Essays on Conglomerates

No region has experienced as much growth as the south as far as development and prosperity of the area in the United States of America are concerned. The region has been a victim of the conflict and was once said to be uninhabitable characterized by the lack of progress in the early late 19th century and early 20th centuries. The change in the region, especially in the contemporary society associated with its growth, demonstrates that indeed political progress is not cast in stone. The paper, therefore, embarks on providing an argument both positive and negative on the political issues ...

Introduction

The success of any business venture is characterized by its ability to manage its assets, with respect to features such as the members of staff, the expenses incurred during the production process of its products as well as its distribution stratagems. The reason why most business entities and conglomerates fail to thrive in the long term is due to poor mismanagement of various core sectors hence leading to the redundancy for income generated and in an increase in the cost of productivity. The overall result is the decline in the trajectory of the business entity. Such was the characteristic ...

Introduction

Organizations refer to entities or enterprises with distinct goals and aspirations, which operate within strict definitions or boundaries (Senior, 2002). In this perspective, organizational change is a phenomenon that occurs in every organization with a wide operation base. However, the magnitude of change is dependent on the size of the organization or the complexity of operations that the company or an organization engages in, either in products or customers. Moreover, organizational change can also be planned by the organization or unplanned. Unplanned organizational change is a result of external and internal forces that lead to the change of operations ...

The American mainstream media are influenced by Islamophobic sentiments and anti-Islamic organization that deliberately distorting the public perception of the events of 9/11. These events and the awareness of the security threats have contributed to a reduction of freedom of access to information in media. Government and security officials can block or delay the dissemination of information, could affect the journalists by various means. Now the freedom of speech can be limited to protect national security, public order, health or morals or the rights and reputation of others. The impact on the media and journalism was a direct attempt ...

The term representation is used to refer to the construction of meaning through various symbols and images (Sisler, 2008). Cultures, races, and religions are represented in different forms of media around the world, but in most scenarios these representations are filled with stereotypes making western cultural ideologies and beliefs as better or ideal compared to other forms of cultural ideologies. The portrayal of Arab- Muslim Americans or Muslims in general, within the media of the United States focuses on the idea of agenda setting and the dominant ideology which frames the perceptions of mainstream America (Gerhauser, 2014). The United ...

It has often been said, documented and proven, that those companies who achieve comprehensive, cohesive, integrated marketing strategies, all focused on the same goal and with a concise result to account for. In addition, those companies that dominate emerging technologies, maximize today’s supercomputing, algorithmic communication infrastructures, and low cost infrastructures, are the companies that most often will achieve successes in their market segmentation, product branding, positioning, pricing, cost-effectiveness, and the growth and profitability corporate goals, always so sought after by both multi-national conglomerates, as well as, small to medium size organizations (Garg, 1999). Coca-Cola chose early on, it ...

Introduction

Air pollution is defined as the introduction of biological molecules, particulates, and other harmful substances into the air in sufficient quantities such that they cause damage to the health of living organisms including human beings, plants, and animals and may sometimes cause death. These pollutants may also cause harm to property resulting in corrosion of buildings and causing them to crumble or destroy the environment by introducing foul odors and reducing visibility. Two different types of air pollution exist: natural or artificial, depending on the causative factors. Air pollutants are also classified into primary and secondary sources. Primary sources ...

Alliances commonly known as collaborations are mutual agreements between business entities to share resources and knowledge to expand their operations across borders. Following Globalization and liberalization of economic policies of many countries, accessibility of internal markets have become easier and all business conglomerates have taken the opportunity to gain entry into global markets and increase their business activities. The strategies formulated for entry into foreign markets varies from takeovers, collaborations, acquisition and mergers or setting up plants or retail outlets in other countries. Joint Ventures are preferred over independent establishments as expansion strategies as domestic partners are more familiar ...

