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It is sometimes maintained that the conflicts of the twentieth century (war and international contests in general) might best be characterized as between the left and right political persuasions (e.g., â€Å"communism† against â€Å"fascism† or â€Å"democracy† against â€Å"fascism†). Defend or dispute such a characterization using the two socioeconomic and political systems that have been the central concerns of our readings and discussion: that of Sun Yat-sen (The Kuomintang on the Chinese mainland and on Taiwan) and that of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism (the Chinese Communist Party) in the People’s Republic of China. Your answer should include (1) ideological components (both domestically and internationally relevant), (2) structural features (leadership and political party properties), (3) economic strategies (both domestically and internationally relevant) and (4) general consequences. What are you prepared to argue are the major differences betwee n the two systems here discussed? Now, answer that question in a coherent fashion. Don’t try to answer each question in particular, except where the questions are numbered, for example, #1 ideological components, #2 structural features, #3 economic strategies, make sure that is clear so the readers understand that’s what you are answering. For example you say, as for ideological components, so something to indicate that you are answering that specific part of the question. Now, I think the question is relatively clear. It is a complex, but relatively clear question. I don’t know exactly what experience you have. You know again, as I told you, I am sort of visiting the planet sodospeak. I mean you are completely outside the range of my comprehension. I don’t know what you know, what you don’t know. Education nowadays has become so impoverished, I’m not even sure that you have the prejudices that we used to have. So right on this campus, my sense is, the world is divided between the left and the right. And so when they look back on the past experience of the preceding century, they think that the conflicts of the preceding century were on the left and the right, you see? And somehow the world is divided into the left and the right. Now, part of this, and if you read any of the material, again I am being very generous in my expectations, but if you read any of the material, for years, the second World War was characterized as a conflict between the left and the right. That carried over into Asia. Philosphy and Science :: essays research papers It is sometimes maintained that the conflicts of the twentieth century (war and international contests in general) might best be characterized as between the left and right political persuasions (e.g., â€Å"communism† against â€Å"fascism† or â€Å"democracy† against â€Å"fascism†). Defend or dispute such a characterization using the two socioeconomic and political systems that have been the central concerns of our readings and discussion: that of Sun Yat-sen (The Kuomintang on the Chinese mainland and on Taiwan) and that of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism (the Chinese Communist Party) in the People’s Republic of China. Your answer should include (1) ideological components (both domestically and internationally relevant), (2) structural features (leadership and political party properties), (3) economic strategies (both domestically and internationally relevant) and (4) general consequences. What are you prepared to argue are the major differences betwee n the two systems here discussed? Now, answer that question in a coherent fashion. Don’t try to answer each question in particular, except where the questions are numbered, for example, #1 ideological components, #2 structural features, #3 economic strategies, make sure that is clear so the readers understand that’s what you are answering. For example you say, as for ideological components, so something to indicate that you are answering that specific part of the question. Now, I think the question is relatively clear. It is a complex, but relatively clear question. I don’t know exactly what experience you have. You know again, as I told you, I am sort of visiting the planet sodospeak. I mean you are completely outside the range of my comprehension. I don’t know what you know, what you don’t know. Education nowadays has become so impoverished, I’m not even sure that you have the prejudices that we used to have. So right on this campus, my sense is, the world is divided between the left and the right. And so when they look back on the past experience of the preceding century, they think that the conflicts of the preceding century were on the left and the right, you see? And somehow the world is divided into the left and the right. Now, part of this, and if you read any of the material, again I am being very generous in my expectations, but if you read any of the material, for years, the second World War was characterized as a conflict between the left and the right. That carried over into Asia.

