References: AOAC (1990): “Official Method of Analysis” (15th Edition). Association of Official Analytical Chemists‚ Washington D.C‚ U.S.A. Pp. 84 – 89. Akpan‚ U.G.‚ Jimoh‚ A.‚ and Mohammed‚ A.D. (2006): “Extraction‚ characterization and modification of castor seed oil”. Leonardo Journal of Sciences
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this purpose‚ Porter identified a range of interrelated generic activities common to a wide range of firms. The resulting model is known as the value chain. According to Porter (1985)‚ " Competitive Advantage arises out of the way firms organise and arrange discrete activities". Through using the Value Chain‚ the activities performed by a firm competing in a particular industry can be grouped into categories as shown in the model below: Upstream Activities Downstream Activities Porter distinguishes
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Porter S.W.O.T Analysis Strengths TCAA (Billy Bishop City Airport) – The location of this airport‚ combined with the TCAA/Porter strategic partnership offered significant advantages to Porter. Owning airport infrastructure allowed Porter to better handle operational coast and better control the customer experience. Fleet – Only using a single aircraft (Bombardier Q400 with 35%) resulted in cost savings in maintenance‚ training‚ employee pay rate and airport fees. Amenities – In flight and
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5 Porter Analysis Nokia 5 FORCES ANALYSIS The economic structure of an industry is not an accident. Its complexities are the result of long-term social trends and economic forces. But its effects on you as a business manager are immediate because it determines the competitive rules and strategies you are likely to use. Learning about that structure will provide essential insight for your business strategy. Michael Porter has identified five forces that are widely used to assess the structure of
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| GNC Holdings‚ Inc. | Operations/Supply Chain Management Overview and Analysis | | | | | | Executive Summary Background: GNC was founded by David Shakarian in 1960s‚ and specialized in yogurt and other healthy food such as honey‚ grains‚ and “healthy sandwiches”. Due to increasing demand‚ GNC expanded stores throughout the United States during the 1970s. However‚ the emergence of other competitors in the external environment and poor management internally lead to a difficult
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Question 1: From a financial analysis perspective‚ has the Proton management done a good job? Liquidity Ratio 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Current Ratio [Current Asset / Current Liabilities] 5‚026.5 / 2‚210 = 2.27 4‚431 / 2‚341.1 = 1.89 3‚165.5 / 1‚533.8 = 2.06 3‚446.1 / 1‚639.2 = 2.10 3‚404.6 / 1‚883.6 = 1.81 Quick Ratio [(Current Asset – Inventories) / Current Liabilities] 4‚059.4 / 2‚210 = 1.84 3‚042 / 2‚341.1 = 1.30 1‚891.9 / 1‚533.8 = 1.23 2‚345.8 / 1‚639.2 = 1.43 2‚009.5 / 1‚883.6 = 1.07 Liquidity
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The Holding Environment By David Wasdell A critical analysis of D.W. Winnicott’s papers in ‘The Maturational Processes and the Facilitating Environment’‚ with particular attention to Winnicott’s thesis that anxiety originates in the breakdown of the post-natal holding environment. Produced By: Meridian Programme‚ Meridian House‚ 115 Poplar High Street‚ London E14 0AE‚ Hosted By: Unit for Research into Changing Institutions (URCHIN)‚ charity reg. no. 284542 Web-site: www.meridian
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The following report contains a brief look into MAS holdings‚ the company’s history‚ how they have grown and developed and how they have succeeded in numerous ventures. The report then goes on to address the following questions: 1. Outline the key leadership issues confronting MAS Holdings. 2. In terms of this case‚ how can the CIO assist in gaining senior management support for IT initiatives? 3. In reviewing an organisation
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Student Name: Dan Kaltz ------------------------------------------------- Date: 10th May 2013 Porter ’s 5 Forces Analysis of the Retail Banking Industry in Australia Retail banking can be defined as an industry where financial institutions offer mass market banking in which individual customers use local branches of larger commercial banks. Services offered include savings and checking accounts‚ mortgages‚ personal loans‚ debit/credit cards. Retail banking aims to be the one-stop shop for
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ON: - STOCK MARKET AND MARKET PERFORMANCES OF HIGH AND LOW CASH HOLDING FIRMS. Prepared By Pranshu Singh 12010221059 Submitted to: - Prof. Naveen Kumar INTRODUCTION Stock market performance in high and low cash holding firm depends on the determinants of corporate cash holdings that have occupied a central place in corporate finance literature. Cash holding‚ according to Gill and Shah (2012) is defined as cash in hand or
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