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Read the case study and answer the following questions. Krispy Kreme remains triumphant despite international brands taking strain in the South African market We have seen the plight of international retail brands in the current South African market over the years with many brands losing market share and exiting the country. Krispy Kreme is bucking this trend and here’s why: The globally famous doughnut shop plays in the ‘’sweet treat’’ space and its clear conceptual difference means competitors are few and far between. The success of the brand is a pleasant surprise considering the limited offering of only doughnuts, coffee and frozen beverages. Prudent site selection has led to the establishment of 19 outlets situated in prime retail locations around the country. Krispy Kreme South Africa are keeping pace with their legislated development milestones with the recent establishment in the Cape Town market finalizing the brand’s establishment in major metros. The plan was to establish 3…

(1) I have a case study of 2 pages and one question is provided that needs to be solved by reading and analyzing the case study. Kindly go analyze the case study and answer the following question: Highlight the key elements of Pakistan’s Bicycle Industry. What are the current challenges of the bicycle industry in Pakistan?   Note: The case study is attached as 2 pictures.

XEROX CORPORATION As of 2010, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is a $22 billion, multinational company founded in 1906 and operating in 160 countries. Xerox is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, and employs 130,000 people. How does a company of such size and magnitude effectively manage experiences? Such companies depend on the productivity and performance of their employees. The journey over the last 100 years has withstood many successes and failures. In 2000, Xerox was facing bankruptcy after years of mismanagement, piles of debt, and mounting questions about its accounting practices. and motivate employees from diverse backgrounds and Anne Mulcahy turned Xerox around. Mulcahy joined Xerox as an employee in 1976 and moved up the corporate ladder, holding several management positions until she became CEO in 2001. In 2005, Mulcahy was named by Fortune magazine as the second most powerful woman in business. Based on a lifetime of experience with Xerox, she knew that the company had…

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

Please read the case study below and answer ALL questions.Q Tupperware Could Go Out Of Business, Here's Why Tupperware says it could go out of business. The company's stock price plummeted nearly 50% this week as analysts say the brand has struggled to connect with younger consumers. Tupperware is an American kitchen classic, but the brand recently warned it could soon be out of business. After Tupperware Brands Corporation warned it could soon go out of business, the iconic company's failure to adapt to modern trends and attract new customers is in the spotlight. Once a mainstay at American dinners and backyard barbecues, Tupperware containers shot to fame through the company's direct - sales model and 'Tupperware parties' hosted in sellers' homes. While the brand's sales briefly surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, as families prepared more home-cooked meals during lockdown, the trend sharply reversed last year as restaurant dining boomed once again. The reusable containers have been…

With respect to the case study, identify and discuss the key functions performed by Amazon's marketing team.

AirAsia 1. Describe how this firm designed their services differently to overcome the challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic? (min 500 words)

Prepare the five Whys and determine the root cause of the problem

Uber allowed people to book and share rides in privatecars via their smartphones. With its headquarters in theUS, it operates in 60 countries and has a strong presence in the Asia–Pacific region. This case study explores Uber’s development and growth, first in the US, then its global expansion and subsequent foray into China. Despite enjoying international success with deep penetration in major cities, Uber flopped in the Chinese market. Critically discuss Uber’s solutions to dealing with THREE global challenge trendsmentioned above. Relevant information from the case should be included. Providerelevant references to the key theories and practices to support the discussion.Relevant examples of other companies in that industry should also be incorporated asa comparison.

1.A. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that “Groupon has no sustainable competitive advantage”? Please explain your point of view. B. How does Groupon add value to the companies whose offers are sold on the site?

Coronavirus pandemic has affected businesses and all aspects of our lives globally. As a recent occurrence, it has created the opportunity to study a “once-in-life-time” moment of how companies function during an unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic period. Assume that your supervisor has approved for you to work on the on the topic “the mitigating strategies and policies used by high hit business organisation during COVID-19” for your Long Essay/Project Work. A quick glance through the literature demonstrates that, this topic has received little or perhaps no attention in academic literature. As a student of Research Methods, examine clearly the appropriate methodology to use for the topic during this pandemic stating clearly the design or approach, sampling technique, instrument for data collection and analysis giving appropriate justifications for your choices.

