...TEMA 1 CASO 1: Las tiendas FairPlay Las tiendas FairPlay, una división de Bolivian Clothing, es una cadena de tiendas de ropa para mujer que tiene sucursales por todo el país. Hace poco la tienda realizó una promoción en la que envió cupones de descuento a todos los clientes de otras tiendas de Bolivian Clothing. Los datos obtenidos en una muestra de 100 pagos con tarjeta de crédito en las tiendas Fair Play durante un día de la promoción se presentan en el archivo titulado FairPlay. El modo de pago Propietary card se refiere a pagos realizados usando una tarjeta de crédito de FairPlay. A los clientes que hicieron compras usando un cupón de descuento se les denomina aquí promocionales y a quienes hicieron sus compras sin emplear cupón de descuento se les denomina regulares. Como a los clientes de las tiendas FairPlay no se les enviaron cupones promocionales, los directivos consideran que las ventas hechas a quienes presentaron un cupón de descuento son ventas que de otro modo no se hubieran hecho. Es claro que FairPlay espera que los clientes promocionales continúen comprando con ellos. La mayor parte de las variables que aparecen en la archivo adjunto se explican por sí mismas, pero dos de las variables deben ser aclaradas. Artículos El número total de artículos comprados Ventas netas Cantidad total cargada a la tarjeta de crédito Los directivos de FairPlay desean emplear estos datos muestrales para tener información acerca de sus clientes y para evaluar la promoción...
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...Survivor: All-stars (1–7): Tribe 1: Richard Hatch Colby Donaldson Jonny Fairplay Dalton Boston Rob Mariano Big Tom Buchanan Vecepia Towery Tina Wesson Colleen Haskell Deena Bennett Shii Ann Huang Tribe 2: Brian Heidik Ethan Zohn Rob Cesternino Lex van der Berghe Rupert Boneham Sandra Diaz-Twine Kathy Vavrick-O’Brien Jenna Morasca Jerri Manthey Sue Hawk Survivor: All-stars 2 (9-15) Tribe 1: Tom Westman Aras Baskauskas Yul Kwon Todd Herzog Rafe Judkins Ami Cusack Danni Boatwright Eliza Orlins Parvati Shallow Amanda Kimmel Tribe 2: Terry Deitz Ozzy Lusth Earl Cole Yau-Man Chan Chris Daugherty Cirie Fields Daniele DiLorenzo Courtney Yates Peih-Gee Law Stephenie Lagrossa Big Brother: All-stars (2–6) Will Kirby Hardy Ames-Hill Roddy Manusco/Marcellas Reynolds Jason Guy Jack Owens Jason “Jase” Wirey/Marvin Latimer James Rhine Nicole Nilson Shaffrich Danielle Reyes Jun Song Alison Irwin Jennifer “Nakomis” Dedmon Diane Henry Janelle Pierzina Big Brother: All-Stars 2 (8–12) Richard “Evel Dick” Donato Eric Stein James Zinkand Dan Gheesling Jeff Schroeder Russell Kairouz Hayden Moss Daniele Donato Sheila Kennedy Keesha Smith Libra Thompson Jordan Lloyd Britney Haynes Rachel Reilly Big Brother: Heroes vs Villains Heroes: Jason Guy Jeff Schroeder Dan Gheesling Jack Owens Marcellas Reynolds Janelle Pierzina Jennifer “Nakomis” Dedmon Diane Henry Jordan Lloyd Britney Haynes Villains: ...
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...indicates spending higher than the national average. 2. The Spending Potential Index can be a valuable asset to marketing managers in the sense that it indicates the products and services that the people of a certain geographical region desire the most. For example, a marketing manager for a retirement plan company could use the SPI to find an area to find potential customers. Boulder has an SPI of 150 in this specific industry, which is considered to be extremely high. If there is an opportunity for this marketing manager to expand into Boulder, he/she would likely be able to find many clients, as the Boulder population clearly has a tendency to spend more on retirement plans. The city of Fairplay, on the other hand, has an SPI of 91 for the retirement plan industry. Fairplay might not be an ideal location to begin business, as the population spends less on retirement planning than the national average. 3. One apparent difference between Fort Collins and Boulder is their population size. Fort Collins is a larger city, spread out over...
