Introduction: Established in 1988, Huawei Technologies is a high-tech enterprise which specializes in research and development (R&D), production and marketing of communications equipment, providing customized network solutions for telecom carriers in optical, fixed, mobile and data communications networks (Chinese Embassy, 2017). As of 2016, Huawei boasts of 180,000 employees, which includes upward of 50,000 foreign employees. Huawei currently stands at number 83 on the Fortune 500 Forbes list as it continues its meteoritic rise as a global company. This report will evaluate the external environment and analyze the industry in which Huawei operates and its internal functions and competencies. Based on these observations, we will recommend …show more content…
In fact, as the Huawei founder Ren Zenghfei admitted “Huawei was somewhat naïve to choose telecommunication equipment as its business domain in the beginning. Huawei was not prepared for such an intensified competition when the company was just established. The rivals were internationally renowned companies with assets valued at the tens of billions of dollars. If there had been no government policy to protect [nationally owned companies] Huawei would no longer exist” (Li et al., 2016; Arhens, 2013; Fan, 2003). Because of this support and relationship with the Chinese government, Huawei have faced significant political obstacles in its international expansion. The Chinese company, in fact, has been considered as a threat by different western countries, becoming the “focus of contract exclusion and finger pointing by certain western governments” (Chung and Mascitelli, 2015). The most evident case is represented by the conflicts that the Chinese company faced with the US market. A paramount factor affecting the company’s relationship with USA is the intense attention in the Huawei’s presumed tie with the Chinese government (Arhens,
In order to identify Verizon's core competencies, a SWOT and Five Forces analysis was performed. The SWOT analysis showed internal strengths in technology diversification, a large and talented employee resource pool, and an expansive network footprint. Internal weaknesses were revealed that centered on post merger issues such as corporate culture issues, impending workforce retirements, and a lack of systems or process consolidation. External opportunities include the potential to further capitalize on incumbent status, diverse markets, long distance, and brand identity. Finally, external threats include government regulation, substitution, and a weak economy.
Case 4 – Google: Research Google’s attempt to buy into wireless via the 700 MHz Spectrum Auction.
The legal system is another issue to be considered when doing business in China because it is still viewed as being in a developing stage. Contracts, for example, are highly influenced by this difference. In the Chinese culture, contracts describe how relationships will be developed whereas in the United States, the contract is a binding agreement that spells out the specific terms, conditions and expectations from each party involved. As Company X pursues the possibility of expanding business to China, it must understand that the Chinese business culture does not place as much emphasis on the binding force of a written contract.
HTC’s competitive position is not sustainable. In fact, the disappointing financial performance in Q1 2012 and the increasingly decreasing operating margin all points to a slower growth. Besides the statistics, HTC also face several imminent threats, such as the popularity of Samsung and Apple’s smartphone offering, the increase in competitors in the smartphone market, the shift in market, from operator push to brand pull, and the ongoing patent war with Apple. However there are also opportunities HTC can take advantage of to keep its competitive position. The opportunities are presented in the high growth rate of Smartphone Market, 61% in 2011, and the lack of well made Android Tablet.
Foxconn is a company in China that is notorious for using slave labor to make electronic devices we use every day. The company is known for abundant labor violations and cruelties that turned many heads in different countries in the world. The unusual violations included ridiculous amounts of long hours, shorting pay people are owed, and restricted and conditions that many would equate to prison. There were numerous American companies under the microscope to improve conditions after being caught profiting off the slave labor from people “employed” at the facility. One of these companies was Apple. Foxconn is also notoriously known for manufacturing many other electronics, for other major companies.
“We always keep on pace with the demand of our end customers, delight them through continuing maintain a close relationship between manufacturing, ongoing Research and Development as well as working closely with supply chain and outsourcing partners, to provide cost-effective, high-quality Smart phone, wireless devices and software to our customers, internationally. Constant Training and Development program and strong culture practices are held to motivate the employees, also, to ensure infinite innovation and creation come out from them. Most importantly, offer attractive
The major actors involved in the Chinese challenge include the US government, the Chinese Government, US and Chinese businesses, and the American Citizens. When analyzing the hierarchy of goals for the Chinese government, it is important to note that the Chinese Communist Party is not democratically elected. Their mandate to govern has been based on China’s strong economic performance. Above all else, it is crucial for the Chinese government to maintain its economic success. 29% of China’s GDP is composed of exports of goods and services.
