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Blue Nile Inc.
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This 24 page paper is an in depth case study of Blue Nile Inc., the largest online diamond retailer. The company is examined using a Porter's five forces analysis, discussion of the competitive strategies and competitive advantages company utilizes, a SWOT analysis and then a consideration of whether or not the company shares would be a good investment. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEbluenile.rtf
BMD; A Case Study in Vertical Integration
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This 10 page paper looks at a case study of attempted expansion and profit maximisation by way of vertical expansion through acquisition. The case study concerned can be seen as a lesson in the mistakes and risks of this type of expansion. Moving away from core competencies is always a risky proposition, BMD, a lumber yard company attempted forward integration without the necessary changes required. This paper is a demonstration that a perceived synergy is not always real, and considers the other changes needed to make vertical integration a successful and profitable exercise.
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Filename: TElumver.wps
BMW and Rover
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This 3 page paper outlines the acquisition of Rover by BMW, why they made the acquisition and why it went wrong. The paper starts by considering the position of BMW within the automotive market, explains why the acquisition offered so many opportunities, why they were not realised and the strategy that BMW followed after accepting this failure.
Filename: TEBMWrover.rtf
BMW and Strategy
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This 8 page paper examines BMW and its' strategy. The paper answers four questions, looking at the drivers for BMW in the year 2000 and later, the core competences of the company, the how the concepts of competitive advantage through differentiation and cost advantage apply to BMW and the role of traditional strategic planning at BMW. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEBMWques.rtf
BMW South Carolina
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A 4 page paper that provides a short background on this plant and discusses the production of a car. The writer suggests the construction of a car is comprised of projects, subprojects, batches and jobs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGBMSs.RTF
BMW's Competitive Environment
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A 5 page paper assessing BMW's internal and external environments and identify which of Porter's Five Forces pose the strongest threat to its competitive advantage. The environmental analysis addresses the general, task and internal divisions, which collectively include the technological, sociocultural, economic, legal/political, international, customers, suppliers, allies, competitors, employees, board of directors, physical attributes and organizational culture dimensions. Evaluation of these dimensions and Porter's five forces ends with the conclusion that it is the power of buyers that has the greatest potential to negatively affect BMW's competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSbmwComp.rtf
Bobby Knight
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10 pages in length. Leadership is more an interpretation than a finite theory. The extent to which people lead others with any level of effectiveness is only as apparent as the ultimate output underlings are willing expend. Bobby Knight has long understood this equation as being the foundation upon which all successful leadership goals are attained; whether in sports or in commerce, the approach is the same: be in touch with those who are being led, share the vision and empower everyone. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCknightly.rtf
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Project And Deming's 14 Points
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A 12 page paper that explains Deming's 14 Points of Management and comments on Boeing's adherence to these. For clarity, each point is identified and explained with comments about Boeing Corporation's adherence or application of each point. This is followed by reports and comments on the most recent issues and recommendations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGbgdmp.RTF
BOEING AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
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This 6-page paper examines the Boeing Co., its problems of the past several years and how organizational change models might work for this company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTboecha.rtf