The aim of this seminar paper was to describe the history of Nokia company, which is a well- known Finnish manufacturer of mobile devices. Nokia employs around 139.000 people across 120 countries and it is present in more than 150 countries around the world. This is actually an admirable achievement for a company that started its business as a small riverside paper mill in Finland. As well as this Nokia is doing business for more than 135 years.
Although Nokia is a leading multinational enterprise, a major part of its business is located in Finland, where the company has its headquarters in Keilaniemi of Espoo. As a result, Nokia ́s success or failure is crucial for Finnish economy. Besides Nokia ́s electronics, the company is also worldwide known for its „Nokia- Connecting People“ slogan, its Nokia Tune ringtone or its spectacular Snake game. This seminar paper handles the business history of Nokia, its impact on Finnish economy and employees, the most important personalities of Nokia and factors that have been responsible for Nokia ́s success and the general contribution of Nokia company to business history.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Situation today
- 2.1. Nokia's market share and brand strength
- 2.2. Nokia Business Units
- 2.3. Nokia and its major competitors
- 3. History of the Nokia Company
- 3.1. Pulp mill and paper production start
- 3.2. Rubber production
- 3.3. Cable production
- 3.4. Merger into the Nokia Corporation
- 3.5. The Era of Information Technology and Telecommunications
- 4. Nokia in the Finnish Society and Economy
- 4.1. Nokia's impact on working culture
- 4.2. Nokiazation of Finland
- 4.3. The impact of Nokia on GDP of Finland
- 4.4. The impact of Nokia on R&D expenditure
- 4.5. Nokia's impact on employment
- 4.6. Nokia's impact on productivity
- 5. Management strategy and factors that influenced the success of Nokia
- 6. Personalities of Nokia
- 7. Conclusion
- 7.1. Future of Nokia-led Finland
- 7.2. Future of Nokia
- 8. List of References
Objectives and Key Themes
This seminar paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the history of the Nokia Company, a prominent Finnish manufacturer of mobile devices. The paper explores the company's evolution from its humble beginnings as a paper mill to its current position as a global leader in the telecommunications industry.
- Nokia's historical development and key milestones.
- Nokia's impact on the Finnish economy and society.
- Factors that have contributed to Nokia's success, including its management strategies and key personalities.
- Nokia's current market position and its challenges in the rapidly evolving mobile phone market.
- The future prospects of Nokia and its potential impact on the Finnish economy.
Chapter Summaries
The paper begins by introducing Nokia and its current position in the global mobile phone market, outlining its market share and brand strength. It then delves into Nokia's history, tracing its origins from a pulp mill and paper production company to its eventual emergence as a telecommunications giant. The paper discusses the company's key business units and its competitive landscape, highlighting the rise of major competitors like Samsung and Apple in the smartphone sector.
Moving beyond the company's history, the paper explores Nokia's impact on Finnish society and economy. It examines the company's influence on working culture, its role in the "Nokiazation" of Finland, and its contributions to Finnish GDP, R&D expenditure, employment, and productivity.
Finally, the paper explores the management strategies and key personalities that have shaped Nokia's success. The paper concludes by looking at the future of Nokia and its impact on the Finnish economy, but avoids disclosing any major conclusions or spoilers.
Keywords
The paper focuses on the business history of Nokia, its impact on the Finnish economy, its key management strategies and personalities, and its competitive landscape in the global mobile phone market. Key concepts include the "Nokiazation" of Finland, Nokia's market share, brand strength, and its major competitors such as Samsung and Apple.
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- Alexandra Barokova (Author), Miroslava Jergušová (Author), 2012, The History of the Nokia Company, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/340144
