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Introduction Titan Industries Limited is a public limited company that was established in 1984. The firm was formed through a joint venture involving Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation and Tata Group. Its headquarters are located at Bangalore, India. The firm conducts a variety of activities which include manufacture of watches, sunglasses and jewelleries. The firm ventured into manufacture of jewelleries in 1995 with the brand name of its jewelleries products being Tanishq. According to Titan Industries (Anon., 2009), the firm is currently the leading manufacture of jewelleries and watches in India. The brand watches manufactured by the firm include Sonata, Nebula, Raga, Regalia, Bandhan, Titan Edge, and Flip Fastrack. On the global scale, the firm is ranked as the sixth firm in the manufacture of brand watches. Annually, the firm manufactures an average of seven million watches. In addition, the firm is involved in other activities such as global marketing, precision engineering, licensed products and accessories. With regard to marketing licensed products, the firm is involved in marketing Tommy Hilfiger’s products. Currently, the firm has employed 3000 employees and has managed to sustain a customer base of sixty five million. In the 21 st century, the business environment has become very dynamic due to the increased rate of globalisation. This has resulted into an increase in challenges facing business firms. One of the challenges relates on how a firm’s products and services can be competitive in the global market. For instance, new brands are being developed while the traditional ones are being faced out of the market (Sicco, 2002, p.3). To remain competitive in the global market, managements of firm’s have to formulate strategies aimed at developing global brands. According to Sicco (2004, p.167), a global brand refers to a product or service whose brand name is recognised on a global scale. In addition, a global brand has economies of scale in relation to production, packaging and recognition. According to best global brands (Anon., 2006), this can be challenging to an organisation. To ensure the success of the product in becoming a global brand, the management has to consider its preparedness. This paper is a report identifying the criteria to be used to examine the preparedness of Titan Industries Limited in becoming a global brand. The following are the issues that should be evaluated in determining whether Titan can become a global brand. Product differentiation Martin (2006, p.1) asserts that product differentiation is one of the elements that have been identified as a strategy towards a firm attaining competitive advantage. For a product to become a global brand, it is paramount that it be differentiated from the competitor products. Product differentiation refers to the process through which the firm’s products and se
Foreign affairs can be regarded as a complex process of developing relationships on diverse levels. The relationships between the USA and the Russian Federation have always been complex, which has often been associated with the personalities of these countries’ leaders. 1 Vladimir Putin has been in power since the early 2000s. 2 This paper includes a brief analysis of Putin’s psychological profile and some views regarding possible techniques for good cooperation for the United States and other countries. The Soviet ideology, with its militarism and imperialism, formed Vladimir Putin’s underpinnings. 3 His numerous references to the Soviet past unveil his attitude towards the ideology and the methodology that were typical of the USSR. For the Russian president, the central power of Moscow is seen as the only possible way of the development of the region. The fall of the Soviet Union and the events in Eastern Germany, where Putin served as a KGB officer, became the greatest shock for him. 4 When recalling that period, Putin noted that the country “had a terminal disease without a cure – a paralysis of power.” 5 The further analysis of Vladimir Putin’s profile is grounded on these major peculiarities of his worldview. One of his strengths as a politician is being a good tactician who manages to use certain opportunities to enhance his influence over some figures. For instance, he has contributed considerably to the enhancement of the tension between the USA and the EU. 6 Vladimir Putin manages to use the controversies in different parties’ positions and use them to improve his stance. The investment in radical parties across the western world and pro-Russian forces in the former Soviet republics also helped Putin to corrupt the west and promote his political agenda. However, one of the greatest weaknesses of the president is his inability to think strategically. 7 The analysis of his public speeches suggests that his confrontation with the west became pronounced after the crisis in Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea. 8 During his first presidential term, Putin declared liberal values that were consistent with the western democratic approach. Furthermore, the way President Putin reacts in such situations as political crises in Ukraine, Belarus, or Armenia shows Putin’s focus on short-term goals, such as keeping the regimes intact, instead of developing long-term strategies aimed at keeping
