PrOACT Analysis of Dave Armstrong’s Decision 1. Problem: The decision problem Dave Armstrong faces in this case is “Which of these three jobs should I take?” Under this decision problem‚ Armstrong should also consider which job is his best long-term choice and which job will meet his wife’s needs best. Objectives: When choosing a job‚ Armstrong seeks to take advantage of upside potential‚ invest a low monetary amount‚ network often‚ make a dependable salary‚ be excited by his work‚ satisfy his family
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Exercise 1: Gilgamesh (Tablets I through VIII) 1. In the “Prologue” to the epic‚ note the narrative-perspective shifts from 1st-person to 3rd-person to 2nd-person (imperative). What is the intent of these narrative-perspective shifts and how do these shifts affect the readers’/audience’s response? The intent is the shift in narrative-perspectives is to help build the character of Gilgamesh into this larger than life‚ godlike‚ person. It also affects the reader as it makes it seem that the life
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Questions 1. What benefits have CEMEX and the other global competitors in cement derived from globalization? More broadly‚ how can cross-border activities add value in an industry as apparently localized as cement? CEMEX and their competitors have realized many benefits from globalization. The first of these was a reduction on tariffs associated with exporting their product. If the manufacturer has a localized facility‚ they do not have to pay export tariffs on the delivery of cement. Next
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Opening Case Questions 1. What might have happened to Apple if its top executives had not supported investment in iPods? The iPods have revolutionized the way Americans buy‚ listen and enjoy their favorite music. In just a few short clicks‚ consumers across the globe can download that "oldie but goodie" taking them "back down memory lane". However‚ the investment in the iPods was only just the beginning for Apple. It opened the door to a whole new portfolio of sleek. fun and clever technological
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Vodafone Suggested questions 1. What was the strategic and economic rational for Mannesmann’s acquisition of Organge? Did Mannesmann overpay for Orange? 2. Vodafone AirTouch proposed that each Mannesmann share would receive 53.7 Vodafone AirTouch shares‚ so that in aggregate Mannesmann shareholders would own 47.2% of the equity if the combined firm. a) Describe the stock swap. As of December 17‚ what was the market value of Mannesmann’s contribution to the combined firm? As a Mannesmann shareholder
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their credibility‚ and logos‚ which implies the general message. Shakespeare‚ Lance Armstrong‚ and Amanda Ripley have all written articles arguing their opinion on the value of life. Of the three articles Lance Armstrong best persuades the audience with his argument that life is very valuable and that you could better your life from something negative‚ through his exceptional use of both logos and pathos. Armstrong applies the use of ethos very clearly in his article. For example‚ “I still don’t
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was not for Louis Armstrong. Armstrong is considered the most important improviser in Jazz (he taught the world to swing) (‘Jazz at Lincoln Center’).His trumpet playing changed the rules of music. Armstrong’s interest in music earned him the title of greatest trumpet/cornet player in American History. And to think it all started with a tin horn. Armstrong‚ full name Louis (“loo-ESS”) Daniel Armstrong‚ was born in Uptown New Orleans‚ Louisiana to Mary Albert and William Armstrong. There was some confusion
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Discussion Case: Fidelity Investments’ Partnership with Citizen Schools 1. The evidence that I see in this case of the three kinds of corporate philanthropy discussed in this chapter is in contributions of cash‚ Fidelity contributed money to many Citizen Schools since 1998 and by 2012 they were contributing to about 22 different middle schools. With in-kind products and services‚ Fidelity offered 70 different apprenticeships to the schools in topics such as robotics‚ law‚ and financial literacy
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Jack Page Per 2 10/24/12 Should Lance Armstrong be this harshly punished for doping during his career? No‚ the consequences brought upon Armstrong are completley inappropriate. The actions taken against him undergone by Travis Tygart and USADA are over the top. The fact that Lance doped is undeniable‚ he did it‚ but so did every other Tour de France contender and their teammates. Why should the man who won against other dopers have his life ruined? Why should a man who has helped millions
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Written Case Study Unilever Question 1 Briefly explain the concept of integrated marketing communication (IMC). How well has Unilever – (product brand selected) used the main elements of the promotion mix to create an IMC? Justify and support your answer with examples of the various elements used. Introduction Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is quite a simple concept once you understand it. It makes sure that all forms of messages and communications get linked together. So what this actually
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