Business and Economics Case motivation: Zeus Asset Management Go8 Learning objectives Consider different types of investors with different risk preferences and how their investments differ as a result Examine how different mutual fund investments might allow individual investors to invest in portfolios otherwise not within their reach. Understand how fund performance is estimated and the caveats associated with a focus on returns without taking into account the risks associated with generating
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Balance Scorecard Study performance measurement in companies whose intangible assets played a central role in value creation. Interest in measurement for driving performance improvements Nordstrom: meets the needs of (Customer relationships and solution rather than price sensitivity.) Goal: obtain desired customer outcomes‚ such as acquire‚ satisfy‚ and retain targeted customers‚ and to build the share of their spending done with the company. Objectives in the learning and growth perspective
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Case Study Memo #1 From: Section: Re: Engstrom Auto Mirror Plant Issues/Problem The main problem that I see presented by Engstrom Auto Mirrors Plan is their usage of extrinsic motivation in the form of pay bonuses. The bonuses were removed and 20% of the workforce was laid off in 2006. By May of 2007‚ plant productivity‚ employee morale‚ and product-quality were all issues that began to surface. While sales started to decline in 2005‚ the pay bonus plan was still in effect. It
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For my research‚ I chose to compare Nordstrom and Walmart since they seem to be catering to different spectrums of class dynamic. I decide to do my research over the weekend where majority of individuals have days off work. I also did not want my choice of clothing to affect the outcome of my observation and interactions among those in the store. Therefore‚ I wore a dressy blouse with black pants to fit the model of their clientele in Norstrom and comfortable clothes such as; a red tee shirt and
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Through customer relationship management programs‚ retailers can know their customers’ preferences‚ behavior and preferred products. For example‚ major department stores such as Neiman marcus‚ Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue encourage their customer to sign up a free account for newsletter. The retails will save the customer’s preference and shopping habits with website searches. They will offer products and secret sales based on customers’ shopping
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Recommendation 20 References 21 Abstract Nordstrom is a leading upscale fashion retailer in the United States. In this essay‚ our team will present an organizational analysis for Nordstrom from different aspects including company mission and goals‚ organization structure including the use of teams‚ business environment‚ management of change‚ organizational culture and ethical values‚ management training‚ and leadership styles. Then
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NORDSTROM (JWN) I. Nordstrom’s overview Nordstrom is classified as an Upscale Independent Department Store Chain and is noted as one of the largest department stores of its type. Nordstrom is founded in 1901 by two partners‚ John W. Nordstrom and Carl F. Wallin. It’s headquarter is in Seattle‚ Washington area. Nordstrom carries a wide variety of merchandise and specialty goods‚ which includes apparel‚ shoes‚ jewelry‚ cosmetics‚ fragrances‚ handbags‚ accessories‚ and in some locations‚ home
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I would suggest that Nordstrom use several different customer insight methods in order to truly understand the needs and wants of their customers. A very good idea for them would be to tune in on social media listening. The web is constantly growing and social media has become a large accepted part. It can easily be used to gather information from customers quickly and the best part is that it’s completely free. Nordstrom should provide customers with an easy way to leave feedback on their products
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All customers know Nordstrom’s good policy and we have a huge amount of loyal customer that just buying from our store. The store I am working at‚ is the largest store in Washington DC area with the highest volume. Physical symbols: Nordstrom size (200‚000 sq. ft. on 3 floors) and it opened in 1988. Our department is in the 2nd floor with shoe department‚ handbag‚ men‚ accessories and jewelries and they change visual every week. Behavioral symbols: When they get ride off (sending them home) for
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I found both case studies to be very interesting. In the Two Men and a Lot of Trucks case study‚ I could identify the expectancy theory and Maslow’s needs hierarchy theory. The text states that Mary Ellen quit her well-paying job with benefits to grow her business. What started as a part-time gig working from her dining room table quickly became a successful franchise operation. Mary Ellen’s hard work and dedication paid off as there are currently 152 franchise locations. Maslow’s needs hierarchy
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