BANANA TIME CASE This case deals specifically with the members of the "clicking" workgroup. The problem appears to be a total lack of supervision and management oversight as the work location is completely isolated from other areas of the shop floor. This lack of supervision has led to a number of concerns. Specifically‚ the issues of horseplay‚ extended breaks and operator disruptions‚ which all lead to a loss of production‚ are clearly visible during daily operations. These problems‚ while
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was established by Doris & Donald Fischer in 1969. They named the company ‘GAP’ which refers to the Generation Gap. Due to its distinctiveness‚ Gap was listed on the U.S. stock market already in 1971. Moreover‚ Gap started with the acquisition of Banana Republic followed by Gap sub-brands such as GapKids & BabyGap and the expansions into Europe in 1983. Nearly‚ 10 years later‚ Gap was the second largest company according to their sales figures after Levi Strauss. In addition‚ two years later‚ Gap
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Case 11 Teaching Note Gap Inc. in 2010: Is the Turnaround Strategy Working? Teaching Outline and Analysis 1. What does a five-forces analysis reveal about the strength of competition in the U.S. family clothing stores industry? In leading the class discussion of the five-forces analysis‚ we encourage you to direct the attention of students to Figures 3.3‚ 3.4‚ 3.5‚ 3.6‚ 3.7‚ and 3.8 in Chapter 3 to support their analysis. 11-1 Case 11 Teaching Note Gap Inc. in 2010: Is the Turnaround
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their toothless smiles. I crossed my fingers and hoped they would order single scoops of vanilla yogurt. "What’s the biggest sundae you got?" the twins said simultaneously. "That would be our triple scoop banana split‚" I replied hoping they wouldn’t order them. Of course both boys wanted banana splits made with the three newest flavors‚ and the three messiest toppings. The
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Gap Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer offering clothing‚ accessories and personal care products for men‚ women‚ children and babies under the Gap‚ Banana Republic‚ and Old Navy brand names. There are four brand names included in Gap: Gap‚ GapKids‚ BabyGap‚ and GapBody. There are worldwide Gap headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area‚ product development offices in New York City and distribution operations and offices coordinating sourcing activities around the globe (www.gapataglance
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Buko Pandan is a popular Filipino Dessert; this is made using young coconut and Screwpine leaves (locally known as “Pandan”). At first glance‚ this sumptuous dessert can be mistaken for Buko Salad because of the similarity in texture and dairy ingredients used. However‚ the green gelatin which contains the aroma and flavor of the Pandan gives the distinction. This is traditionally prepared by boiling several Pandan leaves until all the juices are released. The leaves are then removed from the
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The Most Important Qualities of an Outstanding Teacher Courtney Williams The qualities of an outstanding teacher are manifold. However some of the most important qualities are passion‚ leadership‚ classroom management‚ and content knowledge. Teachers serve several roles and each requires certain qualities. Essentially teachers accommodate the academic‚ social‚ and emotional needs of their students. This requires the aforementioned qualities to be exhibited consistently. When novice teachers
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because the San Francisco based company sells 5 different brands stretching itself to reach every market in the fashion industry differentiating itself from its mono-market serving competitors. Competitors like H&M (Gap)‚ Macy’s (Piperlime)‚ J.Crew (Banana Republic)‚ Aeropostale (Old Navy)‚ and Lululemon (Athleta) only sell specific styles of clothes to specific market segments. Gap Inc.’s chosen strategy is appropriate in the fashion/retail industry because the more different or stylish the clothes
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Drexler have made a pretty good job expanding the brand with Banana Republic in 1986‚ going internationally in 1989 and helping Gap to be the second-largest apparel brand in the world in 1992. By 2002 Drexler was replaced by Paul Pressler who launched the Internet-only retailer Piperlime.com and expended into new market in Asia and Middle East in 2006. In 2007‚ Pressler was replaced by Glen Murphy who began franchising both Banana Republic and Gap stores in Middle East and Asia. Globalization:
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had over five hundred stores; largely targeting a teenage customer base. In 1983 the Fishers hired Mickey Drexler as Gap Inc.’s new president; shortly after‚ Gap Inc. purchased Banana Republic. This purchase rescued the struggling company from financial distress with Drexler revamping it’s clothing line and turning Banana Republic profitable once again. Throughout the late eighties and early nineties Gap Inc. expanded to form Gap Kids (1985)‚ Baby Gap (1990)‚ Old Navy (1984)‚ and Gap Body (1998)
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