. Many of these industries are competing due to money being scare and markets becoming volatile. Boundaries that once seemed drawn between industries are becoming blurred. An example of this challenge would be the advances in interactive computer networks and telecommunications. These advancements have entered into the realm of the entertainment industry. We also see that many partnerships in the entertainment industry further blur the boundaries of the industry. In order to be successful and maintain a competitive edge, managers must adopt new strategies to stay current with the evolving conditions.
Many firms effectively use the strategic management process to help reduce the likelihood of failure with various challenges they may encounter.
Hypercompetition is a term often used to illustrate the competitive landscape. The conditions of hypercompetition assume that market stability is replaced by notions of inherent instability and change.
Hypercompetition results from the dynamics of strategic maneuvering among global and innovative combatants. It is a condition of rapidly escalating competition based on the following:
Price quality positioning;
Competition to create new know-how and establish first mover advantage; and
Competition to protect or invade established product or geographic markets.
In a hypercompetitive market, firms will want to challenge their competitors with the end goal of improving their competitive position and performance. The emergence of a global economy and technology along with specifically rapid technological changes are the two primary elements of hypercompetitive environments and help create to.
The document discusses five principal environmental factors that affect corporate strategy: competitors, creditors, customers, labor market, and suppliers. It explains how each factor influences business and strategy. Additionally, it discusses two key aspects - cost leadership and differentiation - that contribute to the overall environmental factors of a strategy. The document analyzes how external economic, political, social, and technological forces shape opportunities and threats for businesses.
Awareness of the fi ve forces can help a company understand th.docxrock73
Awareness of the fi ve forces can help a company understand the structure of its
industry and stake out a position that is more profi table and less vulnerable to attack.
78 Harvard Business Review | January 2008 | hbr.org
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Editor’s Note: In 1979, Harvard Business Review
published “How Competitive Forces Shape Strat-
egy” by a young economist and associate professor,
Michael E. Porter. It was his fi rst HBR article, and it
started a revolution in the strategy fi eld. In subsequent
decades, Porter has brought his signature economic
rigor to the study of competitive strategy for corpora-
tions, regions, nations, and, more recently, health care
and philanthropy. “Porter’s fi ve forces” have shaped a
generation of academic research and business practice.
With prodding and assistance from Harvard Business
School Professor Jan Rivkin and longtime colleague
Joan Magretta, Porter here reaffi rms, updates, and
extends the classic work. He also addresses common
misunderstandings, provides practical guidance for
users of the framework, and offers a deeper view of
its implications for strategy today.
THE FIVE
COMPETITIVE
FORCES THAT
by Michael E. Porter
hbr.org | January 2008 | Harvard Business Review 79
SHAPE
IN ESSENCE, the job of the strategist is to under-
STRATEGYSTRATEGY
stand and cope with competition. Often, however,
managers defi ne competition too narrowly, as if
it occurred only among today’s direct competi-
tors. Yet competition for profi ts goes beyond es-
tablished industry rivals to include four other
competitive forces as well: customers, suppliers,
potential entrants, and substitute products. The
extended rivalry that results from all fi ve forces
defi nes an industry’s structure and shapes the
nature of competitive interaction within an
industry.
As different from one another as industries
might appear on the surface, the underlying driv-
ers of profi tability are the same. The global auto
industry, for instance, appears to have nothing
in common with the worldwide market for art
masterpieces or the heavily regulated health-care
1808 Porter.indd 791808 Porter.indd 79 12/5/07 5:34:06 PM12/5/07 5:34:06 PM
LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY | The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy
80 Harvard Business Review | January 2008 | hbr.org
delivery industry in Europe. But to under-
stand industry competition and profi tabil-
ity in each of those three cases, one must
analyze the industry’s underlying struc-
ture in terms of the fi ve forces. (See the ex-
hibit “The Five Forces That Shape Industry
Competition.”)
If the forces are intense, as they are in
such industries as airlines, textiles, and ho-
tels, almost no company earns attractive re-
turns on investment. If the forces are benign,
as they are in industries such a ...
Awareness of the fi ve forces can help a company understand th.docxcelenarouzie
Awareness of the fi ve forces can help a company understand the structure of its
industry and stake out a position that is more profi table and less vulnerable to attack.
78 Harvard Business Review | January 2008 | hbr.org
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C
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th
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Editor’s Note: In 1979, Harvard Business Review
published “How Competitive Forces Shape Strat-
egy” by a young economist and associate professor,
Michael E. Porter. It was his fi rst HBR article, and it
started a revolution in the strategy fi eld. In subsequent
decades, Porter has brought his signature economic
rigor to the study of competitive strategy for corpora-
tions, regions, nations, and, more recently, health care
and philanthropy. “Porter’s fi ve forces” have shaped a
generation of academic research and business practice.
With prodding and assistance from Harvard Business
School Professor Jan Rivkin and longtime colleague
Joan Magretta, Porter here reaffi rms, updates, and
extends the classic work. He also addresses common
misunderstandings, provides practical guidance for
users of the framework, and offers a deeper view of
its implications for strategy today.
THE FIVE
COMPETITIVE
FORCES THAT
by Michael E. Porter
hbr.org | January 2008 | Harvard Business Review 79
SHAPE
IN ESSENCE, the job of the strategist is to under-
STRATEGYSTRATEGY
stand and cope with competition. Often, however,
managers defi ne competition too narrowly, as if
it occurred only among today’s direct competi-
tors. Yet competition for profi ts goes beyond es-
tablished industry rivals to include four other
competitive forces as well: customers, suppliers,
potential entrants, and substitute products. The
extended rivalry that results from all fi ve forces
defi nes an industry’s structure and shapes the
nature of competitive interaction within an
industry.
As different from one another as industries
might appear on the surface, the underlying driv-
ers of profi tability are the same. The global auto
industry, for instance, appears to have nothing
in common with the worldwide market for art
masterpieces or the heavily regulated health-care
1808 Porter.indd 791808 Porter.indd 79 12/5/07 5:34:06 PM12/5/07 5:34:06 PM
LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY | The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy
80 Harvard Business Review | January 2008 | hbr.org
delivery industry in Europe. But to under-
stand industry competition and profi tabil-
ity in each of those three cases, one must
analyze the industry’s underlying struc-
ture in terms of the fi ve forces. (See the ex-
hibit “The Five Forces That Shape Industry
Competition.”)
If the forces are intense, as they are in
such industries as airlines, textiles, and ho-
tels, almost no company earns attractive re-
turns on investment. If the forces are benign,
as they are in industries such a.