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...This paper is dedicated to Steve Jobs, one of the greatest inventors we had in modern times. Is iPod Apple’s quiet monopoly Prelude Apple’s iPod a revolutionary portable media player was launched in 2001. Being a striking piece of innovation with no comparable substitutes at that time it had a roaring success in worldwide. Till today, the quarterly sales of iPod worldwide continue to vary between 9 and 10 million ( [ Figure 1 ]). Even after the introduction of Microsoft’s Zune digital media player in 2006 and the existing players produced by companies like Creative, Sony, Samsung etc, the Apple iPod continues to hold a market share of approximately 80%. In this sense, one can be tempted to conclude that iPod can be said to be in a monopoly position because of its well established market dominance. Consequently from our previous deduction we may also conclude that Apple's iTunes Store1 has a monopolistic lock on digital music. The purpose of this paper is to analyze about how much of the above conclusion is valid from an economic point of view. Figure 1 iPod Sales Source: Wikipedia [1] iTunes is a proprietary digital media player computer application, used for playing and organizing digital music and video files. It can connect to the iTunes Store to purchase and download music, music videos, television shows, games etc. Is it truly a Monopoly? Apple’s majority market share in the portable personal media player market and in legal downloads in the...
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...Executive Summary From a standpoint of profitability, the personal computer industry is unattractive. The companies are strategically positioned within the industry and highly competitive. Apple, however, has taken a more proactive approach. Because of its innovation and adaptability, Apple has returned to high profitability. Other companies are working to compete with Apple’s new technologies. To respond, Apple must continue to develop new products and improve existing ones. Analysis Personal Computer Industry The personal computer industry is highly competitive. Although the threat of new entrants is lower because of high start up costs, well-established brands, and economies of scale, the four remaining forces of industry stifle profitability. First, the industry has vast rivalry. The four largest personal computer companies make up over 50% of the world market while several other smaller companies make up the remainder. Next, two companies, Microsoft and Intel, have supplier power over the industry with their specific, distinct products. Third, buyers have pricing power over the industry because of the movement towards commoditization of personal computers and the decrease in component prices. Finally, substitutes such as netbooks, smartphones, and personal video game devices have entered the market. Exhibit 1 illustrates the forces affecting Apple. Although the current personal computer industry is unattractive, it was profitable in the past. Throughout...
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...Apple Inc.: the iPod, the iMac, and the Business Lessons of Closed systems Apple Inc.: the iPod, the iMac, and the Business Lessons of Closed systems Abstract The ambition of this paper is to provide a general description of the Apple Inc as a successful organization, unfolding its highlights (up’s and down’s) in the process of immense improvement and enormous extension. Furthermore, we will take a closer look into the challenges that Apple was faces with throughout its characteristic journey (such as closed systems with no compatible software). Finally, we will analyze the benefits of changing the previous used strategies and the future of Mac (desktop and portables) Apple Inc. Quick look into Apple Inc’s background Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak successfully founded Apple Inc in 1976.They started their business by creating and releasing a computer called “Apple II “ , which was followed by another Job’s innovation ( in 1983) known as “Apple Lisa” . This was the first time that end-users were given the opportunity to operate a computer that contained a mouse and a GUI (graphical user interface). Unfortunately for Job’s and Apple Inc, Apple Lisa” was unsuccessful in its war against its competitors. Therefore, strong-willed Apple made a very much needed assessment and wisely decided to reverse its licensing strategies. Starting from year 2000, Apple and its executives centered their attention on electronic products other than computers: 1- portable media players...
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...Corporate Governance of Jindal Steel & Power Limited Corporate Governance in Jindal Steel is adopted as a value system for ensuring efficient working and proper conduct of the business and affairs of the Company with a view to put the available resources at optimum use, increase operational efficiency and enhance shareholders’ wealth. Company’s Corporate Governance Philosophy is equity, fairplay, judicious utilization of resources, responsiveness towards stakeholders such as shareholders, lenders, customers, vendors, employees, society’s needs, empowerment of human resource, preserving natural heritage, strengthening administrative structure, its systems, policies and procedures. This is continuous process which evolves over a period of time and undergoes changes to suit the changing times and needs of the business, society and the state. JSPL’s corporate governance philosophy is based on the principles of equity, fairness, transparency, spirit of law and honest communication. The Company believes that sound corporate governance is necessary to retain stakeholders’ trust and ensures efficient working and proper conduct of the business of the company with integrity. Development of Corporate Governance guidelines is a continuous process, which evolves over a period of time and undergoes changes to suit the changing times and needs of the business, society and the nation. Board of Directors The Board of Directors is at the core of corporate governance practice and oversees...
