West Indies Alumina Company (WINDALCO)‚ formerly Jamalcan‚ is a joint venture between the UC Rusal and the Government of Jamaica. UC Rusal is the majority shareholder (93% stake) and manages the joint venture. The Government of Jamaica owns the remaining 7% share. Windalco comprises two alumina plants – Ewarton Works in St. Catherine and Kirkvine Works in Manchester. Alumina is a fine white material similar in appearance to salt. The Bayer process dissolves the aluminum component of bauxite
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Case Study 2 -Internal Control LJB Company‚ a local distributor‚ has asked your accounting firm to evaluate their system of internal controls because they are planning to go public in the future. The President wants to be aware of any new regulations required of his company if they go public so he met with a colleague of yours at a local restaurant. The President of the company explained the current system of internal controls to your colleague. Your colleague has since been promoted to a tax
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Company Analysis Introduction This essay attempts to study Toyota Motor Company through various business dimensions. Firstly it will see the functions performed by the company’s distributors and the ways company disseminates its products and services and how does company intend to take on their distribution strategy. Secondly‚ the essay will see how company communicates with their customers and what different vehicles of communication they use. The essay also looks into the pros and cons of various
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Case Description/Introduction The Tanglewood Company is concerned with companies like Target and Kohl’s creating more direct competition for their company. With that‚ Tanglewood must ensure they set themselves apart from their competitors by hiring the most qualified staff who will deliver memorable experiences to their customers. This exceptional service will guarantee their store will stand apart from their competitors. Identification of Business Strategy/Goals Tanglewood is committed to
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break even. Based on the existing sales mix and production units given (Valves 7‚500‚ Pumps 12‚500 and Flow Controllers 4‚000)‚ the break-even prices in dollars (BEP$) are shown as below: Therefore‚ based on the data above‚ if the company cut its prices to just cover short-term variable costs‚ the company’s total sales would fall by 4.05%‚ from $2‚152‚500 to $2‚065‚387‚ which would also result in 4.05% drop in the selling price of each unit of products‚ total variable costs at $699‚737‚ and
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BSHRM Relevant Theories Several theories are related to the study at hand. The quality of bread is the focus of this study. The following theories are reviewed in order to know the best one that suits the topic of this study. Shapiro’s Model Shapiro has initiated a series of models and revisions on quality perception. One of the first models that was formulated on how customers perceive quality was developed. It reveals the underlying logic behind consumers’ purchase and attitude
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Limited(the directors are same in both of the companies according to the article of Y Limited) with the breach of pre-incorporation. After the incorporation of association company comes in existence‚ and starts its business after that. Before incorporation company have no legal existence‚ and if enters into an agreement in the name of company before incorporation‚ the agreement would not be valid. The corporate personality with separate legal identity of company confirms about the limited liability of
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1964‚ Bill Bowerman‚ Knight’s track coach & Phil Knight joined hands together & NIKE Inc. was co-founded with headquarters in Beaverton‚ Oregon. Nike’s grassroots strategy was born of low capital and necessity‚ but became one of the strengths of the company. (Becklund‚ 12-17) The 80’s and 90’s yielded greater profits as Nike began to assume the appearance of athletic juggernaut. "Advertising Age" named Nike the 1996 Marketer of the Year‚ citing the "ubiquitous Swoosh Logo and its memorable ’Just do it’
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ANALYSIS Background Information: The Classic Pen Company was a low-cost producer of traditional BLUE and BLACK pens with profit margins over 20% of sales. They then introduced RED pens at a 3% premium‚ and a year later they introduced PURPLE pens due to the 10% premium that they could command. However‚ they were disappointed with the most recent year; RED and PURPLE pens were not bringing in expected sales (still considering their higher profit margin)‚ and BLUE and BLACK pens profitability
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Manufacturing Company 9-192-063 Table of Content 1.1 Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………3 1.2 Problem Statement……………………………………………………………………3 1.3 Data Analysis………………………………………………………………………….4 1.4 Questions……………………………………………………………………………….5 1.4.1 If the company had dropped product 103 as of January 1‚ 2004‚ what effect would that action have had on the $158‚000 profit for the first six months of 2004? ( See exhibit 2)………………………………………………5 1.4.2 In January 2005 should the company reduce the price
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