The document discusses value chain analysis as a valuable tool for gaining a competitive advantage. It explains that value chain analysis is based on the economic principle of comparative advantage, where companies focus on areas where they can produce goods or services more efficiently than competitors. Conducting a value chain analysis involves identifying each step of the production process and finding ways to eliminate unnecessary steps or make improvements. This allows companies to deliver the most value to customers at the lowest possible cost, improving profits over the long run. The assistant provides a concise 3 sentence summary of the key points made in the document about using value chain analysis as a strategic tool.
This model aimed to provide a new way to use effective strategy to identify, analyse and manage external factors in an organization’s environment.
• Porter’s five forces model is an analysis tool that uses five industry forces to determine the intensity of competition in an industry and its profitability level.
• An attractive market place does not mean that all companies will enjoy similar success levels. Rather, the unique selling propositions, strategies and processes will put one company over the other.
• The Five Forces were Porter’s conclusions on the reasons for differing levels of competition, and hence profitability, in differing industries. They are empirically derived, i.e. by observation of real companies in real markets, rather than the result of economic analysis.
The document discusses the importance of business model innovation for companies to remain competitive. It argues that most companies are "stuck in the middle", neither large enough to dominate nor differentiated enough to find a niche. It then outlines four key areas that determine company success: the markets it serves, its products/services, operating model, and cost structure. It stresses the need to re-examine these areas and be open to reinventing one's business model to create new value for customers and shareholders in a sustainable way.
This document discusses Porter's five forces model for analyzing industry competition and profitability. It explains the five competitive forces as barriers to entry, buyer power, supplier power, threat of substitutes, and rivalry among existing competitors. Understanding these forces at play in an industry allows analysis of how attractive the industry is and where the most pressure on profitability comes from. The document provides examples and details on assessing each of the five competitive forces.
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Harley Davison Company Analysis
Strategic Analysis Worksheet
Executive SummaryMarket backgroundGlobal Economy/ Factors Affecting Global EconomyFinancial performance Motivations/ RisksMotivations for ExpansionRisks in ExpansionCompetitive Advantage in Global Markets
Entry Strategies for Global ExpansionInternet Approach/ StrategyHow the Internet adds valueInternet Business Models Competitive StrategiesLeverage E-Business Capabilities
Harley-Davidson is one of the most successful automobile company. It is the leading manufacture of heavyweight motorcycles in the globe.It commands a third of the global market and half of the US market.The company specialized in heavy motorcycle production and giving credit to its customers to acquire the products
The 2008 global financial crisis affected the company’s profits negativelyThe company reported losses for the two consecutive years of 2009 and 2010The global economy has been recovering slowly since the year 2010The company has taken advantage of the recove.
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Awareness of the fi ve forces can help a company understand the structure of its
industry and stake out a position that is more profi table and less vulnerable to attack.
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published “How Competitive Forces Shape Strat-
egy” by a young economist and associate professor,
Michael E. Porter. It was his fi rst HBR article, and it
started a revolution in the strategy fi eld. In subsequent
decades, Porter has brought his signature economic
rigor to the study of competitive strategy for corpora-
tions, regions, nations, and, more recently, health care
and philanthropy. “Porter’s fi ve forces” have shaped a
generation of academic research and business practice.
With prodding and assistance from Harvard Business
School Professor Jan Rivkin and longtime colleague
Joan Magretta, Porter here reaffi rms, updates, and
extends the classic work. He also addresses common
misunderstandings, provides practical guidance for
users of the framework, and offers a deeper view of
its implications for strategy today.
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stand and cope with competition. Often, however,
managers defi ne competition too narrowly, as if
it occurred only among today’s direct competi-
tors. Yet competition for profi ts goes beyond es-
tablished industry rivals to include four other
competitive forces as well: customers, suppliers,
potential entrants, and substitute products. The
extended rivalry that results from all fi ve forces
defi nes an industry’s structure and shapes the
nature of competitive interaction within an
industry.
As different from one another as industries
might appear on the surface, the underlying driv-
ers of profi tability are the same. The global auto
industry, for instance, appears to have nothing
in common with the worldwide market for art
masterpieces or the heavily regulated health-care
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delivery industry in Europe. But to under-
stand industry competition and profi tabil-
ity in each of those three cases, one must
analyze the industry’s underlying struc-
ture in terms of the fi ve forces. (See the ex-
hibit “The Five Forces That Shape Industry
Competition.”)
If the forces are intense, as they are in
such industries as airlines, textiles, and ho-
tels, almost no company earns attractive re-
turns on investment. If the forces are benign,
as they are in industries such as software,
soft drinks, an ...
Three rules for making a company truly greatPawan Kawan
The document summarizes key findings from a statistical study of thousands of companies that identified several hundred as truly exceptional performers. It discusses three elementary rules that these exceptional companies consistently followed in their strategic choices over decades of success: 1) compete on differentiators other than price (better before cheaper), 2) prioritize increasing revenue over reducing costs (revenue before cost), and 3) be willing to change anything to follow the first two rules. The study found that positions built on greater differentiation through brand or reliability drove higher performance than those based on lower prices. Exceptional companies relied more on gross margins than costs for profitability.
There are a multitude of risks and issues for corporations and.docxssusera34210
There are a multitude of risks and issues for corporations and industries
operating in the international environment. No doubt, issues such as
inferior quality of products manufactured by companies that engage in
outsourced production, or the use of chemicals in the manufacturing
process of edible products imported back to the U.S., which our regulatory
system considers toxic and which are regulated against within our own
borders. These types of issues can result in a tremendous impact to a
corporation's bottom line, from the financial impact to sales to brand
damage that diminishes their reputation in the marketplace.
Why does a company need to grow?
Suppose you started a company using an innovative product idea you
designed and your corporation was the first one to market and sell this
exciting new product in your home country. Sales immediately took off and
your company found itself growing and branching out in cities all across
your nation. Soon, competitors followed your leadership position, chasing
your market and successfully absorbing some of your sales. In order for
your firm to remain the leader, or to even continue to survive, you would
need to develop strategies that allowed your firm to continue to grow its
market share. If you failed to maintain your market position, over time you
could lose enough of your customer base so as to become unable to
financially continue to stay in business. Not only would you close your
doors, but your employees would lose their jobs.
Corporations spend a large amount of time developing strategies that allow
them to remain competitive in the marketplace, earning profits and re-
investing them into the business in order to grow. When a firm reaches a
saturation point in its home market, one strategy it can deploy to remain
profitable is to move into the global marketplace. The key to remaining
competitive is to constantly, and continually, innovate. For global firms,
innovation is exponentially more challenging.
Profit and Loss - What are they and how do
they impact global strategies?
In order to develop sound global strategies, it is critical to understand
profitability. Simply put, profitability means the degree to which a
corporation has been successful at earning revenues and managing
expenses. The difference between its revenue and its expenses is called
the net profit and the ratio of net profit to revenue is called a net profit
margin. Net profits and net margins are tracked and monitored carefully by
a firm's finance department, along with all other financial data Net margins
reflect how much of each dollar earned by the company has been
translated into profits and is determined by dividing the net profit by
revenue.