Virgin Mobile Usa Analysis

Virgin Mobile USA Analysis [pic] August 08, 2009 Table of Contents Table of Contents2 Introduction3 Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE Matrix)4 External Factor Evaluation (EFE Matrix)5 Porter’s Five Forces6 Porters Generic Forces6 Financial Analysis7 Competitive Profile Matrix8 The Marketing Mix-The 5 P's9 Key Issues10 Boston Consulting Group (BCG Matrix)11 GE / McKinsey Matrix12 Space Matrix14 Recommendations16 Introduction Virgin Mobile is a great company that has been successful based in the U. K. The company is well known for its brand extension and was the first company to introduce the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in the U. K. , where they leased network space form another firm instead of running a network in-house and as a result avoiding infrastructure and large fixed cost. The company was well known for its hip and trendy position in the U. K. , and catered to the youth market. Although they have had a couple failures in the past including launching the MVNO in Singapore, the company decided to venture into the U. S. Virgin Mobile positions itself to come up with an appealing offer and ensure a run rate of one million subscribers in the first year and three million by the fourth year. Keeping with the brand strategy and philosophy of making a difference, it enters areas, which are not well served which in this case is the age group of 15-29 due to their low frequency of usage and poor credit rating. While targeting this segment lifestyle and psychographics factors are important as usage is inconsistent, and based on school and, vacation periods. Virgin customers are attracted to the products and services because of the flexible monthly terms, easy to understand pricing structures, stylish handsets offered at affordable prices and relevant mobile data and entertainment content. Virgin offers products and services on a flat per-minute basis and on a monthly basis for specified quantities, or â€Å"buckets†, of minutes purchased in advance in each case, without requiring customers to enter into long-term contracts or commitments (Virgin Mobile USA). Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE Matrix) Internal Factor Evaluation | |Matrix (IFE Matrix) | |CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS |Weight |Rating |Weighted Score | |What are those factors in the internal environment which are critical to the future success of the |Relative |How well has the firm, | ; 2. 50 = the firm and | |organization? Importance of that|or its strategies, |its strategies are not | |Does management have control over them? (The answer should be yes) |factor in the |res ponded to the |capitalizing on | | |firm's industry |factor? |opportunities or avoiding| | |0=Not Important; |1 = poor response |threats. | | |1=Very Important |2 = average response |> 2. 0 = the firm, and/or| | |or Critical |3 = above average |its strategies, is/are | | | |response |responding well to | | | |4 = superior response |threats and opportunities| | | | |in its industry. |STRENGTHS |   |   |   | |Virgin brand name [Globally recognized brand name] |0. 25 |4 |1 | |Competitive Price of Phone Package |0. 03 |2 |0. 06 | |On-line Store 24/7 |0. 2 |2 |0. 04 | |Excellent Sales Promotions |0. 1 |3 |0. 3 | |Pro-active and quick to act |0. 12 |3 |0. 36 | |Friendly staff – Good at understanding and meeting customer needs |0. 04 |3 |0. 2 | |Targeting a narrow target market [less advertising costs] |0. 02 |4 |0. 08 | |50-50 joint venture with Sprint no worry for fixed costs or physical structure |0. 1 |4 |0. 4 | |An exclusive multiyear content and marketing agreement with MTV networks to deliver music, games and|0. 05 |4 |0. | |other MTV-, VH1-, and Nickelodeon based content to Virgin Mobile subscribers | | | | |Unique mobile features and extras |0. 02 |3 |0. 06 | |Channel strategy that is more closely aligned to its target market selection. |0. 02 |3 |0. 06 | |Unique image youth oriented other providers focus on business people. 0. 02 |3 |0. 06 | |Unique advertising strategy |0. 02 |4 |0. 08 | |WEAKNESSES |   |   |   | |Limited [Low] advertising budget |0. 3 |4 |0. 52 | |No contract option means that there is a chance of having higher churn rates. |0. 01 |3 |0. 03 | |New Foreign Brand associated with Music/Travel |0. 01 |2 |0. 02 | |CBD Location is busy/inconvenient for Suburb Customers |0. 02 |1 |0. 2 | |Mobile Coverage |0. 01 |1 |0. 01 | |Separate Billing/Account information (More Direct Mail) |0. 01 |2 |0. 02 | |Total |1 |   |3. 44 | |   |   |   |3. 4 > 2. 5 | Virgin Mobile exhibited internal weaknesses and strengths wit hin its environment rated above weighted score of 3. 44 on a scale of 1 to 4. This can be attributed to the good leadership that includes friendly staff, the market niche that is image youth oriented, unique advertising strategy, channel strategy on the other hand limited advertising budget, potential higher churn rates and poor mobile coverage expose Virgin Mobile’s weaknesses that must be addressed. External Factor Evaluation (EFE Matrix) |External Factor Evaluation |Matrix (EFE Matrix) | |CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS |Weight |Rating |Weighted Score | |What are those factors in the internal environment which are critical to the future success of|Relative Importance of|How well has the firm, or| < 2. 