Bachelor Thesis from the year 2005 in the subject Communications - Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, grade: 70 % - A, New College Durham, course: BA (HONS) Management, Business and Administration, language: English, abstract: The business area of marketing has become increasingly important over the last few decades turning marketing activities into a critical success factor. Emotional benefits in marketing have received more and more attention and discussion because they work beyond the awareness of the customer and influence their buying behaviour. In an article from...

Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Business economics - Company formation, Business Plans, grade: 2,1, New College Durham (Business School), language: English, abstract: This assignment is concerned with the strategic planning process of a chosen organisation which is The Body Shop International plc. In the first part, the assignment focuses on the mission, vision, values and the objectives of this company. In the second part, the assignment will look at The Body Shop's key stakeholders and analyse their influence on the organisation's strategy. Last but not least, the third part...

Master's Thesis from the year 2007 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: 1.0, University of Sunderland, language: English, abstract: This research project presents the outcomes of a case study analysis of Procter and Gamble's operations in the disposable paper industry, focussing on consumer buying behaviour, branding and pricing as strategic elements in marketing. The dynamics of the industry, as well as challenges faced by manufacturers towards the growing threat of private label brands will be outlined. Procter &...

Essay from the year 2006 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: 65 % - B, University of Sunderland (Faculty of Business and Law), course: Global Corporate Strategy, language: English, abstract: In the following, the Amazon.com case study will be critically analysed and evaluated. High emphasis will be put on the company's global business policies and strategies from its foundation in 1995 till now by examining the internal and the external environment. The online retailer followed a long-term strategy in order to...

Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject Business economics - Personnel and Organisation, grade: 62 % - B, University of Sunderland, course: Managing International Personnel, language: English, abstract: Purpose - The aim of this study is to investigate the role of mentoring in a global context. It points out different views of mentoring and its difficulties when applying a global mentoring programme. Design/ Methodology/ Approach- Data from secondary mentoring literature, like books and management journals, was collected and analysed whereas primarily qualitative was used. This...

Essay from the year 2006 in the subject Pharmicology, grade: 71 % - A, University of Sunderland (Faculty of Business and Law), course: International Trade and Finance, language: English, abstract: This paper will firstly analyse the importance of R&D, its global dimension and its future trends. Furthermore, the emphasis by nations put on investment in knowledge will be explained. The second part then outlines the main economic theories concerning innovation and knowledge creation. Finally, Germany and its pharmaceutical industry will be taken as an example to illustrate the dimensions of...

Essay from the year 2007 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: 75 % - A, University of Sunderland (Faculty of Business and Law), course: International Marketing, language: English, abstract: This paper will outline the marketing environments for private healthcare in the US and France. After an environmental analysis considering the macro and the micro environment, strength and weaknesses as well as potential future opportunities and threats will be analysed for both countries. The focus lies on the insurance sector...

Essay from the year 2006 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: 62 % - B, University of Sunderland, course: Managing the Global Environment, language: English, abstract: Situation: 'Qubo', an Italian clothing company, which produces casual wear of medium quality, wants to expand its international operations to Vietnam. The country is, with a population of 84.9 million and a GDP growth rate of 7.1%, an emerging Southeast Asian economy with a high potential of successful foreign trade. (The Economist, 2006, p110) 'CODE...

Essay from the year 2005 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: 72 % - A, University of Sunderland, course: Global Corporate Strategy, language: English, abstract: Ryanair was founded in 1985 as a family business that originally provided full service conventional scheduled airline services between Ireland and the UK. The airline started to compete within the confines of the existing industry by trying to steal customers from their rivals, especially the state monopoly carrier Air Lingus, outlined by Chan Kim and Renee...

Essay from the year 2007 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: 84% - A, University of Sunderland, course: Marketing Strategy, language: English, abstract: Due to the world's demographic development towards an increasing aging population, various richer economies experience major changes influencing the specific industries. This report will illustrate the implications of these changes, with particular reference to the population over the age of 65, on the pharmaceutical and the tourism industry from a marketing point...