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Strategic Management in IKEA...Strategic Management - 'IKEA WAY' TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction 01 a) Relationship between mission, vision and values 01 b) Differencebetween company's resources and capabilities .03
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3 (a) IKEA's vision and its support by values 07
3 (b) How will IKEA's values change, and what will
be the change in strategy after Kamprad's tenure 9
Conclusion 11
References 13
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One of the marketing objectives is to attract and expand local customer base
To become a key player in the furniture industry
To create a strong public perception of IKEA in the industry
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Perceived Risk
It has affected IKEA’s marketing plan in the following way.
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Question 2
List of stakeholders
1. Customers
2. Raw materials suppliers
3. Employees
4. Investors
Maryanne Barner needs to consider additional stakeholders. These are:
1. local community
2. Government and private investors
To prioritize stakeholders entails determining their interests and their contribution in the company.
Question 3
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I.Product 6
II.Price 6
III.Place 7
IV.Promotion 7
V.People 7
VI.Process 8
VII.Physical Evidence 8
6.Existing Product Management and New Product Development 8
7.Distribution Channels, Innovative edge, Pricing Mechanisms 9
8.Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis 9
I.Competitive Rivalry among Firms 9
II.Threats to New Entrants 9
III.Bargaining Power of Suppliers 10
IV.Bargaining Power of Buyers 10
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