50 = the firm and its| |the organization? |that factor in the |its strategies, responded|strategies are not | |Does management have control over them? The answer should be no) |firm's industry |to the factor? |capitalizing on | | |0=Not Important; |1 = poor response |opportunities or avoiding | | |1=Very Important or |2 = average response |threats. | | |Critical |3 = above average |; 2. 0 = the firm, and/or | | | |response |its strategies, is/are | | | |4 = superior response |responding well to threats| | | | |and opportunities in its | | | | |industry. |OPPORTUNITIES |   |   |   | |Penetration among consumers 15-29 is significantly lower and the growth rate among this |0. 12 |4 |0. 8 | |demographic is projected to be robust in the next 5 years [this segment hasn’t been targeted | | | | |yet] | | | | |Revenue for mobile entertainment projected to increase steadily over the next few years. |0. 1 |4 |0. | |Open more Virgin Mobile Stores across Capital Cities/Regional Markets |0. 05 |3 |0. 15 | |Integrate into Music/Travel packages |0. 25 |4 |1 | |Wider Mobile Phone Coverage-National & International |0. 1 |3 |0. | |THREATS |   |   |   | |Market seems to have reached maturity |0. 14 |3 |0. 42 | |Market is overcrowded |0. 15 |2 |0. 3 | |Customers ages 15-29 are low value subscribers [don’t use their cell phone regularly] |0. 3 |2 |0. 06 | |Limited National Coverage |0. 01 |2 |0. 02 | |The age group targeted tends to have poor credit quality |0. 03 |3 |0. 09 | |Competition from A T & T, T-Mobile USA, Cellco and Verizon etc |0. 02 |2 |0. 4 | |Total |1 |   |3. 26 | |   |   |   |3. 26 ; 2. 5 | Virgin Mobile’s response to external opportunities and threats within its environment is rated above weighted score of 3. 26 on a scale of 1 to 4. There are wide opportunities for Virgin Mobile to open more Virgin Mobile Stores across Capital Cities/Regional Markets. Make the offers more attractive by Integrating Music/Travel packages. Provide wider Mobile Phone coverage-National & International. On the other hand there are threats that are looming due to the market that seems to have reached maturity and overcrowded. There is limited National coverage which needs to be expanded. There is also Competition from A T & T, T-Mobile USA, Cellco and Verizon etc. These threats must be countered effectively. Porter’s Five Forces Supplier power (Weak) – Lots of cell phone providers, therefore companies like Kyocera lower prices to contract with service providers. Buyer power (Strong) Current cell phone service providers are numerous, which allows for many options for buyers. Barriers to Entry (Weak) – There is nothing that will prevent Virgin from competing to an untapped market. The threat of substitutes (Weak) – There are very few substitutes available that offer mobile and immediate communication. Alternative like pagers are outdated & this target market cannot afford sophisticated PDA service. Degree of Rivalry (Strong) – Competitors have brand recognition in the US and have the majority of the market share. Porters Generic Forces Virgin Mobile applies the three generic strategies. Cost leadership strategy that seeks to minimize costs and maximize profits. For example the company had entered into distribution agreements with Target and Best Buy, both of which charged lower commissions than traditional industry channels $30 per phone, versus an industry average of $100. 6. They also sought to hire talented staff that is friendly and good at understanding and meeting customer needs. In terms of differentiation, the team decided that a key part of the Virgin Mobile service would involve the delivery of content, features, and entertainment, which they called â€Å"VirginXtras. To this end, the company signed an exclusive, multiyear content and marketing agreement with MTV networks to deliver music, games, and other MTV-, VH1-, and Nickelodeon based content to Virgin Mobile subscribers. Therefore Virgin Mobile focuses on unique image that is youth oriented while other providers focus on business people. Virgin Mobile also differentiated it’s service by good customer care. There are advantages and risks exhibited with each strategic option. Virgin Mobile’s opportunities in this market were based on determining the unmet needs and creating new ways or means for satisfying these unmet needs. And it had to be based on buyer types, buyers’ needs and the technological means of satisfying those needs. Virgin Mobile used a more concentrated approached; they identified buyers’ needs by focusing on the age group 15 to 29 with specifically those with no credit and may not have usage or a lot of minutes; The Company put an emphasis on usage of minutes, style, fashion, fun, honesty