While some industries operate on very low, or thin, margins, others operate
on much higher margins. Understanding a firm's finances and industry
profitability norms, assists financial experts in assessing the health of the
firm, a ...
The document discusses how companies can successfully reinvent themselves by managing three hidden "S curves": the basis of competition curve, capabilities curve, and talent curve. High performers begin reinventing themselves well before their current business peaks by focusing on these curves through practices like edge-centric strategy, regular changes to top leadership, and maintaining surplus talent. They also stress employees to build strength for future challenges. Managing these curves early allows companies to jump to the next stage of growth through reinvention.
This document provides notes on marketing strategy concepts from chapters 8-11 of a marketing textbook. It summarizes key points about innovation and new product development, brand management, value chain strategy, distribution channels, and pricing strategy. For each topic, it outlines important terminology and models to understand and highlights how these concepts relate to a marketing simulation.
This document outlines long-term strategies for Foresight Communications Group, a PR and marketing firm. It discusses objectives like forecasting future consumer behavior and anticipating market changes. Key long-term goals include adapting to evolving client needs through training, developing foresight capabilities, and building credibility. The immediate environment presents opportunities in Houston's energy boom but challenges include establishing name recognition as an independent practitioner competing against larger agencies.
YOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHART INFANTS AND TODDLERS (0–2 YEARS).docxodiliagilby
YOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHART: INFANTS AND TODDLERS (0–2 YEARS)
SECTION 1: MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS
BIOSOCIAL
Brief Description of Example
Body Changes
1.
2.
Brain Development
1.
2.
Sensation and Movement
1.
2.
COGNITIVE
Brief Description of Example
Sensorimotor Intelligence
1.
2.
Information Processing
1.
2.
Language Development
1.
2.
PSYCHOSOCIAL
Brief Description of Example
Emotional expression
1.
2.
Social Bonds
1.
2.
SECTION 2: THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS
Name of Developmental Topic:
Description of Interplay Between Domains:
SECTION 3: WAYS TO FOSTER HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT
Name of Developmental Instance:
Brief description of how to foster healthy development:
SECTION 4: REFLECTION ON VIDEO:
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 1. Experiences build brain architecture. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/brain_architecture/
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 2. Serve & return interaction shapes brain circuitry. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/serve_and_return/
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 3. Toxic stress derails healthy development. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/toxic_stress
*Note: Use APA format. Cite your sources as in-text citations in APA format. Include a reference list at the end of your child development form.
Please indent the paragraphs and double space.
Brief Description of Selected Topic/Idea from Video
Personal Reflection
Business Strategy 751
Lasell University
Shiv Kapur
03/01/20
The Future And How To Survive It
The Five Forces That Shape Strategy
Rivalry among
existing
competitors
According to the article, multinational companies in both Europe and North America
are being faced by threats from surprisingly familiar competitors, especially those
they have always been aware of. However, these existing competitors have their foot
in some form of technology, and can even be relatively smaller enterprises which
have begun venturing into technology. The advantages that these multinational
companies used to enjoy, including scale, a global presence as well as falling costs,
are no longer sufficient to match the combined competitive efforts from both existing
firms as well as upcoming ones.
Threat of new
entrants
While the existing competitors already have their foot in technology, the even greater
threat to existing multinationals lies in the technology sector. The revenue generated
from this sector has increased by as muc ...
YOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHART INFANTS AND TODDLERS (0–2 YEARS).docxhyacinthshackley2629
YOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHART: INFANTS AND TODDLERS (0–2 YEARS)
SECTION 1: MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS
BIOSOCIAL
Brief Description of Example
Body Changes
1.
2.
Brain Development
1.
2.
Sensation and Movement
1.
2.
COGNITIVE
Brief Description of Example
Sensorimotor Intelligence
1.
2.
Information Processing
1.
2.
Language Development
1.
2.
PSYCHOSOCIAL
Brief Description of Example
Emotional expression
1.
2.
Social Bonds
1.
2.
SECTION 2: THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS
Name of Developmental Topic:
Description of Interplay Between Domains:
SECTION 3: WAYS TO FOSTER HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT
Name of Developmental Instance:
Brief description of how to foster healthy development:
SECTION 4: REFLECTION ON VIDEO:
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 1. Experiences build brain architecture. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/brain_architecture/
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 2. Serve & return interaction shapes brain circuitry. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/serve_and_return/
· Web Video: Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.). Three core concepts in early development: 3. Toxic stress derails healthy development. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/toxic_stress
*Note: Use APA format. Cite your sources as in-text citations in APA format. Include a reference list at the end of your child development form.
Please indent the paragraphs and double space.
Brief Description of Selected Topic/Idea from Video
Personal Reflection
Business Strategy 751
Lasell University
Shiv Kapur
03/01/20
The Future And How To Survive It
The Five Forces That Shape Strategy
Rivalry among
existing
competitors
According to the article, multinational companies in both Europe and North America
are being faced by threats from surprisingly familiar competitors, especially those
they have always been aware of. However, these existing competitors have their foot
in some form of technology, and can even be relatively smaller enterprises which
have begun venturing into technology. The advantages that these multinational
companies used to enjoy, including scale, a global presence as well as falling costs,
are no longer sufficient to match the combined competitive efforts from both existing
firms as well as upcoming ones.
Threat of new
entrants
While the existing competitors already have their foot in technology, the even greater
threat to existing multinationals lies in the technology sector. The revenue generated
from this sector has increased by as muc.
Option #2Researching a Leader Complete preliminary rese.docxmccormicknadine86
Option #2:
Researching a Leader
Complete preliminary research on the Internet and/or using online library databases. Compose a 1 PAGE summary of sources and an overview of each source.
Post any questions or comments about the content or requirements of the Portfolio Project to the questions thread in the Discussion Forum.
.
Option 1 ImperialismThe exploitation of colonial resources.docxmccormicknadine86
Option 1: Imperialism
The exploitation of colonial resources and indigenous labor was one of the key elements in the success of imperialism. Such exploitation was a result of the prevalent ethnocentrism of the time and was justified by the unscientific concept of social Darwinism, which praised the characteristics of white Europeans and inaccurately ascribed negative characteristics to indigenous peoples. A famous poem of the time by Rudyard Kipling, "White Man's Burden," called on imperial powers, and particularly the U.S., at whom the poem was directed, to take up the mission of civilizing these "savage" peoples.
Read the poem at the following link:
Link (website):
White Man's Burden (Links to an external site.)
