...Sheet Submitted by: Date Sent: 17-06-2015 Module Title: Economics Of the Business Environment Module Code: IB8270 Date/Year of Module: Jan 2015 Submission Deadline: 17-06-2015 Word Count: 2860 Number of Pages: 22 Question: Q1: Choose a firm or an organisation. It must not be BA, Nippon Steel or Cemex It could be a business/organization you work for or any other in which you are interested. Set out the performance of the firm in relation to its main competitors from 2006 until 2014. Conduct an economic analysis of the firm, and its markets and its wider macro context. Does your analysis fully explain your data? If not, why not? What does your analysis reveal about the effectiveness of business strategy in your chosen firm or organization especially in 2009? How well equipped is the business to withstand any further future global economic shocks in 2015? “This is to certify that the work I am submitting is my own. All external references and sources are clearly acknowledged and identified within the contents. I am aware of the University of Warwick regulation concerning plagiarism and collusion. No substantial part(s) of the work submitted here has also been submitted by me in other assessments for accredited courses of study, and I acknowledge that if this has been done an appropriate reduction in the mark I might otherwise have received will be made.” Economic Analysis – Autoliv U1467389 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION...
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... 1 Plugged in: The industry will focus on energy efficiency during its recovery IBISWorld Industry Report 33632 Automobile Electronics Manufacturing in the US April 2014 Zachary Harris 2 2 2 2 3 About this Industry Industry Definition Main Activities Similar Industries Additional Resources 17 International Trade 19 Business Locations 34 Regulation & Policy 35 Industry Assistance 21 Competitive Landscape 21 Market Share Concentration 21 Key Success Factors 21 Cost Structure Benchmarks 23 Basis of Competition 24 Barriers to Entry 24 Industry Globalization 36 Key Statistics 36 Industry Data 36 Annual Change 36 Key Ratios 4 5 5 5 7 9 Industry at a Glance Industry Performance Executive Summary Key External Drivers Current Performance Industry Outlook 37 Jargon & Glossary 26 Major Companies 26 Denso Corporation 27 Delphi Corporation 28 TE Connectivity 11 Industry Life Cycle 13 Products & Markets 13 Supply Chain 13 Products & Services 15 Demand Determinants 16 Major Markets 32 Operating Conditions 32 Capital Intensity 33 Technology & Systems 33 Revenue Volatility www.ibisworld.com | 1-800-330-3772 | info @ibisworld.com WWW.IBISWORLD.COM Automobile Electronics Manufacturing in the US April 2014 2 About this Industry Industry Definition This industry manufactures motor vehicle parts that have or operate with the aid of small components that control and direct an electric current. Industry operators include manufacturers...
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...OUR GROUP 02 GRO UP M A N A GE ME N T R E P OR T 02.1 02.2 02.3 02.4 02.5 02.6 02.7 02.8 02.9 02.10 adidas Group Worldwide 66 Major Sporting Events 2014 67 Group Strategy 68 Global Sales Strategy 72 Global Brands Strategy 77 Other Businesses Strategy 86 Global Operations 94 Research and Development 99 Employees105 Sustainability111 G R O U P M A N A G E M E N T R E P O R T: This report contains the Group Management Report of the adidas Group, comprising adidas AG and its consolidated subsidiaries, and the Management Report of adidas AG. 1 Group Management Report – Our Group adidas Group Worldwide / 02.1 / adidas Group Worldwide Percentage of Group sales 26 23 Western Europe North America 8 3 1 4 2 13 6 12 Greater China 7 10 European Emerging Markets 5 9 20 13 66 11 15 Latin America Other Asian Markets 1 adidas North America, Portland/Oregon, USA 6 adidas International Trading, Amsterdam, Netherlands 2 TaylorMade-adidas Golf Headquarters, Carlsbad/California, USA 7 adidas Group Headquarters, Herzogenaurach, Germany 3 Reebok-CCM Hockey Headquarters, Montreal/Quebec, Canada 8 adidas Group Russia, Moscow, Russia 9 4 Reebok International Headquarters, The Rockport Company Headquarters, Canton/Massachusetts, USA adidas Global Sourcing, Hong Kong, China ...