The queens in Hamlet and Macbeth play a pivotal role in the life of the heroes of the play. Gertrude in Hamlet and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth are both queens who played a pivotal role in making their husbands the king. Lady Macbeth with her shrewdness and cunning advices Macbeth to kill Duncan, so that he could become the king while Gertrude married Claudius to make him the king. Both of them are married to dishonorable men who want to usurp the throne by deceit. Her ambition and ascendancy drives Macbeth to commit heinous crimes and turns him into a monster. This resulted in the demise of their relationship and eventually Lady Macbeth’s death. Gertrude, static and passive, is torn between the love of her son and her second husband. However, when she realizes the monstrous nature of Claudius, she resigns to passivity, with little will or ability to make amends. Gertrude acts as a passive aid to Claudius’s agenda to become the king, while Lady Macbeth is the plotting mind behind the murderous Macbeth. Their similarity ends as far as their role as queen and kingmaker goes, but their inherent natures are so starkly different that they come out to become two different people altogether. I believe their difference lies in their temperament and personal
Introduction In this century, changes due to globalization have resulted in far more interdependence than which existed during the last century when most of the activities in the world were confined within geographical boundaries. Currently, there is free flow of information and resources from one country to another. Similarly, the activities of the fire and rescue services in the United Kingdom have not been limited to the country alone. Occasionally, fire fighters in this country are required to carry out a rescue mission for mitigating emergencies that are rampant in various places around the world, such as the recent Haiti Earthquake. Therefore, it is commendable progress when our Fire authority is considering becoming part of the UK’S International search and rescue team. However, before taking part in such a mission, we need to take into consideration the various legal, ethical, and global issues concerning this initiative. Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 The England and Wales Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 would be applicable in how our Fire authority would carry out its operations. The Act is the first major change in the law concerning the operation of the Fire and Rescue Service since the introduction of the first Act way back in 1947 (Great Britain Parliament, 5). The previous Act limited the functions of the Service to fighting fires hence limited the number of operations it could engage in. However, as a result of passing the new Act, the responsibilities of the Service has transformed a great deal. Consequently, the fire and rescue authorities currently have various statutory obligations appertaining to fire safety, fire fighting, road traffic accidents, and emergencies. Under the new Act, a number of new key provisions are applicable to our fire service in accomplishing its mission abroad (. The act promotes fire safety initiatives among fire and rescue authorities; therefore, underpins the change toward a more prevention-based and risk assessed approach. This is able to assist in preventing more deaths by lowering the number of fires incidences taking place in the first place. This new legislative package establishes a new package of powers and responsibilities for effective and efficient service. The new role is beneficial for the operations of a modern Fire and Rescue Service. The Act authorizes the fire and rescue authorities to take part in rescuing road traffic accidents. In addition, it allows for responsibilities in responding to other emergencies. These may include catastrophic flooding and acts of terrorism. Critically, the legislation provides for amendment in line with how the duties of the Fire and Rescue Service may be defined in the future. Moreover, the Fire and Rescue Service is also endowed with the responsibility of performing other obligations in response to the specific requirements of their communities and the threats they encounter. The new legislative framework achieves this through making sur
Introduction “Frozen 2” is a sequel to the popular Disney animated film “Frozen”. The new fairy tale about Elsa and Anna was presented to the audience by directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee six years after the first part which won two Oscars (Rogers 4). It seemed that the sequel would appear much earlier. Almost every year, the studio announced that they had a good idea for the sequel or that the final touches were added to the script, but only short films were released. Finally, in 2019, the fans of “Frozen” got an opportunity to watch “Frozen 2” (Rogers 4). Its plot is emotionally concentrated not on the two sisters but on their parents’ experience, and other subjects. The purpose of this paper is to conduct a narrative structure analysis of “Frozen 2” and cover the theme of the film as well as its following or deviating from the typical movie structure. Act I: Setup The film begins with a story about the Enchanted Forest that is told to children, Anna and Elsa, by their father. Once the Northuldra tribe and the Arendelle soldiers made peace, the latter built a dam for the indigenous people. However, later, a war broke out between the countries. The spirits of the Enchanted Forest, enraged, drove Arendelle’s troops beyond the forest (Rogers 10). These events of the distant past might be regarded as a background to the main action of the movie that lets the viewers understand the context and easily follow the story. The narration continues three years after the last episode of “Frozen”. Elsa hears a mysterious voice and, following it, accidentally awakens the spirits of the Enchanted Forest, whose forces began to cause panic in the kingdom of Arendelle. However, subsequently, the residents have