and great value for money. This segment represented a possible opportunities for market penetration. It identified two attitudinal and lifestyle markets in their chosen segment; those that had no credit and wanted a phone with no contracts but can indulge in text messaging, downloading information into the cell phone and they were more likely to use ring tones, faceplates and graphic and those that wanted a phone as a fashion statement. Even people with similar usage needs, often have differing lifestyles representing various value sets. For example some people have an active lifestyle in which sports and fitness play an important role, while for others, art, fashion and trends may be very important. Financial Analysis Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2008: Sales: $1,323. 5M One year growth: 0. 8% Net income: $7. 9M Income growth: 88. 4% AT Mobility Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2008: Sales: $124,028. 0M One year growth: 4. 3% Net income: $12,867. 0M Income growth: 7. 7% Cellco Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2007: Sales: $43,900. 0M One year growth: 15. 5% T-Mobile USA Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2008: Sales: $1,323. 5M One year growth: 0. 8% Net income: $7. 9M Income growth: 88. 4% Verizon Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2008: Sales: $97,354. M One year growth: 4. 2% Net income: $6,428. 0M Income growth: 13. 7% Reference: http://www. hoovers. com/virgin-mobile-usa/–ID__156760–/free-co-competitors. xhtml The main competitors are AT&T, Cello, T-Mobile USA and Verizon. Initially, Virgin may have no great profits since they are trying to be the low cost provider. Although they were profitable i n the UK, they have no brand recognition in the US to fall back on. Based data, Virgin Mobile is able to compete effectively with their major competitors as far as sales are concerned. They are also able to do this will less employees, meaning low operating cost. The company’s ability to compete effectively gives a good indication on their ability to keep their current market share and expand operations into new target markets. Competitive Profile Matrix |Competitive Profile Analysis | |Competitive Profile Matrix | | |Virgin Mobile |AT & T |Cingular |Verizon |Sprint | |Critical Success factors |Weight |Rating |W. T. Score | |Overall Market Size |0. 20 |5 |1 | |Annual Market Growth Rate |0. 20 |5 |1 | |Sector Profitability |0. 12 |4 |0. 48 | |Competitive Intensity |0. 14 |1 |0. 4 | |Global Opportunities |0. 12 |4 |0. 48 | |Regulatory Regime |0. 05 |3 |0. 15 | |Opportunity to Differentiate |0. 04 |5 |0. 2 | |Technological Requirements |0. 5 |1 |0. 05 | |Entry Barriers |0. 02 |1 |0. 02 | |Distribution Structure |0. 06 |5 |0. 3 | |Total |1 |   |3. 82 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |Business Unit Strength Factors |Factor Weighting |Business Unit Rating |Value | |Market Share |0. 2 |1 |0. 2 | |Share Growth |0. 2 |4 |0. | |Product Quality |0. 05 |2 |0. 1 | |Brand Reputation |0. 1 |1 |0. 1 | |Distribution Network |0. 31 |5 |1. 55 | |Promotional Effectiveness |0. 05 |5 |0. 25 | |Production Capacity |0. 2 |4 |0. 08 | |Cost Management |0. 01 |5 |0. 05 | |R Performance |0. 02 |5 |0. 1 | |Management |0. 04 |4 |0. 16 | |Total |1 |   |3. 39 | [pic] McKinsey model above shows us strong business attractiveness and that the business strength for Virgin Mobile is fairly low. The fact of the matter is that competition in the cellular phone business is strong with many competitors. Currently the top providers operate to benefit themselves and not the consumer with high prices and limited features for the money. Consumers have various choices as far as provider is concerned, but no company has differentiated themselves to benefit the consumer’s pocket. Virgin Mobile must strive to excel. Space Matrix Strategic Position & Action Evaluation [pic]    |   |   |   |   |   | |   |Internal Strategic Position |External Strategic Position | |   |Competitive Advantage |Industry Attractiveness | |   |Ratings |   |   |Ratings |   | | |(-6 worst, -1 Best) | | |(+1 worst, +6 Best) | | |   |-5 |Market share |   |5 |Market Growth potential | |   |-4 |Product quality |   |2 |Profit potential | |   |-3 |Produc t life cycle |   |4 |Financial stability | |   |-5 |Brand & Image |   |5 |Resource utilization | |   |-3 |Customer loyalty |   |2 |Capital intensity | |   |-3 |Technological know-how |   |2 |Barriers to entry | |  Total |-23 |   |  Ã‚  Total |20 |   | |Avg |   |AVG 3. 33|   | |-3. 83 | | | | |   |   |Total axis X score: |-0. 0 |   |   | |Financial Strength |Environmental Stability | |   |Ratings |   |   |Ratings |   | | |(+1 worst, +6 Best) | | |(-6 worst, -1 Best) | | |   |4 |ROI |   |-3 |Technological changes | |   |2 |Leverage |   |-5 |Demand Elasticity | |   |3 |Liquidity |   |-3 |Price range of competition | |   |3 |Capital required/available |   |-6 |Barriers to entry | |   |3 |Ease of market exit |   |-6 |Competitive pressure | |   |2 |Risk involved in business |   |-5 |Price elasticity | |  Ã‚  Total |16 |   |  Ã‚  Total |-28 |   | |Avg |   |Avg |   | |2. 