PepsiCo Situation Analysis
Team: C10
Table of Contents
Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………….1
Company Description…………………………………………………………………………..2
Mission and Goals…………………………………………………………………....2-3
PepsiCo SWOT Analysis………………………………………………………………………3
PepsiCo’s Strengths……………………………………………………………………4
PepsiCo’s Weaknesses………………………………………………………………..5
PepsiCo’s Opportunities……………………………………………………………….5
PepsiCo’s Threats……………………………………………………………………...6 Coca Cola SWOT Analysis…………………………………………………………………….
Coca Cola’s Strengths…………………………………………………………………..
Coca Cola’s Weakness………………………………………………………………...
Coca Cola’s Opportunities……………………………………………………………..
Coca Cola’s Threats……………………………………………………………………. Dr Pepper Snapple GroupSWOT Analysis……………………………………………………..
Competitor’s Strengths………………………………………………………………….
Competitor’s Weakness………………………………………………………………...
Competitor’s Opportunities…………………………………………………………….
Competitor’s Threats…………………………………………………………………...
Customer Analysis………………………………………………………………………………. Market & Product Objectives…………………………………………………………………...
New Product……………………………………………………………………………..
Perceptual Map…………………………………………………………………………..
Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………………..
Works Cited……………………………………………………………………………………….
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Company Description
PepsiCo has been around about 85 years. The merger of two companies, Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, created PepsiCo. This allowed PepsiCo to expand outside of the beverage market and into snack brands with chips like the original Frito-lays and additions like the Cheetos brand in 1948. As well, as the creation of the Doritos brand in 1966 which was estimated to become the most popular snack chip in the United States (PepsiCo, Our History 2016). In later years PepsiCo continued expanding by acquiring different chip and snack manufacturers as well as merging or partnering with other beverage companies to help expand both nationally and globally. PepsiCo is now a multi-billion dollar company listed on the stock exchange.
Mission and Goals
PepsiCo mission statement :
“As one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, our mission is to provide consumers around the world with delicious, affordable, convenient and complementary foods and beverages from wholesome breakfasts to healthy and fun daytime snacks and beverages to evening treats. We are committed to investing in our people, our company and the communities where we operate to help position the company for long-term, sustainable growth” (PepsiCo,Our Goals 2016).
PepsiCo has redefined their mission over the years as they expect to continue to grow and expand to different markets. They reinforce their mission statement with their goals. Their goals are to create a healthier relationship with food while conti.
Undertook a Business Research project in the second year of my undergraduate degree on the topic- Comparative Analysis between Pepsi and Coca Cola on the basis of various physical and chemical aspects.
Undertook a Business Research project in the second year of my undergraduate degree on the topic- Comparative Analysis between Pepsi and Coca Cola on the basis of various physical and chemical aspects.
The Presentation is about :
- Coca Cola Comapny
- Internal & External factors analysis
- Strategic decision matrix
- Coca Cola's Strategy
This Presentation done as a part of MBA class assessment in 2010
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Business Plan Draft
BUS 599
Avery Clementin
Dr. Daniel Goldsmith
November 29, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPANY DESCRIPTION AND SWOT ANALYSIS 3
COMPANY NAME AND SIGNIFICANCE 3
WEFIT’S COMPANY MISSION STATEMENT 3
TRENDS IN THE NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY 3
WEFIT’S STRATEGIC POSITION 4
OVERVIEW OF WEFIT’S DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS 5
RISK ANALYSIS OF WEFIT COMPANY 5
SWOT ANALYSIS 6
MARKETING PLAN AND SALES STRATEGY 6
SALES STRATEGY 7
COMPANY’S TARGET MARKET 8
ANALYZE THE TYPES OF CONSUMERS 8
COMPANY’S MARKET COMPETITION 10
COMPETITION FACTORS 11
JUSTIFICATION OF COMPANY STRATEGY 11
WEFIT DIET DRINK FIVE FS 12
ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 13
COMMITMENT OF THE COMPANY 13
EFFECTS OF WEFIT ACTIVITIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW TO MITIGATE THEM 13
CHOICE OF PACKAGING 13
DISPOSAL OF BOTTLES 14
HEALTH ISSUES 14
COMPANY’S PLAN TO REACH THE APPROPRIATE MARKET 15
BUSINESS PLAN FINANCIALS 15
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING TECHNIQUES 15
BUDGETING 16
PRICING ANALYSIS 16
EVALUATING COSTS 16
CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT 17
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS 17
REFERENCES 18
Company Description and SWOT Analysis
Company Name and Significance
The name of my Non- alcoholic beverage (NAB) company is WeFit Diet Drinks. This company deals with the production and the manufacturing of the non-alcoholic beverages that have zero calories content. The significance of this beverage is to provide soft drinks to the people who enjoy the various tastes of different sodas, but they are no longer willing to indulge in drinks that have the calories as a measure of ensuring a healthy lifestyle. This company will provide drinks with different flavors just like the other sodas. These drinks will aid in meeting the needs of the people who have decided to adopt healthy lifestyles such as avoiding the high-calorie content drinks.
WeFit’s Company Mission Statement
The mission statement of the WeFit Diet Drinks is to ensure the provision of sophisticated and inviting diet soft drinks that do not mislay the authenticity of the people health habits. As a company, we are committed to ensuring that we meet the various needs of our customers through the provision of high-quality products, to ensure that they are satisfied and also provide a high level of professionalism. In addition to this, we are also aiming at making a difference and ensuring the creation of value as a company.
Trends in the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry
One of the trends in the non-alcoholic beverage industry is that there is a revolution whereby the sugary drinks and juices sales are likely to slip. This is a result of the increasing need for the development of new and healthy beverages and other brands that are much healthier than the prevailing ones. In the developed countries, many people have become more sensitive to health ...
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The Company
· PepsiCo, Inc. is the result of the merging of Pepsi Cola and Frito Lay. Pepsi Cola was established in New Bern, NC by Caleb Bradham in the late 1800s. Frito Lay is the result of the merger between the Frito Company, and the Lay Company around 1960. Today, the company reports sales of $510 million, and employs approximately 20.000 people. The company’s major product line consists of: Pepsi Cola, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Frito corn chips, Lays potato chips, Cheetos, Ruffles, and Rold Gold pretzels.
Company Global Operations
· PepsiCo Americas Foods, which includes Frito-Lay North America (FLNA), Quaker Foods North America (QFNA) and all of our Latin American food and snack businesses (LAF)
· PepsiCo Americas Beverages (PAB), which includes all of our North American and Latin American beverage businesses
· PepsiCo Europe (Europe), which includes all beverage, food and snack businesses in Europe and South Africa
· PepsiCo Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA), which includes all beverage, food and snack
· businesses in AMEA, excluding South Africa
Company History & Growth
· 1966 – Introduction of Doritos brand tortilla chips Pepsi enters Japan and Eastern Europe
· 1970 – PepsiCo moves headquarters to Purchase, NY Frito Lay begins expansion initiative Pepsi introduces lightweight, recyclable plastic bottles, and the first two-liter bottle.
· 1973 – Frito Lay International is established, and begins marketing snack foods worldwide
· 1974 – Pepsi Cola is the first American product produced, marketed, and sold in the former Soviet Union
· 1977 – PepsiCo purchases Pizza Hut, Inc.