(Rudyard Kipling)
After reading the poem, address the following in a case study analysis:
Select a specific part of the world (a country), and examine imperialism in that country. What was the relationship between the invading country and the native people? You can select from these examples or choose your own:
Belgium & Africa
Britain & India
Germany & Africa
France & Africa
Apply social Darwinism to this specific case.
Analyze the motivations of the invading country?
How did ethnocentrism manifest in their interactions?
How does Kipling's poem apply to your specific example? You can quote lines for comparison.
.
Option Wireless LTD v. OpenPeak, Inc.Be sure to save an elec.docxmccormicknadine86
Option Wireless LTD v. OpenPeak, Inc.
Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answers before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, you should answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format.
Your response should be a minimum of four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the Length and Formatting instructions below for additional details.
In complete sentences respond to the following prompts:
Summarize the facts of the case;
Identify the parties and explain each party’s position;
Outline the case’s procedural history including any appeals;
What is the legal issue in question in this case?
How did the court rule on the legal issue of this case?
What facts did the court find to be most important in making its decision?
Respond to the following questions:
Are there any situations in which it might be a good idea to include additional or different terms in the “acceptance” without making the acceptance expressly conditional on assent to the additional or different terms?
Under what conditions can a contract be formed by the parties’ conduct? Why wasn’t the conduct of the parties here used as the basis for a contract?
Do you agree or disagree with the court’s decision? Provide an explanation for your reasoning either agree or disagree.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 12-80165-CIV-MARRA
OPTION WIRELESS, LTD., an Irish limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. OPENPEAK, INC., a Delaware corporation, Defendant. ______________________________/
OPINION AND ORDER
THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff’s Counterclaim (DE 6). Counter-Plaintiff OpenPeak Inc. filed its 1 Memorandum in Opposition (DE 8). Counter-Defendant Option Wireless, Ltd, replied. (DE 12). The Court has carefully considered the briefs ofthe parties and is otherwise fully advised in the premises. I. Introduction2 In July 2010, Counter-Plaintiff OpenPeak Inc. was producing a computer tablet product for AT&T. (DE 4 ¶ 5). Seeking embedded wireless data modules for the tablet, Counter-Plaintiff submitted a purchase order to Counter-Defendant Option Wireless, Ltd, for 12,300 units of the modules at the price of $848,700.00. (DE 4 ¶ 4). Section 9 of the purchase order, labeled “BUYER’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” provided that [a]ll purchase orders and sales are made only upon these terms and conditions and those on the front of this document. This document, and not any quotation, invoice, or other Seller document (which, if construed to be an offer is hereby rejected), will Option Wireless, Ltd. v. OpenPeak, Inc. Doc. 19 Dockets.Justia.com 2 be deemed an offer or an appropriate counter-offer and is a rejection of any other terms or conditions. Seller, byaccepting any orders or deliverin.
Option A Land SharkWhen is a shark just a shark Consider the.docxmccormicknadine86
Option A: Land Shark
When is a shark just a shark? Consider the movie
Jaws
. What could the shark symbolize in our culture, society, or collective human mythology other than a man-eating fish? Why? Support your answer.
Next, think about a theatrical staging of
Jaws
. Describe the artistic choices you would make to bring
Jaws
the movie to Broadway. What genre would you choose? Describe at least three other elements of production and how you would approach them in your staging of
Jaws
as a stage play or musical.
Create
a response to these concepts in one of the following formats:
350- to 700-word paper
Apply
appropriate APA formatting.
.
Option 3 Discuss your thoughts on drugs and deviance. Do you think .docxmccormicknadine86
Option 3: Discuss your thoughts on drugs and deviance. Do you think using drugs is deviant behavior? Why do you think alcohol and tobacco are legal drugs and their use is not considered deviant when they are addictive, physically harmful, and socially disruptive?
No quotes or references needed.
.
OPTION 2 Can we make the changes we need to make After the pandemi.docxmccormicknadine86
OPTION 2: Can we make the changes we need to make? After the pandemic, we are in a time of significant upheaval and transition. We are all more keenly aware that economic shifts and transformations can happen suddenly and dramatically. As the World shut itself down in March 2020, it makes us all aware that we can change behavior globally and as a matter of will. In the U.S., people began to quarantine themselves ahead of government action more often than as a result of government mandates. Write a cohesive 1-2 page single-spaced document that answers the following questions.
2a. Reflecting on the profound changes we have all seen in the past year, how does that change your views regarding what might be possible with regard to energy use, carbon reductions, or other major transformations that might be needed to impact the type of climate change Earth has been experiencing.
2b. Reflect on the type of transformations that would be involved to address global warming. Now that you have seen the recent major transformations, does this make you believe that global warming threats can prompt the type of major economic and industrial changes needed to reduce the impacts that have been anticipated with increasing climate changes?
2c. What are the "experts" saying about the possibility of these transformations in light of what they have seen during the pandemic? Are researchers more or less optimistic about our global ability to reduce green house gases and control climate change after seeing the impact of the pandemic? Be sure to include REFERENCES both at the end of the text and in the text, like (Author, year)
.
Option 1 You will create a PowerPoint (or equivalent) of your p.docxmccormicknadine86
Option 1: You will create a PowerPoint (or equivalent) of your presentation and add voice over.
Option 2: If you are unable to add voice over to your PowerPoint, you will create a PowerPoint (or equivalent) of your presentation. Next, you will use
Screencast-o-
Matic
(or a similar program) to create a video recording of your screen and voice as your present the information. Third, you will upload the video presentation to
YouTube
so your instructor can view it. If you choose this option, you will submit your article as well as the PowerPoint (or equivalent) file and the link to the YouTube presentation to complete this assignment.
Guidelines:
The presentation must include both audio (your voice explaining the information) and visual (PowerPoint presentation including text and/or images). Videos should not be used within the presentation.
The presentation should include the following three aspects:
An overview of your specific topic and its importance and application in current society. Include historical information as appropriate to understand your topic.
Identification, discussion, and
critical evaluation
of the most frequently used assessment instruments related to your topic. Include the typical settings and purposes for which assessment instruments are used.
Discussion of the ethical, cultural, and societal issues concerning the use of psychological tests and assessment as related to your topic.
The presentation must be 15 minutes long (no more than 20).
The presentation must include information from at least 10 scholarly sources (if used, the course textbook does not count as one of these 10 sources).
APA style citations should be used within the presentation. A reference section (in APA style) should appear at the end of the presentation.
Resources:
.
Option A Description of Dance StylesSelect two styles of danc.docxmccormicknadine86
Option A: Description of Dance Styles
Select
two styles of dance, such as ballet, modern dance, or folk dance.
Describe
each style of dance, and
include
the following:
History and development of the style
Discussion of your understanding of the use of line, form, repetition, and rhythm in each piece
Description of what the movements of both styles communicate to you in terms of mood
Description of how artistic choice can affect the viewer in the selected style
Submit
your assignment in one of the following formats:
700- to 1,050-word paper
.
