INTRODUCTION The objective of this assignment is to analyse the current situation of Qatar Airways‚ as well as to determine possible future strategic options through the application of theoretical frameworks such as value chain analysis‚ resource edit‚ stakeholder analysis and Ansoff matrix. BACKGROUND Since its re-launch in 1997‚ Qatar Airways has attained staggering growth in fleet size and passengers number. From four aircraft in 1997‚ the group grew to a fleet size of 42 in September 2005
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QATAR AIRWAYS Introduction: Qatar Airways is the national airline of the State of Qatar. It is considered as one of the major leading airlines in the world today. Qatar Airways began its operations in 1994‚ but only as a small low cost airline. Due to the guidance and wishes of The Emir of Qatar‚ Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani‚ Qatar Airways was re-launched in 1997 with a vision of making it into an International Airline with excellent standards of service. From then on Qatar Airways has become
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GEL Assessment 2/ 9020445 /Jan-13/2 PART 1 On Wednesday 09th January 2013‚ Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker announced that the first commercial flight using the new Jet Fuel (GTL-Gas to Liquid) would fly from Doha to London. (http://www.qatarairways.com/english_global/pressrelease.page?pr_id=pressrelease_pressrelease_20130109) These words came from a man who had taken Qatar airways from a fleet of 4 aircrafts in 1997 to one of the fastest growing airlines in the world. In 2011 it reached 2
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QATAR AIRWAYS Qatar Airways has undergone a phenomenal expansion period‚ with an average of 35% growth year-on-year for the past 10 years. the airline has garnered many awards and accolades‚ becoming one of only six airlines worldwide to have been awarded a 5-star rating by Skytrax‚ an independent aviation industry monitor. Facts about Qatar Area | 11‚437 km2 | Population 2007 | 907‚229 est. | GDP per capita | $29‚400 (2006 est.) | GDP Growth rate | 7.1% (2006 est.) | Unemployment
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In a relatively short time‚ Qatar Airways has grown to over 120 destinations worldwide‚ offering unmatched levels of service excellence that have helped excel the award-winning carrier to become best in the world. Voted Airline of the Year 2011 and in 2012 in the prestigious Skytrax industry audit‚ Qatar Airways has won the confidence of the travelling public. Travel by air has reached the point where it has been taken for granted in all corners of the globe. With a larger number of passengers
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Kingston University London Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Aircraft Engineering Competitive Position of Qatar Airways Module no: EG3080 Module Title: Business Application in Engineering Submitted by: Shahfiee Bin Sirajuddin (K1169894) Abstract In today’s world‚ an airline’s competitive positioning in a volatile and highly competitive environment or airline industry is one of the most important elements in marketing strategies. Airlines have been challenged to apply
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transportation development has been stimulated. The government is commited to the success of Qatar Airways which is exemplified by the fact that in 2002 they decided to withdraw their 25% share in Bahrain-based carrier Gulf Air in order to develop their own national airline. The government also invested into the development of a new Doha International Airport which is set to open in 2009. The state of Qatar is also investing into expansion of its aviation infrastructure‚ national airline and supporting
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VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS Value Chain Analysis describes the activities that takes place within and around a business and relates it to the competitive strength of the business. According to Michael Porter who introduced the value chain analysis concept suggested that the activities which an organization carries out adds value to the services and products which it produces. In order for a business to gain competitive advantage‚ their activities should be directed at its optimal level efficiently so
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Value Chain Analysis Value chain analysis is a method to review all the activities in an organization that contribute to maximizing competitive advantage and customer delight while identifying non value added waste and costs in the value chain process (Walter & Rainbrid‚ 2007). The purpose of this paper is to analyze Amazon’s value chain. Amazon’s mission statement reads as “our vision is to be earth’s most customer centric company; to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything
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Value Chain Analysis for Verizon Value Chain Analysis for Verizon Introduction The purpose of this essay is to evaluate the reasons for value chain analysis and the different ways Verizon Communications Incorporated can gain a competitive advantage over their competition. “Based in New York and incorporated in Delaware‚ the company was formed on June 30‚ 2000 and was developed from a merger between Bell Atlantic Corporation and GTE Corporation” (Verizon‚ 2012). Description of Theories/Core
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