REV: MARCH 2‚ 2012 The Orthopedic Motor Market: Minnesota Micromotors‚ Inc. and Brushless Motor Technology Minnesota Micromotors‚ Inc. (MM)‚ based in Minneapolis‚ was a manufacturer of brushless‚ direct current (BLDC)1 motors used in orthopedic medical devices. Devices utilizing MM’s motors were typically used by orthopedic surgeons in large bone surgery‚ reconstructive surgery‚ trauma surgery‚ and sports medicine procedures. MM sold approximately 97‚000 motors a year and had a 9% share of the $137
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25.3.44. When Honda‚ a Japanese auto maker‚ built a factory in Ohio‚ A. It was engaged in foreign direct investment B. It was engaged in portfolio investment C. It was engaged in a cross-border acquisition D. None of the above. 26.3.45. Government controlled investment funds‚ known as sovereign wealth funds‚ A. Are playing a less-important role in international finance following the end of the fixed exchange rate era B. Are mostly domiciled in Asian and Middle Eastern countries. C. Are
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The topic that I have chosen to do a research project on is Nike Inc. I chose to do my research on Nike because I am for one‚ very much interested in Nike‚ and secondly I am very interested in Nike ’s clothing‚ shoes‚ and accessory line. <br> <br>Basketball players "want to be like Mike"‚ but shoe companies "want to be like NIKE." NIKE is the worlds #1 company and controls more than 40% of the US athletic shoe market. The company designs and sells shoes for just about every sport‚ including baseball
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Executive Summary Gateway‚ Inc. is a direct marketer of personal computers‚ related accessories‚ and information technology services. Their target market consists of individuals‚ families‚ small to medium sized businesses‚ government agencies‚ educational institutions‚ and large businesses in the U.S. They have “beyond-the-box” diversified products and services as well as financing programs‚ training‚ and support packages (www.hoovers.com). Currently GTW stock sells for: $2.35 (closing price
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Pfizer Inc and Sanofi S.A. Analysis 2012 5/14/2012 Introduction This report pertains to the analysis of the companies Pfizer Inc and Sanofi S.A. Pfizer Inc is a major player in the global pharmaceutical industry and is driven by the vision of improving the life and health of the consumers through innovative discoveries and solutions. The company is diversified geographically and the global healthcare portfolio comprises of human as well as animal biologic & vaccines and small molecule
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Case 15 Mattel Inc. ‘’The serious business of making toys’’ Mattel‚ Inc.: the serious business of making toys Case 15 Mattel‚ Inc. is the world leader in designing and manufacturing family products such as Barbie‚ American girl‚ hot wheels and cabbage patch kids. With a 5.5 billion in annual revenue and products being marketed in more than 150 countries around the world this company has managed to stay very successful and incredibly ethical throughout the years. These are some of the
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6–7 7 8 10 10 12 13 14 16 18 18 19 21 24 Page | 2 Apple Computers – Strategic Management Executive Summary Apple established in 1976 has transformed itself beyond belief‚ not only as accompany but also have impacted the whole world of technology with their products and strategy Apple as a learning organisation has learnt to deal with is weaknesses and threats and also taken opportunities using its strengths‚ their strategy is a more innovative and differentiated and stylish approach‚ they
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Significant changes in the workplace are the result of new and advanced technology. For the past generation‚ technological inventions and improvements seem to be introduced every week. The trend is guaranteed to continue. Technology&rsquo;s impact on the 21st century workplace will result in rapid changes. Changing Workplace Rules Technology makes it possible to telecommute‚ work from virtual offices and communicate with businesses and individuals across the globe. Flexible work schedules
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Chapter One HRM: Theoretical Framework Human resource is an increasingly broadening term that refers to managing human capital‚ the people of an organization. The field has moved from a traditionally administrative function to a strategic one that recognizes the link between talented and engaged people and organizational success. The field draws upon concepts developed in industrial/organizational psychology and system theory. Human resource has at least two related interpretations depending
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INTRODUCTION (5 Points) NIBCO Inc. is a middle size company that is privately held and that specializes in the manufactures of pipe fittings as well as valves. The organization’s headquarters are in Elkhart in the same city in which it was founded more than a century ago. Prior to December 1997 the company utilized a legacy system in its administration and operations. However‚ a number of events and processes set into motion a move towards significant change in the organizational system in the company
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