67 | |-4. 67 | | |   |   |Total axi s Y score: |-2. 00 |   |   | With the given the Space Matrix data we realize that the company should pursue a defensive strategy. The implication is that the firm is operating within a market that is experiencing negative to stable growth and that Virgin Mobile is experiencing severe financial constraints. Virgin Mobile knows that the market is saturated and very competitive they went ahead and positioned themselves to pursue their niche in the market share. I recommend applying a combination of retrenchment, divestiture, liquidation and concentric diversification. Recommendations Virgin Mobile wants to compete within a new market and not have the competition beat them in this game. Several options as far as pricing were developed by the company. They can either clone existing prices, price below the competition, or create their own unique pricing strategy. Cloning the industry, will not allow them to differentiate themselves in order to stand out from the competition, although, it would be easy to promote. Pricing below the competition would still be copying the competitor’s strategy, but just offering a lower price. Their only differentiating factor would be that they were cheaper. I recommend a different strategy. Creating the new plan would bring about the changes that consumers want such as eliminating contracts, offering pre-paid services, lower priced phones, and eliminating hidden fees. Although this strategy could be risky, they will ultimately do what they set out do which was to gain the market share of the under-30 crowd. With the options that MTV, VH1 and Nickelodeon networks will offer, I believe consumers will see the added value in the product as opposed

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It is important and relevant that this strategy was effective and consumers know that they could not only grasp the retail products offered by Marks and Spencer at low cost but also get offers and discounts from the company. Thus, Marks and Spencer did not focused into consideration in the public level goals and strategies. The economic recession in the year 2009 set the economy struggling for growth and development but it also has focused on dealing with them successfully. Thus, consumers are optimistic and the operations of the company are booming. UK is the major hub of e-commerce where customers are not stuck to local retailers but also to the external tourists that develops the business in a diverse trend. Currently the company is very uncertain and it increasingly impacts the sales of the retail if people do not have sufficient amount to purchase the products. Marks and Spencer recently launched the 20% of wine to keep up with the competitors. 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It should deal with proper rewards and recognitions of local patterns and trends which are vital. It cannot achieve the long term goal of competitiveness in the market. Thus, the company needs to focus on global strategy. It also sells a broad range of products. The company is mainly a retailer store in UK of clothing market. It avail new opportunities and create a competitive advantage from the assets and competencies of organization. (Bunston, 2008) The company seeks to hire talented people in terms of employees. The competitive advantage and its sources such as cost, differentiation and strong workforce, effective knowledge management serves as a great asset to an organization. It seeks competitive advantage with cost and leadership strategies. Marks and Spencer come up with new strategies such as remain competitive and sustainable. Competitive advantage can be achieved with strong offerings and high values to customers. It is increased through higher values to customers and it justifies high pricing. The major key asset is its employees and the company face challenges in terms of finding the best from its people. Marks and Spencer use the source of competitive edge as its employees and it has strong reputation that concentrates on customer services. Competent and talented employees use their talents and knowledge to survive with the company. The human resource department in the company seeks to attain the competitive edge by strategic deployment of strongly committed people. It can use their skills to meet structural, cultural and personnel tools and techniques. Some techniques such as equal opportunities of employment produces diverse work force and diversity increases skills and potential of the company that are needed in the era of globalization. (Doyle, 2008) To retain the edge of competition, it is important to succeed in the work place. The diverse and talented employees in an organization help to lead the goals successfully. Effective resources of management enhance sustainability and takes decision making. This can be important to improve the excellence of business and it helps the business to be more proactive. It has