Resource-based analysis of MTN and the implications for future strategy Introduction The purpose of the analysis is to investigate the internal capabilities and primary resources of MTN and what implication these have on the strategy of the organisation and the competitive advantage might be levered from them. The resource analysis is based on the financial yearend reporting of December 2009 (MTN) Resource audit In conducting the resource audit‚ the classification of the different type of resources
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=Period average demand / deseasonalized demand b. =deseasonalized demand / period average demand c. =Period average demand / average demand for all periods d. = average demand for all periods / period average demand 2. Poke-yoke was first introduce by a. Edger Schein of America b. Lawrence D. Miles of U.S.A c. Shigeo Shingo of Japan d. None of the above 3. Utilization is the consolidation of several units into large units‚ called a. Units loads b. Unit system c. Unit wait d. None of the above 4. Mean
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Customer-Based Brand Equity Model (CBBE) CBBE act as a bridge to add value on a product endowed to a product as a result of past investments in the marketing of a brand. It is also provide provides direction and focus to future marketing activities. CBBE model designed to assist management in brand building efforts. According to the model‚ building a strong brand involves four steps: establish brand identity‚ create brand meaning‚ positive‚ eliciting accessible brand responses‚ and building brand
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Econ 102 Professor Crane April 17‚ 2013 Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns People might think that in order to get something done more efficiently and faster it is best if we have more workers. Here comes a big disclaimer‚ this idea is false. The law of diminishing marginal returns helps explain the concept on how more workers can turn out into a poor outcome. This essay will describe the law of diminishing marginal returns and explaining how it works. I will start of by giving the book definition
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Greatest wealth today: PV Figure out PV of T-note‚ and then compare with its $910 cost Inputs: N = 270‚ I/Y = 5%/365=0.0137%‚ PMT=0‚ FV=$ 1000 Output: PV= $-963.69 $963.69 > $910‚ so buy the note to raises my wealth. Highest effective rate of return. Figure out the EAR% on T-note‚ and then compare with 5%‚ which is your opportunity cost of capital: Inputs: N = 270‚ PV=-$910‚ PMT=0‚ FV= $1000 Output: I/Y= 0.0349% EAR = EAR%=〖 (1+0.000349)〗^365 – 1 = 0.1358 =13.58% Cause 13.58% > 5%‚ so I
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BHS consist of about 500 employees and operates without a human resource department. This led to many issues that surfaced and causing BHS to be deemed as a poor performer by the state health department. Firstly‚ the report looks into what is strategic human resource management and uses the Harvard Analytical Framework for HRM to analyze the various issues in BHS. Primary issues such as the CEO management styles‚ a lack of human resource department‚ and mandatory compliance to the government policies
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the opportunity to extend their network. More information regarding the programme of the conference programme can be found in the Event Design Proposal. In addition to the Event Design Proposal‚ this report focuses on a method that can measure the Return on Investment (ROI) on this large-scale event. As ROI has become a pressing matter‚ especially in the event industry‚ this is offers a perfect opportunity to implement the ROI methodology. All staff members of iVents have been involved with the ROI
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Risk and Return Assignment Questions 1. Suppose a stock begins the year with a price of $25 per share and ends with a price of $35 per share. During the year it paid a $2 dividend per share. What are its dividend yield‚ its capital gain‚ and its total return for the year? 2. An investor receives the following dollar returns a stock investment of $25: $1.00 of dividends Share price rise of $2.00 Calculate the investor’s total return. 3. Below are the probabilities for the economy’s five
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something but then had to do it again because it was not done properly the first time? This section considers these subjects in both manufacturing and service industries. *The original version of the movie “Cheaper by the Dozen” made in the 1950s was based upon the life of Frank Gilbreth who invented motion study in the 1900s. Gilbreth was so concerned with personal efficiency that he did a study of whether it was faster and more accurate to button one’s seven button vest from the bottom up or the top
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How much does the average funeral cost? Funeral costs can be just as individual as the person they are held to celebrate. That being said‚ where does the average price for a funeral fall? A basic funeral that consists of embalming‚ viewing‚ hearse‚ burial‚ service fee‚ transfer of remains and more - costs on average about $7‚181. Funerals are a major expense. Know what to expect. Death is never convenient. You are never ready to lose a loved one. It’s one of those difficult things in life you simply
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