120 - 121) --- Prius: Leading a Wave of Hybrids Read the given case study carefully and carry out the necessary analyses before attempting to answer the following question. Answer ALL questions. All questions carry equal amount of marks: - 1. Outline the major macro-environmental factors – demographic‚ economic‚ natural‚ technological‚ political and cultural – that have affected Prius sales. How well has Toyota dealt with each of these factors? [10 marks] Demographic: Baby boomers
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GE Analysis a) Political As a multinational company‚ General Electric has to deal with political systems of different nations. In spite of some of the countries presenting favorable environment for business survival and growth‚ others present difficult conditions. Tax systems and regulations also differ across countries and so does the level of government intervention in business activity. For example‚ in United States‚ the Internal Revenue Authority requires companies to submit tax returns annually
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Despite what many might think‚ Baroque music is well known across hundreds of nations all over the world. Baroque music has been around for several centuries and has a very important meaning in the lives of many. It would be safe to assume that Baroque music is going to be around for a long time and have an enormous impact on the lives of many people. Social & Cultural Factors Baroque music has a large role in American Culture. Many people can often be seen taking part in activities associated
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Executive SummaryThe macro-environment consists of larger societal forces that affect entire micro-environment. The six forces making up the company’s macro-environment include demographic‚ economic‚ natural‚ technological‚ political/legal‚ and social-cultural forces. Companies must constantly watch and adapt to the marketing environment in order to seek opportunities and ward off threats. “The marketing environment comprises all the actors and forces influencing the company’s ability to transact
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Macro-Environmental Factors Vietnam is a peninsula‚ which located in the Southeast Asia monsoon zone. Its long narrow territory stretches 1700km from north to south and in the center a mere 50km from east to west‚ the territory looks like a dragon stand at east of the Indo-Chinese peninsula. The coastline‚ which extends for 3260km‚ has fine beaches and archipelagos. It not only has beautiful landscape attracts countless tourists and also can get rich seafood‚ provided favorable conditions for raw
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ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENT Analysis of the factors in the macro environment that have major impact to a company and assessment of the steps taken by the company to overcome the problems. Case study : Maybank Malaysia By AhmadRawi The writer can be contacted at: scholars.assist@gmail.com By AhmadRawi The writer can be contacted at: scholars.assist@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Strategic management experts have stated that in order to achieve a competitive advantage‚ a company needs
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STRATEGY MEMO SITUATION: LAUNCH OF TOYOTA PRIUS – WORLD’S FIRST HYBRID CAR BPSM PGDM: 2009-11 TEAM: A9‚ MICHAEL PORTER MEMBERS: 9020: KASTURAY ADITYA MANOHAR 9025: MOLKANTI PARIMAL 9036: PURNA CHANDRA SHEKAR 9076: GOKUL KRISHNAN B V 9100: ROHIT N 9103: SANTHOSH K.S. SUBMITTED TO: Prof. GOVINDA SHARMA DATE: 27-JULY-2010 Table of Contents COMPANY DESCRIPTION 3 Toyota: History and Growth 3 Toyota Mission 5 McKinsey 7S Model for Toyota 6 THE ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS OF JAPAN
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Climate in the world is changing and affects all of human kind. All together we have to collaborate in order to fight the threat which global warming has become. It is important to be aware of this threat and educate ourselves on which changes are needed to cure our planet from this disease. The Toyota Prius came to be a fighter in this war. A hybrid electric car‚ one of the first of its kind to be mass produced and marketed‚ working with traditional petrol fuel and an electric engine. This dual
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Marketing 3301 Toyota Prius: The Power of Excellence in Product Innovation and Marketing 1. In what stage of the product life cycle is the Toyota Prius? Explain. The Toyota Prius was in the market introduction stage then it matured into the market growth stage. In the Product life cycle there are four different phases. There is market introduction‚ market growth‚ market maturity‚ and sales decline. The Toyota Prius as explained by the book was a new experimental technology that Toyota wanted to test
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The Economic environment is a major consideration for any business. According to Kotler et al. (2010)‚ the economic environment is directly related to factors affecting consumer spending and buying patterns. Marketers need customers with buying power in order for any business to succeed. The most affluent group that have the highest income demand the highest quality products and services‚ they’re also willing to pay for it. However‚ due to the world economic slow-down and recession of 2007‚ has resulted
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