Environment Scan
The three companies chosen are Apple, Google and Starbucks. Apple has several strengths, including its design capabilities, high brand loyalty, vertical integration, distribution channels, brand recognition/reputation and a massive cash pile. There are few weaknesses for the company, although arguably stock market pressure to distribute its cash, which might harm the innovation it needs to thrive. There remain great opportunities for Apple to expand into new markets, to develop new products, both of which can drive earnings higher. There are threats, however, not the least of which is competition given that Android is by far and away the dominant mobile operating system, pushing Apple's market share down almost to single digits (IDC, 2013).
Google has several strengths. It has $50 billion in cash, so ample resources, and it has been named as the best place to work, attracting top talent (CNN, 2013). The company has a great brand, a suite of market-leading products and strong leadership. If Google has a weakness, it is that it is dependent on online advertising revenues, as it makes very little money on other products. This makes it vulnerable to innovation and competitors, which are both threats that could reduce Google's revenue. There are always market expansion opportunities for Google -- China is a good one -- and the company could benefit from earning more money on some of its other dominant products like Android and Chrome, neither of which have been monetized to any serious degree.
Starbucks has a lot of strengths as well from a great brand and successful formula to good geographic diversification. The company is well-run and is building a portfolio of other brands....
Environmental Scan of the Restaurant Industry PEST analysis remains a critical business tool essential in aiding the identification of macroeconomic factors that could affect the business. Specific measures encompassed in this tool are political, economic, social, and technological. Restaurants can improve their decision making processes and timing. PEST analysis is essential in tackling future challenges and highlight opportunities (Ho, 2014). Engaging this tool in analyzing the industry helps dissect the macroeconomic
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Waste Management: A Strategic Case Analysis Company History External Analysis General Environmental Analysis Demographic Segment Economic Segment Political/Legal Segment Socio-Cultural Segment Technological Segment 103.1.6 Global Segment 103.1.7 Summary of General Environmental Analysis 113.1.8 Driving Forces 123.2 Industry Analysis 123.2.1 Description of the Industry 123.2.2 Industry Dominant Economic Features 133.2.3 Market Size 133.2.4 Market Growth Rate 143.2.5 Industry Trends 153.2.6 Five Forces Analysis 173.2.7 Industry Key Success Factors 184.0 Internal Analysis 184.1 Organizational Analysis 194.1.1 Corporate Mission 194.1.2 Products and Services 194.1.3 Leadership 204.1.4 Organizational Culture Structure 204.1.6 Strategy 214.1.7 Summary of Organizational Analysis 214.2 Analysis of Firm Resources 214.2.1 Tangible
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