CASE STUDY The Timberland Company: Challenges and Opportunities The Timberland Company‚ headquartered in Stratham‚ New Hampshire‚ makes and markets footwear‚ apparel‚ and accessories. Its footwear includes hiking boots‚ boat shoes‚ sandals‚ outdoor casual footwear‚ and dress shoes. The apparel line includes socks‚ shirts‚ pants‚ and outerwear‚ whereas accessories involve such products as watches‚ sunglasses‚ and belts. Timberland sells its products around the world through department stores
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TIMBERLAND Q : 1 : In what ways does Timberland fulfill its responsibility to consumers‚ employees‚ investors and society as a whole? A : 1 : Timberland’s mission has been to equip people to make their difference in the world. Let them be consumers ‚ employees ‚ investors or society as a whole. Timberland ‘s business is a model for both commerce and justice having a long history in this regard. While continuing to build its reputation as a brand that
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Timberland 1. History • 1952: Nathan Swartz bought a half interest in the Abington Shoe Company in Abington‚ Massachusetts. • 1955: Nathan Swartz bought the remaining interest in Abington Shoe Company and welcomed his sons into the company‚ manufacturing private label shoes for leading brand manufacturers for almost 10 years. • 1965: The Swartz family introduced injection-moulding technology to the footwear industry. This revolutionary technology fused soles to leather uppers without stitching
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Plan: Timberland Boots I. Executive Summary A.Although competition has been particularly fierce the past few years‚ Timberland boots has been able to maintain market share and remain a power player in the industry. In order to continue our success‚ we must continue to provide consumers with the quality of product they have come to expect from our brand‚ while continuing to innovate new products to fulfill their needs. In the next year‚ we plan to focus on a younger target market‚ offer more styles
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exercise of its corporate power in society? Is Timberland using its influence responsibility? If so‚ how? • I would characterize Timberland’s exercise of its corporate power in society as “Corporate Social Responsibility”. Timberland is being socially responsible towards society and is acting in a way that enhances society. Timberland is practicing the “iron law of responsibility” which says that in the long run‚ those who do not use power in ways that society considers responsible will tend to
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The best men’s work boots come with a steel toe to ensure that a falling piece of work material doesn’t crush the toes. When working outdoors in the cold‚ whether you’re a mechanic or a construction worker‚ means a boot that will keep your feet warm and protected from wetness. Timberland PRO Men’s Rigmaster XT The Rigmaster XT is available in US sizes from 7 through 13‚ and in a dark tumbled brown color that will resist grease and dirt marks. Features We Love Waterproofing - The leather upper
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Financial leverage generally has no effect on EBIT—it only affects EPS‚ given EBIT. 12-2 Because Firm A has a higher fixed operating costs‚ its operating income will change by a greater percentage than Firm B’s operating income if sales change. Firm A has a higher degree of operating leverage than Firm B. 12-3 If sales tend to fluctuate widely‚ then cash flows and the ability to service fixed charges also will vary. Consequently‚ there is a relatively large risk that the firm will be unable
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FINAL EXAMINATION INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 491-452 Due Saturday May 10‚ 2014 This exam has been posted on the class website on April 25th‚ 2014 and is due back as an e-mail attachment in Microsoft Word or pdf format or by fax (914-923-1416) by 11:55PM on Saturday‚ May 10‚ 2014. Late submissions will be downgraded! This is an open book test and you may discuss an answer with other students. But you must submit your own answer in your own words! Further any information taken from the
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Timberland LLC. Strategy Jen-Wei Wu • About Timberland • Founded- 1952‚ Abington‚ Massachusets • Headquartered- Stratham‚ New Hampshire • Products- Outdoor footwear and apparel • Named the 78th best employer in the US on the CNN Money "One hundred best companies to work for" list in 2007. • Product Features • • • • • Durability High quality materials Prices do not come cheap Waterproof‚ fireproof‚ anti-fatigue technology Target customers- Hikers; Nature‚ sports‚ fashion lovers; people who expect
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02.04 What is Stock‚ Anyway—Assignment Investing Basics Type of Investment Description – explain what it is and how it works Level of Risk and Potential Return – explain. Real-life example of this investment (name or company) Minimum investment amount or time? Easy to start or stop investment? Discuss. CD Certificate of Deposit is a savings note issued by a bank to a depositor who places funds in saving for a set period. Low Risk because of the low return. CDs are generally issued by commercial
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