direct association with relationship building. The company also develops effective knowledge management strategy to turn their ideas into innovative products and services. Social media provides cost effective marketing options and helps to communicate with the customers. (Kumar, 2001) Segmentation, targeting and positioning Targeting: Marks and Spencer specially targets the UK market. In UK market, the target is for 95% of the population within 30 minutes of line MS store by the end of 2015. They will increase the simply food stores within the country and the customers need to fulfill the needs in the local area. (Desanto, 2010) Market segment is the division of market into different group of customers with similar needs of product needs. It identifies the need and display proper responses to marketing actions. The purpose of market segmentation is to deal with the resources and it helps to meet the needs of customers. The concept of market segmentation is called as product differentiation. It helps to adapt the concept associated with product differentiation. Marks and Spencer targets especially the young people and meet the needs of the customer. They attract a younger female segment into their store and compete directly with respect to offerings and this may appeal to multiple market places. This is based on multiple applications of product and greater variability of customers. It also attempts to meet the needs of the customers. Different approaches of segmentation in marketing are important and the marketer considers essentially the same. (Hackley, 2009) Segmentation is the market division of people having likes / dislikes with respect to tastes and preferences. MS determine the market and targets the market with the approach of different criteria such as the clothing line helps to explore the market in a better way with the help of demographic and geographic as well as psychographic profile. (Hallbauer, 2008) Demographics: In clothing, women are targeted by the company MS and the company satisfies the market segment of every age group. Usually the company targets the age group of women above 20 years of age. Teenage girls also look for colorful clothing as they are more conscious for their styles. Their tastes have changed due to role models and media has played a great role in changing their needs and demands as per the modern world. (Kumar, 2008) Psychographic: The social class and personalities are same but there are different lifestyles. The buying behavior of consumers can be known through the transaction and it helps the marketers to provide better products for a targeted market. Geographic segment: The major geographic segment includes 337 stores in 41 territories internationally. It segments the market geographically such as developing stores in territories and follows the approach of consistent packaging and it is easy for consumers for shopping. Climate will be rainfall, wind, humidity and the target customers of MS change their patterns and trends as per the climate. The pattern of business deals with the season. (Lancaster Withey, 2007) Behavioral segmentation: The premium customers of Marks and Spencer are its regular customers. Customers come back to Marks and Spencer because they are satisfied with its clothing. Regular customers are important to remain profitable in the business because they have the power to pay more and gather more products. Loyal customers will help the company to increase the sales. With respect to the branded products, strong image could be maintained. Marks and Spencer gets full confidence and faith from customers with the emphasis on low cost strategy with high quality. Positioning: Marks and Spencer has positioned itself as a premium brand in the supermarket industry. It offers the premium price for customers as customers have the willingness to pay a premium price for this brand and they set their prices with the approach of premium brand perception in the minds of the consumers. (Wheelen Hunger, 2008) Branding Various forms of branding by Marks and Spencer include various mediums such as advertising and promotion. It should involve in heavy advertisements and different channels such as: Television: This is the successful way to reach the target market and it should focus on dealing with strong viewership. The company could catch the eyes of consumers with the graphics and images as well as famous celebrities for proper recognition. Print advertisements: Newspapers are the most popular forms of advertising. The company can focus on female magazines and it will help to deal with the middle upper class women who are interested in fashion. Television based brochures and rate of circulation plays an important role. (Marks and Spencer group Plc, 2008) The company developed the plan of brand strategy for three years that help to drive the multi-channel globe. It allows customers to use the catalogue, brochures and magazines. The company strongly positioned with respect to the improvement of operational delivery and it focuses on quality and value with regards to choice. It is based on communication strategy with respect to the long term commitment to quality. The TV campaign has been the major sense of scale and it has been committed to remain more sustainable that helped to reinforce the credentials. The company develops the brand equity and it maintained the price and advertising. 