Nike's Strategic And Financial Position Analysis

Nike is a globally recognized multinational corporation founded by the Stanford Graduate School of Business graduate, Phil Knight, and Bill Bowerman who was the track and field coach at the University of Oregon. The two appear to be a natural fit as each hailed from a background that would appreciate the underlying design that goes into creating a quality running shoe.

Nike's global operations in aggregate employ a number greater than 30,000 employees throughout a range of services and job functions. A fraction of that aggregate is employed at the company headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. According to www.nikebiz.com, "Nike employes more than 36,000 people globally. Our Nike World Headquarters located in Beaverton, Oregon is home to more than 7,000 employees. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2010, we reported revenues of $19.0 billion." (www.nikebiz.com/company_overview/facts.html)

The Nike Mission Statement

"To bring inspiration and innovation...
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