· 1978 – PepsiCo purchases Taco Bell
· 1981 – Nutritional information is added to Frito Lay snack food packaging’
· 1982 – PepsiCo introduces caffeine-free colas Pepsi Cola moves into China
· 1984 – Pepsi Cola makes history by teaming up with Michael Jackson for The Choice of a New Generation campaign
· 1985 – PepsiCo is the largest beverage industry, and has products in over 150 countries
· 1986 – PepsiCo purchases KFC
· 1989 – PepsiCo is ranked in the top 25 of the Fortune 500 company rankings
· 1994 – PepsiCo and Starbucks form the North American Coffee Partnership
· 1997 – Aquafina bottled water is introduced
· 1998 – PepsiCo purchases Tropicana products from Seagram Company, Ltd. Pepsi Cola celebrates 100 years
· 2000 PepsiCo own majority stock in South Beach Beverage Company (SoBe)
· 2001 – PepsiCo merges with Quaker Oats
· 2007 – PepsiCo introduces: Performance with Purpose
Strengths
· PepsiCo employees are motivated, and highly engaged in the organization
· Sustained improvements in employee commitment, and satisfaction
· Continued focus on discipline to drive results in the short term
· Continued investments to build capabilities and advantages for the long term
· Attractive partner for retailer who look to Pepsico to drive a significant share of their growth
· A broad portfolio, which is a strong competitive advantage in the food service i ...
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SWEET BLEND BUSINESS PLAN
Alita Heckstall
Assignment 4 Bus 599 Strategic Management
Dr. Andrea Banto
Strayer University
September, 2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Sweet Blend Company is a nonalcoholic beverage company that will be located at San Francisco, California. It was first started as a small scale business with the main clients being the local community. The location was chosen due to the vast market potential from the large population, which also reduces the cost of operation incurred in transport and labor outsourcing. The Company aims at creating a significant impact on the market by creating healthier products than the competitors. The healthy products choice is because of the observation that more people are turning to healthy products and doing away with products that are not beneficial to their health.
The nonalcoholic beverage industry has seen an influx of competitors in the recent past with more companies switching towards the production of these products. Giant companies like Cola and Red bull have been diversifying their products to include more health beneficial products which have enabled them to maintain the market niche that they had. However, Sweet Blend will focus on the production of top-notch, quality juice products, which will be a distinguishing factor of our products.
The leading target group for our products has been identified as the working class in the entire population, which falls between the ages of 24 to 54. This choice was mainly facilitated by the fact that this group contains the most significant number among the total population of the county. Apart from providing a substantial amount of consumer market, it is also worth noting that this number contains a high number of the working class in the population, thus influencing their consumer behavior positively.
The main competition in the area will be Red Bull and Monster Energy. Monster Energy, having been established in San Francisco coupled with the low prices for their products, has managed to create high-level customer loyalty which it has been able to maintain through a dynamic online presence thus creating an online community of consumers. Red Bull, on the other hand, has increased its portfolio to include a series of other nonalcoholic drinks that are more favorable to consumers' health, for example, the Red Bull apple drink. However, due to the history of the competitors on the use caffeine and lack of product diversification, the Company will be keen to specialize in the production pure juices with the only necessary additives like preservatives and water. The Company is going to manifest on the reliable name and roots it had from the community where they first started selling to create a strong brand name.
Sweet Blend, as a company formed during the digital error, will be keen to utilize the various social media platforms like Facebook, twitter, and Instagram to promote the product and the C ...
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The release of information to the public – including through social media – can impact everything from a company’s image before the public to an individual’s image before a company. Jackson et al. (2020) note that while “strategic HR use of social media can build the employer’s reputation in the labor market and help HR professionals to reach candidates and current employees,” the use of social media can also “lead to the disclosure of trade secrets” or present a negative image of the company (p. 21). While companies place substantial hours and dollars into cultivating a favorable brand image before the public, a careless comment or complaint by an employee or contractor on social media can go viral and counteract such marketing efforts. In such cases, companies may find themselves forced to address such comments or complaints before the public in an attempt to save the brand image they have worked so hard to build.
In addition to impacting the image of a company, careless social media posts can also impact potential and current employees before the company. According to Melton and Miller (2015), while “most students appear to know that the content they post” on social media could be viewed negatively by “potential employers,” many students continue to do so (p. 678). Through social media, what would have been a careless comment if spoken aloud becomes a permanent statement viewable by countless individuals. Furthermore, comments and images referencing illegal activities or poor decision-making and communicating abilities become enshrined for potential and current employers to reference and base hiring and firing decisions upon.
It is worth noting that careless comments via social media can go beyond “negative,” and can sometimes involve trade secrets (as noted). While negative comments can cast a shadow over a company’s brand, comments revealing trade secrets can jeopardize long-term strategies, losing hard-won competitive edges. As referenced above, Melton and Miller (2015) assert that even though individuals know of such risks, many continue to post comments that can be understood to be “careless.”
In short, informa.
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- Coca Cola's Strategy
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BUS 599
Avery Clementin
Dr. Daniel Goldsmith
November 29, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPANY DESCRIPTION AND SWOT ANALYSIS 3
COMPANY NAME AND SIGNIFICANCE 3
WEFIT’S COMPANY MISSION STATEMENT 3
TRENDS IN THE NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY 3
WEFIT’S STRATEGIC POSITION 4
OVERVIEW OF WEFIT’S DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS 5
RISK ANALYSIS OF WEFIT COMPANY 5
SWOT ANALYSIS 6
MARKETING PLAN AND SALES STRATEGY 6
SALES STRATEGY 7
COMPANY’S TARGET MARKET 8
ANALYZE THE TYPES OF CONSUMERS 8
COMPANY’S MARKET COMPETITION 10
COMPETITION FACTORS 11
JUSTIFICATION OF COMPANY STRATEGY 11
WEFIT DIET DRINK FIVE FS 12
ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 13
COMMITMENT OF THE COMPANY 13
EFFECTS OF WEFIT ACTIVITIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW TO MITIGATE THEM 13
CHOICE OF PACKAGING 13
DISPOSAL OF BOTTLES 14
HEALTH ISSUES 14
COMPANY’S PLAN TO REACH THE APPROPRIATE MARKET 15
BUSINESS PLAN FINANCIALS 15
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING TECHNIQUES 15
BUDGETING 16
PRICING ANALYSIS 16
EVALUATING COSTS 16
CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT 17
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS 17
REFERENCES 18
Company Description and SWOT Analysis
Company Name and Significance
The name of my Non- alcoholic beverage (NAB) company is WeFit Diet Drinks. This company deals with the production and the manufacturing of the non-alcoholic beverages that have zero calories content. The significance of this beverage is to provide soft drinks to the people who enjoy the various tastes of different sodas, but they are no longer willing to indulge in drinks that have the calories as a measure of ensuring a healthy lifestyle. This company will provide drinks with different flavors just like the other sodas. These drinks will aid in meeting the needs of the people who have decided to adopt healthy lifestyles such as avoiding the high-calorie content drinks.
