The following report consists of two parts; PART A identifies Whitbread’s main business information users (or‚ stakeholders)‚ based on the information provided on their website. In contrast‚ PART B analyses different types of business structures and determines the pros and cons of Whitbread being a PLC. Tables and bulleting are used throughout the text to convey a vast volume of information in the given scope. -PART A- 1. MAIN BUSINESS INFORMATION USERS AND THEIR NEEDS – KEY WHITBREAD’S
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Vonage Holdings Corporation has been in operation since 2002‚ however‚ has not made a gain in profit but has had losses that equal around a billion dollars (Edmonds‚ Tsay‚ & Olds‚ 2011). The net income for 2006 was at a loss of -$338‚573 and its net cash flow from operating activities also reported a loss of -$188‚000 (Edmonds‚ Tsay‚ & Olds‚ 2011). The net income for 2007 was at a loss of -$267‚428 and its net cash flow from operating activities also report a loss of $270‚926 (Edmonds‚ Tsay‚ & Olds
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Market structure is defined as the particular environment of a firm‚ the characteristics of which influence the firm’s pricing and output decisions. There are four theories of market structure. These theories are: Pure competition Monopolistic competition Oligopoly Monopoly Each of these theories produce some type of consumer behavior if the firm raises the price or if it reduces the price. The theory of pure competition is a theory that is built on four assumptions:
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McDonald’s tops the chart. McDonald’s market structure was decided upon for several reasons‚ and it differentiates from the other alternatives. McDonald’s uses three or more competitive strategies to maximize its profits over the long run. To further maximize McDonald’s profits‚ there are a few recommendations I would like to make in relationship to its strategies. Fast Food Industry: Perfect Competition Market Structure Perfect competition is the market structure that firms in the fast-food industry
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Paragraph Structure Introduction (one sentence – either a question‚ quotation‚ or statistic): We often see pictures of floods on the television news. Topic Sentence (one sentence – Topic + Controlling Idea): The floods can be very damaging. Points of Development: 1. Financially 2. Physically 3. Emotionally BP1: Topic Sentence (POD#1): First‚ the floods can cause a heavy financial loss to the victim. Explanation One(one sentence): The victim has to pay for property and possessions
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POLITICAL STRUCTURE: Federal System India‚ a union of states‚ is a Sovereign‚ Secular‚ Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary system of Government. The Indian Polity is governed in terms of the Constitution‚ which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 November 1950. The President is the constitutional head of Executive of the Union. Real executive power vests in a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as head. The Council of Ministers
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“Organizational Structure” Introduction: Organizational structure provides the framework of an organization determining how roles and responsibilities are delegated throughout the different levels of the organization. It has been defined by some as the looking glass through which coworkers see their organization and its surrounding environment while others have described structure as the backbone of the organization. In this memo‚ I will briefly discuss the importance of organizational structure‚ give
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Organizational structure types[edit] Pre-bureaucratic structures[edit] Pre-bureaucratic (entrepreneurial) structures lack standardization of tasks. This structure is most common in smaller organizations and is best used to solve simple tasks. The structure is totally centralized. The strategic leader makes all key decisions and most communication is done by one on one conversations. It is particularly useful for new (entrepreneurial) business as it enables the founder to control growth and development
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DFD to Structure Charts Georgia State University DFDs to Structure Charts First Level Data Flow Diagram 0 Library System 1 Book Catalog 3 2 Borrowers List Georgia State University DFDs to Structure Charts Functional Decomposition 0 Library System 1 2 3 2.1 2.2 Georgia State University DFDs to Structure Charts Structure Chart Structure Chart Example Q: Where do the modules come from? Logical Design Executive Module ’Update File’ Top because it calls
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Sole Proprietorship A business with one owner who is responsible for all features of the business. Everything that happens in the company from the daily operation to the legal obligations are controlled by one individual. Sole Proprietorship Advantages: • Convenience - Usually the least costly to begin. Sole proprietorships are easy to start up. They entail acquiring the proper licenses and permits. Regulations very from industry‚ state‚ and county. There is no administrative configuration
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