Short Assignment 1 * What was the positioning challenge Apple faced? Competitors enter market * In 1981‚ IBM entered PC market used Microsoft’s DOS OS and microprocessor and will be Apple best rival for the start on 1981. Jobs forced out in 1985. * In 1985‚ Compaq and IBM do a research and development (R&D) and make move Apple into the mainstream by becoming low-cost producer and joint venture with IBM. This’s one of Apple failure moment and Apple Gross margin drop to 34%. *
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GROUP PROJECT IN MERGER‚ ACQUISTION & CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING “HINDALCO’S NOVELIS ACQUISITION” Submitted By: 1) Rakesh Ranjan (PGEXP/2011/19) 2) Subash Ch. Das (PGEXP/2011/56) 3) Kumud Anand (PGEXP/2011/21) 4) Abinash Kumar Sahu (PGEXP/2011/26) 5) Anupam Sinha (PGEXP/2011/53) 6) Rajeev Kumar Gupta (PGEXP/2011/10) ← “If we earn $10 for every $100 of aluminum we sell‚ we will now be able to earn another $10 for every $100 worth of
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The past two decades have been characterized as a merger mania time. A lot of consolidations have occurred. Nevertheless‚ these mergers have failed to achieve the expected results. In general‚ the financial track record of recent mergers is‚ in fact‚ immeasurable. It appears that the proposed efficiencies of scale often do not materialize‚ but the merger boom continues and globalization is a contributing factor. However‚ the cultural‚ political‚ psychological and geographical improvements of cross-cultural
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Is Isom’s business vision responsive to the situation? In general‚ most of the companies in property and casualty insurance business would want to be high performing specialists rather than generalists. Yes‚ in this case however his vision was responsive to the situation. He had a good view of the situation and knew that radical shift in the divisions strategy is required to turn around the future. P&C was a low performing generalist insurance division • Years of
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1. Is Eye Vision’s arrangement with Holland Hospital within the scope of ASC 985-605‚ Software: Revenue Recognition? In this case‚ the main content of the Eye Vision’s arrangement with Holland Hospital include embedded software medical equipment and an initial option to purchase a two-year separately priced maintenance agreement. In this case‚ because“Eye Vision has never sold‚ nor does it offer to sell‚ the Clear View Laser without the embedded software because the software is necessary to perform
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and strategic management – MBA ENG Group Members: Tamuna Gelashvili Lina Poghosova Tinatin Murghulia Mariam Kiladze Ia Pirtskhelava Tamar Bichiashvili Anna Martiashvili Nino Makatsaria Natia Pachikashvili Mikheil Abashidze Case #3: Kmart and Sears: still stuck in the middle? Kmart Company History Kmart had been established in 1962 by its parent company S.S. Kresge as a discount department store offering the most variety of goods at the lowest prices. Un- like Sears‚
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Mergers and Acquisitions: A Vital Role to Change Face of Indian Business Management Rahul Mohare1‚ Aniruddha Akarte2‚ Ruchi Garge3 Mr. Rahul Mohare1 MBA Department Datta Meghe Institute of Management Studies RTM Nagpur University rahul_3478@rediffmail.com Mr. Aniruddha Akarte2 MBA Department Datta Meghe Institute of Management Studies RTM Nagpur University aniruddha_akarte@yahoo.com Ms. Ruchi Garge3 BCCA Department Datta Meghe Institute of Management Studies RTM Nagpur University
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*Microsoft’s Financial Reporting Strategy 1. What are the factors that likely explain the difference between Microsoft’s market value of equity and its reported book value of equity? The most obvious reason for the difference between the market value of equity and the book value of equity is the inability to record certain intangible assets such as brand value‚ customer loyalty‚ and perhaps most importantly‚ human capital. These intangible assets are likely to provide tremendous earnings
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Merger Types - Various Type of Merger A merger refers to the process whereby at least two companies combine to form one single company. Business firms make use of mergers and acquisitions for consolidation of markets as well as for gaining a competitive edge in the industry. Merger types can be broadly classified into the following five subheads as described below. They are Horizontal Merger‚ Conglomeration‚ Vertical Merger‚ Product-Extension Merger and Market-Extension Merger. 1) Horizontal
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My topic was Post Merger Integration. Post merger integration is one of the methods used after merger and acquisition. It can help companies to increase their value after M&A has completed. When companies merge‚ high cost of synergies‚ related job cuts‚ fast decisions and clear statements are required. When PMI is carried out‚ a more relaxed transition can be made. Post-merger integration brings intangible and non-cash values after M&A has taken place. After M&A has occurred‚ companies
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