WeFit’s Company Mission Statement
The mission statement of the WeFit Diet Drinks is to ensure the provision of sophisticated and inviting diet soft drinks that do not mislay the authenticity of the people health habits. As a company, we are committed to ensuring that we meet the various needs of our customers through the provision of high-quality products, to ensure that they are satisfied and also provide a high level of professionalism. In addition to this, we are also aiming at making a difference and ensuring the creation of value as a company.
Trends in the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry
One of the trends in the non-alcoholic beverage industry is that there is a revolution whereby the sugary drinks and juices sales are likely to slip. This is a result of the increasing need for the development of new and healthy beverages and other brands that are much healthier than the prevailing ones. In the developed countries, many people have become more sensitive to health ...
The Company· PepsiCo, Inc. is the result of the merging of Pepsi.docxcherry686017
The Company
· PepsiCo, Inc. is the result of the merging of Pepsi Cola and Frito Lay. Pepsi Cola was established in New Bern, NC by Caleb Bradham in the late 1800s. Frito Lay is the result of the merger between the Frito Company, and the Lay Company around 1960. Today, the company reports sales of $510 million, and employs approximately 20.000 people. The company’s major product line consists of: Pepsi Cola, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Frito corn chips, Lays potato chips, Cheetos, Ruffles, and Rold Gold pretzels.
Company Global Operations
· PepsiCo Americas Foods, which includes Frito-Lay North America (FLNA), Quaker Foods North America (QFNA) and all of our Latin American food and snack businesses (LAF)
· PepsiCo Americas Beverages (PAB), which includes all of our North American and Latin American beverage businesses
· PepsiCo Europe (Europe), which includes all beverage, food and snack businesses in Europe and South Africa
· PepsiCo Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA), which includes all beverage, food and snack
· businesses in AMEA, excluding South Africa
Company History & Growth
· 1966 – Introduction of Doritos brand tortilla chips Pepsi enters Japan and Eastern Europe
· 1970 – PepsiCo moves headquarters to Purchase, NY Frito Lay begins expansion initiative Pepsi introduces lightweight, recyclable plastic bottles, and the first two-liter bottle.
· 1973 – Frito Lay International is established, and begins marketing snack foods worldwide
· 1974 – Pepsi Cola is the first American product produced, marketed, and sold in the former Soviet Union
· 1977 – PepsiCo purchases Pizza Hut, Inc.
· 1978 – PepsiCo purchases Taco Bell
· 1981 – Nutritional information is added to Frito Lay snack food packaging’
· 1982 – PepsiCo introduces caffeine-free colas Pepsi Cola moves into China
· 1984 – Pepsi Cola makes history by teaming up with Michael Jackson for The Choice of a New Generation campaign
· 1985 – PepsiCo is the largest beverage industry, and has products in over 150 countries
· 1986 – PepsiCo purchases KFC
· 1989 – PepsiCo is ranked in the top 25 of the Fortune 500 company rankings
· 1994 – PepsiCo and Starbucks form the North American Coffee Partnership
· 1997 – Aquafina bottled water is introduced
· 1998 – PepsiCo purchases Tropicana products from Seagram Company, Ltd. Pepsi Cola celebrates 100 years
· 2000 PepsiCo own majority stock in South Beach Beverage Company (SoBe)
· 2001 – PepsiCo merges with Quaker Oats
· 2007 – PepsiCo introduces: Performance with Purpose
Strengths
· PepsiCo employees are motivated, and highly engaged in the organization
· Sustained improvements in employee commitment, and satisfaction
· Continued focus on discipline to drive results in the short term
· Continued investments to build capabilities and advantages for the long term
· Attractive partner for retailer who look to Pepsico to drive a significant share of their growth
· A broad portfolio, which is a strong competitive advantage in the food service i ...
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SWEET BLEND BUSINESS PLAN
Alita Heckstall
Assignment 4 Bus 599 Strategic Management
Dr. Andrea Banto
Strayer University
September, 2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Sweet Blend Company is a nonalcoholic beverage company that will be located at San Francisco, California. It was first started as a small scale business with the main clients being the local community. The location was chosen due to the vast market potential from the large population, which also reduces the cost of operation incurred in transport and labor outsourcing. The Company aims at creating a significant impact on the market by creating healthier products than the competitors. The healthy products choice is because of the observation that more people are turning to healthy products and doing away with products that are not beneficial to their health.
The nonalcoholic beverage industry has seen an influx of competitors in the recent past with more companies switching towards the production of these products. Giant companies like Cola and Red bull have been diversifying their products to include more health beneficial products which have enabled them to maintain the market niche that they had. However, Sweet Blend will focus on the production of top-notch, quality juice products, which will be a distinguishing factor of our products.
The leading target group for our products has been identified as the working class in the entire population, which falls between the ages of 24 to 54. This choice was mainly facilitated by the fact that this group contains the most significant number among the total population of the county. Apart from providing a substantial amount of consumer market, it is also worth noting that this number contains a high number of the working class in the population, thus influencing their consumer behavior positively.
The main competition in the area will be Red Bull and Monster Energy. Monster Energy, having been established in San Francisco coupled with the low prices for their products, has managed to create high-level customer loyalty which it has been able to maintain through a dynamic online presence thus creating an online community of consumers. Red Bull, on the other hand, has increased its portfolio to include a series of other nonalcoholic drinks that are more favorable to consumers' health, for example, the Red Bull apple drink. However, due to the history of the competitors on the use caffeine and lack of product diversification, the Company will be keen to specialize in the production pure juices with the only necessary additives like preservatives and water. The Company is going to manifest on the reliable name and roots it had from the community where they first started selling to create a strong brand name.
Sweet Blend, as a company formed during the digital error, will be keen to utilize the various social media platforms like Facebook, twitter, and Instagram to promote the product and the C ...
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The release of information to the public – including through social media – can impact everything from a company’s image before the public to an individual’s image before a company. Jackson et al. (2020) note that while “strategic HR use of social media can build the employer’s reputation in the labor market and help HR professionals to reach candidates and current employees,” the use of social media can also “lead to the disclosure of trade secrets” or present a negative image of the company (p. 21). While companies place substantial hours and dollars into cultivating a favorable brand image before the public, a careless comment or complaint by an employee or contractor on social media can go viral and counteract such marketing efforts. In such cases, companies may find themselves forced to address such comments or complaints before the public in an attempt to save the brand image they have worked so hard to build.
In addition to impacting the image of a company, careless social media posts can also impact potential and current employees before the company. According to Melton and Miller (2015), while “most students appear to know that the content they post” on social media could be viewed negatively by “potential employers,” many students continue to do so (p. 678). Through social media, what would have been a careless comment if spoken aloud becomes a permanent statement viewable by countless individuals. Furthermore, comments and images referencing illegal activities or poor decision-making and communicating abilities become enshrined for potential and current employers to reference and base hiring and firing decisions upon.
It is worth noting that careless comments via social media can go beyond “negative,” and can sometimes involve trade secrets (as noted). While negative comments can cast a shadow over a company’s brand, comments revealing trade secrets can jeopardize long-term strategies, losing hard-won competitive edges. As referenced above, Melton and Miller (2015) assert that even though individuals know of such risks, many continue to post comments that can be understood to be “careless.”
In short, informa.
