BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS) DEGREE QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS II April/May 2001 Final Examination Instructions to Candidates 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Answer all questions in Section A Choose and answer three (3) out of five (5) questions in Section B. Answer both questions in Section C Graph Paper will be provided You may use a Non-Programmable Scientific Calculator CIN 1207 Duration: 3 Hours SECTION A ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS Question 1 (a) Assume that the sales made by a used car salesman occur
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BRIEF SUMMARY The desire to unseat its closest rival Hewlett-Packard in market share war in Australia has driven Dell dramatic change in the service strategy. Dell was successful by selling machines directly to customers – mostly business – by phone or over the internet. However‚ some analysts believed that its new strategy of selling through retailer is an uphill struggle (Koenig‚ 2008). As Barry Jaruzelski‚ a partner at the consulting firm Booz & Company said: “Now that so much of the market is
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DELL Research Paper 1. A history on the origins of the company. a. Dell was founded by Michael S. Dell in May 1984. b. Mr. Dell began the company from his University of Texas dorm room. c. He bypassed the retail outlets and sold his computers directly to consumers. This allowed him to eliminate the retail mark-up and sell his PCs at about 40% of an IBM PC. d. In 1988 the company went public and began selling to larger customers such as government agencies.
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2012‚ McKinsey Quarterly DUE DATE: 31 AUGUST 2012 (50 Marks) It is often said that the principles of great leadership are timeless‚ or based on immutable truths. But when we meet with the men and women who run the world’s largest organisations‚ what we hear with increasing frequency is how different everything feels from just a decade ago. Leaders tell us they are operating in a bewildering new environment in which little is certain‚ the tempo is quicker‚ and the dynamics are more complex. They
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Polymethylmethacrylate‚ or PMMA for short‚ is a polymer consisting of the monomer methyl methacrylate that has been around since the 1930s1. PMMA is a polymer that has a high impact strength‚ is scratch and shatter resistant‚ and is relatively lightweight1. Because PMMA can also be formed into a transparent thermoplastic and has a glass transitions temperature of 130oC‚ this polymer served as a glass substitute in its early uses1. Other beneficial characteristics of Polymethylmethacrylate include
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Running head: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Ford Motor Company Fay Bennett BUS 490 May 12‚ 2010 Ford Motor Company 1. Define and discuss Ford’s business-level strategy. Ford’s business-level strategy is to design‚ develop‚ manufacture‚ and service cars and trucks worldwide that meets and satisfies its customers’ needs. The company follows cost leadership business-level strategy. The "One Ford" plan is the foundation of the company’s actions to achieve its mission and vision. Ford is one team
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CASE STUDY ANALYSIS DELL INC.: TIME TO DISCARD DIRECT SELLING MODEL? Contents 1. Abstract 2. Introduction 3. Methodology 4. Results / Findings 5. Strengths / Weaknesses / Analysis 6. Recommendations / Conclusion Appendices: Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Abstract Dell is a multinational computer company which managed to stay in the first place of computer system sales for over a decade. Its strong and revolutionized strategy of direct selling computers to the customers
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History of Ford in India: 1907 India begins selling the Model A 1926 Ford India is established by Ford of Canada 1935 Indian government officials ask Henry Ford to consider building a car manufacturing plant in Bombay 1941 Mahatma Gandhi sends spinning wheel‚ the symbol of India’s economic independence‚ to Henry Ford. 1954 Ford India operations cease. 1969 Ford re-enters India in a joint venture with Escorts Ltd. to produce tractors. 1991 Ford ceases tractor operations. Ford establishes Climate
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Leadership of Henry Ford "The great need of the world has always been for leaders. With more leaders we could have more industry. More industry‚ more employment and comfort for all." –Henry Ford Introduction Henry Ford was the creator of one of the largest automobile manufacturing companies‚ influencing society in a number of ways and forever changing the face of the auto industry. One of the reasons for his success was the high priority he placed on his employees’ satisfaction. While Ford had much strength
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Executive Summary Dell Computer Corporation was established in 1984 and today ranks among the world’s largest computer systems companies. Dell pioneered the concepts of selling personal computer systems directly to customers; offering build-to-order computer systems; and providing direct‚ toll-free technical support and next-day‚ on-site service. The company designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements‚ and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software. Dell’s
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