Marshall School of Business University of Southern California Global Investors‚ Inc. Teaching Note Purpose of Case This case was written to illustrate a transfer pricing problem in a service setting‚ here an investment management company. The issues and solutions are not as obvious as in a manufacturing setting where one division produces parts that are transferred to another division for further processing. The case is a disguised version of a real conflict in which emotions were running
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5 pages single-spaced 12pt font Who are MM’s target customers? Are all segments equally attractive to MM? If yes‚ why? If not‚ why not? How do the different segments’ needs and expectations evolve over time? The goal is to increase the overall market share and profits of MM’s Motors in the current market environment by targeting appropriate customer segments and proper allocation of marketing resources. Our initial strategy was to concentrate on segment A because of the following reasons: 1. MM
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“All literacy practices can be considered creative.” Discuss. (2000 words) Prior to any discussion on the topic‚ it is imperative that the definitions for the key terms are given so as to ensure complete clarity. Literacy practices refers to “people’s everyday practices of producing and interacting with texts.” (Papen and Tusting‚ p312) This can include basic and tedious practices such as filling in forms‚ to more interesting practices such as writing a newspaper article‚ or composing a song perhaps
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Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester 4 MK0006 – Services Marketing and Customer Relationship Management - 2 Credits (Book ID: xxxxxxx) Assignment Set- 1 (30 Marks) Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions. Q.1 a. What do you mean by physical evidence in services? Give examples. (5 marks) b. Write a note on service development. (5 marks) Q.2 a. Briefly explain the terms “customer expectation” and “customer perception”. (6 marks) b. What are the different bases for segmentation
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adjusting the customer service level could improve a marketing mix. Illustrate. Basically the marketing mix is the 4 P’s‚ place‚ price‚ production (product) and promotion but without customer service or the customer‚ focusing on those 4 P’s is pointless. Knowing the needs and wants of your consumers‚ is something you need before you can start on the process of evaluating and determining your marketing mix. Adjusting the customer service level could help you figure out your marketing mix easier. For
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transfer pricing model is in the best interest of Global Investors‚ Inc.? In order to clarify which pricing model is in the best interest of Global Investors‚ questions like “what pricing models have been used or proposed in GI?” and “what are the problems of these pricing models ?” must be answered first. And then compare those models; find a new model or a better combination of those models which can bring the best interest of Global Investors. What pricing models have been used or proposed in
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Investor Protection LYU JINGYU H00183199 As we all known‚ investor protection plays a decisive role in the financial markets. Some literature asserts that the benefit of minority shareholders and creditors will be expropriated by controlling shareholders is a common situation. As a result‚ to some extent‚ the core idea of Corporate Governance is to prevent the right of investor deprived by manager and controlling shareholders. In previous studies‚ the problem that people most concerned about
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in the community is a wonderful thing when it all comes together and benefits the organization and the community. Matthew Wagner‚ Assistant Director or the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund said‚ “Our biggest challenge is not players who want to be involved but finding the time for them to be involved” (M. Wagner‚ personal communication‚ March 23‚ 2016). Baseball games are being played everyday and even though players are trying to fit it in their schedules to make an impact in their community that doesn’t
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MINDSET OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS : WHAT ROLE MARKETING HAS TO PLAY ??? Previously‚ it was only financial analysis of the company which used to play an important role when investors had to choose between various alternatives available but now the trend is changing as we all know that financial statements can be manipulated to some extent to show favourable results. Even though GAAP is followed while preparing financial reports‚ the reliability of such reports is still doubtful. Also‚ financial
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List the key consequences‚ for an investor‚ of inflation remaining within the 2- 4 % range for the next 10 years. Answer Discussion would be on some of the consequences for investors of a continued period of relatively low inflation levels ( 2-4%) * The investors should * Readjust expectations of investment returns * Have greater focus on income production rather than growth * Recognize a greater need for diversification of assets * However‚ avoid the temptation of over-exposure
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