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...Apple Computer: The iPod, the iMac, and the Business Lessons of Closed Systems Steve Jobs has had much to celebrate lately. But the Apple CEO was particularly happy in February 2006 when he announced that the iTunes Music Store had sold its billionth song, to a teenager in Michigan who had bought a copy of Coldplay's "Speed of Sound". That milestone is all the more impressive when you remember that Apple has numerous competitors in the digital music world. Yahoo music Unlimited and the legal incarnation of Napster are gunning iTunes customers. Sony and Samsung are trying to create iPod slayers. And the field is only getting more crowded. By the summer of 2006, Amazon may launch a digital music service with a branded MP3 player, possibly made by Samsung. It is already being referred to in the industry as the iPod. Amazon won’t discuss its plans, over 40 years old it refers to them as "the NPR crowd" who aren’t as likely to own iPods as MySpace users. The more impressive when you remember that Apple has numerous competitors in the digital music Yet Apple's challengers all face the same problem: Job’s company will no doubt dominate the digital music market for years to come. That's because Apple has learned its hard lesson about closed systems. In the microcomputer desktop market, Apple shrank from an industry leader to a Niche player because it designed closed systems with proprietary hardware and software that were often incompatible with thousands of application software...
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...1. PURPOSE This course is designed to develop in students a knowledge of the principal seaborne cargoes and their properties. It will also help students know seaborne cargoes major exporting and importing countries of the world. Students will be able to outline seaborne cargoes ship storage, carriage and regulatory requirements, transportation and logistics and use the IMDG Code. 2. OBJECTIVE See General Condition Item 6.0 3. GENERAL Course : Diploma in International Shipping and Logistics Programme Ref. : SCDG301 Course Title : Seaborne Cargoes and Dangerous Goods Duration : 45 hours Credits : 3 4. CONTENTS UNIT ONE The Basics of Cargo Handling • What the seaborne cargoes and dangerous goods are • Stowage factors and tariffs • Preparing cargo spaces for loading UNIT TWO Safe Stowage • Causes of cargo damage and loss • Correct stowage procedures to avoid damage UNIT THREE Planning Cargo Transport • Cargo stowage plans • Unitized cargo • Transport logistics UNIT FOUR The Container • The development and standardization of containers and their markings • Stowing seaborne cargoes in containers • Container terminology UNIT FIVE Agricultural and Other Special Cargoes • Sugar and other crops • Refrigerated (reefer) cargoes ...
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...ACCT429 Week3 Project Research Essay Outline I. Topic II. Introduction A. What are the rules B. Who they apply to III. Body A. What is a PTP B. How it works C. Why it matters D. Examples of PTPs E. Benefits of PTP’s IV. Conclusion Publicly Traded Partnerships (PTPs) and the passive loss limitations According to the IRS Publication 925, there are two sets of rules that may limit the amount of deductive loss from a trade, business, rental, or other income producing activity. These rules apply to individuals, estates, trusts, personal service corporations and closely help corporations. When it comes to PTP the rules must be applied separate to income or loss from a passive activity. In this essay I will tell what a PTP is and I will also give examples of some PTP’s. I will also tell what benefits these PTP’s claims will result from their investments. A publicly traded partnership (PTP) is a partnership between limited partners who provide the capital for the company and the general partners who manage the company. Limited partnership shares in the company are publicly sold by the partnership, offering equal equity or dividends of a public traded company. The publicly traded partnership must withhold tax on any actual distributions of money or property to foreign partners Real estate, energy (including alternative energy fuels), transportation and commodities are some of the PTP’s that the IRS restricts to limited partners...
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...APPLE CASE STUDY REPORT: APPLE COMPUTER 2006 HISTORICALLY REVIEW OF APPLE’S MAJOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES Since founded, Apple aimed at providing customers with special premium products. Even though Steve Jobs made it Apple’s mission to bring an easy-to-use computer to every man, woman, and child, in the development of Apple, this brand is more and more focusing on a certain group of customers. Under Porter’s position theory, Apple could be categorized into “differentiation” and “focus”. Despite of some efforts to cover low price market, Apple could hardly be regarded as cost leader during its 30 years history. Apple’s major competitive advantages could be summarized by following aspects: DIFFERENTIATION: EASE OF USE As early as 1978, Apple launched the Apple II, a relatively simple machine that people could use straight out of the box. The Apple II set in motion a computing revolution that drove the PC industry to $1 billion in annual sales in less than three years. The ease of use property of Apple products help Apple develop fast from a newly founded company to the industry leader in less than five years. It was also mentioned that of retail customers who bought a Mac, 50% had switched from using a Windows machine. That could illustrate the ease of use of Apple in the way that despite of the switching cost, there is no huge technical barrier that prevents customers turning to Apple products even though they may be used to Windows products previously. DIFFERENTIATION:...
