Directional Policy Matrix 1. Introduction Many large companies comprise several distinct divisions or strategic business units (SBUs). So one of the challenges facing the parent company of a multi-divisional company is to allocate resources to each division. So in order to make wise decisions on resource allocation‚ is there a tool that can assist senior executives determine the direction for each division or SBU? Actually there are two tools‚ the BCG matrix and the Directional Policy Matrix (DPM)
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The Shell Directional Policy Matrix is another refinement upon the Boston Matrix. Along the horizontal axis are prospects for sector profitability‚ and along the vertical axis is a company’s competitive capability. As with the GE Business Screen the location of a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in any cell of the matrix implies different strategic decisions. However decisions often span options and in practice the zones are an irregular shape and do not tend to be accommodated by box shapes. Instead
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SHELL DIRECTIONAL POLICY MARKET FOR PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS Strategic Implications Unlike the Boston Matrix in which one is looking for a balance of business opportunities spread amongst growth and maturing markets‚ in the Directional Policy Matrix the concentration of business opportunities should be focused around the ‘Leader’ domain‚ i.e. the top left hand area of the matrix. Under such circumstances‚ one is looking at a strong portfolio where the company is focusing on markets that are attractive
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1) What were the two hypotheses in this study? Put them in your own words and phrase them as directional hypotheses (i.e.‚ statements of what the researchers expected to find based on introduction section of the article). 6 pts Example of a directional hypothesis: Dogs will spend more time in physical contact with their sick owners than will cats. The first hypothesis was homophobic men are more sexually aroused to homosexual signs then non-homophobic men. The second hypothesis was homophobic
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A&P – Chapter 1 – Directional Terms Several incomplete statements are listed below. Correctly complete each statement by choosing the appropriate anatomical term from the key. Record the key letters and/or terms on the correspondingly numbered blanks below: Key: a. anterior e. lateral i. sagittal b. distal f. medial j. superior c. frontal g. posterior k. transverse d. inferior h. proximal In the anatomical position‚ the face and palms are
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Annual Report 2003 Year Ended March 31‚ 2003 Financial Highlights Sony Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries Year ended March 31 Yen in millions except per share amounts and number of employees Percent change Dollars in millions* except per share amounts 2002 2003 2003/2002 2003 FOR THE YEAR Sales and operating revenue Operating income Income before income taxes Income before cumulative effect of accounting changes Net income Per share data: Income before cumulative
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DIRECTIONAL RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS Let’s consider a different situation—one involving a different alternative or research hypothesis. In this instance‚ let’s assume that we expect to discover that rural residents have higher religious participation scores than urban residents. Since we’re now hypothesizing (in the form of the research or alternative hypothesis) that the rural residents will have higher religious participation scores than the urban residents‚ we are specifying the direction of the
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Sony recognizes that global environmental improvement is the most important issue for humanity in the 21st century. Sony aims‚ through continuous technological innovation and new business initiatives‚ to contribute positively to the natural environment and the dreams of future generations. Recognizing the utmost importance of our natural life-support systems‚ sustainable economic development is the top business priority for the Sony Group. Sustainable economic development means utilizing
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body and is using the same reference points. Therefore‚ we will assume that the body is in the anatomical position: standing erect‚ with face forward‚ arms at the sides‚ and palms and toes directed forward‚ as illustrated in Figure 1.1. Directional Terms Directional terms are used to describe the location of one body part in relation to another (Fig. 1.2): Anterior (ventral) means that a body part is located toward the front. The windpipe (trachea) is anterior to the esophagus. Posterior (dorsal)
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Research Case Study-3 SONY INDIA1 Sony‚ a multinational corporation based in Tokyo‚ Japan‚ stepped into India in early 1995‚ in the post Iiberalisation period. Within a couple of months in the same year‚ it set up its manufacturing unit. The company makes its presence felt in India through Sony Entertain Television‚ Sony Music and Sony India. While the first two are comfortably placed in their niche markets‚ it is the third which is expected to bring in all those exciting Sony digital products. Although
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