Question #1 The innovation process has three steps; the concept‚ product technology and product technology. With this being said‚ I would plot the EEStor’s ceramic power source device on the product technology part of the innovation continuum. This is because the second part of the continuum is product technology‚ which is the development of a working prototype‚ which is what EEStor’s ceramic power source device is in now. Question #2 From a big picture perspective‚ there are many major arguments
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“Ocean Carriers” case Assume that Ocean Carriers uses a 9% discount rate. 1) Do you expect daily spot hire rates to increase or decrease next year? (5 points) 2) What factors drive daily hire rates? (5 points) 3) How would you characterize the long-term prospects of the capesize dry bulk industry? (10 points) 4) Should Ms Linn purchase the $39M capsize? Make 2 different assumptions. First‚ assume that Ocean Carriers is a US firm subject to 35% taxation. Second‚ assume that
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none equality among his employees which would lead to non-retention of productive & profitability work force. In short‚ shortcuts in doing business would not be favourable to any organization Q2. Does Amber have an ethical responsibility in this case? If so‚ explain. Ans2. As Ms Amber was very well aware about the reason behind her intake. And the intention of Mr Garbo to hire her in a higher pay scale. At least she should have made an attempt to prove herself as a better employee and retain
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Develop Talent According to the text‚ if Tanglewood wants to achieve a full acquisition strategy then Tanglewood is going to have to acquire new talent. This seems to be the best strategy for Tanglewood because it is already evident judging from the case that there is an inconsistency in management styles between toe original stores and the newly acquired stores. The argument for acquiring new talent is that new employees hit the ground running and are at their peak the moment they arrive. This is
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Question #01 Q # 1. What is international marketing? How it is different from domestic marketing? International marketing: International marketing involves recognizing that people all over the world have different needs. Companies like Gillette‚ Coca-Cola‚ BIC‚ and Cadbury Schweppes have brands that are recognized across the globe. While many of the products that these businesses sell are targeted at a global audience using a consistent marketing mix‚ it is also necessary to understand
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OCEAN CARRIERS CASE 1) Should Ls Linn purchase the $39M capsize? Make two different assumptions. First‚ assume that Ocean Carriers is a U.S. firm subject to a 35% statutory (and effective) marginal tax rate. Second‚ assume that Ocean Carriers is domiciled in Hong Kong for tax purposes‚ where ship owners are not required to pay any tax on profits made overseas and are also exempted from paying any tax on profit made on cargo uplifted from Hong Kong‚ i.e.‚ assume a zero tax rate. The
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of compensation or other benefits. Compensation methods such as bonuses‚ indirect pay‚ and performance pay are some of those excluded from base pay (Long‚ 2013‚ Pg. 500). Base pay is often expressed in an hourly rate or a salary. In this Fit Spot case you have an employee roster of highly trained and educated staff‚ working long full-time hours and weekend work. Along with prior education‚ many Fit Spot employees will need extensive training on the equipment and machines being sold. The Physiotherapists
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Case Analysis- AstroTurf Lobbying AstroTurf Lobbying is a political organization or campaign that appears to be made up of grassroots activists. These organizations or campaigns are actually organized and run by corporate interests seeking to further their own agendas. The organizations are introduced with names that are made to disguise the group’s true intentions. There are many problems with AstroTurf Lobbying. AstroTurf Lobbying is an emerging issue that needs to be taken care of quickly
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Case memo The UK shower equipment market grew by 0.1% from 2000 to 2001 to reach a value of £588 million in 2001. Market value has increased steadily ‚ totaling nearly 12% for the period 1997 to 2001. Shower products for the domestic and commercial sectors are distributed through a wide range of channels. The main distribution channel continues to be builders and plumbers merchants with the DIY multiples also holding a substantial share. Other retail channels include bathroom specialists‚ grocery
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to take on something ‘bigger and bolder’?? World Bank (2001) with its Urban Transport Strategy Review alleged that the public transport has a very poor image and reputation. It is associated with very low earnings and exploited crews. In the case of the Philippines‚ we see how ‘boundaries’ set by transport operators leads to the despicable behaviour of drivers‚ thus contributing to the negative image of the sector. Moreover‚ urban congestion‚ adverse environmental impacts resulting from the
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