Option #2Provide several slides that explain the key section.docxmccormicknadine86
Option #2
Provide several slides that explain the key sections of your strategy you will use in the final Portfolio Project. Provide section headers and a brief description of each.
FINAL PROJECT GUIDE
In a 6- to 10-page paper, as the local Union President, design a managing union handbook for union relationship building and a process that favors union employees as well as identifying key components of the bargaining process that can easily be sold to your union members. Apply theory and design systems and policies throughout your work covering:
Contextual factors (historical and legislative) that have impacted and still impact the union environment;
policies that create a more sustainable union model;
management strategy for union collective bargaining that includes: innovative wage, benefit, and non-wage factors; and
employee engagement and involvement strategies that take into consideration the diverse and changing labor force.
.
Option 2 Slavery vs. Indentured ServitudeExplain how and wh.docxmccormicknadine86
Option 2: Slavery vs. Indentured Servitude
Explain how and why slavery developed in the American colonies.
Describe in what ways the practice of slavery was different between each colonial region in British North America.
Analyze the differences between slaves and indentured servants.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
Use standard essay writing process by including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)
No abstract is required
In-text citations that correspond with your end references
.
Option 2 ArtSelect any 2 of works of art about the Holocaus.docxmccormicknadine86
Option 2: Art
Select any 2 of works of art about the Holocaust. You can select from the following list or conduct additional research on Holocaust art. Make sure to get approval from your instructor if you are selecting something not on the list. Click on the link to see the list:
Link: List of Artists/Artworks
Write an analysis of each artwork, including the following information:
Identify the title, artist, date completed, and medium used.
Explain the content of the artwork - what do the images show?
How does the artwork relate to the bigger picture of the Holocaust?
How effective is the artwork in relating the Holocaust to viewers?
LIST OF ARTISTS AND ARTWORK
Morris Kestelman:
Lama Sabachthani [Why Have You Forsaken Me?]
George Mayer-Marton:
Women with Boudlers
Bill Spira:
Prisoners Carrying Cement
Jan Hartman:
Death March (Czechowice-Bielsko, January 1945)
Edgar Ainsworth:
Belsen
Leslie Cole:
One of the Death Pits, Belsen. SS Guards Collecting Bodies
Doris Zinkeisen:
Human Laundry, Belsen: April 1945
Eric Taylor:
A Young Boy from Belsen Concentration Camp
Mary Kessell:
Notes from Belsen Camp
Edith Birkin:
The Death Cart - Lodz Ghetto
Shmuel Dresner:
Benjamin
Roman Halter:
Mother with Babies
Leo Breuer:
Path Between the Barracks, Gurs Camp
Leo (Lev) Haas:
Transport Arrival, Theresienstadt Ghetto
Jacob Lipschitz:
Beaten (My Brother Gedalyahu)
Norbert Troller:
Terezin
Anselm Kiefer:
Sternenfall
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Option #1 Stanford University Prison Experiment Causality, C.docxmccormicknadine86
Option #1:
Stanford University Prison Experiment: Causality, Controlling Patterns, and Growth Mode
Revisit Philip Zimbardo's (1971) Stanford University Prison Experiment. Analyze the experiment in terms of causality, controlling patterns, and its growth mode.
What lessons can be learned from this experiment that can be generalized to business social systems, such as organizational design/organizational structures?
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Revisiting the Stanford Prison Experiment: a Lesson in the Power of Situation
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BY THE 1970s, psychologists had done a series of studies establishing the social power of groups. They showed, for example, that groups of strangers could persuade people to believe statements that were obviously false. Psychologists had also found that research participants were often willing to obey authority figures even when doing so violated their personal beliefs. The Yale studies by Stanley Milgram in 1963 demonstrated that a majority of ordinary citizens would continually shock an innocent man, even up to near-lethal levels, if commanded to do so by someone acting as an authority. The "authority" figure in this case was merely a high-school biology teacher who wore a lab coat and acted in an official manner. The majority of people shocked their victims over and over again despite increasingly desperate pleas to stop.
In my own work, I wanted to explore the fictional notion from William Golding's Lord of the Flies about the power of anonymity to unleash violent behavior. In one experiment from 1969, female students who were made to feel anonymous and given permission for aggression became significantly more hostile than students with their identities intact. Those and a host of other social-psychological studies were showing that human nature was more pliable than previously imagined and more responsive to situational pressures than we cared to acknowledge. In sum, these studies challenged the sacrosanct view that inner determinants of behavior--personality traits, morality, and religious upbringing--directed good people down righteous paths.
Missing from the body of social-science research at the time was the direct confrontation of good versus evil, of good people pitted against the forces inherent in bad situations. It was evident from everyday life that smart people made dumb decisions when they were engaged in mindless groupthink, as in the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion by the smart guys in President John F. Kennedy's cabinet. It was also clear that smart people surrounding President Richard M. Nixon, like Henry A. Kissinger and Robert S. McNamara, escalated the Vietnam War when they knew, and later admitted, it was not winnable. They were .
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The Stanford University Prison Experiment: Structure, Behavior, and Results
Philip Zimbardo’s Stanford University Prison Experiment could be described as a system whose systemic properties enabled the behaviors of the system's actors, leading to disturbing results.
Analyze the situation. What were the key elements of the system? How did the system operate? Why did the participants behave as they did? What lessons can be learned from this experiment about systems in relation to management?
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:
Be six pages in length.
Be formatted according to the APA
Include at least seven scholarly or peer-reviewed articles.
Include a title page, section headers, introduction, conclusion, and references page.
Reference:
Zimbardo, P. G. (2007).
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Missing from the body of social-science research at the time was the direct confrontation of good versus evil, of good people pitted against the forces inherent in bad situations. It was evident from everyday life that smart people made dumb decisions when they were engaged in mindless groupthink, as in the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion by the smart guys in President John F. Kennedy's cabinet. It was also clear that smart people su.
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1. CHEVRON CORPORATION
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CHEVRON CORPORATION
9Chevron Corporation
Lucy Rowell
BUS499 Business Administration Capstone
Professor’s Name
2/17/20
Chevron is a multinational corporation, a successor of Standard
Oil, founded in 1879. It has it headquarters in San Ramon,
California, United States. It is a public company that operates in
the industry of oil and natural gas, dealing with products such
as petroleum, petrochemicals as well as natural gas. Chevron
has operations in over 180 countries all over the world and has
been ranked on of the key players in the energy sector, with an
annual revenue of $15.45 billion in the year 2018. The
operation of Chevron, just like any other large corporation, is
largely influenced by general environment such as technological
factors, sociocultural factors, economic factors as well as
political/legal climate. Similarly, it is affected either positively
or negatively, by forces of competition such industry rivalry
and buyers bargaining power. It has strengths and weaknesses,
opportunities and threats, and core competencies and
capabilities which also affect its day to day operation in the
industry. Proper management of company resources; human,
material and financial resources, has played a key role in
maintaining the status of Chevron Corporation at the top. This
paper explains all these factors influencing its operation and
how their impact can be reduced so as to minimize the running
2. cost and boost profitability.
