Dissertation abstract My research focuses on mis- specified distribution apply to reliability modeling. Based on lifetime distributions‚ log normal and Weibul are one of the most widely used distribution in reliability engineering‚ location scale models which involves one or more shape parameters also are sometimes useful. Beside additional flexibility for fitting data‚ such models can provide comparisons of Weibull and Lognormal models and can be used to examine the robustness of conclusions to
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In the short story “Porsche” by Bailey White‚ the porsche symbolizes a painful memory because it was the last presence of dad and also because the author’s mom wanted to hide it somewhere out of her sight. The porsche ties back to the boy’s dad because his dad “hurled himself out of the house‚ jumped into his little red Porsche‚ and scratched off in a swirl of dust”(White). This is significant because this has been the last presence of his father and a memory of the author‚ before dad left the
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imbalances‚ using Porsche and 3G & TCI cases. The report also assesses the regulatory system associated with OTC derivatives‚ valuable lessons regarding their uses to achieve a company selfish goals‚ risks and benefits of derivatives‚ involvement of hedge funds and investment banks in derivatives transactions‚ and evaluation on whether there should be stricter disclosure requirement on derivatives instruments and regulation banning the use of these instruments by CEOs. Part I. Porsche vs. Volkswagen
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Consumer Behaviour 11/10/2012 CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT # 1 PORSCHE CANADA: SELLING WINTER DRIVING Mrs Leila Hamzaoui Essousi THE TEAM: MONSTERS Safa Hanfi Feriel Babbou Yassine Kacem Ilyes Belhaj 1 Consumer Behaviour 11/10/2012 The Table of Content: I. II. The executive summary Situation analysis (and current problem the company is facing) a. The market b. Micro-environment c. Macro-environment The assignment questions Key marketing issue and expected results III. IV.
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Case Study Cost-cutting at Erstaunliche Autos “We aim to boost earnings by €10bn‚” says new chief at Erstaunliche Autos Background Erstaunliche Autos (EA) is a medum-sized German car manufacturer based in Frankfurt. Workers have so far enjoyed a four-day week and high salaries‚ although production costs at EA are 40 per cent higner than similar car manufacturers. In addition‚ fierce international competition‚ including China‚ now poses a serious threat to Germany‚ where one in seven employees
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UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY‚ SYDNEY FACULTY OF BUSINESS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Written Case Analysis Case 8 Netflix versus Blockbuster versus Video-on-Demand Autumn 2007 By Completed as part of the requirements for Strategic Management (21715) Contents Executive Summary p. 3 Introduction p. 4 Volkswagen AG Pre-1993 p. 4 Issues facing the auto industry and Volkswagen AG in the 1990’s p. 5 Financial performance between
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Dove-Constant Innovation is the need of the hour We will analyze the article and tell how Dove has hit the bulls-eye and where with some changes they can be the brand back on top. Dove has been doing well from the business perspective as they are ruling the roost from the Unilever’s stable. Let us analyze the ticks and crosses‚ just to understand where they should do things in an innovative way or stick to the old formulas. * Their marketing campaign for a DOVE according to me was brilliant
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In 1994‚ the BMW Corporation made the strategic decision to establish an assembly plant in Greer‚ SC. The move made BMW only the second European carmaker to move to the US‚ the Volkswagen Corporation was the first. There were several reasons that contributed to BMW ’s decision to assemble some of their vehicles outside of Europe. The value of the German deutschemark was one of the leading reasons for this decision‚ the low deutschemark value made it difficult for the
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2. Do you think the Kansas City plant is a realistic idea? Support your position. As I read chapter 11under the paragraphs; intergroup operating problems‚ suboptimization and intergroup competition. I reflect back and can’t help but noticed that all‚ battles that arises from different departments from my high to low conflicts. What I understood Harley Davidson implemented at their Kansas City plant‚ is a remarkable feat not only did they give each department tools and the ownership. They did
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Essay: Electronic Industry Code of Conduct Question: The EICC is designed for the electronics industry. Choose another industry and discuss how the EICC would need to be changed to apply to your industry and if the EICC would be an effective tool in your industry. I choose automotive industry as there are so many similarities. Labor conditions in the car industry can be so harsh that the work is physically demanding and involves exposure to noise‚ chemicals and dust. EICC can be a good example
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