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...Connecting customers to opportunities for 150 years HSBC Holdings plc Strategic Report 2014 Overview 1 1 2 3 4 7 t Who we are Our purpose Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements Highlights Group Chairman’s Statement Group Chief Executive’s Review Strategic objectives 9 Value creation and long-term sustainability 10 HSBC Values 11 Our strategy Business model 12 Market presence 13 Organisation 15 Governance 16 Global businesses 18 Employees 21 Risk overview Strategic priorities 26 Grow the business and dividends 26 Implement Global Standards 28 Streamline processes and procedures Outcomes 28 Financial performance 34 Remuneration 36 Sustainability Directors 40 Directors Supplementary information 42 Status of the Strategic Report 2014 42 Copies of the Annual Report and Accounts 2014 42 Shareholder enquiries and communications 43 Report of the auditor The Strategic Report 2014 forms part of the Annual Report and Accounts 2014 for HSBC Holdings plc and is not the Group’s statutory accounts. It does not contain the Report of the Directors and it does not contain sufficient information to allow as full an understanding of the results and state of affairs of the Group and of its policies and arrangements concerning Directors’ remuneration as would be provided by the full Annual Report and Accounts 2014. Additional information, including commentary on 2013 compared with 2012, may be found in the...
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...technology for good Ericsson Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report 2014 about ericsson Ericsson is a driving force behind the Networked Society – a world leader in communications technology and services. The Company’s long-term relationships with every major telecom operator in the world allow people, businesses and societies to fulfill their potential and create a more sustainable future. Ericsson’s services, software and infrastructure – especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud – are enabling the telecom industry and other sectors to do better business, increase efficiency, improve the user experience and capture new opportunities. With more than 115,000 professionals and customers in more than 180 countries, Ericsson ombines global c scale with tech ology and services leadership. Investments in research and development ensure that Ericsson’s n solutions – and its customers – stay in the forefront. The Company provides support for networks with more than 2.5 billion subscribers. Approxmately 40% of the world’s mobile traffic is carried through etworks delivered by i n Ericsson. Founded in 1876, Ericsson has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. The Ericsson share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and NASDAQ New York. Cover photo: Myanmar, a country undergoing democratic and social reform, has one of world’s lowest levels of mobile broadband p enetration. ICT can play a huge role in boosting socio-economic development. In 2014...
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...The Lauder GLobaL business insiGhT reporT 2014 rebalancing the Global economy Lauder-Report-2014.indd 1 12/18/13 12:07 PM Introduction The Lauder GLobaL business insiGhT reporT 2014 rebalancing the Global economy In this special report, students from the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies examine current trends and recent developments shaping today’s global marketplace. The articles cover a wide variety of topics ranging from technology, innovation and brand building to infrastructure, entrepreneurship and social impact. A section on consumer markets looks at the popularity of e-cigarettes in France and elsewhere, efforts by Japanese firms to expand their businesses into Asia, new trends in French gastronomy, changes in Japan’s traditional food-consumption habits, and how a sector of the Chinese population is spreading, and spending, its newfound wealth. The report offers an analysis linking market-driven strategies with social impact in Peru and Colombia, as well as an article describing South Carolina’s embrace of innovative research. Other articles look at the Russian government’s attempt to reboot the city of Skolkovo as an innovation hub, the mixed success of innovation efforts in China, and the growing threat of cybercrime to businesses across the world. The challenges of infrastructure and planning are addressed in analyses of transportation in areas of Latin America, deficiencies in Brazil’s infrastructure, and real estate’s...