General Environment
General environment refers to those factors outside the
corporation that influencing its operation, affecting its long-
term profitability in a given market or industry. In our case, we
will only focus on the two main segments namely-
political/legal factors as well as economic factors.
Political/legal climate
Political impact in the profitability or even the survival of
Chevron Corporation is diverse. These political changes range
from mass unrest due to dissatisfaction by the government
decisions to prompt shift in current political regimes (Cherry et
al. 2012). The political stability determines whether Chevron
will invest in in a given location or not- where there is political
instability, it will shy away from risking its finances thus
affecting its income as well as profitability of the industry. The
laws that a country puts in place regarding businesses, like
contract law, outline what corporation is permitted to do and
what is not allowed to do, if Chevron finds the laws favorable,
it will invest in such place thus boosting both the organization
profitability as well as the industry at large. Similarly, in
countries where there are no policies to protect company’s
intellectual property, investors see it risky to invest with
Chevron. High taxation as well as stringed trade barriers will
demotivate Chevron Corporation from maximizing their profits,
and consequently that of the industry at large (Ketola 1993)
Economic factors
Economic factors have an effect on profitability of the
company. These include; interest rates, foreign exchange rates,
cost of labor and economic patterns. For instance, the rate at
which the GDP grows in a given country will indicate Chevron
growth in the days to come. When there are high interest rates,
individuals will want to borrow and invest more leading to more
growth of Chevron. Stability in interest rates will lure Chevron
corporation to indulge in international trade, therefore more
profits will be gained. When there is high rate of unemployment
3. in a country, it means that the demand for jobs is higher that
supply, and therefore individuals are willing to work at
minimum wages, lowering the cost of production for Chevron
Corporation thus maximizing profits of the organization and the
industry at large.Five Forces of Competition
According to Porter’s analysis of the competition a business
faces in a given industry, the forces of competition include; the
customers purchasing power, which refer to ability of your
buyers to bring down your prices, the industrial rivalry, which
is the stiffness of a competition from other existing corporation,
the supplier bargaining power, which determines their ability to
raise prices at will, threats from new firms entering the market
and lastly threats from products that can be used as substitutes.
In this case however, we will focus on the industrial rivalry as
well as the buyers bargaining power.
Industrial rival
Industry rivalry is the competition from other players in that
same industry. It is normally intense and could lead to lowering
of the of the product prices and bring the overall profitability
industry. Since chevron operates in a very competitive oil
industry, the competition may affect the long-term income of
the corporation
To tackle this, Chevron may need to sustainably differentiate its
products so as to avoid standardization as well as build a large
economy of scale so as to compete favorable in the capital
dominant industry. Lastly it may consider collaboration with
other competitors which will increase the market share rather
than just fighting for small market.
Bargaining power of buyers
Buyers can be quite demanding since they always want the best
quality offered for a minimum price possible. This will exert
pressure on the corporation profitability in the long term.
This can however be addressed by establishing a large customer
base to reduce consumer bargaining power, as well as invention
of new products by Chevron to curb defection of its existing
customers to other firms. It can also work towards improving
4. the quality of its products so that customers are not lured by
competitors due to low quality at Chevron Corporation.
Greatest External Threat
The threats to Chevron corporation may have negative effects if
left unchecked. These threats include; entrance of new firms in
the market, exchange rates devaluation, rise of fuel prices thus
high prices for inputs, increased competition, availability of
more substitutes and political uncertainties. The greatest of all
these is the threat from new firms entering the market. This is
because, when new firms enter the market, it means there will
be division of customers, implying that Chevron Corporation
will be required to share its existing customers with these new
firms, therefore reducing sales and consequently the
profitability of the firm as well as that of the industry as whole.
To address this issue the Chevron Corporation has to use its
strong capital base to diversify its markets as well as create a
strong consumer relation so that new firms find it difficult to
penetrate the market. It should also make sure its brand name is
well-established so that its consumers don’t forget it as soon as
new firms enter the industry. Its good should also be
differentiated such that they stand out from those of the other
firms and easily recognized. The quality of the said products
should also be checked so that existing consumers do not leave
them when the quality of these new firms is higher than that of
Chevron.Greatest Opportunity
The company website suggests that there are numerous
opportunities available for Chevron Corporation which can be
optimized for profitability. These include the availability of
internet where research and E-commerce can be done
efficiently, a strong social media base by which faster
advertisement with wide range can be made and household
income increment which reflects to consumer spending habits
thus high purchasing power. there is also onset of products
which are environmentally friendly plus subsidies by
government on these products. Lastly, the interest rates for
loans are low, thus high investment opportunity for large
5. projects. The greatest of these opportunities is the availability
internet and strong social media base. The internet is a great
opportunity for Chevron. This is because with the internet, the
corporation is able carry out research which is the very major
force that drives many companies past the rest. Research will
enable Chevron to come identify its customers current needs
and respond faster and better to them as well as helping the
company to know new niches available for investment so as to
raise its profitability. Research will also help the firm to
identify opportunities to diversify its market, say, in areas
where the demand is high but its products are not efficiently
available. A strong social media presence also helps Chevron to
market its products to a wide range of consumers at a lower cost
which would otherwise be costly.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Online database proves that one of the greatest strengths of
Chevron Corporation is that it has a stable network of
distribution with large outlet numbers. It also has a strong
capital base, availability of skilled labor which is diversified,
innovative and excellently qualified, a social media platform
with strong presence and low-cost structure, giving it an added
advantage over its competitors. Its greatest strength is strong
capital base.
Weaknesses of Chevron are that it operates largely on
rented property which consume huge sums of money, low
amount is also spend on research which risks outdating, high
employee turnover rate as well as low motivation and morale
and finally liquidity problems where current liabilities are
higher than assets. The lack of motivation and morale of
workers remains to be greatest weakness of Chevron.
Strategy or Tactic
The Chevron Corporation should use its strength in strong
capital base to establish a stable network of distribution as well
as increase the number of outlets all over the globe as to make
6. sure that it reaches a wide customer base, therefore boosting the
sales and profitability of the firm. This will also help serve as a
barrier to new firms wishing to enter the market since Chevron
is already well-established.