Apple is being criticized in China for three main issues, including slave labor, guarantee scandal and underdeveloped infrastructure. However, China is a significant market for Apple. Apple’s market share in China is continuously growing while decreasing in mature countries. Issues related to human rights and labor protection in China are sensitive and of globally mutual concern. If we do not address these issues properly, we will lose Chinese customers as well as suppliers and sub-contractors. This may also seriously impact the reputation and sales of Apple products worldwide.
Facing the China’s Telecom Equipment industry double-digit grow and becoming the largest telecom market in the world, all leading firms in each subsectors of Global telecom equipment take this opportunity to invest in china. Huawei, a Chinese challenge, was starting its challenge to Cisco insurmountable leadership position in international telecom equipment industry.
Huawei technologies company Ltd is a well reputed company. In Bangladesh they are now in top positions. Huawei strictly maintain some rules and regulations to their all department.
A government of a country can restrict companies in doing what they would like to do. This can have a negative influence on its sales or even on its image. This happened to Philips in 2005, when it Philips America made a deal with Cuba to provide medical equipment (from Philips in the Netherlands) to the country, but they did not have the permission of the American government for this deal. So by making the deal, Philips broke the law and Philips Electronics North America Corporation was accused and had to pay a fine to the American government. After paying this fine Philips provided the needed equipment to Cuba, and that it would continue to do business with that country, but this time with the needed licenses.
Huawei also pitched the fact that any Cisco-trained engineer could operate the Quidway router with ease. Cisco’s rise to the leadership in networking equipment and technology was the result of many years of diligent, hard work and creativity. Cisco holds several patents, copyrights, and trade secrets that are critical to its success. Huawei, on the other hand, chose to make shortcuts and had complete disregard for the sanctity and legality of intellectual property. In fact, Huawei’s Vice President confessed that “all the world’s leading equipment suppliers are our learning modules.”[1] Can Huawei’s belief in “learning” from their competitors and Cisco’s belief that Huawei stole and copied intellectual property be attributed to a differing ethical perspective due to culture? We will discuss this in Section 3.
Introduction: With the very high demand in the market place for a musical device called the IPod, it’s no surprise that the IPhone, a hybrid of a phone and music device that it will be a big hit in the market place. This highly anticipated electronic trend setter had thousands of people waiting in line at the apple store in New York, and all over the country trying to get their hands on this iPhone. The IPod combined with a Phone, gives birth to this amazing product which has the following features: a 3.5 inch touch screen (the largest of all smart phones), Wi-Fi connectivity, the most usage time of all smart phones, i.e. talk time, internet use, or video playback, and many more impressive characteristics. The iPhone has, thereby,
Such methodologies enhanced the confidence of customers and users of Huawei products. Such interventions lead to increased profits and productivity of the employees. The workforce was engaged in training and induction workforce that was rewarding to their experience as well as improve on their productivity. Well-motivated and compensated workforce maximizes their productivity in the industry by expressing their talents, creativity and capabilities to meet the organization's organizational goal. Teamwork and good leadership qualities formulated a critical path in the industrial revolution for Huawei. Teamwork ensured that there is a sharing of a common vision and direction among the employees. Effectiveness is enhanced when the management and workforce share a common goal and objective. It ensures that there are no instances their mindset is diverted to unnecessary goals. In addition, it helps in doing things differently if the vision is to be achieved. The move to freeze some of the employees improved the delivery of service since it is easier to manage smaller groups within the
Xiaomi was growing rapidly in the last five years in which it has become the world’s third largest smartphone company. Xiaomi has a great understanding of its customers and the market; therefore, it was able to attract many customers and create high quality products. One of the major factors that contributed to Xiaomi’s success was the mobile internet and e-commerce strategies. Xiaomi grew into a mobile internet and e-commerce company that contract-manufactures smartphones and compatible devices designed to offer a complete customer experience. The second major factor was Xiaomi’s world-class team. Xiaomi contained a world-class team of Chinese executives and one prominent western executive, with collective experience at top foreign IT firms like Google, Microsoft, Motorola, and Yahoo. Its executive team complemented Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s driven founder and CEO, and brought attributed that Lei Jun lacked. Furthermore, the last major factor was Xiaomi’s manufacturing model, which is based on customer demand. In other words, when Xiaomi’s customers place their orders