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...Gestão de Pessoas Primeira Semana Problemas: Falta de qualificação Atração e retenção de profissionais Motivação Downsing Ambiente organizacional, ética, cultura organizacional Diversidade (?!) Altos encargos sociais no Brasil Justiça do trabalho: formas de contrato (vínculo empregatício) e assédio moral no trabalho Comunicação Terceirização: responsabilidade com as empresas contratadas, o tomador de serviço precisa zelar pela empresa terceirizada Quarteirização: Terceirização do terceirizado, o tomador de serviço não vai ser ciente dessa relação. O empresário precisa fiscalizar TODOS os contratos para identificar irregularidades Reconhecimento de Vínculo Empregatício: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Habitualidade Remuneração Subordinação Ser pessoa física Pessoalidade *OBS: O empregado é considerado hipossuficiente, e o empregador é considerado conciente da situação. Dumping social: Os juízes consideram que os empresários estão lesando seus funcionários, por meio de salários baixos, poucos benefícios e entre outros. *OBS: Por exemplo, nos Estados Unidos, não há vínculo entre o capital dos sócios e da empresa. Ou seja, o nome das pessoas não ficam sujas, possibilitando maiores oportunidades de novos empreendedores. Assédio moral: Violência psicológica. A empresa é considerada culpada, culpa eligendo e culpa vigilando. Demissão não conta, pois deve ser uma ação continuada. *OBS: Uma solução é a criação de um departamento (ou ouvidoria) que abra um canal de comunicação para identificar os...
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...constitutional law of the community. Constitutionalism ensures that governmental powers are limited beyond theory, and in practice. Constitutionalism goes beyond a good constitution and beyond constitutionality of governmental action or a country’s laws.Constitutionalism is a concept associated with the political theories of John Loce and the founders of the American republic and equated with the concept of regular juris, which means the Rule of law. Carl J. Friedrich,explains that , “ Constitutionalism by dividing power provides a system of effective restraints upon the governmental action. In studying it one has to explore methods and techniques by which such restraints are established and maintained. It is a body of rules ensuring fairplay, thus rendering the...
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...The Colorado College FUCC (Freeride Union of Colorado College) bus is a student monitored ski/snowboard bus that leaves every Saturday morning at seven and drops students off one of three ski resorts. The bus costs five dollars and can seat around fifty students. While many students sign up for the bus, it is not uncommon for the bus to not be filled when it leaves from campus. Last Saturday was no exception. With about 30 college students on board, the bus left for Breckenridge Ski Resort. The drive to Breckenridge is, on average, a three-hour drive (including a stop in Fairplay). After putting their skis, snowboards, boot bags, and poles in the storage area under the bus, tired students lined up to check in and get on. Gender differences...
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...As a young boy William Henry Jackson had an urge to explore and document the great unknown. Capturing nature and its creatures in the raw and uncut wilderness in which they live was coded within his DNA. It was something no person or agency had to request, but a natural want and desire to do so. Jackson had traveled many times within the Yellowstone wilderness and other National Park regions before their creation, but never had he been a part of something whose direct intention was to explore and document the wilderness of the West. He would later go on to state that “if any work that I have done should have value beyond my own lifetime, I believe it will be the happy labors of the decade, 1869 – 1878” (Jackson 186). He would spend these fruitful years, through his camera and brush stroke, exposing the numerous hidden wonders of the West. Many of Jackson's efforts can be credited with the creation of our nation’s first National Park, Yellowstone in the Wyoming territory, as well as Yosemite National Park, Mesa Verde National Park Rocky Mountain National Park and the Grand Teton National Park. Jackson was the first pioneer to accurately photograph such wonders so realistic, helping unravel the mysteries associated with the West. In the last years of his life he would receive one of the most important commissions of his career (Jackson 234). Through perseverance, ingenuity, and the strength that only comes from a man on the frontier, Jackson laid the groundwork for one...
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