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In 6-7 sentences, compare and contrast one of the dance television shows referenced in this unit (try to choose a show that has not already been referenced by another student) to that of the American Dance Marathons, considering such questions as:
How does the socioeconomic and sociopolitical climate of the time affect how dance is presented and how the participants are treated/portrayed?
Discuss the Issue of exploitation, who was exploited, who did the exploiting, and how?
What aspects were theatre, and what aspects were real? How were these exaggerated?
What are the reinforced stereotypes present in the competitions?
Tell us about the idea that drama sells.
Use specific terminology and concepts discussed in class thus far. Make sure that you are citing all sources, or being clear that your statement is your idea/belief/observation.
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Your initial post is due by midnight (1159 PM) on Thursday. You mus.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post is due by midnight (11:59 PM) on Thursday. You must write at least 400 words on Olive Senior's "The Pain Tree" and Ana Menéndez's "Her Mother's House" (in other words, at least 200 words for each story).
Instead of relying on plot summary you will support your interpretation by using and analyzing textual evidence. When you quote the story make sure you cite the page number: for instance, after the quotation put the page number in parenthesis (60). Avoid writing out "on page 60". When you quote a passage from the story make sure you introduce the context and that you are analyzing the meaning of what you quoted.
I encourage your own formulations, but address the following prompts (you can address them in any order and be sure to write at least three or more paragraphs):
In the short stories, you are going to encounter protagonists attempting to reconnect and remember (as in "putting together again") their Caribbean "home" spaces. How have their perceptions of their Caribbean homelands been shaped by their parents? What new perceptions do they gain and how does this transform their view of themselves and their history?
Victor Shklovsky argues that
ostranenie
("making strange" in Russian, and also translated as estrangement/defamiliarization) is the essence of literature. Where in the two stories do we encounter descriptions of estranged perception? Analyze the significance of these moments in the stories. Be sure to consult and cite Shkovsky's essay (especially his definition of
ostranenie
on page 80) to support your analysis.
For our annotation assignment, we learned how to notice patterns and overlooked meanings that helped us understand "Sonny's Blues" more fully. In "The Pain Tree" and "Her Mother's House" what patterns, connections or implied meanings did you notice structuring the stories?
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Your individual sub-topic written (MIN of 1, MAX 3 pages)You.docxdanhaley45372
Your individual sub-topic written (MIN of 1, MAX 3 pages)
Your portion of the White Paper must include one of the following:
1. Introduction/Summary
2. History/Background and Context
3. Problem (Defined)
4. Discussion to relate point of view from sources used
5. Writer takes a position
6.
Solution
/s
7. Conclusion.
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Your HR project to develop a centralized model of deliveri.docxdanhaley45372
Your HR project to develop a centralized model of delivering HR services has progressed through very critical stages of the project thus far. It is now time to present actionable, decision-making information to project leaders. This can be best accomplished when projects have been successfully managed, devoid of any major risks, and have been properly closed out and finalized.
Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:
1. Explain what it means to successfully direct and manage project work and identify and discuss 3-4 strategies you might use to manage and sustain progress in your HR project. Be specific.
2. Identify and discuss a minimum of 3 strategies that could be used to address and resolve any risks within the control of the project. HINT: See Exhibit 14.5 in the textbook. Is any one of the strategies you selected more important than the others? Why?
Exhibit 14.5
RISK EVENT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES RISKS WITHIN PROJECT CONTROL
Understand and control WBS
Closely monitor and control activity progress
Closely manage all project changes
Document all change requests
Increase overtime to stay on schedule
Isolate problems and reschedule other activities
Research challenging issues early
RISKS PARTIALLY WITHIN PROJECT CONTROL
Establish limits to customer expectations
Build relationships by understanding project from client’s perspective
Use honesty in managing client expectations
Work with client to reprioritize cost, schedule, scope, and/or quality
Carefully escalate problems
Build team commitment and enthusiasm
RISKS OUTSIDE PROJECT CONTROL
Understand project context and environment
Actively monitor project environment
Understand willingness or reluctance of stakeholders to agree to changes
3. Describe 2-3 actions a project manager may take as they begin to close out the project. Be sure to justify using the actions you discuss.
4. Review Project Management in Action: The Power of Lessons Learned (pages 518-520 in the textbook) and provide an overview to the project team on the significance of the information. Be specific.
Pg 518-520 from book
PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ACTION The Power of Lessons Learned Projects are discrete. They have a beginning and an end, at which time the project team disbands and moves on to other things. Despite the fact there has inevitably been significant tacit learning during the project, there is often only a limited capture of this into a sharable form for future reuse. Too often, as the project team dissolves, the learning fades into the memories of individuals minds. This makes it extremely difficult for others to benefit in the future from the insights learned. The usual excuses for this loss echoing through the corridors include just too hard, not enough time, team disbanded before we had the chance, and many more. The key error here is the incorrect assumption that learning during or from projects is an added bonus or a nice- to-have luxury. This is not the case in best.
Your Immersion Project for this course is essentially ethnographic r.docxdanhaley45372
Your Immersion Project for this course is essentially ethnographic research. When you hear the words
ethnography
or
ethnographic research
, you may think of Margaret Mead or Franz Boas performing their research on cultures outside their own countries and living among their research subjects. Contemporary ethnographic research includes many other types of research scenarios, such as urban ethnography, neighborhood studies, and even microstudies of groups as small as families and individuals.
Ethnography
is any systematic study of people and cultures, usually conducted through observation, interviews, dialogues, participation, and historical research. Ethnography is used across disciplines as varied as anthropology, linguistics, sociology, advertising, and of course, human services and social work.
Your Immersion Project is just that—a study of a population group with the goal of better understanding the culture of the group. As you complete this project over the course of the semester, keep in mind one of the classical hallmarks of ethnographic research, pioneered by Boas: The beliefs and activities of humans have to be interpreted within their own cultural terms and not evaluated or judged through the cultural lens or terms of the observer or researcher. That is, human beliefs and behavior are culturally relative.
This week, you submit your Immersion Project Paper, one of two culminating parts of your Final Project for this course (along with your narrated PowerPoint, which is due in Week 10).
This 7- to 10-page paper will be a culmination of what you have experienced and explored throughout your work on this project. Since everyone’s experience will be different, the content of the paper will vary for each student; however, there are two sections that everyone should include:
Reflection on your Immersion Project:
Observation: What observational activity did you attend and what insight did it give you into your selected population?
Dialogue: How did you carry out your dialogue? Reflect on your experience and what insight it gave you into your selected population.
Reaction and Critical Analysis of your experience: This section should incorporate your reflections on your experiences, what you learned about the group, what you learned about yourself, and how your perceptions of this group have changed over time.
Several areas to address in this section:
Description of the group
Values/belief orientation
Social interactions (relationships within and between group members)
Religious/spiritual beliefs
Roles and expectations
Language and communication
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Your country just overthrew its dictator, and you are the newly .docxdanhaley45372
Your country just overthrew its dictator, and you are the newly elected President. Unfortunately, due to the divisions in the country and the years of war, economic, military, and political structures are non-existent. A group of loyalists to the old dictator have been detonating bombs, murdering civilians, assassinating leaders, and terrorizing towns with help from a neighboring country's dictator.
