Case Discussion Questions Coca Cola 1. Why do you think that Roberto Goizueta switched from a strategy that emphasized localization towards one that emphasized global standardization? What were the benefits of such a strategy? Roberto Goizueta‚ a Cuba immigrant who became the CEO of Coke in 1981‚ switched from a strategy that emphasized localization ( which focuses on increasing profitability by customizing the firm’s goods so that they provide a good match to tastes and preferences in different
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Principles of Corporate Finance Comprehensive Case Questions Tire City‚ Inc. 1. Evaluate Tire City’s financial health. How well is the company performing? 2. Based on Mr. Martin’s prediction for 1996 sales of $28‚206‚000‚ and for 1997 sales of $33‚847‚000 and relying on the other assumptions provided in the Tire City case‚ prepare complete pro forma forecasts of TCI’s 1996 and 1997 income statements and year-end balance sheets. As a preliminary assumption‚ assume any new financing required will
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Overview and Objectives The Pfizer case provides an introduction to external analysis. The case highlights the pharmaceutical industry‚ which has enjoyed extraordinary long-run profitability. The case also demonstrates how broad changes in broad environmental factors (i.e. demographics‚ technology‚ culture‚ etc.) have an impact on industry competition. The case is not especially complex‚ so it is not overwhelming as a first case. Study and Discussion Questions 1. Why has the pharmaceutical industry
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consumers have been demanding healthier food options from their out-of-home dining choices. Responding to the market – assignment overview A local fast-food restaurant has recently been put into receivership and the receivers want to collect more information about the operating environment of this business ultimately to determine if it has a viable future or not. To do this they want to know the answers to 3 main questions. They have decided to tender a contract for a research company to get these
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vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant it is. Although‚ there is thought put into the preparation of food in every restaurant; the systems by which this is done are very different. The two main types of restaurants in this world are Fine Dining and Fast Food. When walking into a fast food joint or a “fancy” restaurant people expect to order their food‚ wait for it to be prepared‚ then eat and leave. Unless they have had experience working in a kitchen; most people do not know what goes
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Elie Saab Case Assignment Questions You are a senior consultant from Antwerp Fashion Consulting Group (AFCG) and you have been hired by Elie Saab‚ to conduct a Fashion Strategy Audit‚ upon my recommendation. Please make an analysis by answering the questions below. Please use the relevant models/tools learnt in the class. This Audit is very important to build your reputation in the global fashion business! Good Luck to you! This is an individual assignment. Due: Sunday‚ January 25 on or before
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Case #2 Wal-Mart Questions 1. Wal-Mart has a tradition of leaving many decisions up to store managers. In this type of organization‚ how can HRM professionals help managers make effective selection decisions? 2. Suppose you have been asked to improve selection procedures at Wal-Mart to avoid discrimination charges in the future. What methods from this chapter would improve the current system? Keeping in mind that store managers might not be eager to give up their decision-making authority
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ATLANTIC COMPUTER – CASE STUDY QUESTIONS 1.- What Price should Jowers charge DayTraderJournal.com for the Atlantic Bundle (that is‚ Tronn servers + PESA software tool) according to the following four criteria? Option A): Status-quo pricing $4000 for the Atlantic Bundle. Option B): Competition-based pricing $6800 for the Atlantic Bundle. Option C): Cost-plus pricing $4491.04 for the Atlantic Bundle. Option D): Value-in-use pricing $8400 for the Atlantic Bundle. 2.- Think broadly about
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Question: Why is the concentrate manufacturing industry so profitable? Explain using a Porter’s Five-Forces Analysis‚ where you describe what makes each force strong or weak (explain at least two factors per force). Pay particular attention to the force of “Rivalry‚” that is‚ the nature of competition between the two industry leaders as well as the history of their competition. Answer: Overall‚ the concentrate manufacturing industry is characterized by high barriers to entry‚ weak suppliers
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worldwide". Extra research would yield the company’s mission statement as: To be the best in the world at providing integrated and innovative plastics solutions‚ from design to delivery‚ creating value for our customers‚ employees and communities. As the case implies‚ before 1995‚ Nypro’s strategy is focused on providing integrated and innovative plastics solutions to the world’s leading companies‚ implemented by the premier global team of employees. 1) Change of focus: Under Lankton’s direction in 1962
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