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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Globalization is one of the major factor which has helped business
units in creating wide impact on organizational growth and development. It
has enhanced both domestic and global competition within the market.
Strategic management refers to continuous planning, monitoring and
controlling of business activities in order to attain organizational goals and
objectives. Present report has focused on creating an in-depth analysis of
strategic management approach adopted by the business units in order to
gain high measures of growth within the market. For the present study the
business operations of Sony corporations has been analyzed and evaluated.
Hence on the basis of the report it can be said that Sony has wide prospects
of growth and development in the global market as the organization has
developed effective means of strategic management measures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................5
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS................................................................................................................ 6
Strategic analysis of Sony Corporation...................................................................6
COMPANY ANALYSIS................................................................................................................ 8
External analysis............................................................................................................. 9
Competitive analysis................................................................................................... 11
Internal analysis............................................................................................................ 12
Core competencies...................................................................................................... 13
Value chain analysis.................................................................................................... 15
CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................17
REFERENCES............................................................................................................................ 18
ILLUSTRATION INDEX
Illustration 1: Strategic planning........................................................................................ 7
Illustration 2: Porter 5 Force analysis.............................................................................11
Illustration 3: Value chain analysis..................................................................................15
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INTRODUCTION
Globalization is one of the major factor which has helped business
units in creating wide impact on organizational growth and development. It
has enhanced both domestic and global competition within the market. The
widespread technological advancements and innovative practices within the
market have created an effective impact on major business operations (Kim,
2004).
The
widespread
business
operations
and
increasing
market
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
Electronic industry is one of the most dynamic and volatile industry of
the global economy. Regular innovation and development within the industry
has posed wide measures of threats and opportunities to the industry.
Complex lifestyles and increasing standard of living has developed wide
range of demand for electronic products and services. Moreover smart-phone
is now the core need of every individual rather than luxury. Strategic
development and growth measures helps in developing a clear vision for the
growth of the industry in the competitive market. Sony Corporation is one of
the leading electronic organization of the economy. The organization is a
leading manufacturer of electronic and professional products to attain
organizational needs within the market.
Strategic analysis of Sony Corporation
Strategic analysis is a well structured approach adopted by the
business units to analyze and evaluate business vision, mission, goals and
objective of the business in order to create wide impact on business growth
competitive measures in the industry. The strategic planning helps in
defining management activities in order to plan the priorities and future of
the organization for growth and prosperity of business. Various elements of
strategic planning helps in developing effective development measures
within the organization while involving both external and internal business
environment.
at
innovation
in
order
to
meet
consumers
needs
and
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COMPANY ANALYSIS
Sony Corporation has developed a well established brand image within
the market to enhance the sales and profitability of the company in the
competitive world. The business analysis of the company helps in analyzing
the strengths and weakness of the company to sustain growth and
development within the market.
External analysis
The external factors which impact the business growth of smart phone
sector more prominently of Sony Corporation have significant impact on the
growth of the industry. The industry has low control on these factors as they
are macro factors which are beyond organizational control. To analyze the
external analysis on smart phone sector, PESTEL framework has been
implemented.
EXTERNAL BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Factors
Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technological
Environmental
Legal
Competitive analysis
The competitive analysis of Sony is as follows
This
has
increased
industry
rivalry
within
the
market
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Core competencies
The core competency of Sony is in the electronic segment. This has
helped the business to grow and develop within the competitive market. The
core competencies of Sony are as follows:
Innovation: The innovative products and services help the business
unit in creating an effective impact on the organizational growth and
success. Sony has effectively indulged in the regular innovation to
provide wide options for the buyers.
Technological advancements: This is the integral part of the
business success. Sony regularly develops the products to make them
competitive and fit for the present competitive market in order to
attain the needs and demands of the consumers (Raymond, and
Bergeron, 2008).
Miniaturization: The world is going micro presently. Consumers
demands convenient products in order to develop effective impact on
demand. Sony has developed core competency in the field.
Operations
Outbound logistics
Services
Secondary Activity
Firm infrastructure
HRM
enhance
products
and
services
of
the
organization
The
technological
infrastructure
of
the
company
is
well
development
Procurement
CONCLUSION
Diverse business practices pose wide challenges for the development
measures of the companies. Strategies are developed by businesses in order
to create a winning edge in the market. The strategic management helps in
enhancing growth and development of business to increase its profitability
and market share. It helps management in developing long terms business
objectives and developing strategies to attain the objectives to create
competitive edge within the market (Rosen, 2006). The above report
effectively helps in analyzing strategic management measures adopted by
the company in order to create wide impact on the growth measures within
the competitive market. The report significantly reflects the internal and
external business operations of the company to evaluate its growth impact.
Hence on the basis of the report it can be said that Sony has wide prospects
of growth and development in the global market as the organization has
developed effective means of strategic management measures.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Allen, S. R. and et.al., 2008. Porter's business strategies in Japan.
Business Strategy Series. 9(1). pp.3744.
Carr, A. N. and Hancock, P., 2006. Space and time in organizational
change management. Journal of Organizational Change Management.
19(5). pp.545557.
Kim, K. S., 2004. Strategic planning for value-based management: An
empirical examination. Management Decision. 42(8). pp.938948.
Larsen, P., Tonge, R., and Lewis, A., 2007. Strategic planning and
design in the service sector. Management Decision. 45(2). pp.180195
Pollard, D. and Hotho, S., 2006. Crises, scenarios and the strategic
management process. Management Decision. 44(6). pp.721 736.
Raymond, L., and Bergeron, F., 2008. Enabling the business strategy of
SMEs
through
e-business
capabilities:
a
strategic
alignment
perspective. Industrial Management & Data Systems. 108(5). pp.577595.
Richardson, J., 2008. The business model: an integrative framework for
strategy execution. Strategic Change. 17(56). pp. 133-144.
Rosen, R., 2006. Strategic Management: An Introduction, Pitman, UK.