Sony Computer Entertainment

Table of contents Introduction 3 Types of Mergers 3 Types of Acquisitions 4 Motives behind M&A 5 Problems faced in Mergers and Acquisitions 6 Problems faced in Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions 7 Sony's Acquisition of Columbia Pictures 8 Sony 8 Columbia Pictures 9 Analysis: Star Framework 9 Fig: Choice of Entry Mode 15 Failure of the Acquisition 15 Reasons for the Failure 16 Merger between Daimler-Benz and Chrysler Corporation 18 Daimler-Benz 18 Chrysler Corporation 18 Analysis:

HOFSTEDE MODEL ANALYSIS 6 BEHAVIORIAL IMPLICAITONS 7 CONCLUSION 8 INTRODUCTION The landscape of music industry sales has changed within the last 5 years with the changing technology innovations of computers and the dependency on the Internet. The issue of competition has leveled out due to the ability of services ands products being marketed globally using the Internet. Most importantly, the distance between "buyer" and

The first code 334614 is defined as, “Providing mass duplication of recorded products; Software and other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing”. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mass reproducing computer software or other prerecorded audio and video material on magnetic or optical media, such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, tapes, or cartridges. These establishments do not generally develop any software or produce any audio or video content. This industry includes

label services, including new release set-up and planning, as well as radio promotion and marketing, to select Sony Music venture partners. RAL’s artist roster consists of Shaggy, The Chainsmokers, DJ Khaled, Bush, Karmin, Lyfe Jennings, Jordin Sparks, Keith Sweat, Aaron Carter, Babymetal to name a few. Goals Entrench RAL as a shared service division for of Sony Music Entertainment Create a steady stream of revenue from record sales, merchandising, licensing and live performances through artist

Career Reflection Report: A.S.E. The RIASEC code which was obtained from the interest inventory test is artistic, social, and enterprising. People who have an artistic interest will tend to allow their creativity to flow within them and not usually bounded by rules and regulations. For example, in our daily life we prefer not to follow the cooking instructions, but just go with the flow using whatever ingredients we have within our reach. At the same time, artistic people tend to have a high level

of what is now considered entertainment history. Sony Music Entertainment, also known as SME, is one the “Big Three” American music companies. As one of the “Big Three,” formerly known as American Record Corporation, SME has gone through a number of name changes and acquired many acquisitions. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a joint venture called Sony BMG Music Entertainment, joining together CBS Records and BMG’s Ariola, Arista, and RCA Records. In 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann’s stake

Introduction Spotify and Music Streaming Services Industry Background Audio streaming services are transforming the way music is consumed; from artist interaction to size and revenue potential. This change is inevitable, and could spell the end of physical music sales. They legally allow user access to millions of tracks from any online platform. The service is probably viewed as a revolutionized of music industry. According to recent report in April 2015 by The International Federation of the

Vertical Integration Back in 2002, Sony geared themselves toward a vertical strategy as reported by Rob Weisenthal, VP and CFO of Sony Corp. of America, “Under the USA umbrella, we undertook a number of vertical initiatives for each operating division. These have already produced significant operational streamlining and financial performance improvements.” As discussed in his release, Weisenthal talked about Sony Pictures Entertainment and their strategy to restructure television operations, where

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Our companies are known for creating products that enrich people's lives.  Through Sony Corporation of America and its operating companies, we’re equally dedicated to improving people's lives.  Our commitment extends to helping local communities, fostering better educational systems, supporting the arts and culture, helping disadvantaged youth, protecting and improving the environment and encouraging employee volunteerism. Our strategic philanthropy and corporate

entrepreneur. He has helped create many great production companies; one of his best though is SyCo which he owns fifty-fifty with Sony Music Entertainment and was founded in 2002. SyCo employs a number of great people such as; Global CEO Charles Garland (day-to-day operations), Sir Philip Green (advisor), and Karren Brady (advisor). In 2010, Ellis Watson CEO of SyCo Entertainment, resigned. SyCo’s main productions are Got Talent and The X Factor which generally operates in the U.S. and U.K. America’s