David Neeleman‚ founder of JetBlue airline‚ garnered support for his new airline in part using inspirational appeals directed at investors and politicians‚ as well as potential partners. He managed to convince skeptics that he could make his idea of a low cost airline work. Some say Neeleman was successful by “sheer force of his personality” (Kreitner‚ 2005‚ p. 378). Neeleman’s primary power base of reference as can be seen in the way airline employees view him. Tom Krizek‚ JetBlue pilot‚ said‚
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JetBlue Airways Case 20 On February 11‚ 2000‚ JetBlue Airways launched its first ceremonial flight from New York City to Buffalo‚ NY‚ making John F. Kennedy International Airport its official hub. David Neeleman founded JetBlue after raising $130 million from investors and also contributing $5 million of his own money. Neeleman’s idea was to start a company that would combine the low fares of a discount airline carrier with the comforts of a small cozy den in people’s homes. By April‚ 2002‚
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Jet Blue Airways: Case Study 1. Draw up a SWOT analysis and describe JetBlue’s Strategy. Strengths * Low cost airline fares and operations * Experienced management * Creating demand in under-served markets * Customer service oriented (i.e. leather seats with more legroom‚ in-flight entertainment‚ better refreshments than competition) * Political backing and support * Competitive pay and benefits increasing employee retention Weaknesses * Sustaining low cost
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the Jet Blue case was former CEO David Neeleman. He was the person who started Jet Blue and formed it to become a low cost airline provider‚ providing luxury and comfort and destinations to various cities at a low affordable cost. He understood how to cut cost and keep operating expenses low‚ and as a result Jet Blue had rapid expansion and flew to 53 destinations in 21 states‚ including Mexico‚ Puerto Rico‚ and the Caribbean. Up until 2007‚ when David Barger took over‚ Neeleman made Jet Blue prosperous
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RESOURCE STRATEGIES‚ POLICIES & PRACTICES 1 Human Resource Strategies‚ Policies & Practices HMP1 – Jet Blue Case Study HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGIES‚ POLICIES & PRACTICES 2 Abstract Human Resource Management‚ was developed in the late 90’s‚ by R. Wayne Mondy and Judy Bandy Mondy. It was designed to help new students become familiar with human resource management‚ providing both realistic and practical scenarios of HR’s strategic
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be used to fund research and development‚ fund capital expenditure or even used to pay off existing debt. Moreover‚ once the company is public‚ it has access to a new and liquid source of capital for any future needs it may have. Increased Public Awareness As IPOs often generate publicity by making a company’s products known to a new group of potential customers‚ it created public awareness of the company. Achieve Optimal Capital Structure Adding equity lowers the leverage (debt/equity ratio)
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Jet Blue Business Analysis Introduction JetBlue Airways Corporation has established itself as a low-fare passenger airline with a differentiated product and a high-quality customer service. They focus on serving underserved markets and large metropolitan areas that have high average fares. They offer both short-haul and long-haul routes that are point-to-point rather than the ’hub and spoke" route system that has been adopted by most major U.S. airlines. JetBlue was incorporated in Delaware
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REVIEWING Objectives AND KEY Terms In this chapter‚ you learned how companies use integrated mar- keting communications (IMC) to communicate customer value. Modern marketing calls for more than just creating customer value by developing a good product‚ pricing it attractively‚ and making it available to target customers. Companies also must clearly and persuasively communicate that value to current and prospective customers. To do this‚ they must blend five promo- tion mix tools‚ guided
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Rathan Marilyn R. Kaplan‚ Ph.D. Strategic Management 6 March 2013 Comparative Analysis: JetBlue VS Southwest This case is a report that compares the financials of two well-known firms in the airline industry‚ JetBlue and Southwest. JetBlue Airways Corp was established in the year 1998 with a vision of being a leading cost efficient passenger airline with competitive‚ low rates. The company has been working toward a goal of growing sustainably while also maintaining efficient liquidity. The
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developed by Ann Rhoades who was the Executive Vice President of People at JetBlue Airways. Ms. Rhoades was very innovative with the development of the new HR policies‚ which up to that time had never been implemented by any other startup airline organization. Along with the strategies‚ policies‚ and practices‚ there were five core values that were also established. These values provided an overarching vision for JetBlue Airways in order to direct all organization activities whether internal or external
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