It has often been said, documented and proven, that those companies who achieve comprehensive, cohesive, integrated marketing strategies, all focused on the same goal and with a concise result to account for. In addition, those companies that dominate emerging technologies, maximize today’s supercomputing, algorithmic communication infrastructures, and low cost infrastructures, are the companies that most often will achieve successes in their market segmentation, product branding, positioning, pricing, cost-effectiveness, and the growth and profitability corporate goals, always so sought after by both multi-national conglomerates, as well as, small to medium size organizations (Garg, 1999). Coca-Cola chose early on, it ...

Fiscal planning is the means of ensuring that one is making the best use of his or her money and help individual to prepare for their future. The planning may involve a range of activities, with strategies ranging from the short-term to the long-term (Garman & Forgue, 2011, p.21). A person may want to create a budget to enable him or start saving towards a future purchase, or they may be more concerned about guaranteeing their future financial security through retirement planning. Financial planning prevents a person from overspending by crafting and sticking to a sensible budget. It can also help people to avoid accumulating ...

McChesney and mark (Rich Media, Poor democracy) broadcast television can harness today’s technology to allow consumers to view programs without cable connection. Broadcast television can offer free accessibility to channels to stay ahead in the face of competition. According to Vivian (153) broadcast television networks can allow viewers to access television shows without a television set. With the advent of technology, consumers can access television using tablets or even laptops. Broadcast television must develop original programs other than repeats of broadcast shows. Television must integrate the technology to create an alternative in media (Rich Media, Poor Democracy).

Currently, the ...

Management

For firms to compete successfully on a global scale, several steps are taken. These include and not limited to diversifying, acquiring, and restructuring. Diversification takes two forms; product diversification and geographical diversification. Geographical diversification is the one that takes a firm into new markets on international levels. For a firm to be successful in new markets, it has to combine both product and geographical diversification. A set of activities is replicated that range from multinational replicators, far-flung conglomerates, and classic conglomerates. These steps make the firm able to match their competitors in the market.

Diversification reduces risks associated with single items or ...

The media has a great responsibility in educating the public on what is the social cultural scene in his country is really like. But in reality, the reporters resort to taking up stereotypical point of view, because most of them work for great conglomerates and are under pressure to write positively about the rich and sparingly and negatively about disadvantaged, such as the poor and the blacks. Rather than shifting the blame on poor public taste, the media should use its ability to reach out to the people in a responsible way. Kendall, in her book title, "Framing Class, ...

Understanding Monopolies: News Corp

Introduction News Corporation is a media conglomerate of media publishing houses, including the publication of newspapers, magazines and books, the production and distribution of promotional and advertising products and the development of digital publishing. The Corporation has a number of business interests, including a few major sports teams. The history, relevance and analysis of News Corp would invariably revolve around its iconic and often controversial owner, Australian-born Rupert Murdoch (Corporate Watch).

History

News Corporation was originally created from the wealth Rupert Murdoch received from his father. He obtained his first newspaper, ‘The Adelaide News.’ by inheritance on the death of his father ...

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR), the ecosystem under study, is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas i.e. the Shiwalik range and falls within Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts of the state of Uttarakhand. Corbett National Park (CNP), 520.82 km2, and 301.18 km2 of adjoining Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary along with 466.32 sq.km of buffer zone together forms 1288.32 km2 of the tiger reserve (Barthari 12). CTR lies between 290 25’ N to 290 40’ N latitudes and 78 05’E to 790 5’E longitudes (see Fig. 1). Figure 1: Location map of Corbett Tiger Reserve.

CLIMATE

The climate of ...

Global Media and New Technologies

Free speech concentrates on the legal constraints on expression and other issues of state censorship. The concept also entails constructive obligations on the state to create the conditions for miscellaneous public communications. This paper will explore free speech, global regulations, and new media technologies. Tree speech entails the campaign for diversity in modes of address, audience, topics, and speakers. To acquire the industry dynamics and media regulations, there is a need to have free speech. McChesney (2009, p.11) says that the realm of media is on the brink of profound transformation. In the past, media levels were on a primary ...

