{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"47855626","dateCreated":"1323381270","smartDate":"Dec 8, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"maysen1975","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/maysen1975","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1317587185\/maysen1975-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/mbaeconfall2011.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/47855626"},"dateDigested":1532762669,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Summary","description":"Company Green makes a hybrid and an electric car and would like to know if they can sustain long term profits. They are well known, but are priced higher than the competition. They are currently not able to mass produce. The author discusses Porter\u2019s Five Forces \u2013 Entry (they are already in the market), Input Suppliers (will maintain current suppliers), Buyer\u2019s Power (how people view hybrid\/electric vehicles and if they maintain loyalty to a different brand), Industry rivalry (very competitive industry and is risky to a fairly new company), Substitutes (considering not only other types of vehicles, but public transportation, walking, biking, etc).
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\nThe author concludes that Company Green is part of a niche market and may have trouble competing with companies like Toyota since Toyota was a first mover in the market. Also that consumer tastes will affect the market for this type of vehicle, but if they have a superior quality product and god marketing they should be able to compete.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"45757060","dateCreated":"1320672514","smartDate":"Nov 7, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"Hornbaker","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Hornbaker","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1316446772\/Hornbaker-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/mbaeconfall2011.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/45757060"},"dateDigested":1532762669,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Long term profitability","description":"I found this interesting.
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\nhttp:\/\/www.mbs.edu\/go\/episode\/sustainability-and-long-term-profitability<\/a>","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"45382082","dateCreated":"1320155031","smartDate":"Nov 1, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"rmgauger","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/rmgauger","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/mbaeconfall2011.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/45382082"},"dateDigested":1532762669,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Long Term Growth","description":"I like your discussion about the jobs act and current economic conditions. Seems as though progress since the financial crash in late 2008 continues to be slow if not stagnant. We need to continue to be patient to see growth but it can be frustrating at the same time.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"45292504","dateCreated":"1320022561","smartDate":"Oct 30, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"Steve_Speece","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Steve_Speece","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1316392514\/Steve_Speece-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/mbaeconfall2011.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/45292504"},"dateDigested":1532762669,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Long Term Growth vs. CSR and the Eco-bandwagon","description":"If corporations want to position themselves for long-term profitability and growth they should maximize value to shareholders. Let shareholders decide the best use of those extra dollars.
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\nWhen I see a corporation like GE trying to convince the public they know better than shareholders what to do with their money I am inclined to divest from that firm. Also it gives me great pleasure to see political-darlings like Solyndra failing. CSR and 'green business' does not equal sustainable business model, it's more like a rent-seeking tactic.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"45143050","dateCreated":"1319747865","smartDate":"Oct 27, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"MJWagner74","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MJWagner74","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/mbaeconfall2011.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/45143050"},"dateDigested":1532762669,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Strategic Positioning in South Africa - Cummins Inc.","description":"Cummins unveiled a strategy in January 2011 "aimed at strengthening Cummins\u2019 position in primary markets, pushing resources closer to customers, acquiring and developing world class talent, bettering communities and promoting corporate responsibility".
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\nhttp:\/\/www.cummins.com\/cmi\/displayMoreNewsAction.do?strTitle=Cummins+executives+and+directors+visit+Africa+as+Company+implements+continent-wide+strategy&strNewsSummary=Cummins+executives+and+directors+visit+Africa+as+Company+implements+continent-wide+strategy&strId=%2Ftemplatedata%2FContent%2FCumminsNews%2Fdata%2Fen%2FInvestorsAndMedia%2FPressReleases%2F2011%2F060311_Africa_strategy&dtPublishDate=2011-06-03<\/a>","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"44493238","dateCreated":"1318964281","smartDate":"Oct 18, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"emretez86","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/emretez86","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1314461148\/emretez86-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/mbaeconfall2011.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/44493238"},"dateDigested":1532762669,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"article","description":"this link might be helpful for you about for the sustainability for long-term profitability growth.
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\nhttp:\/\/www.hp.com\/hpinfo\/globalcitizenship\/environment\/commitment\/accenturestudy.pdf<\/a>","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"43482108","dateCreated":"1317488260","smartDate":"Oct 1, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"acrice","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/acrice","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1322505451\/acrice-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/mbaeconfall2011.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/43482108"},"dateDigested":1532762669,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Long-Term Growth May Be Lower After Bust","description":"http:\/\/www.businessweek.com\/news\/2011-09-26\/fed-s-bullard-says-long-term-growth-may-be-lower-after-bust.html<\/a>
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\nFed\u2019s Bullard Says Long-Term Growth May Be Lower After Bust
\n St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said the long-term rate of U.S. economic expansion may be lower than anticipated in part because the house price bubble last decade created unrealistic expectations for growth.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}