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The buying behavior of customers depends upon the relationship of individuals with respect to the marketing mix strategies. The income and the factors such as social cultural factors help to play a significant role on consumers buying behavior. It provides the outfit for every segment and there are variety of products with regards to different pricing and quality. (McElhatton, 2009) Therefore, there is high awareness of brand and customers help the company to focus on the large base of global market. The company is a leading fashion retailer in global market place. It targets multi-segment people and they have multiple outfits for every gender. The organization does not focus on narrow strategy of marketing. It provides economic cost as well as premium rate clothes. Marks and Spencer has a strong market share in ladies products and they targets people of medium as well as upper class people. Thus, the organization targets the consumers of all genders. Product positioning strategy has been implemented by the organization. It successfully helped to retain the old customers. They also have high quality to develop the large base of customers. (Morris, 2008) People of every segment of middle and high level income are the target people of Marks and Spencer. It has adopted the change of trends and patterns of fashion industries in terms of mass segmentation. The customer of MS looks for innovative products and latest designs as per the fashion in the market. Thus, the company changes the pattern and designs according to the taste and needs of consumer. For example: In case of summer, customers prefer cotton and short dresses, similarly, in case of winter, they prefer complete clothes in a woolen pattern. This way, their trend change and for casual wear, they prefer simple clothes, for festival occasion, they prefer ethnic pattern and company designs as per their requirements so that the customers can be happy and satisfied. The customer is changing and the opportunity that came from the internet and changing behavior of customers, it brings strong revolution for MS and other clothing retailers. (Newman Cullen, 2002) 4. Opportunities in the macro environment Social factors: Consumers tastes preferences and life style changes with time. It presents both the threats as well as opportunities. Consumers in the UK have ability of being loyal to one brand as per the quality of products. With the competitive rates, there are sudden changes when compared to the competitors. Consumers have huge preferences for styles and trends that present the strong market share for the company. This denotes that consumers in UK retail industry have high value of money. People live longer that means they can spend more during the lifetime. The major customers are aged people and young people. This way, it presents a strong opportunity for Marks and Spencer. Technological factors: The internet has been the powerful and strong source of selling channels. It is assumed that online retail sales have increased and reached the position of revenues. MS online sales also generated the goal to increase the revenues. The mobile phone shopping is taking off and there is a need of growth in the recent years. This comes with the clear goals and opportunities. (Sinkovics Ghauri, 2009) Advantages The company can take advantage of these factors and become competitive in the market place. With the changes in the consumer tastes, internet is used as an online shopping outlet and increases the scope of e-commerce. It improves flexibility and become competitive in the market. The company can gain market share with recent patterns and lifestyles. Media plays a great role in communicating fashion and price comparison to the consumers. MS needs to deal with the advanced technology and should introduce the products widely in the market such as online shopping facilities should be available to the consumers that will increase company revenues. It can also focus on determining the new fashion and trends in the different parts of the world. With the help of surveys, the company can deliver strong techniques to get the customers feedback and to fulfill their needs and demands. The company needs to make the strategy that offers more customers oriented product on less price. It should provide the multiple products at multiple prices with high quality and this way, it would be easy for the company to maintain the competitive edge. It can increase the competitive position through multiple products and services when compared to its competitors. This way, company can increase the opportunities and encourage laws in the political environment. The dynamic nature of the company also presents the major consumers that position with respect to the money. This defines they deal with preferences on problems of price over quality and other campaigns of marketing and advertising of the company denotes to be committing as they are employed icons of the country to spread the message of the brands. (Pride, et.al, 2009) The current strategy of Marks and Spencer is not very good and with respect to few changes, the company has to focus on dealing with the lost market share and customers. This way, the company can deal with high quality with respect to the achievement of customer satisfaction through quality service. (Williamson, 2013) 5. 