The greatest weakness of Chevron Corporation which is lack of
motivation and morale among the employees can be remedied by
ensuring there are effective channels of communication, mostly
vertical, to enable employees to air their concerns to the
leadership as well as give feedback. Employees retention is a
big problem in this corporation, and therefore the corporation
should invest in its employee’s welfare and know why they keep
leaving after much resources and time has been invested on
them, to reduce overall cost. The employees should also be
rewarded on merit to promote healthy competition and lastly
create events for them to have fun and get to know each other
better.
Resources, Capabilities, and Core Competencies
In conclusion, company resources are all those assets which the
company has total control over and can be brought together for
achievement of its goals. For Chevron Corporation, these
resources include human resources, material resources and
financial resources. Human resources are the skills, experience,
qualification time availability and geographical location.
Material resources are machinery, computers and other inputs
while financial resources are cash, checks, bank deposits and
stocks and bonds. Chevron has its core competencies which
gives it competitive power over other corporations in the oil
industry. These core competences are;
· Healthy and sustainable environment- it has a very long
partnership with World Health organization to protect wellness
of people
· Natural gas, a core player in better future of the planet- these
natural gases products are available to over 5 billion on
affordable reasonable prices
· Development partnerships- Chevron has partnered with
Science and Mathematics faculties to improve on quality
7. provided, and change approach to these subjects
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8. Chevron Corporation
Lucy Rowell
Introduction
Chevron is an American based multinational company that
operates within the energy industry. The headquarters of the
company is at San Ramon, California. Chevron was founded
back in 1849 and has operated for over 140 years. The operating
revenue of the company is at $158.9 billion with an operating
income $15.45 billion. It acted as the predecessor of standard
oil company and the company has continued to be fully
functional and a leading player within the energy sector.
Chevron operates in over 140 countries across the globe. It is
ranked as one of the largest oil companies around the world
which has positively contributed to the economic growth of the
country. It is also traded in the New York Stock Exchange
making it one of the leading players within the oil sector. The
paper explains the impacts of technology and globalization
together with the organizational model and resource-based
model.
Globalization
Globalization is one of the key issues that positively led to
the expansion of the company within the globe. The emergence
of other oil companies have led to the expansion of the
multinational corporation to other countries. Through Foreign
Direct Investment, chevron has managed to expand its services
9. to other parts of the globe (By, 2016). Companies such as BP
plc. Offered competition to the company making it to adopt
expansive strategy that facilitates it to be fully effective within
the industry that it operates within. However, factors such as
the great depression affected the prices of oil in the country
affecting the industrial position. The ability of the company to
evolve and adopt to the global industrial skeptics has enabled it
to be fully functional in both developed and developing
countries across the globe.
Technology
The change in technology within the oil sector is a factor
that has made Chevron to continuously evolve and remain
relevant within the industry. Today, Chevron is one of the
companies within the oil industry that has ensured that it
integrated IT with is administrative structure. The company is
keen at using social media sites such as Facebook and twitter as
part of its marketing strategy (Tarca, Vatuiu & Popa, 2016). The
existence of the company website https://www.chevron.com/
enables customers and employees to access the site and get
more information about the site. The website contains important
information such as project portfolio, operations, technology,
corporate responsibility and the company investors. The
company has highly been successful in integrating employee
information through systems that adjust to the needs of the
market that facilitates the company to be fully effective.
The Industrial Organizational Model
The industrial organizational model of the company is
highly organized and detailed to provide a clear understanding
of the process. The basic conditions for Chevron are perfectly
applied it entails key economic issue that the company needs to
consider such as the demand and supply. It also describes the
industrial structure that needs to be appropriately observed.
Relevant factors such as the conduct of the industry is
mentioned. A look at the general performance of the company in
the industry is also evaluated (By, 2016). The assessment of the
industry through the use of the model enable the company to
10. earn above average despite of the high level of competition
from other multinational companies. Additionally, the company
is likely to gain from the economies of scale that comes with
operating within the market. The model is perfectly aligned to
the goal of the company to the market.
Resource-based Model
As a multinational corporation the company is keen at has
a resource-based model that is clearly focused on the goals and
objectives. The model explains the resource-based view that
explains how it relies on both tangible and intangible that
should be both immobile and heterogenous. This is a key
contributing factor that makes the company one of the major
players within the industry that it operates within. The company
mostly gets its raw materials through importation and the
utilization of the local oil wells (Kung, Pui & Chung, 2017).
The activity has fully been effective in giving the company a
competitive advantage. The workforce of the company is both
skilled and unskilled that employs various engineers and miners
that offer the best services. The activity leads to the creation of
a competitive advantage within the industry. Aligning the
company with the goals is a clear matter of concern that
resource based model.
Vision and Mission Statement Assessment
The vision of Chevron Corporation is to the Global Energy
Company most admired for its people and performance. The
mission of the company is our company’s foundation is built on
values which distinguish us and guide our actions. We conduct
our business in a socially responsible and ethical manner. the
vision and mission of the company are deeply aligned with its
success. It sets up the targets that the company requires to be
fully functional within the market. Ideally, it instills an
organization culture among employees that is deeply embedded
in the company values that reflects the overall needs of the
company in a positive way (Hitt, Ireland & Hoskisson, 2013).
11. Its mission and vision drive the important departments of the
company to focus on the organizational success which
positively elevates the position of the company.
Stakeholder Impact
Shareholders play an important role in the expansion of the
company within the industry. They provide the relevant
investment that enables the company to pursue its goal and
expand within the industry. The employee are the important
stakeholders that are responsible in driving the goals of the
company towards success (By, 2016). It is an important
elemental factor that contributes to the expansion of the
company processes and daily activities. The supplies play a key
role in ensuring that the supply of raw material within Chevron
Corporation is steady. It is a positive practice that leads to the
expansion of the company within its industry. The customers are
important stakeholders that Chevron focuses on to ensure that it
retains its industrial position. Therefore, each stakeholder plays
an important role in the survival and expansion of the company.
Conclusion
In summary, the paper explains the impacts of technology
and globalization together with the organizational model and
resource-based model. Globalization is one of the key issues
that positively led to the expansion of the company within the
globe. The emergence of other oil companies have led to the
expansion of the multinational corporation to other countries.
The vision of Chevron Corporation is to the Global Energy
Company most admired for its people and performance. The
mission of the company is our company’s foundation is built on
values which distinguish us and guide our actions. As a
multinational corporation the company is keen at has a
resource-based model that is clearly focused on the goals and
objectives. The model explains the resource-based view that
explains how it relies on both tangible and intangible that
should be both immobile and heterogenous.
