Analysis of the structure of the Ups company
Case study - 4 pages - Management
The UPS Company was founded in 1907, and is currently the leading express carrier and largest package delivery company. As a multinational company, it is currently active worldwide and employed 430 000 people (including 2,000 in France), has 147 000 vehicles and 500 planes. It is the ninth...
Acquisition of Rossignol by Quiksilver
Case study - 29 pages - Management
This document studies the acquisition of Rossignol by Quiksilver for several reasons. First, these two companies are working on a sector that affect us directly in order to know the area of recreation and outdoor sports sector, also called as 'outdoor'. Thus this study directly target...
Joint venture between INPEX and NIOC
Case study - 4 pages - Management
During our second year of study at Inseec, we were taught a number of subjects including Business Ethics. To have a practical approach, we are conducting a study on the joint venture. In our case, we are interested in a joint venture between an Iranian company and a Japanese company. National...
Study of international management of Danone
Case study - 11 pages - Management
Danone aims to be the leader of the food market. Indeed, the group aims to become the world leader in the sectors of water, biscuits and fresh milk products. This choice is justified by growth in these three areas which are recorded above the industry average. It is also a strategic choice on its...
The communication strategy of Axe (2006)
Case study - 25 pages - Management
Axe is a dynamic brand in terms of communication and was chosen to analyze its advertising strategy. It is the name of a deodorant for men and is a product of the Unilever group in France in 1983. Today, the brand is a leader in the field of male deodorant, with a market share of 20%. It is sold...
The brand management and the example of Walt Disney
Case study - 8 pages - Management
The multinational company Walt Disney was founded in 1923 by Walt Disney. Today, it is one of the largest entertainment groups in the world. The company is located in the state of Delaware and is headquartered in Burbank, California. In 2005, the firm had more than 125,000 employees with a...
Resolution of the conflicts: the 8th element of a negotiation described by Fischer and Ury
Case study - 5 pages - Management
This essay does not aim to find the ‘fifth element' of negotiation that will save the world and Bruce Willis at the same time. In this paper we are looking for the eighth element of a negotiation which is aimed to resolve the conflict between two people. Fisher and Ury have given us seven...
Introduction to Technological Management: mobile telephony (2005)
Case study - 10 pages - Management
Initially, the mobile phone had limited technical resources. It was used mainly to call, and to send messages. With the development of the Internet, these phones have evolved and moved into WAP phones. Yet, the potential of this novelty has been limited: it has been extended to consultation of...
The legitimacy of economic patriotism (2006)
Case study - 5 pages - Management
Introduction Beyond the occasional speech advocating its opening, even though it is true that a majority of the barriers have been removed since its establishment, the GATT (established in 1947) remains a desire to preserve the sensitive areas and promote the penetration of domestic products to...
Strategic management: the Game theory (2006)
Case study - 10 pages - Management
Game theory studies the behavior of individuals in situations of antagonism, and seeks to identify optimal strategies. Seemingly very different situations can sometimes be represented with similar incentive structures constituting all examples of the same game. Game theory is becoming an...
Eight conditions to become a good manager/coach
Case study - 3 pages - Management
Although workplaces and management styles have changed dramatically in recent decades, the old attitudes of command and control management are still dominant in many companies. This management approach means that managers must tell employees exactly what to do, when to do and how to do the tasks....
The communication campaign of Schweppes
Case study - 4 pages - Management
When considering the product of Agrum Schweppes', the question before us is: Why does the product meet difficulties and how do we raise the issue? Following this study, we come to the conclusion that Schweppes is an internationally known brand, recognized by its taste, and study its strength...
Ergonomics as a participative step
Case study - 8 pages - Management
Over the last twenty years, there has been a host of literature and several studies on participatory ergonomics. In our view, this situation stems from at least three reasons. There was a change in society and in organizations promoting participation. On the other hand, as was proven...
The Hydro Quebec company and organizational changes
Case study - 4 pages - Management
The Hydro Quebec Company is owned by the Government of Quebec. It is responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in energy sources of Quebec. Its headquarters are located in Montreal. Hydro Quebec was born in 1944; its goal was to serve the Montreal area by...
The reduction of the variability of the behaviors: Case study of the hotel industry
Case study - 8 pages - Management
This document develops and presents the organizational model within the Novotel London Tower Bridge. During the preparation of this work, we spoke with Mr Fontagne, Assistant General Manager of the company, and have subsequently decided to study more precisely about the role of this...
