1. With which of the international competitors listed in the case is it most interesting to compare Inditex’s financial results? What do comparisons indicate about Inditex’s relative operating economics? Its relative capital efficiency? Even though H&M follows a strategy which differs significantly from Inditex’s approach it is the closest competitor from the financial point of view. H&M differs from Zara because it outsources all of the production‚ it is more price oriented and spends
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CASE QUESTIONS Cash Flows and Value. Cost of Capital Case 1: Hop-In Food Stores‚ Inc. 1. Determine the correct price for this particular IPO. Use several methods to do this and compare them. 2. What extra information would you try to acquire in a real life situation? Case 2: Chem-Cal Corporation 1. How do you calculate the WACC for this firm? 2. What is the cost of capital of the debt‚ preferred stock‚ and common stock (assume the equity beta is 1.22)? 3. Calculate the WACC. How can a WACC be used
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Wen-hsin Hsu Questions of Cases Case 1: Accounting for the iPhone at Apple Presentation date: Oct 22 (Authors: Brochet‚ Francois;Palepu‚ Krishna G.;Barley‚ Lauren) 1. In your opinion‚ are GAAP or non-GAAP numbers most reflect the economic reality in Apple? 2. Discuss the impact on financial statements for GAAP and non-GAAP numbers. 3. Should APPLE lobby for their non-GAAP numbers to be sanctioned by FASB? 4. Does it matter if the revenue recognition rule for smartphone changes? Case 2: Bausch& Lomb
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Zara – Solutions: Zara is a world famous Retail Chain based in Spain and is extremely successful in their supply chain. Questions: 1. What is Zara’s Business Model and its unique Supply Chain strategy? Zara’s business model can be broken down into three basic components: concept‚ capabilities‚ and value drivers. Concept is to maintain design‚ production‚ and distribution processes that will enable Zara to respond quickly to shifts in consumer demands. Capabilities: Zara maintains
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But this solution only proved to end with a new conflict. She knew she had to create an alibi for herself. This is an internal conflict because it’s Mary’s choice whether she wants being convicted as a murderer‚ or live a free life. So in resolution for that‚ she
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CASE 01 - MYSTIC MONK COFFEE 1. Has Father Daniel Mary established a future direction for the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming? What is his vision for the monastery? What is his vision for Mystic Monk Coffee? What is the mission of the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming? 2. Does it appear that Father Daniel Mary has set definite objectives and performance targets for achieving his vision? 3. What is Father Prior’s strategy for achieving his vision? What competitive advantage might Mystic Monk Coffee’s strategy
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Shanzhai case solutions sunny What are the environmental factors that help drive the Shanzhai phenomenon? * In china‚ peoples are fearless experimenter’s mindset. * Eye holes in regulations specified Shanzhai folks scope to grow. * protection law of IP is very poor. * Comparatively weak‚ inconsistent or non-transparent business policy. * Shanzhai performers are very flexible & efficient vendors. What characteristics are critical to the success of Shanzhai
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Apple Assignment 2007/2008 _________________________ Historically‚ what were Apple’s major competitive advantages? • Industrial design/Hardware design. • Apples focus and vision. • Integrated approach with software‚ hardware and service. • Patents covering technology‚ “look and feel”‚ interfaces and methods. • Strong legal team to enforce the above. • Dedicated market shares. • Ease of use. • Strong brand. • Brand loyalty. • Marketing. • Steve Jobs. Analyse the structure of
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Questions for Review Chapter 3 1.) What levels of meaning can be found in Genesis 1.1-2.4a? From Genesis 1.1-2.4a it can be discerned that God is the creator of all. He created the world and its inhabitants from a vast nothingness. The text reflects upon who God is and what His capabilities are through the act of creation. The verses allow that God is communicating with us. It is communicated what Gods will is for man and gives us a history of our beginnings. From the data provided in the
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Shiva did not like computers. A skilled accountant‚ she was shocked when her boss required her to use accounting software to transfer all the data from books and journals to the companies’ computer program. She used to do all calculation and recording information using paper and a pen. Shiva trusted the manual method; however she was suffering from spending hours to do her tasks. She knew that accounting process is an integral part of her company‚ thus she was not sure how reliable computer’s software
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