A. FIRM AND ITS OBJECTIVE: Conventional theory of firm assumes profit maximization is the sole objective of business firms. But recent researches on this issue reveal that the objectives the firms pursue are more than one. Some important objectives‚ other than profit maximization are: (a) Maximization of the sales revenue (b) Maximization of firm’s growth rate (c) Maximization of Managers utility function (d) Making satisfactory rate of Profit (e) Long run Survival of the firm (f) Entry-prevention
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above the price line) Demand and elasticity Demand shows quantity purchased as a function of price. Managers’ Knowledge of demand is critical because it helps in: • Making production decisions • Defining market structure • Taking strategic and operational decisions Gyaan Kosh Term 1 MGEC Learning & Development Council‚ CAC Price Elasticity of Demand is measure of responsiveness i.e. % Change in quantity demanded due to a 1% change in Price Demand is more elastic‚ • Greater the availability
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whether to buy Nike’s Stock Nike’s net income has fallen from $800 million to $580 million since 1997. Also its profit and market share have declines significantly from 48% to 42% (Shoe products market share) from 1997 to 2000 To counter this down fall Nike has decided to develop more athletic shoe products in mid-priced segment and also to push their apparel line. It has also decided to cut down expenses Analyst reactions are mixed – Lehman Brothers report a recommended “Strong Buy” whereas UBS Warburg
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E) storage 3) Efficiently scheduling material and labor is an example of ______ decisions. A) strategic B) tactical C) operational D) short-term E) none of the above 4) Management decisions within the operations function framework can be divided into which of the following broad areas: strategic transformation operational planning and control tactical A) II only B) I‚ III and IV C) I‚ II‚ and III D) I‚ II‚ and IV E) I and III only 5) Which
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ignored.) C8: Using CAPM: KE’=3.2%+0.91*5.5%=8.21% C9: Using DGM formula: P’=D1/ (KE’-g) =1.06*(1+8%)/(8.21%-8%)=$545 In Nike’s case‚ when Joanna Cohen calculated the WACC of Nike‚ she made several mistakes and led to a wrong estimate of the cost of capital. The first mistake comes to the book value of equity used in calculating WD. Nike became a publicly traded company since December 2‚ 1980‚ the share price has changed significantly during 20-year’s time. So‚ the market value of equity should be used
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Module code: D002 Module title: Marketing in the operational context Tutor name: Taf Masiye Assignment title: Marketing Strategy Proposal Student number: T0004882 Word count: 1. Introduction (82) Barclays bank plc is one of the largest banks in the world with branches in over 50 countries across Asia‚ Africa‚ Europe‚ North and South America with approximately 48 million customers. Despite that fact‚ Barclays Bank is still ranked after HSBC bank with total income of £24‚691 million
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controlling‚ designing‚ operating‚ and scheduling business operations in the production of Nike foot ware. Its excellent management that has been developed and ameliorated during the long term operation has enabled that business operations to be efficient and at the same time using as few resources as required. It is also effective in terms of satisfying customer demands‚ and thus it has become one of the key issue that Nike develop prosperously despite the fierce competitions with other foot ware giants such
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Analyses‚ an objective SWOT Analyses will be done to help identify potential strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities‚ and threats within the Nike Corporation. It will look at the role of promotions as a consumer product company‚ offer possible promotional objectives‚ and consider other promotional methods the Nike Corporation may wish to implement in its quest to remain the market leader. History‚ Development‚ and Growth From their marketing strategies to their selling philosophies‚ Nike has developed
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quantitative data was provided or used. Potential risks facing a typical childcare facility were analyzed using the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) approach since this approach considers the overall risks as an integral part of a firm’s corporate strategy‚ and it views all risks together within a coordinated and strategic framework. (Nocco‚ 2006) United Grain Growers (UGG)‚ a Canadian company based in Winnipeg‚ Manitoba provides a variety of commercial services to farmers and markets agricultural
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Building a Operational Motivational Plan What is an operational motivational plan? Many may argue that creating a motivational plan is strictly for the good of the employees and their needs. Well‚ while a motivational plan does benefit the employees‚ Collard (2002) suggests‚ "the ultimate goal of the motivational plan is to improve the equity value of the company”. The motivation plan then obviously benefits both the corporation and the employee when it accomplishes the goal that is was intended
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