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...company’s strategic direction and brand positioning. On a personal note, it has been a true privilege leading Avon as CEO since 1999, as we have grown the company from a decentralized group of local operating entities to a globally managed business with global brands and a global operating model. During this time, revenues more than doubled to $11.3 billion, the number of Representatives also doubled and we expanded our reach to women in more than 100 markets around the world. Looking to the future, a new CEO will provide a fresh lens and additional operational capabilities to manage a company of Avon’s increasing size and scale. With the Beauty and Direct Selling industries growing, coupled with our broad geographic footprint, Avon continues to have significant growth opportunities. To capitalize on these opportunities, however, we will need to address the near-term challenges which have slowed the company’s recent revenue growth. In 2011, revenues were up 4% or 1% in constant dollars,* compared with the mid-single digit constant-dollar growth we have seen on average over the past five years. At the same time, Avon posted approximately $1.2 billion adjusted operating profit* and generated over $650 million in cash from operating activities. In line with this, we declared a $0.92 dividend in 2011 and stated our commitment to maintain this dividend in 2012. MOVING FORWARD Looking...
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...0 1 2 0 1 3 0 3 2009 Annual Report WHAT IS At PepsiCo, Performance with Purpose means delivering sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet. As a global food and beverage company with brands that stand for quality and are respected household names—Quaker Oats, Tropicana, Gatorade, Lay’s and Pepsi-Cola, to name a few—we will continue to build a portfolio of enjoyable and wholesome foods and beverages, find innovative ways to reduce the use of energy, water and packaging, and provide a great workplace for our associates. Additionally, we will respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate, by hiring local people, creating products designed for local tastes and partnering with local farmers, governments and community groups. Because a healthier future for all people and our planet means a more successful future for PepsiCo. This is our promise. PerFormance To all our investors… It’s a promise to strive to deliver superior, sustainable financial performance.* Our GOals and COmmitments toP line: • Grow international revenues at two times real global GdP growth rate. • Grow savory snack and liquid refreshment beverage market share in the top 20 markets. • Sustain or improve brand equity scores for Pepsico’s 19 billion-dollar brands in top 10 markets. • rank among the top two suppliers in customer (retail partner) surveys where third-party measures exist. bottom line: • continue to expand division...
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...A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION AND HOW IT RELATES TO COMPETITION WITHIN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS 3 General Environment 3 Demographic Segment 3 Technology Segment 7 Economic Segment 11 Political / Legal Segment 14 Socio-cultural Segment 16 Nature Segment 18 Global Segment 19 Industry Environment 21 Intensity of rivalry 21 Supplier power 22 Buyer Power 22 Threat of substitutes 22 Threat of new entrants 23 Competitor Environment 23 Introduction 24 Future objective 25 Current strategy 26 Capability 28 Assumption 30 Driving Forces 31 Economic growth 31 Globalization 31 Technology 32 Room Service Remodeling 33 Go green 33 Key Success Factors 34 Multiskilled and flexible workforce 34 Franchising 34 Quickly adopt new technology 35 Strategic Group Map 35 INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS 39 Resources 39 Tangible resources 39 Intangible resources 41 Capabilities 44 Core Competencies 45 Brand Development: 45 Golden Passport Membership 47 Making Meeting Easy 47 Distinctive Competencies / Four Criteria Test 48 Supply Chain 50 Inbound Logistics 50 Operations 52 Outbound Logistics 54 Marketing and Sales 56 After-Sales Service 58 Weighted Competitive Strength Assessment 59 Financial Report 63 Profitability Ratios 64 Liquidity Ratios 67 Leverage ratios 69 Efficiency Ratios 71 Revenue Per Available...
