appraisal based on a forced distribution system: its drawbacks and remedies Rachana Chattopadhayay International Management Institute‚ Kolkata‚ India‚ and Anil Kumar Ghosh Theoretical Statistics and Mathematics Unit‚ Indian Statistical Institute‚ Kolkata‚ India Performance appraisal based on a FDS 881 Received 8 August 2011 Revised 29 January 2012 1 May 2012 Accepted 24 June 2012 Abstract Purpose – Performance appraisal based on a forced distribution system (FDS) is widely used
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evaluation of Jones Electrical Distribution has occurred in request of a loan. An assessment of the company’s financial health shows that it is profitable. The shortage in cash flows regards managerial attention. Since Jones opened in 1999 the company has seen rapid growth in a highly competitive field. General contractors and electricians have preferred Jones for their business. The request for this loan also has occurred at the end of March; past patterns show that your company is seasonal‚ with most
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Westchester Distribution Inc.‚ a reputable beer distributor‚ received a concerning letter from a customer’s attorney. The letter stated that the customer‚ Mr. Moon‚ received “improper discounts” on a shipment of beer. The tone of the letter is hostile‚ and the attorney asks that Westchester refund the sale to “avoid any prejudice”. Vince Patton‚ the President of Westchester‚ investigated the situation and found that some of his employees were involved in illegal activities. It was revealed that they
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(2) Jan 2001 3) A fair six-sided die is rolled. The random variable Y represents the score on the uppermost‚ face. (a) Write down the probability function of Y. (b) State the name of the distribution of Y. (2) (1) Find the value of (c) E(6Y + 2)‚ (d) Var(4Y – 2).
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magazines. Magazine catalogs offer a way to shop without leaving your home as well when you pay by check or credit card. People love to spend money and the easier it is to spend money the more willing they are to do it. So which distribution method is best? The direct distribution system in one method and has several subsystems. One distinction between direct systems and indirect systems for example‚ is that in direct systems the marketer does the research themselves. But in indirect systems the marketer
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Business! For Everyone! Creamline’s ice cream products are indeed delicious‚ but you won’t find them in your favorite supermarket. This is because Creamline’s primary distribution system is the network of sari-sari stores scattered all over the country‚ says Martinez. As its contribution to nation-building‚ says Madrid‚ Creamline has come up the Instant Negosyo concept. For a small amount of money‚ a sari-sari store owner can be a retailer of Creamline products. All he needs to do is purchase
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Jones Electrical Distribution Dr. C. Bulent Aybar Professor of International Finance Context • Jones Electrical Distribution has been expanding rapidly for the past several years. • Increases in working capital requirements have significantly outrun the capacity of the company to generate funds from internal sources. • The company has been forced to forgo taking discounts on accounts payable and to borrow in increasing amounts from its bank to maintain its expansion. • Jones must decide whether
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Nowadays‚ China’s communication industry is developing rapidly‚ and China has become the biggest mobile phone market all over the world. There are many international renowned mobile phone manufactures and local producers in this market and these companies are competing fiercely in China’s mobile phone industry. It is known that‚ in 1999‚ when the domestic mobile phone brands entered the mobile phone market‚ few people had expected that the domestic mobile phone brands would survive in this market
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Spain Distribution channels A. Distributing a product * Evolution of the sector The distribution market in Spain is very focussed and specialized.. In 2005‚ the turnover from retail trade increased to 194 billion Euros which was an increase of 5.6% compared to 2004. Some Autonomous Communities impose restrictions for the establishment of superstores and shopping centers. * Market shares Distribution in Spain is still characterized by a large number of retailers and traditional stores
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group member‚ the marks of the whole group will be at stake!) 1. The marketing channel for Mary Kay Cosmetics is called a “direct selling” channel. The company uses a sales force of over 1‚000‚000 Independent Beauty Consultants around the world. These Consultants are not employees of Mary Kay Corporation; they buy cosmetics from the company at a wholesale price and sell at a retail price to end-users. They maintain personal relationships with their end-user consumers‚ and deliver product to them
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