case 2 C. Greetings Inc. : Activity-Based Costing Developed by Thomas L. Zeller Loyola University Chicago‚ and Paul D. Kimmel‚ Univ ers ity of Wis consin-Milw aukee THE BUSINESS SITUATION Mr. Burns‚ president of Greetings Inc.‚ created the Wall Décor unit of Greetings three years ago to increase the company’s revenue and profits. Unfortunately‚ even though Wall Décor’s revenues have grown quickly‚ Greetings appears to be losing money on Wall Décor. Mr. Burns has hired you to provide consuìting
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Crooked CEO gets 50 years jail In 2013‚ the founder of Peregrine Financial Group Inc. sentenced 50 years jail for stealing $250 million from investors and hiding his theft around 20 years. The U.S. Attorney Sean R. Berry of the Northern District of Iowa states that‚ for years seemed Russell Wasendorf‚ Sr. was a successful CEO of his own brokerage and respected member of his company‚ supporting local charity‚ and creating jobs. But in reality‚ “he was a con man who built a building on smoke and mirrors”
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Introduction This paper analyzes and examines the case article entitled “Custom Fabricators‚ Inc. – From Lean Manufacturing to Contract Manufacturer. It aims to identify the business challenges faced by Custom Fabricators‚ being led by Ben Lawson‚ and the solutions or strategies that can be implemented to maintain and enhance its position in Orleans Elevator’s business supply chain. Custom Fabricators Inc. Challenge: Orleans Elevators Materials Outsourcing The main business challenge
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Healey COMM 400 21 June‚ 2014 UMUC Blackhorse v. Pro Football Inc. “Go Skins!” An 82 year old cheer never to be heard again on the gridiron In Blackhorse v. Pro Football Inc.‚ the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the US Patent and Trademark Office invalidated the trademark of the Washington Redskins. Filing in 2006‚ five plaintiffs‚ all Native Americans‚ have finally won a historic trademark cancellation case against one of the National Football League’s (NFL) oldest franchises‚ the
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Weeks before Christmas 1993‚ retailer Merry-Go-Round Enterprises Inc. was in trouble. Its stores catering to teenagers were eerily empty‚ thanks to an ill-timed bet on bell-bottom trousers and oversized hip-hop clothes. As losses piled up and suppliers threatened to bolt‚ the company turned to a newly hired law firm to find turnaround experts who could save it. The lawyers’ recommendation: Bring in consultants from Ernst & Young. To worried creditors‚ the solution for Merry-Go-Round was obvious:
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International Business Strategies By Rahul Gairola Subject : Appraisal of a MNE’s recent market entry (2007-2010) ( 1. Firm Motivations for internationalization 2. Entry Strategy 3. Corporate Strategy) Question: Acting as a market analyst for the US Investment bank Merrill Lynch‚ you have been allocated the responsibility to produce an appraisal report relating to a client’s (MNE) recent market entry Executive Summary In the appraisal I will discuss my findings on HTC’s entry into the
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talks and Scott Royster‚ the CFO of Radio One‚ continued to expand their radio station throughout the Eastern US‚ even going further north‚ like Detroit‚ MI. In May 1999‚ Liggins led the company to its IPO and by the end of their fiscal year Radio One‚ Inc. recorded a $81.7 million in net revenue‚ defined as revenue from local and national advertising less agency commissions. This was equivalent to an average growth rate of 51% over three years. In 1992 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) relaxed
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Case Study Analysis This is a case study analysis of the hiring process conducted by new recruiter Carl Robins. The ABC Inc employee encountered several problems while attempting to complete the hiring process of 15 new employees. Problems include poor time management‚ lack of attention to detail‚ and poor communication. Improvements to be made are weekly meetings between key office personnel and implementing a training program for all employees regardless of position. Background New campus
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Innovative service business models that behave disruptively* in the market and have the opportunity to overtaking existing market leaders in the industry and QuickMedx is a good example of such a disruptive model. Unlike outpatient clinics and emergency care centers‚ QuickMedx offered a fast and convenient way at low cost to its customers to get treatment for common illnesses such as strep throat‚ influenza‚ ear infection‚ pink eye and seasonal allergies which people had to wait for hours at clinics
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Case Study: GAP Inc. Viewpoint: Robert Fisher Time context: 1st Qtr of 2007 I. Problem Statement How could Gap Inc. win the Yuppies market in Metro Manila‚ Metro Cebu and Metro Davao? II. Objective To win the yuppies market In Metro manila‚ Metro Cebu‚ Metro Davao in 1 year time. III. Areas of consideration Strength: a. Has a multi-brand category with existing market. (Gap‚ Banana Republic‚ Old Navy) b. Entered into international markets and become the second largest
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