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...A N N U A L REPORT 2015 Financial Highlights As of or for the year ended December 31, (in millions, except per share, ratio data and headcount) Reported basis1 Total net revenue Total noninterest expense Pre-provision profit Provision for credit losses Net income Per common share data Net income per share: Basic Diluted Cash dividends declared Book value Tangible book value2 2015 $ $ $ Selected ratios Return on common equity Return on tangible common equity2 Common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) capital ratio3 Tier 1 capital ratio3 Total capital ratio3 Selected balance sheet data (period-end) Loans Total assets Deposits Total stockholders’ equity Headcount 93,543 59,014 34,529 3,827 24,442 6.05 6.00 1.72 60.46 48.13 2014 $ $ $ 95,112 61,274 33,838 3,139 21,745 5.33 5.29 1.58 56.98 44.60 11% 13 11.6 13.3 14.7 $ 837,299 2,351,698 1,279,715 247,573 234,598 10% 13 10.2 11.4 12.7 $ 757,336 2,572,274 1,363,427 231,727 241,359 Note: 2014 has been revised to reflect the adoption of new accounting guidance related to debt issuance costs and investments in affordable housing projects. For additional information, see Accounting and Reporting Developments and Note 1 on pages 170 and 183, respectively. 1 Results are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), except where otherwise noted. 2 Non-GAAP financial measure. For further discussion, see “Explanation and Reconciliation of the Firm’s Use Of Non-GAAP ...
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...2013 AnnuAl RepoRt Find Your WorldSM ONLINE. TOuR OuR INTERACTIvE ANNuAL REpORT AT MARRIOTT.COM/INvESTOR. MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL , INC. A MESSAGE FROM OuR EXECuTIvE CHAIRMAN J.W. Marriott, Jr. Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board There are so many ways to Find Your World at Marriott International. Our more than 3,900 hotels in more than 70 countries provide the stage for you to close that important business deal, take your loved ones on a beach vacation, or explore new destinations on a journey of personal discovery. For our guests and approximately 325,000 associates at headquarters and our managed and franchised hotels, we are working hard to help you meet your goals, whether it’s creating lasting memories or building on life’s successes. I am so proud of our company. Something I’ve noticed even more in my role as Executive Chairman is that Marriott’s history and culture are the foundation for our future. Our stakeholders recognize this, too. I am confident we’ll continue our success and come even closer to realizing our vision of being the best lodging company in the world. In 2013, our strategy delivered great results. We grew our portfolio, and had more hotels in the pipeline than any time in Marriott’s history. Our leadership teams created new opportunities for growth across the globe, from opening one of every five new rooms in the u.S. and setting us up for growth in Africa, to accelerating our growth in Asia and creating and launching...
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...69TH ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 04 WHAT’S INSIDE CORPORATE OVERVIEW STATUTORY REPORTS 02 Corporate Information 44 Notice 03 Mission, Vision and Values 53 Directors’ Report 04 Chairman’s Message 69 Management Discussion & Analysis 08 Board of Directors 104 Corporate Governance 12 Tata Motors at a Glance 14 Major Launches during the Year 125 Secretarial Audit Report Chairman’s Message 16 Presence across Markets To ensure long-term competitiveness of Tata Motors, the company also took several steps under the Horizonext strategy. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 18 The NEXT Level in Design 20 The NEXT Level in Driving Experiences 22 The NEXT Level in Fuel Economy 14 24 The NEXT Level in Connectivity 26 Corporate Social Responsibility at Tata Motors Standalone Financial Statements 126 Independent Auditors’ Report 130 Balance Sheet 131 Statement of Profit and Loss 132 Cash Flow Statement 134 Notes to Accounts 30 Awards and Accolades 32 Financial Performance Our products represent the Horizonext philosophy with best-in-class offerings. 170 Independent Auditors’ Report 36 Summarised Balance Sheet and Statement of Profit and Loss (Consolidated) Major Launches during the Year Consolidated Financial Statements 172 Balance Sheet 38 Summarised Balance Sheet and Statement of Profit and Loss (Standalone) 40 Funds Flow - Last Five Years 41 Financial Statistics 173 Statement of Profit...