Create a comprehensive plan for your new government. While creating this government identify 1) the governing style of your government and the principles that govern your leaders (see rubric); 2) the functions of various branches of government; 3) how to maintain public good in domestic areas through at least two programs; 4) an economic structure that is most beneficial to your citizens; 5) ways to create national unity; 6) ways to combat terrorism and violence; and, 6) international organizations to join
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Your have been contracted by HealthFirst Hospital Foundation (HHF),.docxdanhaley45372
Your have been contracted by HealthFirst Hospital Foundation (HHF),?
Your have been contracted by HealthFirst Hospital Foundation (HHF), a charitable organization that provides services to community clinics in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to the organization's tremendous growth, it will need to computerize its operations. By doing so, HHF will be able to continue to meet the needs of both its benefactors and their employees. To this end, it has decided to move its operation to a more modern facility, where it will install a Local Area Network (LAN), and you will be managing the network implementation.
Department # of Employees
Administration 18
Human Resources 9
Accounting 13
Hospital Relations 12
Media Relations 4
Board Room 0
MIS 6
Total 62
Feasibility of the proposed change
HHF has examined its resources and budgetary constraints and determined that the installation of the LAN is feasible. There is a need to maintain as low a budget as possible.
Project Goals
The goals for the LAN project are as follows:
Fully functional networked system
Design a boardroom in which any department's information can be accessed and expressed
Illustrate the complete network and boardroom design
Maintain as low a price as possible
Current state
The new facility consists of 5 six-cubicle work areas and a separate MIS Department and a boardroom. (See the schematic below) Each work area also includes a closed office for the department head.
Deliverables
The deliverables are outlined below:
Begin compiling your project plan by choosing network servers, routers, and hubs. Describe your network model, topology, and selections with an explanation of your choices in a memo to Roger Chen, the chief information officer at HHF. Be sure to use terms and concepts that you have learned in this course.
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Your group presentationWhat you need to do.docxdanhaley45372
Your group presentation
What you need to do
Your presentation
groups
You can self-select groups (no more than 6)
Or I will put you into groups
Each group will present for a maximum of 20 minutes
You can self-select your topic
Everyone gets the same mark
Do not complain to me about the social loafers
Your presentation
Follow the rubric
Follow the format as presented in the applied cultural proficiency lectures
Let’s review..
How to get the most marks: (part a)
How to get the most marks in part b
During your tutorials, you will be required to peer review the other presentations. You need to demonstrate an understanding of the determinants of health in the presentation (0/10) and to demonstrate an understanding of the APIE system (0/10). See the rubric to get the best points:
Putting it all together
For your group assignments…
Choosing your topic:
Go to Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/)
Choose a topic that interests you
Choose a program that interests you
Your presentation might look like this:
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Pick one of these
https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/
Aunty Kerrie & Papa Ron
Aunty Kerrie & Papa Ron
Then you work your way
through the APIE
Check it out to see if you want to do it…
Your presentation MIGHT look like this…
Using the tools from the lectures…
assessment
How did the programmers decide it was a problem?
Eg, did they measure anything with the ABS? use any of the other assessment tools?
if the programmers did not demonstrate it, how do you think they should/might have assessed this problem?
Examples from the lectures:
Y
feel
hear
see
e.g. did the programmers ask the community?
Should they have?
How did they know it was a problem?
Did they do a holistic assessment?
Why was there a need in this community?
Why was there .
Your contribution(s) must add significant information to the dis.docxdanhaley45372
Your contribution(s) must add significant information to the discussion. Your reply should be a very minimum of 250 words.
Research, read, and then write in your own words. Explain examples and incorporate evidence. Cite your sources within your sentences.
Provide complete citations at the end of your posts. A complete citation includes both the website’s title and
Do not copy and paste stuff….that will cause you to lose points and far more importantly, you will have lost the richness of understanding this information.
ADD COMMENT AND INFORMATION TO THE TEXT BELOW
Many people are skeptical that climate change is even occurring on our beautiful planet. Some places worldwide feel its effects through increased temperatures, which is desirable to some. However, many other places, like the lovely island Fiji, are suffering from the effects of climate change. A Youtube video, “Climate Change Fiji,” posted by the user
UN Climate Change
describes the terrible circumstances faced by civilians who are forced to flee their homes due to rising sea levels (www#1). The loss of beach shores has resulted in a drastic decrease in marine life and land species who rely on coastal areas to survive. According to an article posted by author Sarah Taylor, to the site
EuroNews,
titled “Fiji prepares for ‘Climate Refugees’,” since the 19th century, sea levels have risen by around 25 centimeters worldwide (www#2). This rise in sea levels is attributed to the seemingly neverending rise of greenhouse gas emissions into our atmosphere. Another Youtube video, “Climate Change and Fiji,” posted by the user
COP23fj
emphasizes that Fiji is only one of many other Pacific Islands to be battling climate change (www#3). However, Fijians have taken the lead as the spokespeople for all Pacific Islanders to feel protected and not neglected.
These negative biological implications seem to occur in other places around the world, right? Wrong. Our very own city, San Diego, has been facing and will continue to tackle the negative effects of climate change. A typed interview conducted by the Environmental Health Coalition with Kayla Race exemplifies the many ways climate change appears in our communities, including prolonged heat waves, more intense wildfires, increased water costs, and disruptions on electricity (www#4). My family and I have personally been affected by the increased water (and energy) costs and the interruptions on our electricity. We don’t use our AC system and rely on fans for a cool down from our heatwave, yet are charged more than during the year and face blackouts quite often. A video posted in 2017 by the San Diego Union-Tribune, explains the differences between catastrophic and existential climate change (www#5). Catastrophic damage is survivable by humans, while existential climate change threatens the immediate safety of humans. Many still do not believe that these repercussions are created by car emissions into the air, affecting our atmospher.
Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At th.docxdanhaley45372
Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At this point, the only socialization decision they have made is that the child is going to preschool. Imagine that you are an expert in your chosen field. Your friends have come to you for advice and to devise a plan to raise their child. They ask you to be frank with them and give them specific examples to support your opinions. They are determined to raise this child to the best of their ability. Since they are new parents, they need advice on everything!
The summative assignment is to develop a user-friendly PowerPoint handbook of suggestions. The handbook will demonstrate your understanding of the material by applying the major topics discussed in the course to a real situation.
The PowerPoint presentation for the Final Project must include:
Title slide (one slide)
Introduction of the material for the new adoptive parents (one to two slides)
At least 15 slides summarizing each of the items listed below (one to two slides for each item). Please note that the content of each slide should appear in the notes section, while the slide itself should contain the information that would be presented to the parents.
An image that represents each item
Conclusion slide that clearly explains why the parents should review this material (one to two slides)
Reference slide with at least three scholarly sources and the course text properly cited (one slide)
Writing the PowerPoint Presentation of the Final Project
Summarize Bronfenbrenner's ecological model and describe why it is important for them to be aware of this theory (one to two slides).
Suggest and explain a parenting style/philosophy (authoritarian, authoritative, or permissive) that you believe will be most beneficial for the child and the family (one to two slides).
Explain which childcare (nanny, center-based, or family-based care) option (before/during/after preschool) you think is best for the child and why (one to two slides). Be sure to include discussion of the social factors that influence the likelihood of the family selecting a particular form of childcare.
