with distributors for contacts‚ but with B&L for other items – confusion for consumers • B&L has more cash and fewer assets in inventory – better for B&L • Gives them financing (steady cash flow on promissory notes and profits) for other goods • Allows them to engage in other goods Advantages: Marketing resources immediately freed up to focus on the disposable contact lens market Lower SG&A expenses with new distribution plan Less inventory held by B&L for conventional lens‚ more in receivables
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Drexler’s World Famous Bar-B-Que Case Study Abstract This paper focuses on Drexler’s Bar-B-Que‚ a family run business that has existed for over 60 years. The paper addresses how values play a role in the success of the business but also delves into how a family business’s values impact operations and success. The effectiveness of the organization is reviewed and discussed related to how a family run business can achieve success but yet not be effective. To drive this point the paper will have
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REFLECTION OF APPENDIX ON CARMEN In this essay‚ I will discuss how Prosper Merimee’s mode of thought in appendix is reflected and the way the characters are demonstrated according to appendix in “Carmen”. The final chapter of the story “Carmen”‚ which is about the history‚ life style‚ Romany language‚ exclusive relationship manners and physical characteristics of the race called Gypsies‚ is added later to the story depending upon the point of view of the narrator. Thus‚ an ethnographic research
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Groupthink and 9/11 Group decision making can be very helpful in getting different thoughts and opinions out of discussion‚ but also can be dangerous because of groupthink. Groupthink occurs when people avoid individually testing‚ analyzing‚ and evaluating facts in order to avoid upsetting the consensus of a group. In effect a conflict occurs whereby some topics are okay to discuss while others are closed often without the group being consciously aware of it. Those who violate the unspoken
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very appropriate for Ana’s case. The case study displays quite a few details which lead to the conclusion that R.E.B.T is the right choice to use. Ana’s variety of facts within her case present themselves as issues in which R.E.B.T is known to help other clients with the same issues; that is why Ana should have the opportunity to experience this particular type of therapy when she is in her counseling sessions. Concepts There are particular concepts of Ana’s case study which eludes that R.E.B.T would
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1. What is the cause of Black & Decker 9% share and Makita’s 50% share? The Black & Decker Corporation has three major segments which are Professional-Industrial tools‚ Professional-Tradesmen tools and Consumer tools. It is making good profit in Professional-Industrial and Consumer segments but has only 9% share in Professional-Tradesmen‚ compared to 50% share of Makita (Table A). One of the reasons of this difference is that due to the popularity of Black & Decker in the Consumer segment‚ tradesmen
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competitors response to this change? • Is the way in which the company estimates its penetration of the market reliable? • How much will the sum of maintenance be in the five years? • What will be the risk and threat in this change? 5. If you were B&K’s CEO‚ would forward with the project? Why or why not? As what I state above in Question 4‚ I will push further on the uncertainty and some facts which are not mentioned in the previous report. It is a trade-off the CEO need to thinker further and
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Groupthink What is groupthink? There is a simple definition for it‚ but is it truly that simple? The term groupthink refers to the inclination of group members to have the same opinions and beliefs; it frequently leads to mistakes. It often occurs without an individual being aware of it. Conflict is considered to be a harmful element when related to groups‚ but conflict is good when considering groupthink because it helps to eliminate the existence of a groupthink. The explanation sounds
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APPENDIX A Letter for Thesis Adviser University of Rizal System Morong‚ Rizal Office of Research and Development College of Engineering March 2012 MR. ROLANDO A. CRUZ College of Industrial Technology This University Dear Sir; In consideration of your qualifications in the field of research‚ the College Research Council represented by the undersigned‚ upon recommendations of the Research Professor has approved your appointment as Thesis Adviser. The following are the responsibilities
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University of Phoenix Material Credit Protection and Identity Theft Directions Refer to: Building a Better Credit Report on the Federal Trade Commission’s site: www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre03.shtm Identity Theft resource center on the Federal Trade Commission’s site: www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/consumers/deter.html. Provide answers to three of the following questions based on your readings and your personal experiences. Answers should be 100-to
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