Aside from political reform and development, the international community has also been busy in creating new means to stimulate growth and economic sustainability. Proposals such as reduced tariff, removal of trade barriers, and the introduction of free trade were pronounced by either developed or developing countries. In Latin America, free trade has been a fundamental aspect of the market reforms carried out in the region; however, the results have varied especially with the onset of globalization and the lingering effects of tariff reduction. Some believe that having trade reform to a growing and a potential economy such as Latin America can sustain ...

Most of the strategies used by online media in maximizing profits include online subscription for magazines, which will be sent to the reader maybe on a monthly or weekly basis at relative cost. Despite the fact that competition may be anticipated from other quotas of media, this approach has impressed very many people and has similarly gained preference. As opposed to traditional media, modern day media needs real time investments that are one of in nature and followed by operating and running cost toning down. It is in fact, taking over all the routes of information traffic for its versatility ...

Introduction

The music industry loosely known as the recording industry is comprised of individuals and entities that create and sell music to make money. The music industry has in the past decade changed significantly because of the growth experienced in the internet and digitization. Due to these changes, traditional business models and existing value chains have been disrupted. It is important to determine the effects these changes have had on the music industry. This is necessary especially if one hopes to start a business in the music industry. Consequently, a situational is necessary in order to stay abreast with the industry dynamics ...

What are the origins of the historical issues? Personal, economic, and national, that the new president of South Korea must face? Park Geun-hye is the serving president of South Korea and most importantly, the first woman to hold the post in the country. She is serving the eighteenth presidential term in South Korea under the Saenuri Party (First ladies of South Korea, 77). During her campaigns, President Park was portrayed as an equipped female president who was ready to bring changes in dissimilar aspects of the country. This has however remained a controversial issue, since the economic, national and ...

The medical device industry is quickly growing in the global market with an expected value of $228 billion by the year 2015 and will continue to grow in the coming years. The US and Western Europe are the leading developed markets while rising and new remarkable markets such as China and South Korea are expected to generate a stronger market. In comparison, both China and South Korea have the potentials to hit it big in the global medical device market due to huge market opportunities.

Global Markets and Historical Growth Trends

The People’s Republic of China has the largest population in the world. The country’ ...

Introduction

In 1996 Phoenix Television started as a medium broadcast channel. Born in Hong Kong, where entertainment is the main focus, the network found it difficult to compete with local media conglomerates such as TVB and PEAR; these channels had already gained the most of the market share in Hong Kong. Thus, Phoenix switched their focus and redirected the target audience to Mainland China. While Phoenix corporate owner’s Murdoch centers their broadcast focus on entertainment, Liu ChangLe centered its broadcast focus on the broadcast news, which can be seen as a high risk. A survey conducted by the television station, ...

Strategies & Challenges

The Savola Group is a Saudi public listed company and is considered as among the largest diversified conglomerates in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asian (MENACA) region. It manages a varied portfolio of business. Savola Group’s inception can be traced back to 1979 when it started with an initial capital of SR40 million in the edible oil industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Currently, the Savola Group has 62% market share of Edible Oils market and 68% of the Sugar market in the Kingdom added to 113 Retail outlets in the form of supermarkets and hypermarkets. In ...

Twenty-five years ago the world-wide web or the internet did not exist. It did not exist even as a gleam in some visionary’s eye. Now, however, it is, quite literally, everywhere. Every country in the world, even the most impoverished, has some form of access to the internet. With the right cell phone, no matter where you are in the world, no matter how far you are from your home, you can receive and send e-mails. Never before in the history of human civilization has a technological innovation spread so quickly and so widely. Think of the wheel – it never ...

The Merchants of Cool is a PBS documentary which deals with how young people are completely influenced by the material culture which surrounds them every day. The principal problem Rushkoff presents is the fact that young people are extremely gullible and will do anything to look cool and please their peers with the resultant fact that they end up purchasing things and gadgets which they do not really need. Under the Radar marketing is continually practiced by several firms who make use of sophisticated marketing techniques to enquire what young people deem to be cool thus then passing on ...