Share specific suggestions, including at least two to implement safe technology use in the home. Explain how the media can (both positively and negatively) influence the child (one to two slides).
Discuss the importance of culture and ethnicity in the development of the self-concept. Share your ideas of ways that the new parents can create opportunities for the child to learn about his or her culture (one to two slides).
Describe at least two researched methods to increase the child's self-esteem and positive attitude (one to two slides).
Differentiate between the importance of socialization that occurs in the home and at school. Explain the importance of each venue as a positive haven for the child (one to two slides).
Explain the importance of the teacher’s role in the child's life. Give examples of how the school and the teacher will affect the child's soci.
Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At this p.docxdanhaley45372
Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At this point, the only socialization decision they have made is that the child is going to preschool. Imagine that you are an expert in your chosen field. Your friends have come to you for advice and to devise a plan to raise their child. They ask you to be frank with them and give them specific examples to support your opinions. They are determined to raise this child to the best of their ability. Since they are new parents, they need advice on everything!
The summative assignment is to develop a user-friendly PowerPoint handbook of suggestions. The handbook will demonstrate your understanding of the material by applying the major topics discussed in the course to a real situation.
The PowerPoint presentation for the Final Project must include:
Title slide (one slide)
Introduction of the material for the new adoptive parents (one to two slides)
At least 15 slides summarizing each of the items listed below (one to two slides for each item). Please note that the content of each slide should appear in the notes section, while the slide itself should contain the information that would be presented to the parents.
An image that represents each item
Conclusion slide that clearly explains why the parents should review this material (one to two slides)
Reference slide with at least three scholarly sources and the course text properly cited (one slide)
Writing the PowerPoint Presentation of the Final Project
Summarize Bronfenbrenner's ecological model and describe why it is important for them to be aware of this theory (one to two slides).
Suggest and explain a parenting style/philosophy (authoritarian, authoritative, or permissive) that you believe will be most beneficial for the child and the family (one to two slides).
Explain which childcare (nanny, center-based, or family-based care) option (before/during/after preschool) you think is best for the child and why (one to two slides). Be sure to include discussion of the social factors that influence the likelihood of the family selecting a particular form of childcare.
Share specific suggestions, including at least two to implement safe technology use in the home. Explain how the media can (both positively and negatively) influence the child (one to two slides).
Discuss the importance of culture and ethnicity in the development of the self-concept. Share your ideas of ways that the new parents can create opportunities for the child to learn about his or her culture (one to two slides).
Describe at least two researched methods to increase the child's self-esteem and positive attitude (one to two slides).
Differentiate between the importance of socialization that occurs in the home and at school. Explain the importance of each venue as a positive haven for the child (one to two slides).
Explain the importance of the teacher’s role in the child's life. Give examples of how the school and the teacher will affect the child's socializa.
Your goals as the IT architect and IT security specialist are to.docxdanhaley45372
Your goals as the IT architect and IT security specialist are to:
Develop solutions to the issues that the specified location of IDI is facing.
Develop plans to implement corporate-wide information access methods to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Assess risks and vulnerabilities with operating IT facilities in the disparate locations where IDI now functions and develop mitigation plans and implementation methods.
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses in the current systems of IDI.
Address remote user and Web site user’s secure access requirements.
Develop a proposed budget for the project—consider hardware, software, upgrades/replacements, and consulting services.
Prepare detailed network and configuration diagrams outlining the proposed change to be able to present it to the management.
Develop and submit a comprehensive report addressing the learning objectives and your solutions to the issues within the scenario.
Prepare a 10- to 15-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses important access control, infrastructure, and management aspects from each location.
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Your essay should address the following problem.(a) What is .docxdanhaley45372
Your essay should address the following problem.
(a) What is the idea of power and specifically the idea of political power?
(b) What is bio-power, what is French thinkers Foucault ideas of power.
(c) What is the idea of a background/network power?
(d) How does the existence of background/network power explain who or what is exercising this power?
(e) State the paradox in political power.
(f) Can democratic societies be made consistent with religious societies?
(g) What in summary is the conclusion of the discussion of political power in the text book?
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Your future financial needs will be based on the income you can reas.docxdanhaley45372
Your future financial needs will be based on the income you can reasonably expect to receive in your field and planning.
Assignment Information
Using the
template provided
, estimate what your budget may look like in the future. Include expenses such as:
Computer hardware and software
Continuing education
Certification and Recertification
Field or Lab Equipment
Any other needs to maintain professional credibility and marketability
This is the Template
CS204 Budget Worksheet
Monthly Expenses
Amount
Mortgage or rent
Taxes: property
Money to Savings Account
Food
Insurance
Health bills (not covered by insurance)
Car loan
Car expenses
Credit card bills
School loans
Other loans
Professional equipment expenses
Other professional development expenses
Child care
Clothing
Children's Education
Entertainment
Vacations
Charity
Miscellaneous
Total Monthly Expenses:
Yearly Income:
Monthly Income from Job:
Any other monthly income (child support, dividends, and interest):
Total Monthly Income*:
Total Monthly Income:
Total Monthly Expenses:
Difference:
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Your friend Lydia is having difficulty taking in the informati.docxdanhaley45372
Your friend Lydia is having difficulty "taking in" the information in her history class, so she asks you to use your expertise in psychology to offer some suggestions on how to improve her memory performance.
Discuss how attention, deep processing, elaboration, and the use of mental imagery can affect the encoding process. Utilize your readings, lecture, and powerpoints and examples that you might have to help with your post.
Please submit a minimum of 250 words and cite your resources. Turnitin will be utilized. Please make sure, you write your post in your own words.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
5. Company Description
PepsiCo has been around about 85 years. The merger of two
companies, Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, created PepsiCo. This
allowed PepsiCo to expand outside of the beverage market and
into snack brands with chips like the original Frito-lays and
additions like the Cheetos brand in 1948. As well, as the
creation of the Doritos brand in 1966 which was estimated to
become the most popular snack chip in the United States
(PepsiCo, Our History 2016). In later years PepsiCo continued
expanding by acquiring different chip and snack manufacturers
as well as merging or partnering with other beverage companies
to help expand both nationally and globally. PepsiCo is now a
multi-billion dollar company listed on the stock exchange.
Mission and Goals
PepsiCo mission statement :
6. “As one of the largest food and beverage companies in the
world, our mission is to provide consumers around the world
with delicious, affordable, convenient and complementary foods
and beverages from wholesome breakfasts to healthy and fun
daytime snacks and beverages to evening treats. We are
committed to investing in our people, our company and the
communities where we operate to help position the company for
long-term, sustainable growth” (PepsiCo,Our Goals 2016).
PepsiCo has redefined their mission over the years as they
expect to continue to grow and expand to different markets.
They reinforce their mission statement with their goals. Their
goals are to create a healthier relationship with food while
continuing to grow the business (PepsiCo, Our Goals 2016).
They plan to do this by renewing their goals in the focus areas
of products, planet, and people. They have set a number of
goals for each of their focus areas like the plan to reduce added
sugars, reduce saturated fats, reduce salt, and increase positive
nutrition in their products. They also have planned to do things
like reduce carbon emissions, achieve zero waste to landfill, and
advance respect for human rights which affect the planet and
people. This shows us that PepsiCo is not only focusing on
doing what they can within their industry but also that they are
taking their social responsibility seriously.
