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Questions Bloleisusta busiuss melere (a) What is Merck's business model? How does it make money? (b) What are the advantages to Merck of selling AIDS drugs at cost in South Africa? Disadvantages? (c) Bottom line: What should Merck do? (d) Can you think of analogous situations in this industry? Other industries? Adwautages-

5. Blockbuster - Before the advent of digital streaming, video rental stores were the place to go when you fancied a night-in watching a movie or box set. This was a new phenomenon in the 1980s as more and more people purchased home VHS players. By the time the first Blockbuster store opened in Dallas in 1985, the video rental industry was taking shape - helping to create a huge new income stream for film distributors. Over the years, Blockbuster became the industry leader, growing in size to have over 9,000 stores around the world and revenues of $5.9 billion at its peak in 2004. In the UK, it had over 4,000 stores and its blue and yellow signage was familiar sight on the high street. At the turn of the century, Blockbuster still dominated the video and DVD rental market. However, internet speeds were improving. This carried the potential to radically alter how we consume all forms of media. The idea of streaming a feature-length movie online was now a reality. Some had this…

Subject: Enterprenuership Assume its 2013. You've an idea in regards to a food delivery service could work in Pakistan and you start business of Food Panada, now how would you convince the investor that your idea is worth investing in? Research base answer will be appreciated.

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Explain how the decision to adopt AWS cloud from Sunlife could support its digital strategy?https://www.itbusiness.ca/news/sun-life-chooses-aws-as-its-cloud-tech-provider/119336Article talking about Sunlife choosing AWS cloudhttps://smith.queensu.ca/_templates/documents/it-forum/digital-strategy.pdfUnder the headline "Supporting Digital Strategy", could find information to help

“The world’s a stage; each plays his part, and takeshis share” – Dutch proverb.1. Briefly discuss what this proverb means to youin reference to Globalization.

1. Is Jet com a potential concern for Amazon? Why or why not?  2. Given the importance of understanding the external environment, why do some firms fail to do so? 3. Provide examples of firms that did not understand their external environment? 4. What were the implications of the firm's failure to understand that environment?

As the largest company in the world, with more than two millionemployees worldwide and more than $473 billion in sales in arecent year, Walmart has become big and powerful enough to influence the U.S. economy. Some observers believe Walmart is alsoresponsible for the low U.S. inflation rates of recent years.1. Some economists fear what might happen to the U.S.economy if Walmart has a bad year. (So far, it has had morethan four decades of growth.) Should a single retailer havethat much influence on the economy? Why or why not?2. Walmart is selective about what it sells—refusing, forinstance, to carry music or computer games with matureratings, magazines with content it considers too adult, or, insome of its stores, handguns. Because of its sheer size, thesedecisions can influence American culture. Do you think thisis a positive or negative effect of the growth of this retailer?Why?

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

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

How Does Alibaba achieve strategic Competitiveness? based on this Article Title;  Alibaba: An online Colossus in China Goes Global- Link: ( https://www.sweetstudy.com/files/alibaba-3533521.pdf )

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

Good day.please help me with the following Source: Rawes, E. and Coomes, K. 2019. What is Airbnb? What to know before becoming a guestor host. 13 September 2019. Digital Trends. [Online]. Available at:https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/what-is-airbnb/ [Accessed 10 February 2021].Additional reading:• Airbnb. 2019. Booking unique places to stay and things to do. [Online]. Available at:https://www.airbnb.co.za/ [Accessed 18 February 2021].• Airbnb. 2016. What is Airbnb? Travel Tips. 4 May 2016. [Online]. Available at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWUeChVZqgw [Accessed 18 February 2021]

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

Societal shocks are not among the principal components of strategic significance in the PESTEL analysis because they are O much harder for companies to anticipate and prepare for because they often begin with little warning. caused by political factors including the extent to which government intervenes in the economy in an ongoing manner. ○ associated with anticipated sociocultural forces that include societal values, attitudes, cultural factors, and lifestyles that impact business. ○ the result of technological factors that include the pace of change and technical developments that have the potential for improving society. ○ dictated by foreseeable economic conditions that include the general economic climate and specific factors such as interest rates, inflation rate, and unemployment rate, as well as conditions in the stock and bond markets that can affect consumer confidence.

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

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1). When can markets fail? List and briefly explain at least 2 instances of market failure (explain why companies do not address these but government needs to do so). 2).  List and briefly explain specific strategies that Amazon and other corporations have used to lower their taxes (include at least 3 strategies).

Topic - shaping Europe’s auto industry future - Chinese vs German EV car manufacturers 1.        Write introduction to the problem.2.        Analyse present situation - present and coming market volume and challenges - provide numbers3.        Answer - what are the key strategies of chinese and german manufacturers for the following 10 years - use one of six or any other published concept of Strategic Management Concept.4.        Conclude and share your opinion on the futureFormat:Word file, Times New Roman 12 or similar, 1.5 spacing, 2 pages.

In the context of a selected regional organization, explain the concept of ‘four Es’: economy, efficiency, effectiveness and equity. What does the concept of value for money (VFM) refer to? To what extent is the measurement of “effectiveness” problematic in public and not-for-profit organizations? Support your answer with examples. (700 words)

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

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1. Conduct a SWOT analysis of Sandals Resorts International  2. Has Sandals Resorts International been able to develop strong relationships with its customers. If so how? 3. Identify a local competitor in your country and discuss their advantages and limitations with respect to their products offerings. 4. Make recommendations for a local competitor to be able to combat the efforts of Sandals Resorts International

The global recession forced thousands of firms into bankruptcy. Does this fact alone confirm that “external factors are more important than internal factors” in strategic planning? Discuss. Governments worldwide are turning to “protectionism” to cope with economic recession, imposing tariffs and subsidies on foreign goods and restrictions/incentives on their own firms to keep jobs at home. What are the strategic implications of this trend for international commerce? Identify two industries experiencing rapid technological changes and three industries that are experiencing little technological change. How does the need for technological forecasting differ in these industries? Why? Discuss the ethics of gathering competitive intelligence. Discuss the ethics of cooperating with rival firms.

FAST PLZ  29-Which of these business decisions will most likely be done by the directors of corporations to save the company during this time of pandemic? Apply cost-saving measures to minimize the expenses of the company Apply aggressive marketing strategies to encourage more customers to purchase None of the choices are correct Remove some partners in the business to lower the income that needs to be provided to them.

Which barriers to entry contributed most PRGA Motors lack of success with the original Synapse? Which macro environment factors did PRGA Motors consider when adjusting the marketing and manufacturing strategies to achieve success with the more recent Snap and LX models?

What benefits can Canada offer to businesses seeking a new market or production base? (Long Answer)