Assess how Disney's $1 Billion Bet on a Magical Wristband could include “the greening of IT” as part of its strategy

Uber allowed people to book and share rides in privatecars via their smartphones. With its headquarters in theUS, it operates in 60 countries and has a strong presence in the Asia–Pacific region. This case study explores Uber’s development and growth, first in the US, then its global expansion and subsequent foray into China. Despite enjoying international success with deep penetration in major cities, Uber flopped in the Chinese market. identify THREE (3) global challenge trends. Discuss eachtrend and how it is applicable to the Uber case? Provide adequate information linkingto the case to support the discussion. Other relevant background information andexamples linking to the case can be incorporated

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Read the below case study and answer the questions that follow MultiChoice pioneers omnichannel support in South Africa to achieve a 95% customer satisfaction. MultiChoice Group (MultiChoice) is an entertainment powerhouse and is Africa’s leading media company. The company is passionate about telling stories that are rooted in the unique cultures of the countries it broadcasts in. Through a combination of services including direct to home satellite television, digital terrestrial television, and online video entertainment, it uses the power of storytelling to enrich lives. Roland Naidoo, Head of Operations, MultiChoice, tells Intelligent CIO Africa why the company teamed up with Freshworks to enhance its omnichannel customer service and experience. MultiChoice views itself first and foremost as a customer experience organisation. Today, the company serves around nine million customers in South Africa and over 21 million customers across the African continent. Getting to the heart of…

Read the below case study and answer the questions that follow MultiChoice pioneers omnichannel support in South Africa to achieve a 95% customer satisfaction. MultiChoice Group (MultiChoice) is an entertainment powerhouse and is Africa’s leading media company. The company is passionate about telling stories that are rooted in the unique cultures of the countries it broadcasts in. Through a combination of services including direct to home satellite television, digital terrestrial television, and online video entertainment, it uses the power of storytelling to enrich lives. Roland Naidoo, Head of Operations, MultiChoice, tells Intelligent CIO Africa why the company teamed up with Freshworks to enhance its omnichannel customer service and experience. MultiChoice views itself first and foremost as a customer experience organisation. Today, the company serves around nine million customers in South Africa and over 21 million customers across the African continent. Getting to the heart of…

Read the below case study and answer the questions that follow MultiChoice pioneers omnichannel support in South Africa to achieve a 95% customer satisfaction. MultiChoice Group (MultiChoice) is an entertainment powerhouse and is Africa’s leading media company. The company is passionate about telling stories that are rooted in the unique cultures of the countries it broadcasts in. Through a combination of services including direct to home satellite television, digital terrestrial television, and online video entertainment, it uses the power of storytelling to enrich lives.  MultiChoice views itself first and foremost as a customer experience organisation. Today, the company serves around nine million customers in South Africa and over 21 million customers across the African continent. Getting to the heart of great customer experience. At MultiChoice, everyone, right from the group chairman to the call centre executive has customer experience on their minds. Over the last five years,…

Please Answer the question below based on the picture. Identify the source of Netflix's brand equity and evaluate the association's strength, favourability, and uniqueness. Develop a brand resonance pyramid for Netflix. Can this brand achieve resonance with its customers? why and why not?

Based on the case study “strategic management in cartelized environment: case of Hisham Packaging, Dubai”, answer the following: Advice Hamza on what strategies should be adopted to sustain the growth of the business?

discuss 3 and 4 part of the question.

The Xerox 914, the first plain-paper copier, was introduced in 1959. Regarded by many people as the most successful business product ever introduced, it created a new industry. During the 1960s Xerox grew rapidly, selling all it could produce and reaching $1 billion in revenue in a record-setting time. By the mid-1970s return on assets was in the low 20 % range. Its competitive advantage was due to strong patients, a growing market, and little competition. In such an environment, management was not pressed to focus on customers. During the 1970s, however, IBM and Kodak entered the high-volume copier business-Xerox’s principal market. Several Japanese companies introduced high quality low volume copiers, a market that Xerox had virtually ignored, and established a foundation for moving into the high-volume market. In addition, the Federal Tarde Commission accused Xerox of illegally monopolizing the copier businesses. After negotiations, Xerox agreed to open approximately 1,700 patents…

Based on the case study “strategic management in cartelized environment: case of Hisham Packaging, Dubai”, answer the following: Using the data from the case study, undertake a five force framework analysis to identify the factors influencing competitive pressure within the industry.

