Unit VCase Study<\/p>\n
Case studies are an important learning strategy in business classes as they provide an opportunity for you to critically<\/p>\n
analyze events that have taken place in real-life businesses. This develops your critical thinking and research skills as you<\/p>\n
research the competition and industry in which your business resides with an end goal of formulating a recommendation for<\/p>\n
the challenges faced by the company. <\/p>\n
Select one of the three case studies listed below, which can be found in your textbook. Evaluate the case of your choice,<\/p>\n
and respond to each of the questions below using both theory and practical managerial thinking as well as supporting<\/p>\n
research.<\/p>\n
Option 1: Proctor & Gamble (pp. 332\u2013333)<\/p>\n
1. Using segmentation strategies, what are the target market(s) for P&G? How does this relate to the company\u2019s brand<\/p>\n
management strategies?<\/p>\n
2. Who are the top three competitors of P&G, and what are their advantages\/disadvantages with respect to their<\/p>\n
competitive product\/service strategies?<\/p>\n
3. P&G\u2019s impressive portfolio includes some of the strongest brand names in the world. What are some of the<\/p>\n
challenges associated with being the market leader in so many different categories?<\/p>\n
4. With social media becoming increasingly important and with fewer people watching traditional commercials on<\/p>\n
television, what does P&G need to do to maintain its strong brand images?<\/p>\n
5. What risks will P&G face in the future?<\/p>\n
Option 2: Caterpillar (pp. 394\u2013395)<\/p>\n
1. Using segmentation strategies, what are the target market(s) for Caterpillar? How does this relate to their brand<\/p>\n
management strategies?<\/p>\n
2. Who are the top three competitors of Caterpillar, and what are their advantages\/disadvantages with respect to their<\/p>\n
competitive product\/service strategies?<\/p>\n
3. What were some of the key steps that made Caterpillar the industry leader in earth-moving machinery? Explain how<\/p>\n
Caterpillar\u2019s products differ from competitors.<\/p>\n
4. Discuss Caterpillar\u2019s future. What should it do next with its product line? Where is the future growth for this company?<\/p>\n
Option 3: Ritz-Carlton (pp. 424\u2013425)<\/p>\n
1. Using segmentation strategies, what are the target market(s) for the Ritz-Carlton? How does this relate to their brand<\/p>\n
management strategies?<\/p>\n
2. Who are the top three competitors of Ritz-Carlton, and what are their advantages\/disadvantages with respect to their<\/p>\n
competitive product\/service strategies.<\/p>\n
3. How does The Ritz-Carlton match up to competing hotels? What are its key differences?<\/p>\n
4. Discuss the importance of the \u201cwow stories\u201d in maintaining top quality customer service for a luxury hotel like the RitzCarlton.<\/p>\n
In formatting your case analysis, do not use the question-and-answer format; instead, use an essay format with<\/p>\n
subheadings. Your APA-formatted case study should be a minimum of 500 words in length (not counting the title and<\/p>\n
reference pages). You are required to use a minimum of three peer-reviewed, academic sources that are no more than 5<\/p>\n
years old (one may be your textbook). All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased material<\/p>\n
must have accompanying in-text citations.<\/p>\n
DQ Question<\/b><\/p>\n
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