Another important thing is that PepsiCo is not trying to
completely change their products to the point where they don’t
taste the same or you cannot get a salty tasty snack when you
want but by adding healthier snacks they are trying to enter into
a different market and allow people to have options. This way
you will know that PepsiCo has whatever you want or need.
Taste is a big factor in a snack purchase, according to 66% of
baby boomers and 53% millennials in a survey by consultancy
Alixpartners (PepsiCo, Our Goals 2016). This still has not
stopped the CEO of PepsiCo Indra Nooyi to turn the company
into a health juggernaut which is why pepsi has aligned their
7. goals and their vision to improving their products, planet, and
people.
PEPSICO SWOT ANALYSIS
Pros
Cons
Internal
Strengths
-Strong market position
-Well known brands and variety of products
-Strong presence in many markets
Weaknesses
· Consumer confidence
External
Opportunities
-Increasing local-focus
-Creating healthier choices for consumers
Threats
-Rising competition
-Water quality and shortage
-Rising labor wages in the United States
Strengths:
PepsiCo is one of the best known brands globally and this is a
strength for the company because it allows the company to
8. dominate their market with their brand. PepsiCo has a variety of
products that are sold throughout the United states along with
other countries that set PepsiCo ahead of their competitors.
Some of the company’s products are top products in their
respective markets such as the Lays and Doritos brands
(PepsiCo, Inc. 2015). The amount of variety that the company
has and the status of the brand help PepsiCo to be a strong
competitor in the industry and help make its future profitable.
Weaknesses:
On the other hand PepsiCo has faced a lot of struggles due to
cutting corners or making unethical decisions. The company has
faced a number of lawsuits globally starting since the 2000s.
Some of the lawsuits were less serious than others but
nonetheless they can affect the company's future growth
especially when implementing new products. Two of the more
serious lawsuits were due to additives in Pepsi Beverages that
could cause harm to the human body including cancer. The
company also had a lawsuit filed against them because they
decided to put labels like “all natural” on their Naked juices.
The purpose of this was so PepsiCo could get into the growing
natural foods market (PepsiCo, Inc. 2015). This can affect the
future of PepsiCo as it leads to its goals in making healthier
foods and entering new healthy food markets because it can and
has reduced consumer confidence.
Opportunities:
PepsiCo has already planned ahead aligning their goals with
opportunities in the market along with looking at the social and
business aspects of the company. Being a global company
makes it hard for a company to rely on one source of raw
materials. PepsiCo plans to increase its local sourcing to help
both facilitate their production process but also to help adapt
their products to each local market. For example if a country
like Japan likes sushi flavored Lays chips then they make the
product for that segment. Another reason for increasing their
local focus is to help keep the materials fresh and maintain the
quality of their products.(PepsiCo, Inc. 2015) PepsiCo has also
9. seen a chance to expand to a new healthy food market by
creating new healthier products as well as lowering the “bad
stuff” like high amounts of salts and saturated fats in their
current products.
Threats:
In recent years the greatest threats to the company have been
rising wages for employees in the United States, rising
competition, and the lack of water supply and quality. As in any
company the increase in labor cost decreases funds in other
categories such as in marketing or R&D for PepsiCo to develop
new methods to make their products healthier and safer. Which
in turn also affects the competition aspect of the company
because other companies who solely produce natural products
does not have to worry about distributing their funds evenly to
create growth for the company. Lastly the drought in countries
throughout the US like in California and the quality of water in
Michigan affect the company because it makes them be more
aware of how much water they are using to make their products.
PepsiCo has been good about this so much that they made it part
of their goals to have a positive impact on the water issue by
doing things like reusing as much water as possible.
COCA-COLA SWOT ANALYSIS
Pros
Cons
Internal
Strengths
· Brand Value $77,839 billion
· World’s Largest Beverage company
· Strong marketing and advertising
Weaknesses
· Focus on carbonated drinks
· Lack of diversification
Negative publicity
External
Opportunities
10. · Growth beverage consumption in emerging markets.
· Increasing bottles water demand
Healthy diversification
Threats
· Scarcity of water
· Changes in consumer preferences
Coca Cola Strengths:
In 2011 Coca Cola was awarded with the “Highest Brand Equity
Award” because of its vast global presence and unique brand
identity. This makes Coca Cola one of the costliest brands with
the highest brand value. In the beverage industry there are only
2 big competitors, Pepsi and Coca Cola. Out of these 2 Coca
Cola is the clear winner as its presence stretches to more than
200 countries around the world. Coca Cola’s presence is also
due to its strong marketing and advertising strategies, unlike
Pepsi where it is constantly changing its image to target the
younger age group. Coca Cola on the other hand targets all age
groups. They also do a good job of targeting well-known
celebrities to help market their brand.
Coca Cola Weaknesses:
Coca Cola’s biggest competitor is Pepsi however, Pepsi had
moved away from the soda only model of revenue. Pepsi has
developed other types of revenue such as lays chips and other
foods. Coca Cola has yet to develop any of these. People have
also becomes extremely concerned with the link between
carbonates drinks and obesity and diabetes. These drinks create
a negative view in the public eye as they contribute the obesity
epidemic and haven’t suggested a healthier solution yet.
Coca Cola Opportunities:
Developing countries such as India have extremely hot
summers, which results in the doubling in consumption of cold
drinks. Also, within these developing countries hygiene has
become a major factor and has led to the increase in packaged
drinking water. Coca Cola can also improve and produce
11. healthy beverages and good in the future which will obviously
boost its revenue.
Coca Cola Threats:
Water is Coca Cola’s biggest threat as they were recently
suspected of using pesticides however; even greater is that the
scarcity of water is on the rise. With the growing concern over
climate change people are beginning to blame beverage
companies for its vast consumption of water. If water were to be
regulated in anyway they could experience a serious decrease in
their revenue. Coca Cola is constantly facing threats from
indirect competitors such as Starbucks, and other chains that
offer a healthy alternative. These alternatives are not big
competition for Coke but they do enough to put a dent in the
beverage market. Energy drinks such as Red Bull and Gatorade
are also indirectly stealing some of the market share.
DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP SWOT ANALYSIS
Pros
Cons
Internal
Strengths
Largest independent bottler in the United States.
Weaknesses
Invest most heavily in key brands rather than new products.
External
Opportunities
Producing products that are targeted towards healthier
consumers.
Threats
Most products are not as internationally known.
Strengths:
Dr Pepper Snapple Group is one of the dominating beverage
companies, and the largest independent bottler in the United
12. States. The group markets over 50 kinds of refreshment, and has
the longest history in the field, producing the first soft drink in
1783. The group focuses on a variety low or no calorie products
that corresponds to their belief it lead to a healthy lifestyle, and
is a belief many in the consumer market are leaning towards.
The group also creates distribution agreements with appealing
new products that allows them to enter new markets with low
risk and capital investments (Dr Pepper Snapple Group, 2017).