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...PV StatuS RePoRt EUR 24807 EN - 2011 The Institute for Energy provides scientific and technical support for the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of community policies related to energy. Special emphasis is given to the security of energy supply and to sustainable and safe energy production. European Commission Joint Research Centre Institute for Energy Contact information Address: Via Enrico Fermi 2749 TP 450 21027 Ispra (VA) Italy E-mail: arnulf.jaeger-waldau@ec.europa.eu Tel.: +39 0332 789119 Fax: +39 0332 789268 http://ie.jrc.ec.europa.eu www.jrc.ec.europa.eu PV Status Report 2011 Research, Solar Cell Production and Market Implementation of Photovoltaics July 2011 Arnulf Jäger-Waldau European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre, Institute for Energy, Renewable Energy Unit Via Enrico Fermi 2749; TP 450 I – 21027 Ispra (VA), Italia EUR 24807 EN Legal notice Neither the European Commission nor any person acting on behalf of the Commission is responsible for the use, which might be made of the following information. The report does not represent any official position of the European Commission, nor do its contents prejudge any future Commission proposals in any areas of Community policy. A great deal of additional information on the European Union is available on the Internet. It can be accessed through the Europa server http://europa.eu/ JRC 64900 EUR 24807 EN ISBN 978-92-79-20171-4 ISSN 1831-4155 doi 10.2788/87966 The report...
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...69TH ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 04 WHAT’S INSIDE CORPORATE OVERVIEW 02 Corporate Information 03 Mission, Vision and Values 04 Chairman’s Message 08 Board of Directors 12 Tata Motors at a Glance 14 Major Launches during the Year 16 Presence across Markets 18 The NEXT Level in Design 20 The NEXT Level in Driving Experiences 22 The NEXT Level in Fuel Economy 24 The NEXT Level in Connectivity 26 Corporate Social Responsibility at Tata Motors 30 Awards and Accolades 32 Financial Performance 36 Summarised Balance Sheet and Statement of Profit and Loss (Consolidated) STATUTORY REPORTS 44 Notice 53 Directors’ Report 69 Management Discussion & Analysis 104 Corporate Governance 125 Secretarial Audit Report Chairman’s Message To ensure long-term competitiveness of Tata Motors, the company also took several steps under the Horizonext strategy. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Standalone Financial Statements 126 Independent Auditors’ Report 130 Balance Sheet 131 Statement of Profit and Loss 132 Cash Flow Statement 134 Notes to Accounts Consolidated Financial Statements 170 Independent Auditors’ Report 172 Balance Sheet 173 Statement of Profit and Loss 174 Cash Flow Statement 176 Notes to Accounts Subsidiary Companies 207 Financial Highlights 210 Listed Securities issued by Subsidiary Companies during FY 2013-14 14 Major Launches during the Year Our products represent the Horizonext philosophy with best-in-class offerings. 38 Summarised Balance Sheet and Statement of Profit and...
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...Annual Report At 31 December 2013 108th financial year Annual Report At 31 December 2013 All our reports are available at http://2013interactivereports.fiatspa.com Go to the online version of the Fiat Annual Reports to learn more about the Group's financial performance, sustainable development and other corporate information. | | Download our app www.fiatspa.com/mobileapp 3 General Meeting An Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at 11 a.m. on 31 March 2014 (single call) at Centro Congressi Lingotto, Via Nizza 280, Turin to vote on the following: Agenda 1. Motion for Approval of the Statutory Financial Statements and Allocation of 2013 Net Result 2. Compensation and Own Shares: a) Compensation Policy pursuant to Article 123-ter of Legislative Decree 58/98 b) Authorization for the Purchase and Disposal of Own Shares Attendance and Representation Shareholders are entitled to attend the Meeting if they hold the right to vote at the close of business on the record date of 20 March 2014 and the Company has received the relevant confirmation of entitlement from an authorized intermediary. As provided by law, shareholders entitled to attend the Meeting may also be represented by proxy. The Company has appointed Computershare S.p.A. (Via Nizza 262/73, Turin) as the Designated Representative, pursuant to Article 135-undecies of Legislative Decree 58/98, upon whom shareholders may confer proxy and instruct to vote on all or some of the motions on the agenda...
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