Whirlpool Corporation has 59 manufacturing and technology centers around the world and sales in some 170 countries. Senior management has a vision of Whirlpool appliances in “Every Home . . . Everywhere with Pride, Passion, andPerformance.” Discuss Whirlpool’s two reasons why they have formulated a diversification strategy. Analyse Whirlpool’s products and apply the BCG matrix .

Whirlpool Corporation has 59 manufacturing and technology centers around the world and sales in some 170 countries. Senior management has a vision of Whirlpool appliances in “Every Home . . . Everywhere with Pride, Passion, andPerformance.” Discuss Whirlpool’s two reasons why they have formulated a diversification strategy. Analyse Whirlpool’s products and apply the BCG matrix .

Principles Of Marketing

17th Edition

ISBN:9780134492513

Author:Kotler, Philip, Armstrong, Gary (gary M.)

Publisher:Kotler, Philip, Armstrong, Gary (gary M.)

Chapter1: Marketing: Creating Customer Value And Engagement

Section: Chapter Questions

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