Born in New York City‚ Artie Shaw would become one of the top bandleaders in the swing era. He began his musical career as a highly sought-after alto saxophone player in the New York area‚ and was able to benefit from the growth of radio and studio recordings. As he perfected his technical ability with various dance bands‚ he was still relatively unknown in the early 30’s when he began to focus exclusively on the Clarinet while Swing music began to grow in popularity. While we may carefully
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Intro: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is an Indianentrepreneur. She is the Chairman & Managing Director of Biocon Limited a biotechnology company based in Bangalore (Bengaluru)‚ India. Edu Qual: Mazumdar-Shaw completed her schooling from the city’s Bishop Cotton Girl’s High School(1968). She wanted to join medical school but instead took up biology and completed her BSc Zoology Honours course from Mount Carmel College‚ Bangalore University (1973). She later did her post-graduation in Malting and Brewing
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that the World State is a Utopia which is apparent when examining and analyzing soma use. While on the surface‚ it may be confusing to readers as to why everyone is taking it and not batting an eye (other than John) about the consequences however Dr. Shaw offers an explanation saying essentially that the soma causes everyone to be happy and that in turn the society is always happy and positive. I think that Shaw’s explanation combined with the effects of Soma are what clearly make this a Dystopia. The
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their own parents. Evacuating children to the country was seen as a kind and protective action to prevent them being killed or injured in the blitz. However‚ for some children‚ the move could be negative and frightening whilst for those such as William Beech it would prove a beneficial event. When the evacuees first arrive in Little Weirwold it is a massive change for many “They all looked bewildered and exhausted”. For many children the countryside was quite foreign to them. Tom exclaims to
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Based on its understanding of customer‚ a company develops its marketing mix. Marketing creation of customer interest and retention of customers if this can be done at a profit. H&M spends a hefty 4 percent of revenue on marketing as valuable investment. At current sale level‚ the chain is the largest apparel retailer in Europe. H&M is not just a store chain; it is a money-making machine. The marketing orientation vs production orientation Marketing orientation companies focus on customer needs
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Three main strategic goals for H&M for the next five years would be linked with profitability‚ competition and technological leadership. H&M has reported a rise in sales and profits and sales for the three months to 31st of August. Net profit for the third quarter of 2009 rose 4.1% to 3.46bn Swedish crowns from 3.33bn crowns last year. Sales‚ excluding sales tax‚ increased by 13% to 23.6bn crowns. So first LTO is to maintain financial stability H&M has achieved. H&M plans to increase sales revenues
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Conduct a value chain analysis to assess H&M’s capabilities and derive its core competencies. (35%) Question 3. Based on these competencies identify the generic competitive strategy which H&M is pursuing. (10%) Question 4. It is suggested in the case study that the fashion industry is full of companies that have confidently expanded into international markets but later have been forced to retreat. Analyze the international strategy choice being pursued by H&M and assess the extent to which
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Tangibles (Physical appearance) At the first glance‚ H&M has a simple and clear design. (Appendix A) In the shop‚ different products are classified into different categories and there are clear directional signs which are easy for customers to find out what they need. (Appendix B) Also‚ the price tags are explicit and detailed for customers to understand. (Appendix C) Besides‚ the fitting rooms are located next to the cashiers which bring convenience to customers allowing them to pay right away
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Mauritz (H&M) is a fast-fashion global leader in the fashion industry. Hence‚ to have a holistic sustainable development point of view‚ we will examine and address the Marco-environment by looking at PESTEL analysis framework. The competitive forces within the fashion industry will also be revealed throughout the Porter Five Forces Model. PESTEL ANALYSIS Case Evidence Positive (Opportunities) Neutral Negative (Threats) POLITICAL factors: Critical observation faced from the public on H&M’s overseas
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1. About H&M (1) H&M history -H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB comprises five different independent brands – H&M‚ COS‚ Monki‚ Weekday and Cheap Monday. The H&M Group has a total of approximately 2‚700 stores all over the world. -From a single womenswear store in 1947 to a global company offering fashion for the whole family and their home‚ under the brand names of H&M‚ COS‚ Monki‚ Weekday‚ Cheap Monday and H&M Home. -2012 H&M plans to open in Bulgaria‚ Latvia‚ Malaysia‚ and Mexico and via franchise
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