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Dell's Differentiation Strategy, 2001.
An analysis of Dell's differentiation strategy in areas of direct selling, developing new technology and meeting clients' expectations.
2,490 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 75.95
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This paper analyzes Dell's differentiation strategy in areas of direct selling, developing new technologies and meeting customers' expectation. The author describes how Dell differentiated itself from other competitors in the computer industry such as Cisco Systems, Compaq and IBM.
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"A differentiation strategy incorporates the development of a product or service so it can offer a customer perceived uniqueness in the marketplace that seems to be better than or different from the products of the competition. Because of the product's unique attributes, if suppliers increase their prices the firm may be able to pass along the costs to its customers who cannot find substitute products easily. Dell was founded in 1984 on a simple direct-to-consumer model, which was their differentiation strategy. The idea behind selling computer systems directly to customers was that could better understand customer needs, and efficiently and effectively provide the most compelling computing solutions to meet those needs. This direct business model, according to Dell, eliminates retailers that add unnecessary time and cost. They can also diminish Dell's understanding of customer expectations. The way they differentiated themselves form the market was that Dell builds every system to order and offers their customers powerful, richly-configured systems at competitive prices. Dell also introduces the latest relevant technology much more quickly than companies with slower-moving, indirect retail channels of distribution, thusly being able to turn inventory over every four days on average. Dell?s thrive to market leadership results from the company?s goal to sell computing products and services that measure up to industry-standard technology, directly to customers."
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Business Strategy for Dell, 2004.
Discusses various business strategy questions for Dell Computers.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper discusses these issues: What generic business level strategy is Dell pursuing?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this business level strategy? What are the company's company's core competencies, sustainable competitive advantage and the company's strengths?
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"Like other PC makers Dell ordered its components in advance and carried a large amount of component inventory. If its forecasts were wrong Dell had major write-downs based on lower of cost or market price adjustments. Then Dell began to implement a new business model. Its operations had always featured a build-to-order process with direct sales to customers but Dell took a series of steps to eliminate its inventories. The results were spectacular..."
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Development Strategy For Dell, 2007.
A discussion about the success of Dell Computer's product mix and new product development strategy.
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses product mix and the new product development strategy for Dell Computers. It looks at the impact that globalization and the rapid increase of Internet technologies has had on Dell and how they have increased success for this computer manufacturer. The paper also discusses market development for Dell and Dell's competitive advantage relative to its product mix.
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Product Mix as a Facet of Success
Professional Use Product Mix
Schools/Healthcare/Government Institutions Use Product Mix
Family Home Use Product Mix
Product Market Grid
Product Development vs. Market Development for Dell
Dell's Competitive Advantage Relative to its Product Mix
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"Yes, Dell has an advantage relative to its product mix. Dell has developed products to fit the needs of virtually every consumer with a computer technology need, and beyond. Whether it is a family looking to purchase their child's first computer, while on a tight budget, or a multimedia maven looking for processing capacity that can make their computing experience fly, to an executive who needs Dell has a product for them. In addition, they go beyond simply computers. As mentioned earlier, Dell has a vast product offering that includes: televisions, cameras, camcorders, projectors, software, games, MP3 players, and more. Shopping with Dell is truly one stop electronics shopping. And, as was financial figures in 2000 and 2002, it is their product mix that has allowed them to become a leader in their industry ("Companies: Dell", 2002; "Dell Computer: Product mix", 2000)."
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Management Strategy at Dell, 2004.
This paper examines how a company like Dell computers can retain its competitive advantage through appropriate business strategy.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper discusses how a company such as Dell computers can achieve and defend its competitive advantage through appropriate business strategy. The paper evaluates the success of Dell, Inc. and examines its cash flow, as well as its high performance computers at reasonable prices.
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"Dell Inc. was a struggling PC maker. Like other computer manufacturers ten years ago, Dell ordered its components in advance and carried a large amount of component or raw material inventory. Consequently, if its sales forecasts were wrong, then Dell could experience significant write-downs based on lower cost market (LCM) price adjustments. Dell decided on a new business strategy that it hoped would allow the company to develop, achieve and maintain a competitive advantage.
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Global Strategy: Dell Computers, 2008.
A case study analysis of Dell Computers' global strategy and market expansion considerations.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper illustrates the various aspects of the global economy that lead an industry competitor such as Dell Computers to utilize the comparative advantages of global markets to enhance their own competitive advantages. It begins by examining computer industry as a whole and then discusses Dell Computers in terms of its competitive position and its relative strengths and weaknesses.
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Purpose
Approach
Industry Climate
Managerial & Competitive Strategies
Conference Activity
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"NTT Corporation is Japan's largest telecommunications provider. Among its list of services is telephone, cellular, ISDN services, and multimedia and data communications services. NTT is better equipped to integrate data services across its network of wireless customers because this has been a focus of its corporate strategy for sometime. NTT Corporation reported more than $97b but this figure was an overall decrease from the previous year of 0.6% (Global, 2006). How NTT Corporation manages its expansion across the Asia-Pacific rim may very well determine its future competitiveness on the global markets where there is a significant demand for its data capabilities across wireless networks."
