...that cannot be easily abandoned, Boeing needs to be prepared to respond to changing industry needs as quickly as they are detected. You've been asked to join a strategic planning discussion, and hoping to contribute to the meeting, you decide to take one more look at Boeing's situation to see if you can formulate some insight that could give the company an edge against Airbus. Your analysis includes the following elements: 1. Compare the two competitor's strategies. Based on your knowledge of the industry, what conclusions can you draw? 2. Outlining a rough competitor analysis, what does the level of interdependence between the rivals reveal about competitive behavior that can be expected from Airbus? 3. Evaluate the pros and cons of Boeing's outsourcing strategy. Do you agree with the company's decision to "offload" parts production? 4. Review Boeing's cooperative strategy. What are the risks of its partnership arrangements? 5. In what ways can Boeing's international strategy be improved? 6. What are some of the near-term results you anticipate in the airplane production industry? Long-term results? STRATEGIC ACTIONS: STRATEGY FORMULATION 1. Compare the two competitor's strategies. Based on your knowledge of the industry, what conclusions can you draw? Strategy Comparison Boeing Airbus Growth platform Point-to-point Increased fragmentation in travel to solve problem of airport congestion Hub-and-Spoke Expecting growth in travel between...
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...that cannot be easily abandoned, Boeing needs to be prepared to respond to changing industry needs as quickly as they are detected. You've been asked to join a strategic planning discussion, and hoping to contribute to the meeting, you decide to take one more look at Boeing's situation to see if you can formulate some insight that could give the company an edge against Airbus. Your analysis includes the following elements: 1. Compare the two competitor's strategies. Based on your knowledge of the industry, what conclusions can you draw? 2. Outlining a rough competitor analysis, what does the level of interdependence between the rivals reveal about competitive behavior that can be expected from Airbus? 3. Evaluate the pros and cons of Boeing's outsourcing strategy. Do you agree with the company's decision to "offload" parts production? 4. Review Boeing's cooperative strategy. What are the risks of its partnership arrangements? 5. In what ways can Boeing's international strategy be improved? 6. What are some of the near-term results you anticipate in the airplane production industry? Long-term results? STRATEGIC ACTIONS: STRATEGY FORMULATION 1. Compare the two competitor's strategies. Based on your knowledge of the industry, what conclusions can you draw? |Strategy Comparison |Boeing |Airbus | |Growth platform |Point-to-point...
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...STRATEGIC ACTIONS: STRATEGY FORMULATION 1. Compare the two competitor's strategies. Based on your knowledge of the industry, what conclusions can you draw? Strategy Comparison Boeing Airbus Growth platform Point-to-point Increased fragmentation in travel to solve problem of airport congestion Hub-and-Spoke Expecting growth in travel between major hubs, particularly in Asia Product development Functional product differentiation 787 - mid-size Objective to offer the passenger the most comfortable point-to-point travel experience with as few intermediate stops as possible - more standing room, larger windows and bathrooms, ambient light settings in the cabin to adjust to the time of day, and higher cabin humidity levels. A-380 - superjumbo Will be the largest in the world, holding 550 passengers - will allow 10 million additional passengers per year to fly between airports with no increase in flights - can be configured with bars and specialty boutiques Features Fuel efficiency, eco-friendly, significantly less costly than Airbus' comparable product, light-weight composite materials, simple to operate Commonality - saves airlines costs Estimated release date May, 2008 October, 2007 Supply chain logistics Moving up the value chain - outsourcing - integration and assembly Tighter control over shared knowledge - efficient JIT programs with alliance supply partners Investment in new models $8 billion $14 billion The competitors' views of domestic (regional)...
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...Data and Information Author(s): Redman, Thomas C. Publication Date: 09/22/2008 Product Type: HBS Press Chapter Abstract: This chapter focuses on the current state of data and information quality in the typical organization. The author discusses seven common data quality issues, including poor data definition and organizational confusion. Real-life examples, such as the subprime mortgage meltdown, demonstrate the need for developing a keen eye for the roles that data play in your organization, including operations, delayed decisions, and misinformed strategies. Subjects: NO SUBJECTS(KEYWORDS) Length: 29p List Price: $6.95 BH087 Title: The 3R Framework: Improving eStrategy Across Reach, Richness, and Range Author(s): Wells, John D.; Gobeli, David H. Publication Date: 03/15/2003 Product Type: Business Horizons Article Publisher: Business Horizons/Indiana University Abstract: Identifying effective strategies for designing and implementing e-business initiatives has been a persistent challenge for both practitioners and academicians. A conceptual framework is needed for leveraging digital attributes based on three dimensions: reach, richness, and range. By defining and combining these three dimensions to create such an integrated e-business strategic framework, this article provides managers with a way to assess their current strategy, as well as a prescriptive direction for strengthening it. Subjects: Corporate strategy; Electronic commerce; Technology Length:...
