Primary and secondary sources are ways in which data can be retrieved. As Serakan (2006) stated‚ “Primary data refer to information obtained by the researcher on the variables of interest for the specific purpose of the study”. Various evidence suggesting to what methods of primary research can be conducted and which are most effective for the previously mentioned problem description are stated in this chapter. In the article ‘Data Collection: Primary Research Methods’‚ Christ (2009) wrote that‚
Premium Research Scientific method
IKEA’s GLOBAL SOURCING CHALLENGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The IKEA Group‚ one of the world’s top furniture retailers‚ has emerged as the fastest-growing furniture retailer in the US. Its unique business strategy has given it its strengths for its success today. However‚ like all strategies‚ IKEA’s strategy has its own flaws that can pose as weaknesses. IKEA also has a lot of opportunities in the marketplace such as expansions of their company and threats such as competitors in the same industry
Premium Management Strategic management Marketing
Julien Levesque June 17‚ 2010 MISM 2301 Sourcing Scenarios Case Questions Case 1: Outsourcing 1. Develop a table that captures the “pros” and “cons” of this corporate decision. Pros | Cons | Improved quality * Operational and management activities * Accurate record of transactions | Jeopardy of quality * Poor communication between suppliers * Testability * Qualifications of outsourcing company | Cost effective * Lowers cost service to the business |
Premium Management Outsourcing Employment
IKEA’s Global Sourcing Challenge: Indian Rugs and Child Labor (A) Case Synopsis IKEA is a “privately held‚ international home products company that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture such as beds and desks‚ appliances and home accessories” (www.worldisyouroyster.com). The company was established in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad in Sweden when he was just 17 years old. Kamprad himself‚ who still owns the private company‚ is rumored to be the world’s richest man. IKEA is currently the world
Premium IKEA Child labour International Labour Organization
Managing The Supply Chain For Pharmaceuticals In the Public Sector | 26 avril 2011 | Aiming to guarantee the continuous flow of products from the point of manufacture to the point where they are used by consumers. | Sarita Pulton Boolell | Country & DEVELOPMENT A. Introduction The leitmotiv of the supply chain for pharmaceuticals in the Public Service is the six RIGHTS: The right pharmaceutical In the right quantity Of the right quality At the right place At the right
Premium Supply chain management
Non-Performing Assets of Public and Private Sector Banks The quality of Indian banks’ assets is likely to deteriorate over the next two years. This will be driven by the slowdown in the economy‚ and by the aging of loans made in recent years. The NPAs are considered as an important parameter to judge the performance and financial health of banks. The level of NPAs is one of the drivers of financial stability and growth of the banking sector. The Financial companies and institutions
Premium Bank
seven such requests from public sector banks in the last one year‚ much higher by any yardstick. The reasons are no rocket science. With the economy wobbling‚ bad loans are rising to alarming proportions. So‚ the profitability has come under strain‚ especially for the stateowned ones. And this is serving as a perfect alibi for promoters to divert money for their personal ends. The situation is so grim that the last fiscal saw net non-performing assets (NPAs) for public sector banks (PSBs) firming up
Premium Audit Debt Financial audit
Executive Summary: Marijwhatnow? Was a public sector campaign delivered in 2012 by the Seattle Police Department following the passing of Initiative 502 in Seattle‚ which legalised adult possession and recreational use of marijuana. The Seattle authorities’ goal from this campaign was to inform the public of the changes in the State law regarding marijuana and also to promote safe use of the drug. The campaign was light-hearted and humorous and was made up of several elements including a blog with
Premium Police Constable Twitter
Portfolio Management of Research Projects in the Public and Private Sectors Yolanda Yebra Aguado Project Management Submission date: June 2011 Supervisor: Tim Kristian Andreas Torvatn‚ IØT Norwegian University of Science and Technology Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management MSc in Project Management‚ Thesis Preface This thesis work is carried out at the department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management (IØT). It constitutes the final thesis for the Master of
Premium Project management Strategic management Research
Electric Car Vs Gasoline car Nowadays‚ people are very crazy about having a car and the present scenario provide them with different kind of power transmission engines‚ however‚ the engines based on electrical and gasoline are common. In electrical transmission vehicle‚ there is a set of batteries that provides electricity to the motor. The engine then turns a transmission‚ which turns the wheels. In gas-powered car there is a fuel tank‚ which supplies gasoline to the engine and the engine gives
Premium Internal combustion engine Electric vehicle Automobile