Marks & Spencer Case Study
Case study - 5 pages - Management
The hardest part for a modern business is to create a brand which is known, trusted and admired by the nation. It is a process which can take decades to get right. However, we have to keep in mind that the brand image can be destroyed in a matter of days. Currently, the company Marks & Spencer...
Brand Management: Louis Vuitton
Case study - 5 pages - Management
Louis Vuitton was founded in the XIX century as a packing-case making firm. These packing cases were very useful because at that time people used to travel a lot for a long duration that lasted several months, and even several years. Packing cases of those times represent suitcases on castors....
Inter-cultural management: Case of L'Oreal
Case study - 9 pages - Management
L'Oreal is a family company founded in 1909 by Eugene Schueller. At the time, it was known as ‘Societe Française des Teintures Inoffensives pour Cheveux'. Schueller gradually convinced the Parisian hairdressers to buy his products, with the help of some sales representatives. Keeping its...
Marketing management and strategy: A case study of the Nestle sub-brand, Nespresso
Case study - 20 pages - Management
Nestlé is a global company which recognizes that in order to be a successful company, one has to be competitive and cost efficient. The company put its customers first, and plans to create long lasting relationships with them, creating a luxurious exclusive experience for their coffee customers...
Organizational Development: Motivation through financial and non-financial incentives
Case study - 7 pages - Management
Nowadays, salary and non-financial incentives constitute part of the methods that companies and managers use to motivate people. Through the study of different theories of motivation and needs, we explain the most important catalysts of motivational behavior. There are no doubts that all...
U.S Management & Leadership: Jack Welch's Leadership
Case study - 4 pages - Management
There are no doubts that Jack Welch, former Chief Executive Officer of General Electrics (GE), is internationally reputed for his extraordinary leadership style and business acumen within one of the most powerful American companies, more precisely, General Electrics. He definitely transformed GE...
The communication of Renault Trucks
Case study - 8 pages - Management
In the current competitively cutthroat market scenario, any company hoping to sustain itself in the long run has to constantly adapt to the changing needs of the market. Competition is increasingly fierce in every sector with globalization playing no small part in this trend. Of course, while...
How is the supply chain positioned within the organization?
Case study - 3 pages - Management
The supply chain refers to all the physical or information flows and processes involved in the provision of the products to the customer. In other words, the supply chain comprises of all links in the logistics process. We must distinguish the supply chain of the company from the supply chain...
FIAT launches a iPhone application for the FIAT 500
Case study - 1 pages - Management
Italian car manufacturer, Fiat is launching a novel mode of communication in collaboration with Six and Co. for the launch of its new car - the Fiat 500. This is actually a reinvention of an older model. The Fiat 500 is now accessible via an iPhone application. Fiat has used Six and Co which is a...
The opposing strategies of H&M and Zara: 'No Communication' versus 'Masstige'
Case study - 6 pages - Management
According to the information on the internet, only garments would soon no longer be sufficient for the market. Thus the major textile companies have engaged themselves in decorating/home decors. Indeed, in 2009, H&M launched its furniture department with the best set of linens. On this particular...
Corporate ethics of Carrefour
Case study - 4 pages - Management
The purpose of this case study is the unethical situation during an internship or period of work experience within a company. The study of this situation will lead to solutions to tackle such unethical issues and situations. Carrefour, the pioneer of the hypermarket concept, is also active in...
The evolution of the communication strategy of McDonald's
Case study - 10 pages - Management
"Adforum" is a classic site constituting by a banner on the top showing the name of the site, advertising banner and tabs for navigating to other pages. Once the mouse is positioned on a tab, you just have to click to access the desired page. At the bottom of the home page, we also find a banner...
The role of brands in marketing: Presentation of the Shell Group
Case study - 4 pages - Management
Our problem is based on brands and their impact on enterprise development. For this, we will look at the Shell group. Shell operates in five areas: exploration and production; oil products; chemistry; gas exploration and power generation (renewable energy). With the recent acquisition of...
The method of reporting
Case study - 3 pages - Management
Briefing notes, minutes and reports are documents that provide accountability, factual reports, observations, results and which propose solutions or draw conclusions. These documents require a certain level of objectivity from the reporter. All three express the work of one person for the benefit...
Change in management at Air France
Case study - 29 pages - Management
Driving organizational change in a company revolve around six themes. In this document we will take into account the external and internal sources of change, the steps through which it passes, the context, and the forces involved, to finally determine the type of change and explain the phases of...
