BP A Shell
BP A Shell
BP A Shell
C.Aravindhan (18)
The Shell DPM was a technique originated for systematically analysing the qualitative factors present in the organisation, which had an impact on corporate planning. It was also developed to compare business sectors and company positions in a way that was independent of financial forecasts
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Determine corporate planning and allocation of resources Financial forecasts not sufficient for above purpose The main criteria by which prospects for a business may be judged to be favourable or unfavourable (favourable meaning a high profit and growth potential) The main criteria by which a companys position in a sector may be judged to be strong or weak
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Qualitative Industry profitability and company competitiveness Greater scope of options No practice of placing an SBU unit as a circle on the matrix
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Shell
GE
Profitability prospects (or attractiveness) for businesses in petroleum sector are judged on four criteria,
1. 2. 3. 4. Market Growth Rate Market Quality Industry Feedstock Situation Environmental (Regulatory) aspects
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2. Market Quality To get a rating for market quality, following questions need to be answered,
Does the sector have a record of high and stable profitability? Can margins be maintained when manufacturing capacity exceeds demand? Is the product resistant to commodity pricing behaviour? Is the technology of production freely available or is it restricted to those who developed it? Do relatively few producers supply the market? Is the market free from domination by a small group of powerful customers?
3. Industry Feedstock Situation This aspect considers the availability and ease in getting the raw material for production. 4. Environmental (Regulatory) Aspects
Business sector prospects can be affected by restrictions on manufacture, transportation and marketing of a product.
A petroleum company is judged as strong, average or weak in terms of Market Position, in relation to significant competitors. Factors considered for rating Market Position
Percentage share of the total market Degree to which this share is secure
Minor (2 stars)
x Businesses in this category are not able to support research and development in the long term.
Negligible (1 star)
x Companies with a negligible position in the market fall into this category.
Weighting Rating
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The shell questions. Weighting method. Business sector prospect does not have the element of environment. Point allocation method is superior to star rating method.
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