Weaknesses:
Though the group continues to acquire many new products, and
enter new markets, it focuses more on investing in its current
brand products and how to alter them to correspond to changing
trends in the market. Trends are changing rapidly, investing in
the alteration of current brand products will eventually lead to a
point where that product will not be able to fit the market’s
needs. As such, new products would need to replace them (Dr
Pepper Snapple Group, 2017).
Opportunities:
Trends with consumers are continuing to shift towards healthier
products, especially in the soft drinks market. Maintaining their
wide range of low or no calorie products such as teas,
carbonated waters, and other healthy options gives the group the
opportunity to expand their market presence. This opportunity is
not limited to the North American market, but internationally as
well (Dr Pepper Snapple Group, 2017).
Threats:
Many of the products produced, or sponsored by Dr Pepper
Snapple Group are, largely, only known in the North American
market, not internationally. By solely focusing their efforts on
that market, the group is hindering the expansion of their
products. Competitors are already ahead, taking advantage of
such opportunities, and are outsourcing products internationally
(Dr Pepper Snapple Group, 2017).
CONSUMER ANALYSIS
Market Segmentation
13. PepsiCo uses segmentation to analysis the behavior of the
consumers for their products. They divide the population into
groups that fit into certain characteristics that would help
PepsiCo to target the audiences. An example used by PepsiCo
includes the product of Diet Pepsi “which is positioned as a
carbonated drink that contains less sugar among of sugar
compared to Pepsi-Cola and other soft drinks.” (Dudovisky
2016) After doing multiple research, PepsiCo noticed the target
audience of most of their consumers. Using the four
segmentation of geographic, demographic, behavioral and
psychological segmentations, the table provided below
demonstrates the targeted audience that most likely will
purchase a product from PepsiCo. (Dudovisky 2016)
Needs and Wants from PepsiCo
PepsiCo has done an amazing job in finding the needs and wants
from its customers. An example of this includes the healthy
product brands vs the well known brands the company is known
for. The company has tried to sell a more healthier brand of
their products to their consumers but the customers of their
products have been loyal and purchased the products they have
enjoyed for many years. One of the reasons that affects the
PepsiCo products is based on tastes. Estrel reports that “Taste is
the biggest factor in a snack purchase, according to 66% of
baby boomers and 53% of millennials in a March survey by
consultancy Alixpartners.” (Estrel 2016) Another example on
how PepsiCo determines their products is based on the sales on
whether they grow or decline. Healthy products such as the mid
calorie level Pepsi Next and Quaker Yogurt have fizzled in
sales while more well known brands such as Doritos and Lay’s
Chips have actually increased in sales. Another factor includes
the cost for the production where natural and organic products
are much costlier and harder to develop. PepsiCo has been
trying to earn a good reputation by offering healthier products
but “The world's biggest food companies have been trying to
ramp up healthier offerings for years, but consumers haven't
given up their love for all things sweet and salty.” (Estrel 2016)
14. While PepsiCo still offer their well known products that help
them generate revenue for years, PepsiCo still try to offer new
products that could provide more healthier options such as the
Baked Lay’s Chips and Diet Pepsi that contain less calories and
sodium.
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growth comes from high-fat, high-salt standbys such as doritos
and cheetos. Wall Street Journal (Online)
MARKETING & PRODUCT OBJECTIVES
Pepsico. is one of the leading foods and Beverages Company in
the world. Its headquarters are in New York, United States. Its
products are sold in more than 200 countries in the world
making it the second most renowned organization in the
beverage industry after Coca cola. The two compete in all
market segments of the food industry. Its products range from
soft drinks, snacks, bottled water, sports nutrition products and
energy drinks. Other new products are reported to be in the
pipeline and will be rolled out to consumers with time once
complete.
The company’s current market is teenagers and young adults
who have been the major consumers of its products since its
launch. They consume almost 70% of its products annually and
generate high profits for the company in the process. The
company’s majority consumers are bases in the United States,
where it is located, with the rest in countries spread all over the
world. In Africa and parts of Asia, the company controls small
sections of the beverages sector compared to Europe and
America.
15. Currently the company is targeting new markets and consumers
by pushing into the health sector. It has introduced Tropicana
and Quaker food operations, which account for over a third of
its new products segment. It has also introduced new products
in China and U.S markets to compete with health food products
in the two regions. China is one of the countries with the
highest population growth rates in the world hence making it
the main target market. It has also introduced new low-calorie
fruit puree snacks set to be distributed in Tropical market
regions.
The company is doing this by working with its target audience
and hope the launch will be a success. They believe new health
products could generate high markets and increase its market
share in the world. This could increase the company’s profit
that is the aim of any organization when operating. This product
targets the older generations that are made up individuals over
the age of 45 years who value their health and wellbeing hence
do not consume most of its beverage products due to health
concerns.
The company also takes up new markets by doing merging with
the existing organizations in the regions that control a large
portion of the market share. The organizations sell Pepsi Co.’s
products and operate under its name. The owners of the
acquired organizations are paid to do this by the company.
Pepsico. offers a range of products that are targeting people
from all age groups and are available in almost all parts of the
world. Some of the company’s revised products range from soft
drinks to health foods. The soft drinks include Pepsi cola,
Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, IZZE, Naked Juice, Ocean Spray
and Lipton. In internal markets, its products are Fiesta Miranda,
Manzanita Sol and Kas Mas. The oldest product in this category
is the Pepsi cola that was introduced when the company was
starting out. Today the product is available in different
varieties, which are Pepsi Wild Cherry, Caffeine-Free Diet
Pepsi and Caffeine-Free Pepsi. It also has a number of energy
drinks that are used by sports athletes and young people in most
16. cases.
Some of the company’s other products include Sierra Mist,
Fritos, Starbucks ready to drink beverages, Brisk, walkers, 7Up,
Cheetos and Mirinda.The company is in its pilot stage of rolling
out new health products in both domestic and international
markets with a view of getting new consumers on board from
various market segments. Some of them include Quaker foods,
Gatorade and Tropicana product lines.
Pepsi Co.’s positioning in the global markets has been boosted
by a number of factors in the recent years which have not only
boosted its sales but also increased its market share. Some of
these factors include its low-cost production costs of soft drinks
which enabled it to provide drinks at a relatively lower price
compared to its main competitor Coca-cola. The company’s
efficient management on production and performance also
boosted its profits and this has been maintained for an extended
period. Its strong distribution channel target is to make sure all
beverages of within reach of customers once one orders for
them. They have established distribution schemes that range
from direct store delivery to customer channel distributor which
acts like a third party when providing products.
The company is recognized in almost every part of the world
including countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh which are
hard to reach and even harder to market and sell products in due
to poor governance. The company also owns products in other
countries that use its trademark sign. This move has made it
popular in other countries and regions where new market
entrance is extremely hard.
The company’s popularity according to a recent market survey
is also growing compared to its competitors in the different age
groups. This is graphically shown in the perceptual map in
appendix A.2.
According to the map, Pepsi products grew in popularity among
the young consumers in the last five years compared to Coke
whose popularity grew amongst the older generation. This
17. shows the majority consumers preference on the beverage
products from the two largest competitors in the world. (
Zameenzad, 2013)
Appendix
A.1
Segmentation Type
Criteria
PepsiCo Target
Geographic
Region
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