...Finish Line Case Study Makayla Richer MAN324 Finish Line Case Study Finish Line is a good example of a business that understands how to operate throughout the year. They know the importance of having a mix of products. The reason for this is that at certain times in the year some products sell more than others due to changing demands. In summer, for instance, sandals and sunglasses sell more and in winter, boots and sweaters sell more. If a business lacks a mix of products they will suffer losses of profit during these seasonal times and the business may be unable to run continuously. Although Finish Line’s main product choice is shoes, they sell sweatshirts, hats, and other items as well when appropriate. “Shoes generally make up about 70 percent of the business. This varies, though, according to the time of the year. In August, 85 percent of the business might be Fall back-to-school shoes. This drops to 50 percent in December, when it is easier to buy a sweatshirt or baseball cap as a gift” (Case Study Finish Line). Knowing what to buy and when is crucial to running a good business. Unfortunately, there is no surefire way of knowing which products will sell and which won’t, so there is more risk for the buyer than the manufacturer. “The buyer is faced with the difficult problem of anticipating what will be hot in six to twelve months into the future” (Case Study Finish Line). The consumers mind is extremely unpredictable. In the blink of an eye, people’s opinions...
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...Running head: FINISH LINE FINSH LINE: Case Study Octavia A. Rice Webster University BUSN 6110 Finish Line How important is it to have a mix of products? When shoes slack off during the winter, the apparel business picks up. What are the implications of seasonal products? What problems does this create for The Finish Line? A product mix is an important consideration for any firm. It offers the ability to expand your customer base by offering more products in more niches. Seasonality has implications for everyday pricing, assortment, space management, and inventory management on a day-to-day basis, and should play a strong part in influencing business decisions. Because shoes make up about 70 percent of Finish Line’s business, the off seasons are difficult due to limited product mix. Spread of risk. Given the way the buying takes place for the shoe products, who is taking the most risk? Is it the manufacturer or the buyer? The buyer is the one taking the most risk. Even though it only takes two to three months for the company to actually produce the product, the normal lead-time quoted by a company like Nike or Reebok is six months. From the many choices presented, the buyer is faced with the difficult problem of anticipating what will be hot six to twelve months into the future. Imagine how difficult it is to anticipate the success of a Jordan...
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...*There were several things that I found to be very helpful with these videos. Here are my thoughts on each video and what specific things that I found to be very helpful and important. All of these videos provided crucial facts on how to be effective and do well in on class assignments as well as any other class too. Financial Aid The Financial Aid video provided contained very important information that is good to know because it tells about subsidized and unsubsidized loans. The information about paying back loans and which loans have interest is important to know because it can save you money. Its important to know that you don’t have to repay loans until you have finished your degree. Introduction This video talks about the great opportunity you have with University of Phoenix. Video lets you know that you can receive help and ask questions at anytime to get help to complete what you have to get done. This video provided important information about the different forums, where to post assignments and discussions, and how to use the main page and website. Classroom This information helps explain how to get through the class and shows the course information, policies, syllabus and a very helpful weekly outline. The weekly outline will help me the most because it will let me know exactly what to do each day. Discussion This video shows you where you post your discussion responses for the week and also where you respond to your classmates about what they have...
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...all agreed that Jessica should be our group leader. After the first meeting our group became lazy. We postponed our next meeting numerous times because of time conflicts afflicting a group member. However, as soon as the midpoint of our deadline reached, we became more frantic. There was less time, and we knew we had to work. We all agreed that we definitely had to meet up soon and we decided when. This time everyone showed up. As time progressed, we worked more diligently on our project .We all wanted our presentation to be successful. We put in a lot of time and effort but were nowhere close to being finished. In addition, our project deadline was coming up. We were time constraint, which kept us up all night. Our group wanted to finish this as soon as possible. We decided to split the work in parts. We were able to do this through google document. Whenever a member in the group had an issue...
