. How an individual global company addressed the crisis in a way that the tools of International Cross Cultural Management helps us to understand
Paper instructions:
Outline
a. Recession impact on the global companies:
i. Winners and losers of the global crisis
b. Strategies to survive in the recession:
i. Cutting prices
ii. Reassure customers by extensive warranty or contract flexibility
iii. Adding value to a company, brand, or product
iv. Keeping customer satisfied
v. Adjusting product portfolio
vi. Increasing online presence
vii. Developing new loyalty schemes
viii. Diversifying into new market segments
ix. Responding to changes as early as possible
x. Cutting costs, not stuff
c. Influence of the crises on automotive industry
i. Hyundai success despite financial crisis
d. Walmart thrives the recession
Sources:
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Harper, Donald. “20 Business Survival Strategies for tough economic times.” Jul. 2009. Web. <http://www.academia.edu/1493309/20_Business_Survival_Strategies_for_tough_economic_times_without_laying_off_employees>
Ishmael, Stacy-Marie. “Wal-Mart’s Aggressive Recession Strategy.” Nov. 2, 2009. Web. < http://ftalphaville.ft.com/2009/11/02/80861/wal-marts-aggressive-recession-strategy/? >
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“Hyundai Actually Grew in This Crisis!” Web. <https://mostlyeconomics.wordpress.com/2009/06/11/hyundai-actually-grew-in-this-crisis/ >
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Jermaine Byrant
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