What is Michael Porter’s diamond framework for national competitiveness?

Create a PowerPoint Presentation Slide about Coca-Cola's story relating to its 2018 'World Without Waste' campaign business interacting with the external environment.  What should be included in the presentation:   Define and describe Sustainability and the Community as topics in the relevance of the 2018 'World Without Waste' campaign Summarize the news story you chose and why this is an example of a business interacting with its external environment (what happened / what is happening)  What was the outcome, or what is the intended outcome of this interaction between the business and its external environment? Which stakeholders are impacted by this interaction?

How should Tiffany & Co. revamp its image and to return to its former glory by assessing the competitive forces that are affecting the luxury jewelry and specialty retailer industry.

What was the best way for Nike to develop strategic partnerships with other companies to access new markets and create new opportunities in the NIKE Inc. case study

Based on the case study “strategic management in cartelized environment: case of Hisham Packaging, Dubai”, answer the following:

In what ways does Unilever's focus on sustainability (see Illustration Capsule 9.4), in the long-term interest of its shareholders? Does it contribute to the company's competitive advantage or profitability. Discuss.

Read the following and Answer the questions that follow:Covid 19 disease outbreak was indeed a global disaster. This pandemic forced for a change inconsumer behavior in almost all the market sectors. The Botswana local restaurant brand ‘TheBraai Place’ had just hit the market to compete with the established international brands likeNandos and others when this disease outbreak hit the world by storm. As a result, consumers wereforced to stop from going out to the restaurant but had to rely more on placing their food ordersonline and they be delivered by the restaurant to the customer’s homes. Something that seriouslycame as a challenge to the local brand that was just gaining its momentum. It had to re-strategizeand employ new ways of adapting to this compelling situation where customers orders were nowonly received, paid for and prepared through an online system. An urgent need for a revampedwebsite, order application system as well as a secure online payment method was what they…

Red Lobster operates over 670 casual-dining seafood restaurants in the US andCanada, employing more than 63,000 people. When Red Lobster developed a newbusiness strategy to focus on value and improve its image, it established a new vision,mission, and goals for the company. The restaurant chain simplified its menu with thehighest-quality seafood it could offer at mid-range prices traded its restaurants’tropical themes for a crisp, clean look with white-shirt-and-black-pants uniforms forits employees, and added Northeastern coastal imagery to its menu and Web-site.Executing the new mission and differentiation strategy required hiring fun,hospitality-minded people who shared its values.Although Red Lobster had not had any problem with hiring restaurant managers,the company felt that the managers it hired did not always reflect Red Lobster’sstrategy, vision and values. The company also realized that their old job descriptionsand specifications did not reflect the passion its new strategy…

Continue  In another development in the firm’s evolving e-commerce strategy, Walmart has taken the decision to shutter Jet.com and phase out the brand, three years after splashing out $3.3 billion to acquire the start-up. This had been rumored for several months, with Walmart already divesting itself of smaller e-commerce gambits, such as ModCloth and Jetblack. But Jet.com was the biggest bet that Walmart made and one that brought Marc Lore into the larger firm as head of the e-commerce division in the US. McMillon says now that there are no regrets about the decision to buy the firm:The Jet acquisition was critical to jumpstarting the progress we've made the last few years. Not only have we picked up traction with pickup and delivery, but our walmart.com non-food e-commerce growth accelerated after the arrival of Marc and the Jet team. He leaned into the Walmart brand quickly.But that parent brand is the priority, he adds:While the [Jet] brand name may still be used in the future, our…

Janice Edwards was employed as the new General Manager of Coblenz Boutique Hotel located in Grenada. Janice took up her post in January 2022 as the world was slowly climbing out of the effects of COVID-19. She is now faced with a unique issue at her organization, a very young workforce and it has been increasing difficult to find anyone with institutional knowledge or experience. During the pandemic, Coblenz Boutique Hotel had to find unique ways to cut cost and stay afloat such as offering its aging workforce over the age of 55 to proceed on early retirement. Now her workforce does not even resemble her clientele, who are retirees in the winter of their life looking for a quiet affordable get-away. The younger employers lack the patience and are often unable to relate to the guests. Janice knows that a multi-generational workforce is the key to the business success. You have been employed as the Human Resource Manager to assist Janice.   Recommended and explain four (4) strategies to…