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Strategy Management at Dell Inc., 2008.
A look at the strategic changes instigated by Dell Inc.
3,892 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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This paper examines the different set of strategies Dell Inc. instigated to build and maintain a new competitive advantage to overcome problems that arose from cost pressures. Specifically, the paper describes the price wars that took place in the computer industry and how Dell felt they could generate higher profits by setting up manufacturing facilities in India or China and the strategies that would need to be formulated to ensure success.
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"The modern business environment is characterized by intense competition and this trend is particularly pronounced in the computer hardware industry. Dell Inc. had been implementing the direct marketing strategy in order to maintain its profits even when its competitors had been experiencing declining profits as a result of rising costs. However the direct model was no longer working for Dell as evident from plunging stock prices. Therefore the company could not afford to maintain the status quo any longer and had to formulate a different set of strategies in building and maintaining a new competitive advantage. The same problems that had been plaguing Compaq and HP were now becoming problems for Dell as well. These problems stemmed primarily from cost pressures which resulted from the trend of fast obsolescence characterizing the computer hardware industry. Initially Dell had been able to keep costs under control by paying special attention to basic metrics like return on capital and inventory management. However this strategy was no longer working and now the management at Dell faced the challenges of managing change in strategy formulation."
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Dell and Toshiba's Organizational Strategy, 2008.
This paper looks at how Dell Computers and Toshiba have successfully deviated from standard business practices.
1,024 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how both Dell and Toshiba have used organizational learning to break the mold and dominate different facets of their industry. The paper explains how Dell developed a unique strategic model of responsiveness and cheap customized solutions. The paper then looks at how Toshiba pursued an expansive strategy of openness with distributors and manufactures that has been breaking the mold of traditional Japanese success for technology firms.
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"Since its conception, Dell Computers has deployed one of the most unique strategies of structuring its operations of any modern computer company. Dell was an early mover in the new field of adopting innovative strategies into its corporate framework, and using organizational learning to become a competitor in an industry dominated by giants. When Dell began in 1985, traditional companies like Toshiba followed the conventional plan of having a large inventory, strong relationships with traditional retailers, and selling inventory through retailers so the item would be available for purchase immediately. However, as a new company, Dell Computer lacked the capital to have an equally large inventory and an established reputation to attract distributors willing to invest in a large Dell inventory (Mitchell, 2007)."
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Influences on Business Strategy, 2002.
Analyzes Dell Computer's approach to marketing in order to demonstrate that a businesses resources and capabilities influence its business strategy.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper examines business strategy in terms of the relationship between an organisation's resources and capabilities, and how its strategy is developed. In order to illustrate the relationship, the author presents and analyzes Dell Computer's innovative approach to personal computer marketing and sales.
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Product Differentiation and The University of Phoenix, 2004.
A general overview of marketing product differentiation as it ties in to the University of Phoenix.
963 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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Product differentiation is defined as ?the modification of a product, usually in minor ways, to make it more attractive to the target market and to differentiate it from competitors' products" (Encyclopedia, 2004, par. 1). This paper discusses the concept of product differentiation, as well as how the University of Phoenix can use this concept to add value to its products or services.
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"In addition to offering weekend and night courses, the University of Phoenix could also offer day courses. Although their competitors already offer mostly day courses, by having them, the University of Phoenix could not only capture night students but also day time students as well. In addition, the University of Phoenix could further diversify their courses to be location specific. For example, in areas where agriculture is prominent, the University of Phoenix could offer degrees that are agriculturally geared. A final example of how the University of Phoenix could differentiate their services from their competitors would be to offer degrees via correspondence courses.''
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Ford Supply Chain Strategy, 2004.
Examines the Ford Supply Chain strategy.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines the Ford Supply Chain strategy. It discusses the nature of the existing supply chain, how it could be improved and what savings would result. It contrasts the Ford model to the Dell model.
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"In this case study we are presented with the question of whether Ford Motor Company can and should interact with suppliers similar to the way that Dell and other high tech companies have developed to interact with their suppliers. Some people at Ford believe that goal of cost saving through closer links with suppliers is not achievable because of the substantial differences between computer and car sales. The existing supply chain at Ford has literally thousands of suppliers selected primarily on ..."
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Polycomb Regulation of Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation, 2006.
A discussion of polycomb regulation of embryonic stem cell differentiation and its potential as a cure for degenerative diseases.
3,470 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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This paper takes a look at the functioning of embryonic stem (ES) cells, with particular focus on polycomb regulation. It maintains that ES cells are of great importance as they have the flexibility to give rise to any cell type in the body. It also adds that they can also be kept in an undifferentiated state and selectively induced to form any specialized cell types, which could potentially replace cells lost or damaged by disease. The paper points out that such knowledge has immense significance as it can help people who are suffering from various degenerative diseases or other tragedies. The paper includes charts, graphs and illustrations. It concludes that future studies are required to delve further into the not fully understood mechanisms by which ES cells self-renew, while maintaining the ability to differentiate into virtually all adult cell types.
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Experimental Procedures
Cells and Cell Culture
Chromatin Immunoprecipitation and DNA Microarray Analysis
Gene Expression Analysis
Future Experiments
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"Polycomb silencing mechanisms were first discovered in Drosophila as functions essential for the regulated expression of homeotic genes during development (Lewis, 1978). The Polycomb gene of Drosophila is a member of a large class of genes required for the segment-specific repression of homeotic selector genes (Paro & Hogness, 1991). PcG and their complexes are essentially conserved from insects to mammals. PcG genes do not constitute a family, but a diverse group originally defined by the fact that loss of function of each member has similar consequences in depression of the homeotic genes. Molecular analysis has shown that most PcG gene products act together to form multi-protein complexes (Berger, 2006)."
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Differentiation in Elementary Classrooms, 2006.
An overview of differentiated instruction in the classroom and success stories associated with its application.
2,249 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper begins by providing information on the background and fundamental elements of differentiated instruction and then briefly describes some success stories when differentiated instruction was applied in the classroom. The success stories described are provided in order to give the reader a better understanding of how the concept of differentiation has been applied in different elementary classroom settings.
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Introduction
What is Differentiated Instruction
Examples of Successful Elementary Differentiated Instruction
Conclusion
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"As children are mainstreamed into modern classes regardless of differing abilities, today's teachers can draw on lessons provided from teachers of yesteryear to manage the situation. Teachers from one-room schoolhouses have contributed more of a legacy than once thought as they displayed the incredible skill of teaching primary and secondary children not just in the same day, but in the same room as well. But the skills used in those rustic settings have not been lost to time. Instead, they have been preserved and improved upon to meet a new need and to serve a new purpose. Today, "differently-abled" children are all taught in the same classroom and while they are similar in age, the techniques used by current teachers to assure that differentiated lesson plans are delivered effectively are some of the most critical skills needed in the classroom."
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Differentiation Strategies for the Gifted in Heterogeneous Classrooms, 2006.
Explores the meaning of giftedness, the theories of Gardner and Bloom in shaping gifted instruction, and ways to address the needs of gifted students in the general education classroom.
1,312 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper addresses the ideas of gifted education and how it came about, starting with Alfred Binet and Lewis Terman's IQ test theories. Giftedness is defined in terms of both academic qualities and affective/social needs. Then, Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and Benjamin Bloom's revised taxonomy are defined as ways of structuring questioning and learning in the classroom. Finally, several general teaching strategies are listed and described as ways for teachers to address the needs of the gifted.
Paper Outline:
Introduction to Gifted Students
General Differentiation Models and Theories
Differentiation Techniques
Conclusion
References
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"In any subject area, teachers can differentiate for gifted students through the use of centers. In addition to whole-class instruction for topics most students are unfamiliar with, centers provide independent activities that each student can pursue at his or her own pace. Teachers differentiated the centers with books of various levels, different prompts to reading materials, modified assessments, multiple levels of questioning, and more or less time at individual centers (Johnsen, 2003)."
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Cultural Assimilation and Differentiation, 2005.
A review of a Filipino immigrant's immigration to and assimilation in America.
792 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper describes the immigration and assimilation experience of a Filipino immigrant. It details the immigrant's story from the beginning of his immigration to the United States to many years later after he has married, had children, and sent them all off to college. It also looks at how, in spite of his assimilation into American society, he maintains a strong affiliation with his Filipino heritage and culture.
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"Apart from the world wars, the seemingly prosperous image of American society to countries all over the world that are experiencing either socio-political or economic strife is an enticement for people to aspire to live in the US, and be able to realize their dreams as individuals. That is why immigrating in the US has become a common occurrence, and at present, the country is home to a mixture of cultures of immigrants, ranging from white and black Americans to the already increasing number of Asian and European immigrants."
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Dell Marketing Analysis, 2008.
An evaluation of how Dell's marketing strategy is executed online and in print.
1,851 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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The paper assesses the online advertising of Dell and compares it to the company's print advertising strategies. The paper also examines the underlying differentiating aspects of the Dell business model in order to identify why the Dell websites, defined by market segments, are so important to their overall messaging strategies.
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Synopsis
Dell's Online Marketing
Dell's Print Advertising
Comparing Dells' Online and Print Advertising Strategies
Exploring Dell's Mass Customization Strategies
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"Dell's marketing strategies are driven by the approach the company has taken to segmenting the market. In previous years Dell has segmented by the market primarily used their products to define the customers, yet today the segmentation is much more focused on understanding target audiences by demographic, line of business or government, and increasingly, psychographic data as well. Psychographics is the study of how people define themselves into groups. The intent of this paper is to evaluate how Dell's marketing strategy is executed both online and in print, and screen captures are included of each form of advertising."
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