time to leave. Grandfather Pabbyie calls on Elsa, Anna, and their friends to go to the forest, where she must pacify the spirits (Rogers 11). It is the inciting incident of the film that creates a problem to be solved by the main characters; besides, it arouses interest in the audience. The sequence of events described above is the setup, or Act I. Act II: Confrontation In Act II, or the confrontation, Elsa’s fight with the elementals on the way to where the voice leads her is demonstrated. Having reached the forest, Elsa, her sister Anna, Kristoff, Sven the deer, and Olaf the snowman encounter the air spirit in the form of a tornado (Di Placido). Elsa destroys the whirlwind by the power of magic. Soon, the inhabitants of the Enchanted Forest are attacked by the spirit of fire. Trying to stop the elemental, Elsa sees that the spirit of fire is a harmless m
The article titled “Job Licenses in Spotlight as Uber Rises” was found on the New York Times news portal in the Economy section. The author of the article Eduardo Porter raises an important question about the demand for license in some professional fields. Porter notes that getting a license certainly has a purpose, yet this purpose is rather different from what it is believed to be. The author starts with the exploration of the outcomes that occurred since Uber gained popularity in New York. The appearance of this service quickly revealed that the population appreciates the ability to find a driver online and have a cheaper ride with an Uber driver-partner instead of calling a much more expensive cab with a licensed cab driver. As a result, cab companies are gradually put out of business. After discussing Uber and its impact on cab drivers the author moves on to discussing other professions that require licenses among which there are dental assistant, cosmetologist, locksmith, athletic trainer, and emergency medical technician. The author admits that demanding a license makes a lot of sense in cases where a certain specialist in responsible for their clients’ health and welfare, for example, a surgeon is to be appropriately qualified and licensed to be allowed to practice medicine (Porter par. 5). At the same time, in a business such as cab transportations licensing serves mainly to raise the prices and create boarders around the profession. In the article it is pointed out that the difference between the cost of the services performed by licensed professionals and the same services provided by their unlicensed peers often reaches fifty per cent or even more. The author uses the dentist professionals as an example and notes that licensed dentists perform teeth whitening procedures for 350 dollars while their unlicensed competitors provide the same services for only 150 dollars (Porter par. 28). In the article it is noted that licensing is believed to be the practice directed at the protection of the safety of customers and the preservation of quality of the services. Yet, in reality, when licensing is implemented the rates of malpractice and errors do not become lower, the quality of services also remains the same. The major aspect that is affected by licensing is price. This way, licensing harms the customers instead of protecting them. Low income individuals suffer the most because as prices rise they become unable t
It is a competitive market and this market sells more than goods and services. It propagates a certain reputation. It tries to work in a way such that it gets a strong exclusive identity. This identity stems from the market’s efforts to provide the best service and accountability to its consumers who pay to avail the facilities it offers. Contemporary institutions like schools, hospitals, universities, prison systems and other similar facilities have also imbibed this corporate culture. They treat their consumers with the same perspective as any other organization would. Consequently use of keen business acumen and strategies mark their modus operandi. With major focus on providing quality services to their consumers, these institutions are justified in incorporating business models to guide the way they function. “A business model is a conceptual tool that contains a big set of elements and their relationships and allows expressing the business logic of a specific firm. It is a description of the value a company offers to one or several segments of customers and of the architecture of the firm and its network of partners for creating, marketing, and delivering this value and relationship capital, to generate profitable and sustainable revenue streams.” (Osterwalder, Pigneur and Tucci, 2005). Going by this definition, a business model suggests pragmatic methods to deliver according to customer expectations. The use of such a definitive approach is indeed a very brilliant take on the overall organizational and functional processes of social institutions. In case of the health and hospital sector, there is a presence of diverse customer segments. Subsequently, not only diagnosis and treatment but there are a host of other services that the consumers (patients in this case) expect and need to be provided with. The techno-boom has managed to provide an advanced health system with better communication facilities and reduced medical errors with more focus on better healthcare for the patient. This can only fall in place if the health sector adheres to certain standard operating procedures and gives its consumers the requisite facilities. This system has to be able to adapt to the constantly changing business and technological environment. In today’s competitive market, educational institutions are sellers offering not only courses and degrees, but also a professional edge to their consumers (students in this case). Consequently, a business model like CRM (Customer Relationship Management) is a very competent approach to deal with them. According to this model all relationships pass through four stages of exploration, expansion, commitment and continuation or dissolution. (Bejou, David, Treating Students like Customers ). The explanation of this model is nothing but an endorsement of the social commitment of such services. The only difference is the service gets a more structured perspective by incorporating corporate ethos. The critics of corporatizati
