The following example highlights some possible franchising practices. As we know, franchising provides much greater chance of business success. Review the following situations – are they ethical or is it a simply a case of ‘buyer beware’ where the potential franchisee should do their due diligence.
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Many firms target their sales promotions at wholesalers and retailers in an attempt to generate greater support and sales. Sometimes these trade promotions are designed to get preferential treatment from the retailer (e.g. better store/shelf placement) and sometimes they are simply designed to pass through to the end-consumer (such as … Continue reading...
This activity outlines two situations in regards to the potential impact on the firm’s positioning due to their distribution channel selection. Your task in this activity is to answer the assessment questions at the end regarding each situation.
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Increasing Sales of Jeans
The manufacturer of a well-known brand of … Continue reading...
A common cliché is ‘let’s cut out the middle man’. Removing the middle-man (a wholesaler) from the channel will provide a higher per unit margin for a manufacturer, but will it result in a higher profit overall? For this activity, help the following manufacturer decide whether or not they should … Continue reading...
In the case study below, this B2B firm is considering their strategic growth options. However, they are faced with two competing paths. As you have been called in as an adviser to the firm, your challenge in this task is to help determine the best approach for the … Continue reading...
An insurance firm is looking to upgrade its operating software system. They are faced with three alternatives, which are listed below. In this ‘role-play’ activity, you will play the role of either:
