The role of best practice in delivering company strategy : the case of Ster-Kinekor.
| dc.contributor.advisor | Phiri, Maxwell Agabu. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mahomed, Fiaz Goolam. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2013-10-11T07:59:22Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2013-10-11T07:59:22Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2006 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2006 | |
| dc.description | Thesis (MBA)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville, 2006. | en |
| dc.description.abstract | The role of best practice in delivering Company Strategy-Brand Promise delivering "Escape through Glamour," has become an issue for the management of Ster-Kinekor as the competitive set in the entertainment arena, increases and becomes aggressive. This has compounded by the digital explosion which has made home entertainment sexy and raised the benchmark of picture and sound quality. Prices are extremely competitive and this practice is supported by the criminal element, i.e. Piracy. The increase in live and televised sports entertainment, television entertainment in general and outdoor activities has contributed to the pressure in growing revenue. Ster-Kinekor has identified the new middle income segment as an opportunity for growth and has identified perceived value of the entertainment format as a key barrier. This is true for the Living Standard Measures (hereafter, LSM) 8, 9 and 10 segment of the market as well. The need to increase the perceived value of the brand and the entertainment it offers has been identified as a key issue by senior management. This study will highlight the concepts of branding and best practice within a review of Ster-Kinekor operational (best practice) interventions. This will be followed by a detailed analysis and interpretation of 800 intercept interviews which will inform the study concerning the market impact of the interventions. In addition, informal interviews were held with various members of management. Ster-Kinekor has introduced a number of initiatives, including a number of best practice interventions under a project entitled "Good to Great." This interventions are aimed at installing best practice within the business with the overall intention of improving customer experience and thereby driving the bottom line. The study therefore will analyse the impact of this these initiatives as intended by Ster-Kinekor management. In conclusion, the study will provide recommendations for consideration in order to enhance the perceived value. | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10413/9723 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_ZA | en |
| dc.subject | Organizational behaviour. | en |
| dc.subject | Social media. | en |
| dc.subject | Theses--Business administration. | en |
| dc.subject | Branding (Marketing) | en |
| dc.subject.other | Best practice; Branding; Brand identity; Brand differentiation; Brand promise; Brand positioning; Brand equity; Intangible asset; Organisational behaviour; Profit maximisation, Strategy. | en |
| dc.subject.other | Brand identity. | |
| dc.subject.other | Brand positioning. | |
| dc.subject.other | Brand differentiation. | |
| dc.subject.other | Film entertainment branding. | |
| dc.subject.other | Cinemas--Branding. | |
| dc.title | The role of best practice in delivering company strategy : the case of Ster-Kinekor. | en |
| dc.type | Thesis | en |