The Virgin Group in 2012
Duarte Lopes Pinto
Gonçalo Silva
Maria Xavier
Miguel Borges
Duarte Lopes Pinto
Gonçalo Silva
Maria Xavier
Miguel Borges
Contemporary Strategy Analysis- Robert M. Grant
Index
I. What common resources and capabilities link the separate Virgin companies? II. Which businesses, if any, should Branson consider divesting?
III. What criteria should Branson apply in deciding what new diversification to pursue?
IV. What changes in the financial structure, organizational structure, and management systems of the Virgin group would you recommend?
V. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having an umbrella name for all companies of the Virgin group?
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The Virgin brand allowed Virgin companies to position themselves as distinctive alternatives to market leaders. Therefore, the difference was not mainly about products was about the company’s identity and how they are related to their costumers.
Although the group counts on many companies , many of them within common industries, there are only two features in common to all companies . The brand and consumer loyalty towards the same . While the capabilities that are patent throughout the case, are the high level of Market Sensing and
Costumer insights beyond the level of network of partners around the world that allow Virgin get into hitherto totally unknown markets. It would be normal in a group with the size of the Virgin , that there was financial dependence between group companies , however it is not the case as Brandson said” each Virgin company was financed on a standalone basis”
II. Which businesses, if any, should Branson consider divesting? At the beginning of 2012, there were 228 Virgin companies registered at Britain´s Companies House. 68 of these companies were either considered as “removed” or “recently
Describe the organizational forms a company might have as it evolves from a start-up to a major corporation. List the advantages and disadvantages of each form.
b) Describe the organizational forms a company might have as it evolves from a start-up to a major corporation. List the advantages and disadvantages of each form.
Virgin Atlantic is clearly the cash cow of the Virgin Empire but we have undertaken a
Virgin is a U.K-based company led by Sir Richard Branson and is one of the three most recognized brands in Britain. The company has a vast history of brand extensions – one of which is their launch of a wireless phone service in the USA. Dan Schulman has been appointed CEO of the Virgin
b. Describe the organizational forms a company might have as it evolves from a start-up to a major corporation. List the advantages and disadvantages of each form.
2. Evaluate Gordon Biersch's organizational alternatives to realize its growth ambitions. Recommend a course to follow?
Additionally, the competition is likely to lead to erosion of margins and market share. Therefore, Virgin has to be sure that they can cope with the competition and take over some of the market share from the established banks.
Global airline alliances in another issue included in Virgin’s external environment. Alliances benefit airlines in many ways as they enable them more market access, convergence of technologies and even help overcome legal barriers (Anon., 2009). One weakness for Virgin therefore is not being part of an alliance such as Oneworld Alliance (Anon., 2009), in order to take full advantage of its potential Virgin should look into adjusting their market strategy and look into joining an alliance, if not form its own.
The purpose of this report was to provide a strategic evaluation of the company Virgin Australia. The report begins by conducting a strategic analysis of Virgin, including an analysis of the external environment and an internal analysis of competitive strengths and weaknesses. The report then identifies the strategic direction and objectives of Virgin Australia, including the vision, mission, strategic objectives and stakeholders of the company. The report moves on to explore strategic choices of Virgin Australia by identifying the key broad business level and
The first part of this report provides a broad introduction into the business of Virgin Australian by examining its principal sources of revenue, its nature of operating, its competitors, the market share and the regulations affecting its operations. From this, it can be seen that Virgin Australia operates in a very competitive environment and generates revenue by the core business of passenger and cargo transport.
Being in the service sector it is important for Virgin Atlantic to study its marketing mix as it works as an efficient tool, while building up marketing plans. It comprises of the seven P’s which are as follows.
Virgin Australia is Australia’s second largest domestic airline, commenced in operations back in 2000 as a low-cost carrier (LCC) and has successfully survived in the market. Major shareholders include Air New Zealand, Singapore Airline and Etihad Airways. The airline rebranded in 2011 as a part of their 5-year turnaround
Pratap (2017) The attractiveness of Virgin Atlantic is affected by a number of factors. Within the 21st century, the airline industry has been growing frequently and in demand. In spite of the speedy growing world economy, there are a number of forces that can affect the growth of Virgin Atlantic. Also, a number of forces determines the level of competition and competitiveness in the market that Virgin has to face.
Virgin Group LTD is a British venture capital conglomerate that has been around since 1970. Virgin encompasses over 400 different companies located in many industries such as: financial services, transport, food and drink, media and telecommunications. Headquartered in London, this British corporation has come a very long way since it’s birth in 1970. One of the main reasons for the companies success is because of its founder; Sir Richard Branson.
Although brands do not solely refer to businesses and their products or services (e.g. charities, countries, celebrities), this essay will discuss their relevance to profits with regards to business operations unless specified. Where most companies must at some point make a decision (consciously or unconsciously) whether to brand their company or not, that question is often rhetorical. Brands are established whether the marketing manager says they should or not. The decision really is whether to implement conscious brand management within the business or not. That is the difference between a strong brands and weak brands. Where