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Russian Revolution Essays - House Of Holstein-Gottorp-Romanov

Russian Revolution Power. To most people, being in complete and total control is not a vital necessity in their everyday lives. Having some influence is gladly welcomed, but having absolute power over millions and millions of people is not the top priority on their to do list. Sadly enough, there are those who believe that having authority is as essential to their lives as oxygen is to the human body. These power-crazed maniacs often rule nations and command armies, unlike your everyday Joe. Plans to take over the world are accompanied with undying persistence and determination to do anything it takes to put them into domination. The 19th century Russian Tsars would be considered the type of person that loves to have power. During what was the beginning of the Russian Revolution, nearly any measure was taken to maintain authority over the people of Russia. Alexander III became Tsar in 1881 and upheld the principles of autocracy, a government in which he ruled with absolute power. His main goal was to strengthen the autocracy, orthodoxy and nationality in Russia. To make sure his policy was enforced, any person that didnt give Alexander III total control, didnt go to the Russian Orthodox church or spoke of any country that wasnt Russia, was considered a threat to the Tsars rule. Several actions were taken to insure every man, woman, and child in Russia would follow Alexander IIIs objective of autocracy, orthodoxy and nationality. Censorship codes were placed on any published material and secret police kept careful watch on every educational facility in Russia to make sure instructors werent teaching material that was against Alexander IIIs goal. Russian became the official language of his empire and the use of any foreign tongue was forbidden. Alexander III created laws that encouraged prejudice among all minorities, especially Jews. Nicholas II, who proceeded Alexander III, also believed in the principle of autocracy but maintained control in a different way. During his rule the number of factories in Russia doubled along with the new development of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The economy grew and in the 1900s Russia became the worlds fourth-ranking producer of steel, putting power into Tsar Nicholas IIs hands. Another of the power-obsessed was a man by the name of Grigory Yefimovich Rasputin. Claiming to be a faith healer and a holy man he slithered his way into the Russian royal family hoping to gain political power. In 1915, Nicholas II had moved his World War I headquarters to the war front in Europe, and left his wife, Tsarina Alexandra in charge of governing Russia. Little did he know she was presently under the strong influence of her advisor Rasputin, the self proclaimed holy man. Alexandras son, Alexis suffered from hemophilia. Seeing his chance to gain control, Rasputin offered his healing powers to the boy, gradually easing his suffering. Believing Rasputin was a man of God, Alexandra allowed him the power to designate ministers of the government and even the head of the church. During this time, reform ideas were opposed and very powerful positions were occupied by many of Rasputins friends. Involvement in the World War I showed signs of weak Tsarist rule and lack of military leadership. Soldiers needs werent met and food, fuel, and housing was desperately lacking. These poor condition spread discontent throughout Russia. The army was tired of war, and food shortages worsened. Violent riots and strikes over insufficient supplies of bread and coal filled the streets. All the blame was placed on Nicholas II. Accusations of crippling the war effort by removing many capable executives from high government offices and replacing them with weak, unpopular leaders spread like wildfire. Most that blamed him were wrong. He wasnt the one in charge of appointing officials, Rasputin was. The image of Nicholas II was destroyed by his wifes trusted advisor and having no power left, gave up his throne on March 15. Power hungry leaders always lose. Autocratic governments dont encourage creativity of the masses but rather reflect only one mans ideas and quest for power, as shown in the Russian Revolution of 1905. History Essays