Peculiarities of IKEA management in the world and in Ukraine

Abstract

It is now important for international companies to be able to understand the needs and desires of consumers in the domestic markets in which they operate. In order for a company to be able to compete, it must implement its international strategy on the local spectrum. This article is used to demonstrate how the globally successful company IKEA features of management in the world and its entering the Ukrainian market. First of all, we identified the important elements that caused the development of international trade and main obstacles, which affected global competition of every company in international business where Ikea is not an exception. As there is not clear position of Ikea mission, we tried to define the mission of IKEA has included the following components: different products, available prices, exceeding expectations. Then created an analysis of the design, formation and further successful steps of that company. Focus on the SWOT analysis of the Ikea itself, and also on its analysis in relation to the issue - the Ukrainian market gives us great understanding of strengths(affordability, design, brand reputation, wide range of products), weaknesses(the media, quality, location), opportunities(emerging markets, online store, sustainability) and threats(competition, imitation, quality preference) for better functioning Ikea business strategies in the world and in Ukraine. The competitive advantage is the technology creating stylish products through decades which differents from others and can be recognizable. Ukraine is an important market to expand as Ukrainians are looking for low prices, well-designed and functional household equipment especially with possibility of online store because of influence of current situation with pandemia COVID-19 was also the cause of this phenomenon.