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Running head: BUS499 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
CAPSTONE 1
BUS499 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE
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Lucy Rowell
Bus499 Business Administration Capstone
3/12/20
13. Introduction
The paper discusses how the Chevron, an American based
multinational company operating in the energy industry, can
effectively carry out its operations, to realize business
sustainability. The energy industry is highly competitive,
especially in the global markets, and therefore, the participants
are required to adopt effective business-level strategies. Key
elements to be covered in the paper include; analysis of the
business-level strategies and Corporate-Level Strategies of the
firm and proposal of the strategies that I think are the most
appropriate in the company’s long-term success. The paper will
also look into the competitive environment to determine the
greatest competitor to the firm. The final consideration will be
the market cycles, and whether the made choice of strategy will
differ under slow and fast-cycle markets.
Business-Level Strategies
Chevron long term sustainability in the business is mainly based
on its focused differentiation within a small market niche. The
company identifies the market segments to offer its products,
based on its interests, organizational goals and mission. Its
main market segment is small businesses, who consume its
products. The business strategy has been critical in promoting
inclusive market environment, as it does help not only the
company but also the small suppliers. Differentiation is further
enhanced by targeting specific age groups. For instance, the
company targets for educational purposes only and views
students at the college levels as potential customers for its
14. products. The business strategy adopted by this company has
been effective in creating adequate product awareness at the
market place. Through the differentiation strategy, the company
has been able to establish a positive business relationship with
local and small businesses, and they trust that the company
offer quality and safe products.
Differentiation strategy adopted by the Chevron Corporation is
ideal for its long-term business sustainability, as it creates
customer loyalty. Customers form the backbone of businesses,
as sales must be made for profits to be realized. Chevron has
created a large pool of loyal customers, which guarantee a
regular flow of income to the company. The revenues can be
used in funding business operations and facilitating further
expansion or growth.
Chevron does not experience any issues in executing its
business-level strategy, as it has got the capability to do so. It
has an adequate resource base, which funds the marketing
campaigns, ensuring that the smallest targeted markets have
been served effectively. Again, the company has got an
experienced marketing team, who interact with the customers
positively, thus creating a good relationship. It is through such
positive relationships with the customers that the company has
secured a significant market share and high sales. It is quite
difficult for other firms to get market share in areas where
Chevron has won (Chevron Corporation, 2020).
Corporate-Level Strategies
The corporate level strategy adopted by the Chevron is an
expansion strategy, mainly focusing on concentration. Under the
concentration expansion strategy, a firm focuses on directing
the organizational resources, towards attaining specific goals. In
the case of Chevron, the company is after achieving huge
financial growth, disciplined or sound spending and increasing
its production. Such targets are expected to have materialized
within a span of five years.
The expansion strategy will have a significant effect on the
company’s future sustainability, considering that it will increase
15. its market share and revenues. The idea of increasing
production results in large economies of scale, which will have
got the benefit of reducing the production cost per unit. The
lower the production costs, the higher the firm’s profitability.
Chevron stands to benefit from significant business growth,
based on the adopted corporate-level strategy. I believe that
Chevron has adopted an effective corporate strategy, which will
enable it to have a better position at the market in future when
compared to its rivals.
Chevron has the necessary capacity for ensuring that the
business expansion strategy has been executed successfully. It
has got huge resource endowment, which will fund the business
expansion needs. The company has got an effective management
team, hence the key reason behind its success at the market. The
management has got the capacity of making sure that the
organizational resources have been allocated wisely and
effectively utilized, towards realizing the expansion plans.
Besides, the team will be able to manage the expanded business,
as it has got the capability and experience (Chevron
Corporation, 2020).
Competitive Environment
The energy industry is highly competitive, and that possesses a
threat to Chevron’s success at the market and executing its
business and corporate-level strategies. The greatest rival to
Chevron Corporation is the Exxon Mobil. The company has
remained to be the greatest competitor to the Chevron
Corporation because the two seem to operate on under similar
business and corporate strategies.
In the case of business-level strategy, Chevron Corporation
focuses on serving the needs of small markets and suppliers,
hence forming the basis of expanding to larger markets
(Chevron Corporation. (2020). Exxon Mobil also uses a similar
strategy. The company has invested heavily in technology and
creating positive relationships with the communities it serves,
in the process of trying to achieve global prosperity (Exxon
Mobil Corporation, 2020). The two companies have established
16. loyal customers to almost the same extent.
Concerning the corporate level strategy, even although the two
companies have adopted an expansion strategy, Chevron has
mainly focused on expanding its production and growing
financial returns. In the case of Exxon Mobil, the main company
focus is realizing a greater market share by going global (Exxon
Mobil Corporation, 2020). The two companies have been
differentiated by the corporate level strategy, which is ideal in
determining the long-term business sustainability of growth.
Comparing the two companies, Exxon Mobil is most likely to be
successful in the future. Business success mainly depends on
the market share and the number of customers served. Exxon
Mobil is most likely to realize huge market share globally,
hence generating large amounts of revenues when compared to
the Chevron. The higher the market served, the higher the sales,
and cost-saving arising from economies of scale (large scale
operations). Not unless Chevron adopts effective corporate-
level strategy, it will not be able to compete effectively with its
rival, Exxon Mobile, in the coming years.
Market Cycles
A slow market cycle occurs where resources have been
shielded, and the concerned company maintains high monopoly
levels at the market place, in such that the competitive pressures
are put under adequate control (prevents competitors from
joining the market). The fast cycle markets are the exact reverse
of the slow market, as the markets are normally characterized
by highly competitive pressures. To survive in the market,
companies are required to remain innovative and effectively
track the business strategies adopted by competitors. Companies
are also required to identify new market gaps and serve them
effectively (Hitt, Ireland, & Hoskisson, 2020).
In my choice under the competitive environment, I have argued
that Exxon Mobil, which is after going global, will be more
competitive than Chevron, which is focusing on financial
growth and increasing production. The business-level strategies
do not differentiate the two companies, with respect to the
17. future, as they have got similar strategies.
In the case of a slow market cycle, even although the two
companies stand to grow at the same rate due to lack of
competition, still Exxon Mobil will be better off. The company
will easily cover a large global market, hence generating high
sales. The difference between the two companies will be on the
size of the market served. My choice will still remain the same.
Under the fast market cycle, the choice will also remain
unchanged. Both companies will be facing similar threats at the
market (competition pressures), which inhibit their expansion
plans.
However, Exxon Mobil has got an advantage over its rival,
Chevron Corporation. The global market will provide huge
business opportunities, which the firm can tap and make the
best out of it. Chevrolet will face stiff competition at its limited
market. In the end, irrespective of the state of the market
cycles, Exxon Mobil will perform better than the Chevron
Corporation. Such observation tells us that the long-term growth
of business mainly depends on the adopted business level and
corporate strategies.
Sources
1. Hitt, Ireland, & Hoskisson. 2020. Strategic management:
Concepts and Cases: Competitiveness and globalization (13th
ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning
2. Chevron Corporation. (2020). Retrieved
from https://www.chevron.com/
3. Exxon Mobil Corporation. (2020). Retrieved
18. from https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/
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