Executive Summary Zara is one of the successful fast fashion brands in the global apparel industry. The brand is dominant in European and North American markets. As a strategic move to expand its market share, it has decided to explore the Chinese market. China is home to over 1.3 billion people. With an economy that is growing very fast compared with other leading economies, it is clear that the country has a large population falling under the middle and upper-middle class. The purchasing power of individual Chinese companies has been increasing over the past three decades. That is why many international firms are currently struggling to exploit this market. The primary goal of this paper was to analyze strategic advantages of international fashion brands – which, in this case, is Zara – and determine whether these advantages would apply in the Chinese market. The paper also looked at the risks that the fast fashion brand has to face in the Chinese market and ways in which these risks can be managed to help the organisations consolidate its advantages. The researcher collected data from various secondary sources. Books, journal articles, and other reliable online sources proved critical for this project. Data from these sources were used to inform the discussion, conclusion, and recommendations. The paper provides a number of ways in which Zara – or any other fast fashion brand operating in China – can overcome the challenges in the Chinese market and consolidate their advantages. The Chinese market has a number of opportunities that fast fashion brands such as Zara can tap into and achieve great success. However, the success can only be achieved if the firm’s internal strength can enable it to do so. One of the biggest advantages that Zara has over some of its local competitors is efficiency in its supply chain. In a market where competition is high, time is of the essence. The speed with which an entity can develop a new product and deliver it to the market before the concept is copied by rival firms is critical. Zara has proven that it has that capacity. It takes the company only fifteen days to transform a good idea into a product and make it available in the market. This competitive advantage is applicable in China, especially given that a majority of the other companies are only keen on copying what the top players are doing. By the time they come up with similar products, Zara would have a large base of loyal customers earning it attractive revenues. The company has also developed a unique ability to understand the changing market trends. In the fashion market, taste and preferences keep changing, and it is vital for firms to understand the change
Introduction The government of Dubai set up The Emirates Airline Company in 1985 by the Dubai government. German Airline, its founder, supported the company (“The Emirates Story” 1).The company has been recognized in several ways. For instance, in 2007, it was noted to be the number eight company in size within the world market in regard with the international passengers transported. It is also recognized as the number five company within the airline industry in terms of “the scheduled international passenger-kilometers flown” (“Leadership analysis: Emirates Airlines” 1). The company is also recognized for being among the five airline companies, which carry out their operations in the whole “wide-body aircraft feel” (“Leadership analysis: Emirates Airlines” 1). Beginning from the time the Emirates began operating, they have been in a position of gaining a competitive advantage within the market. The current leaders in this company are regarded as being very influential and important people in the organization and this is for the reason that they are the people who ensure objectives are realized in the company. Moreover, this company’s success is attributed to their business as well as marketing strategies that enable the company to stay ahead of the competition in the industry (“Leadership analysis: Emirates Airlines” 1). In the present day, every business organization is making an effort to employ strategies, which would boost or sustain their competitive advantage within the market and Emirate is one of them. In this regard, a company’s management as well as its corporate strategies give description of leading and directing operations in the organization by “exhausting their available resources extensively in order to attain the organizational objectives” (“Leadership analysis: Emirates Airlines” 1). The key competitors for this company include British Airways, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air Company, Deutsche Lufthansa, and Air France-KLM S.A. These companies are a big threat to Emirates Airline (Safi 21). This paper is going to analyze Emirates Airline’s business excellence and quality management strategy. The aviation industry is also going to be looked at and in addition, the paper is going to consider competencies and potential sources of competitive advantage for Emirates Airline. The last section is going to present a summary of the discussion and recommendations. The Avia