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...Chapter 1 Introduction Selling process involves making the customer understand what the product is and how can it be beneficial for the consumer. The process basically involves explaining the product feature and showing them the pros and cons. But when it involves selling a concept which hardly has anything tangible to show it turns out to be more troublesome. First understanding what a concept selling process is and then we understand it through an example of a concept called FTWZ (Free trade warehousing Zone) Concept Selling- A type of marketing that uses the idea that consumers left to their own devices are unlikely to purchase a particular product. The concept selling approach is often advanced by a business as a justification for being especially aggressive in their marketing campaigns to promote sales. Concept selling is simply taking a product and selling it on the basis of an idea, making it more palatable to the customer. It is painting a word picture to the prospect, letting them visualize a certain situation. Concept selling vs Product selling. So what is the big difference ! “The number one thing when using Concept selling vs Product selling is that it creates a form of communication that gets the prospects attention. You are communicating an idea that makes more sense for your prospect to understand and relate to. In other words, it becomes more palatable to the prospect.” FTWZ- Fee trade warehousing Zone A Free Trade & Warehousing Zones...
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...understand the correlation between structure and performance. We have made an attempt to disintegrate the level of complexity in the structures and what impact it exercises on the output or performance. We have explored the above subject keeping in mind that the important variables while dealing with organisation structure are – formalization (rules, routines), centralization (hierarchy, use of authority, verticality), control systems (span of control), coupling and structural embeddedness and specialization (role clarity). Case 1 - The Hindustan Unilever Experience By the end of year 2010, Hindustan Unilever Limited erstwhile Hindustan Lever Limited considered safely as largest FMCG company of India was faced by a dilemma, the market was becoming highly dynamic specially demand for some of its flagship products like Vim and Rin with forecast struggling to exceed 50-60% accuracy levels thus leading to a staggeringly high inventory due to production-sales mismatch. HUL in its existence...
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...Subject: Successful Princeton Applicant Through all of my accomplishments and disappointments, I have always been especially proud of the dedication and fervor I possess for my personal beliefs and values. Unfortunately, it has often been difficult for me to remain outwardly firm and confident in a town where most people think alike and reject exceptions. Whenever I have expressed my position as a pro-life advocate, peers have badgered, accused, and ridiculed me for simply believing in something that they scorn. Despite all the pressure, I never waive red from my belief, yet I became frustrated and began to lose the courage to publicly express my opinion on this controversial topic. To gain some insight and reassurance for myself, I attended the New Jersey Right to Life Convention in the spring of 1995. This experience uplifted me and offered great inspiration and enlightenment. At the convention I received an overwhelming amount of support and encouragement from wonderful people who advocate the very principles I believe in. This convention was so inspiring that the next day in school I was able to relate my experience to one of my biggest opponents on the subject. Also, the abundant information available at the convention enabled me to defend my position on abortion more effectively. Attending this convention accomplished two things. It proved my commitment to my belief, in that I took the initiative to strengthen and support my opinion, refusing to give up or lose heart. Unlike...
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...Pty Ltd including, but not limited to, any network or other electronic storage. Enquiries should be made to the publisher via www.mcgraw-hill.com.au or marked for the attention of the permissions editor at the address below. National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication Data Author: Title: Published in Australia by McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd Level 2, 82 Waterloo Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113 Publisher: Norma Angeloni-Tomaras Development editor: Alex Payne Senior production editor: Claire Linsdell Permissions editor: Haidi Bernhardt Copy editor: Julie Wicks Proofreader: Angela Damis Indexer: Mary Coe Design coordinator: Dominic Giustarini Cover design: Christa Mo tt Internal design: Georgette Hall Typeset in Minion Pro Regular 9.5/12 pt by SR Nova Printed in China on 70 gsm matt art by CTPS Sa m Pearson, Neil. roject Project management in practice: for the certi cate IV and Diploma of Project Management in the BSB07 training package / Neil Pearson, Erik W. Larson, Cli ord F. Gray. ISBN: 9781743077238 (pbk.) Notes: Includes...
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...A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO COMPETENCY Tools, Frameworks and Assessment Jon Holt and Simon A. Perry A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO COMPETENCY Tools, Frameworks and Assessment BCS THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR IT Our mission as BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is to enable the information society. We promote wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology science and practice. We bring together industry, academics, practitioners and government to share knowledge, promote new thinking, inform the design of new curricula, shape public policy and inform the public. Our vision is to be a world-class organisation for IT. Our 70,000 strong membership includes practitioners, businesses, academics and students in the UK and internationally. We deliver a range of professional development tools for practitioners and employees. A leading IT qualification body, we offer a range of widely recognised qualifications. Further Information BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, First Floor, Block D, North Star House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FA, United Kingdom. T +44 (0) 1793 417 424 F +44 (0) 1793 417 444 www.bcs.org/contactus A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO COMPETENCY Tools, Frameworks and Assessment Jon Holt and Simon Perry © 2011 Jon Holt and Simon Perry The right of Jon Holt and Simon Perry to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. Apart...
