Case Assignment #2 – Harrington Collection Outlook for overall women’s apparel industry Since the downturn that began in the early 2000s significantly impacted the women’s apparel industry‚ the increasing rate on overall sales had presented a slight decrease from 2004. Although it came up from 3.5% to 5.7% in 2004‚ it began to come down from that year as well with a relatively stable dropping rate. However‚ it led to a significant fluctuation among units that sold in different price ranges
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No. Odessa cannot enforce this promise because it was a promise made based on moral obligation. In addition‚ promises based on moral obligation lack consideration and are not enforceable. It was considered a gratuitous promise and it’s unenforceable. 2. There is a theory of consideration in this case. Forbearance as consideration is the theory in this case. William Story II refrained from drinking‚ using tobacco‚ swearing‚ and playing cards or billiards for money after his uncle offered him a large
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a swipe at this industry. Harrington is a well-respected company that has produced top of the line products since it was established. Their ability to enter the active wear female market would positively reflect upon the company. The Harrington Collection has the financial resources to enter this market‚ and in conclusion has no excuse to not exercise their marketing power in the female active wear market. 2. The trend toward more contemporary‚ athletic fashions leads to the rapid growth of
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of sources for the collection of data‚ both primary and secondary (1) (a) Prepare and implement a plan for the collection of primary and secondary data for a given business problem (b) Describe and justify the survey methodology and frame used (c) Develop and use a questionnaire and justify its design for a particular purpose (2) Apply a range of techniques to analyze data effectively for business purposes (a) Create information for decision making by summarizing data using representative
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Introduction: Ethics is the consideration of how human actions can improve or deteriorate the environments in which we work and live. In the wake of recent corporate scandals like Enron and WorldCom leading to trials and imprisonment of previously powerful (Chief Executing Officer) CEO’s public trust in CEO’s has diminished. Therefore when the story about the forged academic credentials of Dave Edmondson‚ CEO of Radio Shack came it re-ignited the mistrust. This paper will provide a brief background
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INCENTIVE CONSIDERATION The use of book value based on cost to measure the investment or even the use of estimates of price-level-adjusted cost is subject to severe criticism. There is no reason why a system based on values estimated by management cannot be used for internal purposes instead of cost-based conventional accounting. Here we have an opportunity to apply ingenuity to bypass a valid objection by managers to cost-based accounting. Rather than asking an accountant or another staff person
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Data collection relating to personal information and purchase behaviours – a consumer perspective. Every individual to a certain percentage values their privacy. Differentiating factors amongst various individuals could be their cultural background‚ social environment‚ literacy and general awareness amongst others. Advancements in technology leading to development of secret cameras for instantaneous photographs‚ discount cards that store your purchase information‚ and scanners‚ have also contributed
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panels will help reduce heating costs‚ but they are unsightly and expensive. Thesis Statement Exercise 1 For each of the topic given‚ write at least three thesis statements that make or focus on different main points. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Internet Some professional athletes Sharing an apartment Organ transplants University life Exercise 2 Provide three details that logically support each of the following points. Your details can be drawn from your own experience‚ or they can be invented. State
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What does ethical mean? Ethical can be defined as‚ ‘relating to principles of what is right and wrong’ (Longman dictionary) or‚ ‘relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these’ (Oxford dictionary) another definition is “Ethics can be viewed from two angles‚ normative and prescriptive. First‚ ethics refers to well-based standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do‚ usually in terms of rights‚ obligations‚ benefits to society‚ fairness‚ and specific
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the Philippines motivating students and I quote these lines she said; “do not cheat‚ because if you do‚ you will be more of a problem‚ not a solution” and “I am only one‚ but I am one‚ I cannot do everything‚ but I can do something‚ what I can do‚ I ought to do‚ and what I ought to do‚ by the grace of God I will do”‚ I will never forget the second quote because it was our organization motto back when I was in high school‚ and I’m proud to say that I’m still implementing it in college. Next speakers
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