SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JUNE 2008 Copyright ©2008 Brian J. Nagle. All rights reserved. The author hereby grants to MIT permission to reproduce and to distribute publicly paper and electronic copies of this thesis document in whole or in part. Signature of Author:____________________________________________________________
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Book Reviews Business and Management Research: How to Complete Your Research Project Successfully Westburn Publishers: Helensburgh‚ Scotland (2003) Michael J. Baker What is the positioning of this book? Who is it for? The positioning of this book in its author’s words is: “While there is no shortage of textbooks and monographs dealing with all aspects of research…experience in preparing students for project research work has highlighted that few offer a comprehensive overview of the issues
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(2001)‚ Is the Resource-Based View a Useful Perspective for Strategic Management Research? Yes‚ Academy of Management Review‚ Vol.26‚ No.1‚ p.41 Wernerfelt‚ B.‚ (1984)‚ A Resource Based View of the Firm‚ Strategic Management Journal‚ Vol.5‚ p.171 Margaret A. Peteraf‚ (Mar.‚ 1993)‚ Reviewed The Cornerstones of Competitive Advantage: A Resource-Based View‚ Strategic Management Journal‚ Vol. 14‚ No. 3 pp. 179-191 Alain Verbeke‚ International Business Strategy
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Sample Essay Exam #2 Assignment: Complete the sentence above with an appropriate phrase. Then write an essay supporting your completed statement. Time allowed: 45 minutes Response #1 Have you ever imagined how your life would be different if a key person were not in it‚ like a mother‚ father‚ spouse‚ or child? Some people are so integral to making us who we are that without them‚ our very identity would be changed. My grandmother is a key figure in my life who has left an indelible impression
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of individualistic liberalism as a political theory and as institutionalized social practices sought to retain traditional social hierarchies‚ practices and institutions. There is also a conservative protectionist opposition to certain types of international capitalism. Paleoconservatives and other traditionalist ideologies are often in opposition to capitalist ethics and the effects they have on society as a whole‚ which they see as infringing upon or decaying social traditions or hierarchies that
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1. Using a spreadsheet‚ determine the NPV of the acquisition of Skates’n’Stuff. Based on your numerical analysis‚ should Blades establish a subsidiary in Thailand or acquire Skates’n’Stuff? In Excel (have attached)‚ the acquisition NPV is $4‚121‚929.95‚ and establishing a new subsidiary NPV is $8‚746‚688. Other point is Blades acquires the company‚ it could begin sales immediately and would not require an additional year to build the plant in Thailand‚ so the action can save cost. Thus‚ the establishment
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implies the act of exchange of goods and services for money. In its narrow sense‚ purchasing refers merely to the act of buying on item at a price. In a boarder sense‚ purchasing is a managerial activity involving planning and policy formulation‚ research and development strategies required for the proper selection of materials and sources of supply‚ negotiating with supplies for best price terms‚ placing purchase orders follow-up to ensure timely delivery‚ co-coordinating with other departments.
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evolved as successful multinational companies. Moreover‚ Nintendo indulged in advanced technology and newer products. Dell’s proposal for ‘zero-inventory’ helped them to gain sustainable competitive advantage. Further‚ Starbucks introduction of speciality coffee and glocalising their products as per the taste and needs of the local market helped them capture the local and international market. Therefore‚ the three companies ruled the market in their respective fields due to their ability to understand the
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Point of Sale The point of sale is the place and time at which a transaction takes place. Whenever a buyer and seller come together for the purpose of conducting a transaction‚ a point of sale is created. Also called a point of purchase‚ a point of sale can take a wide variety of forms. The cash register line in a gasoline fueling station is a point of sale‚ for example‚ as is the checkout page in an online store. The point of sale can be a salesperson’s desk in an auto dealership‚ as another example
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International business management refers to the effective management of business transactions that are to be performed across various countries. This is done to satisfy the objectives of people and organizations. Thus a firm should be aware of various issues while entering foreign markets. There are key political‚ cultural‚ social‚ legal and environmental issues that every organization must fully cover to ensure the smooth running of its business in foreign shores. Failure to do so may lead to may
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