Association DOI: 10.2308/iace.2011.26.1.181 A Case Study on Cost Estimation and Profitability Analysis at Continental Airlines Francisco J. Román ABSTRACT: This case exposes students to the application of regression analyses to be used as a tool pursuant to understanding cost behavior and forecasting future costs using publicly available data from Continental Airlines. Specifically‚ the case focuses on the harsh financial situation faced by Continental as a result of the recent financial crisis and
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A Case Study on Cost Estimation and Profitability Analysis at Continental Airlines Francisco J. Román Introduction In 2008‚ the senior management team at Continental Airlines‚ commanded by Lawrence Kellner‚ the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer‚ convened a special meeting to discuss the firm’s latest quarterly financial results. A bleak situation lay before them. Continental had incurred an operating loss of $71 million dollars—its second consecutive quarterly earnings decline that year
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Assignment 4 Case 7.2 Revenue Recognition Associated with Frequent Flier Miles Continental Airlines: Revenue is deferred and recognized when transportation is provided • Revenue is realized‚ and earned. The carrier has performed its duty‚ the service has been preformed. The amount of the claim is known AMR (American): Revenue is deferred and recognized over the period approximating mileage credits are used • Because there is no actual way of knowing when/if mileage will be used‚ it is not
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Case Study: Hotel Continental Prepared by: William Andrew G. Bulaqueña Ricci A. Tilos Nympha Marie R. Rubin Sheila Mae N. Chua Tristram A. Gamo John Paul T. Antiquiera Safie Jane M. Ayco MGT 12-G Prepared for: Asst. Prof. Dina Wong – Remoto HOTEL CONTINENTAL In July 1989‚ Mr. Oscar Mendoza‚ owner of Triumph Tours read in the newspapers an advertisement for the leasing of Hotel Continental’s facilities. During the last six months‚ Oscar Mendoza has been seriously thinking about
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Case 3-1 HOTEL CONTINENTAL In July 1989‚ Mr. Oscar Mendoza‚ owner of Triumph Tours read in the newspapers anadvertisement for the leasing of Hotel Continentals facilities. During the last six months‚ OscarMendoza has been seriously thinking about operating a hotel to complement his travel agency business.Oscar Mendoza had been experiencing difficulties in getting hotel accommodations for his tour groupssince last year during the peak travel months of December‚ January‚ July and August.Hotel Continental
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I. CASE CONTEXT Imagine a company where employees hate the moment when they wake up because they know that they’re going to have to go to work. Once at work‚ these employees‚ who even consider maximizing their sick leave just to have an excuse not to be there‚ are all day with disgruntled customers complaining about the lousy service‚ the late planes and lost baggage. When the saving grace of break time finally arrives‚ these employees rush out and exert the utmost effort to pretend not
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hinder it in achieving its organizational goals? Continental Airlines utilizes a divisional structure relative to the management of its various entities. This structural design is due to the complex nature of the aviation industry as well as the autonomy required in operating a twenty-four hour a day‚ seven day per week worldwide business. In my opinion‚ the structural design of this organization with the exception of Continental Express and Continental Micronesia can really not be structured in any
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BibliographyKernin‚ Roger A. and Peterson‚ Robert A. Strategic Marketing Problems: Cases and Comments. 11th Edition. Southwest AirlinesSouthwest Airlines employees came together in late January 1995 for their weekly Tuesday meeting. A main topic of discussion was the competitions between Southwest airlines and "Continental Lite" and "Shuttle By United". As they were beginning the meeting a staff member advised the team of two changes "Shuttle By United" made to its service and pricing. First was
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Literature in Translation Written Composition – First Draft A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen The development and disintegration of Torvald Helmer’s character in ‘A Doll’s House’. A defining feature of the lifestyle in 19th century Scandinavia was the intensely patriarchal nature of society – a theme that is meticulously explored in Henrik Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ – a highly controversial play at the time of its release in late 19th century Norway.
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Continental Airlines Storytelling Workshops Definition Development of line managers’ ability to cast corporate strategy as a story boosts emotional engagement of managers and staff. Company Profiled Industry: Airlines FY2005 Sales: US$11.2 Billion Headquarters: Houston‚ Tex. Applicability This practice may be of interest if any of the following are true: Our internal messaging is bland or fails to engage our employees. Our managers are uncomfortable or ineffective in appealing to employees’ emotional
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