ExxonMobil

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In this article, the writer explains that ExxonMobil is currently the world's leader in the petrochemical industry and its business operations are expanded onto the six continents, with a presence in nearly 200 countries. The corporation activates through three major business segments: upstream, downstream and chemicals. They encounter competition from both national as well as international oil and natural gas extractors, the most important ones being English BP, American Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell. The writer notes that the corporation has a strong culture and values their people and customers alike. THe writer maintains that understanding the true importance of energy, ExxonMobil strives to constantly improve their technologies and increase the efficiency of their operations as to serve the population's needs, but also protect the environment. The writer discusses that even though they face fierce competition and major criticism from environmental organizations, ExxonMobil remains the strongest company in its sector. The paper presents a SWOT analysis and financial analysis of the company and includes graphs and charts.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Company Profile
SWOT Analysis
Competitors' Analysis
Financial Analysis
Financial Highlights
Financial Ratios
Stock Performance
Conclusions

From the Paper:

"ExxonMobil has a long expertise in the field of extracting natural gas and oils and providing the population with the necessary energy. They conduct business in almost 200 countries and they have learnt how to become increasingly adaptable to the particular needs of each country and each served population. In addition to their vast expertise, the corporation conducts business in an efficient and effective manner, being led by the highest professionals. The management has implemented a wide series of regulations of corporate conduct, which ensure that the corporate objectives are being reached in a professional and safe manner.
"Another strength derives from the wide series of operations conducted, the products and services offered to the customers, including the upstream, downstream and chemical operations.
"Yet another strength of ExxonMobil derives from the corporate culture they implement in regard to their human resource. As such, the Texas based company cherishes and values their employees, regarding them as the company's most valuable asset and the only path to reaching organizational goals. In order to prove their cherishing of the staff, the company offers them a long array of financial and non-financial incentives."

Sample of Sources Used:

• - Fisher, D., April 28, 2003, Dangerous Liaisons, Forbes Magazine
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• - Official Website of ExxonMobil, 2008, http://www.exxonmobil.com, last accessed on February 19, 2008
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