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...THE TIME MANAGEMENT POCKETBOOK By Ian Fleming Drawings by Phil Hailstone Based on a concept devised by Martin Terry of Lucas Industries Group Training Department. “This splendid little book respects our intelligence and time. It also puts to shame all the gimmicks to which we have been subjected of late.” Abdulla Ali Uqba, Chief Executive, Al Atheer, Development & Management Consultancy, Dubai. “More than just a guide to better managing your time - it’s a collection of simple, yet effective, tips and reminders to help keep you on track.” Linda Harlow, Director, Brook Street plc “Contains a wealth of practical tips to help busy managers manage their time better.” Viv Clements, Training Officer, Aylesbury Vale District Council. Published by: Management Pocketbooks Ltd 14 East Street, Alresford, Hants SO24 9EE, U.K. Tel: +44 (0)1962 735573 Fax: +44 (0)1962 733637 E-mail: pocketbks@aol.com Web: www.pocketbook.co.uk MANAGEMENT POCKETBOOKS All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers. 1st edition 2nd edition 3rd edition 4th edition 1990 1991 1995 1997 Reprinted 1998, 1999, 2000. © Ian Fleming 1990, 1997 ISBN 1 870471 53 9 British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data – A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Printed in U.K. by Ashford...
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...Engineering and Technology Management Tools and Applications For a listing of recent titles in the Artech House Technology Management and Professional Development Library, turn to the back of this book. Engineering and Technology Management Tools and Applications B. S. Dhillon Artech House Boston • London www.artechhouse.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Dhillon, B. S. Engineering and technology management tools and applications/B.S. Dhillon. p. cm. — (Artech House technology management and professional development library) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-58053-265-9 (alk. paper) 1. Engineering—Management. 2. Technology—Management. I. Title. II. Series. TA190 .D47 2002 620’.0068—dc21 2002074491 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Dhillon, B. S. Engineering and technology management tools and applications. (Artech House technology management and professional development library) 1. Engineering—Management 2. Technology—Management I. Title 620’ . 0068 ISBN 1-58053-265-9 Cover design by Igor Valdman © 2002 ARTECH HOUSE, INC. 685 Canton Street Norwood, MA 02062 All rights reserved. Printed and bound in the United States of America. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. All terms mentioned in this book that...
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...e press How to use How to use this eBook Presents WINGS OF FIRE Published by UNIVERSITIES PRESS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED Copyright © 2003 UNIVERSITIES PRESS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED All Rights Reserved Distributed by Sulekha Epress e press Sulekha, Sulekha.com, Epress, Sulekha Epress, Epress logo and Sulekha logo are trademarks of Smart Information Worldwide Inc. NOTICE: This eBook is licensed to the original purchaser only. Duplication or distribution to any person via email, floppy disk, network, print out, or any other means is a violation of International copyright law and subjects the violator to severe fines and/or imprisonment. This book cannot be legally lent or given to others without the written permission of Sulekha. CONTACT US: Sulekha, 4926 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 101 Austin, TX 78759, USA Sulekha, 96 Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, 2nd Floor Chennai, 600 004, India epress@sulekha.net You are viewing this eBook in the Full Screen mode. Press the Page-Down button to browse to the other pages. Press the Escape (Esc) button to exit this Full Screen view. You will then be able to see the document with all the regular Acrobat Reader features. You can return to the Full Screen view through the menu path View > Full Screen. You can also use ‘Control+L’ (Ctrl+L) to get the Full Screen view. This eBook allows you to do the following: Print any number of pages (use the print icon) Adjust the view of the document (use the...
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...BUSINESS SCHOOL HARVARD SUCCESSFUL 65 APPLICATION SECOND EDITION E S S AY S APPLICATION BUSINESS SCHOOL HARVARD SUCCESSFUL 65 ECSNS A IYI O N S SE O D ED T With Analysis by the Staff of The Harbus, the Harvard Business School Newspaper ST. MARTIN’S GRIFFIN NEW YORK 65 SUCCESSFUL HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL APPLICATION ESSAYS, SECOND EDITION. Copyright © 2009 byThe Harbus News Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. For-information, address St. Martin's Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010. www.stmartins.com Library of Congress Cataloging...in..Publication Data 65 successful Harvard Business -School application essays : with analysis by the staff of The Harbus, the Harvard Business School newspaper / Lauren Sullivan and the staff of The Harbus.-2nd ed. p.em. ISBN 978...0..312...55007...3 1. Business schools-United States-Admission. 2. Exposition (Rhetoric) 3. Essay-Authorship. 4. Business writing. 5. Harvard Business School. 1. Sullivan, Lauren. II. Harbus. III. Title: Sixty...five successful Harvard Business School application essays. HF1131.A1352009 808'.06665-dc22 2009012531 First Edition: August 2009 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction ix xi I. Defining Moment Stacie Hogya Anonymous Anonymous David La Fiura Anonymous Avin Bansal Anonymous Brad Finkbeiner Anonymous 4 7 10 13 17 20 23 26 29 ii. UndergradUate experience John Coleman Maxwell Anderson...
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