The Problem is Cougar Japan's considering of the right marketing strategy. You can ask me: why companies diversify? There are so many reasons for this for example, to protect the business in the crunch time (what is typical for Japan), to increase the market share, to attract new consumers and so on. The diversification is the most suitable way out for the Japanese companies. Because they want to relax more and to work less.
P.E.S.T. Analysis- The Future of Democracy in Japan a. Political Factors Affecting Japanese Democracy b. Economic Factors Affecting Japanese Democracy c. Social Factors Affecting Japanese Democracy d. Technological Factors Affecting Japanese Democracy V. Conclusion VI. Bibliography I.
Case Questions (In addition to the ones mentioned in the respective case. These questions are given to aid your case analysis) HomePlus: 1) Analyse Korea’s situation when Tesco entered the market in 1999. What were the main factors that induced the market entry of western retail firms? 2) Evaluate the joint venture creation by Tesco & Samsung. What were the pro & cons for Tesco to choose a joint venture with a local partner as its mode of entry in Korea?
Question 1: Japanese management practices are very different than that of American management practices for many reasons. While Americans can be very independent and strive to do better for themselves, Japanese strive to be better as a whole and for their families and co-workers. Ken Morikawa, the general manager, felt that Americans would not welcome or completely understand the values and philosophy of the Japanese company. In Japan, teaching company philosophy is an important part of the company’s introductory training program which is what Ken wants the Americans to successfully adapt to. It takes time and effort to adapt to different cultures and customs and you have to be fully willing and able to want to adapt to make certain companies like this one successful.
Examining the culture you are dealing with, Hofstede’s PDI theory (Quote 2) C. Using Hofstede’s theories when attempting to develop foreign relationships and Gung HO’s first impressions of Japanese. D. Why Japan is favorable over other nations in setting up shop (business examples) E. Preparation that occurs before actual Gung Ho characters arrive in Japan and how this identifies with actual business practices. F. Listing of methods from articles examples (Quote One) II. Initial Conducting of Business in Japan, Trial Period A. Necessary tactics used in initial set-up, Edward Hall analogies B.
Organizational Design Tracey Duggan MGMT/530 University of Phoenix January 14, 2012 Niraj Kohli Organizational Design Introduction MMC Electronics Inc., located in Japan, has announced that it will be expanding to the United States. Many things will need to be taken into consideration when starting operations in the United States. The organizational design will need to be determined for the United States location. The organizational structure may
How will electronics fit into your professional life? Electronics fit in my professional life on a day to day basis I deal with technology and electronics every day. It is to my benefit that I am familiar with all types of electronics and gadgets. Electronics allow us as people to simplify many complex and mundane task. Any technology or electronic device that makes life simple is a win for me and most other people.
Trey Duggan MGT 4315-02 IKEA Invades America Practice Case To achieve the kind of growth that IKEA is hoping for, should the company change its product strategy? If so, in what way(s)? What about the product range; are there limitations to the matrix approach? Should the company expand its product lineup to include greater number of styles and price points? In what other ways should the company consider changing its product lineup?
It is now a melting pot of different ages, cultures and races. Because of this companies must now balance different types of diversities in order to keep employees happy and the company functioning. Firstly, people are now staying in the workforce longer. This now means that people of different generations now have to work alongside one another which can cause conflict. Age is not the only diversity within the workplace, but now cultural differences such as race, religion and personal beliefs also play a bigger part.
There are thousands of jobs that provide family sustaining wages and better in every state that go unfilled due to a lack of skilled labor. Longer term, higher education is necessary for training individuals to create an intellectual culture, allowing more widespread collective problem solving and global thought. Also discussed are potential divides that educational tracks may create. The research is based on a books, articles blogs and a TED talk written from varying viewpoints, and from knowledge gained during my own undergraduate liberal arts education and professional experiences. Conclusions are that this balance is necessary for economic progress and national trust.