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...In today’s world where we are becoming increasingly focused on and aware of the need for more physical activity, running has become a popular choice to both getting fit and staying fit. “3,103 MILES…AND BEN-GAY ALL THE WAY” was printed in 1981 to promote the use of Ben-Gay pain relieving ointment in running. I was drawn to the ad because of its feel good theme, and also because I am a novice runner myself. The ad is attempting to persuade the reader that Ben-Gay ointment is effective in minimizing the aches and pains associated with long distance running. In a high impact and demanding sport such as running, Ben-Gay will improve your conditioning and endurance. The ad will be evaluated for the use of Logos, Ethos and Pathos. The ad was effective in the provision of reason or logos by the use of the following text “As part of my warm-up routine, Ben-Gay helped me feel better for the long day ahead. And during my warm-down period, Ben-Gay soothed and relieved my tired, aching muscles. Ben-Gay made my whole run easier.” I found the logic of the argument presented in this text to be clear and compelling. I can identify with the ache in your body after a long run and so the idea of a pain relieving ointment is very reasonable. The ad was effective in the provision of credibility or ethos by the use of running icon Stan Cottrell. Mr. Cottrell was quoted directly saying that he used Ben-Gay throughout his long distance run. Mr. Cottrell set a new transcontinental running record...
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...\hline \end{tabular}\\ %& 2.75& 3&3.5& 4 &4.5 &5 &5.5& 6 \noindent Once they finish filling in the values of $y$ as many as possible, then they can plot the ordered pairs on a Cartesian plane. The $x$ values should be very close to each other to avoid strait lines from point to point. Joining the points plotted from 0 until $\frac{\pi}{2}$, a curve is going to be formed. Hence,...
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...professional correspondence should have a letterhead, date, address and salutation. Additionally, the main elements of your business letter should be as follows: Opening: This is the reason for writing the letter. It should be direct and apparent, It is in this paragraph where you are delivering important news or requesting something. Body: The body of the letter develops the information presented in the opening. This is where you are able to go into a more detailed description of what you are asking from your correspondent. Closing: This is the end of your letter. It should be where you are leading the recipient of your letter toward a specific response or a course of action. This section might include suggestions or statements. Don't forget to finish your letter with a complimentary closing and a signature. II. Qualities of an Effective Business Correspondence In order to achieve desired result in business, we need to correspond with utmost care. This correspondence can be oral as well written but whatsoever it is we must keep few principles in our mind. These principles constitute 7Cs of Business Correspondence. Although these are just seven small words starting with alphabet ‘C’ they are the most important features of business communication. These can be understood as follows: Completeness: When a message is transmitted the audience (reader/listener) desires complete information to be presented. A muddled message or half message creates confusion in the mind of the audience. A chain...
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...1a. Answer: (1.0, 228,000), (2.0, 216,000) 1a. Key work steps 1b. Answer: $-12,000 1b. Key work steps Since M= y2-y1/x2-x1 then M= 216,000-228,000/2.0-1.0 M=-12,000/2.0-1.0 M=-12,000/1.0 M=-12,000 1c. Answer: Y= (-12,000)*x+240,000 1c. Key work steps Since Y=mx+b then and do figure m we use the formula m= (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) I know now what m is in my equation in this situation it’s -12,000 and to figure b is just the Y intercept which in this case is 240,000. So I get my linear equation Y= (-12,000)*x+240,000. 1d. Answer: $126.000 1d. Key work steps Now if this depreciation were to continue until 2019 then we use our formula to determine the value of the plane. Y=(-12,000)*x+240,000 now x is the number of years from the end of our graphing years which was half way through 2009. So in this case x will = 9.5 years now to plug this in. Y=(-12,000)*9.5+240,000 Y=114,000+240,000 Y= $126,000 2a. Answer: L=w-5 2a. Key work steps 2b. Answer: Width= 22.5 inches, Length is 17.5 inches 2b. Key work steps Since p=2L+2W and our equation L=W-5 then P=2(W-5)+2W P=2W-10+2W P=4W-10 We know that in this case P=80 inches so 80=4W-10 80+10=4W-10+10 90=4W 90/4=4W/4 22.5=W and since we know L= W-5 then L= (22.5)-5 L= 17.5 3a. Answer: C= $225+$10(x-2), C=(25x) 3a. Key work steps 3b. Answer:16.3 inches is needed 3b. Key work steps Our inequality for this problem is...
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...maths a. the angle between a line on a graph and the positive limb of the x-axis b. the smaller dihedral angle between one plane and another 7. (Astronomy) astronomy the angle between the plane of the orbit of a planet or comet and another plane, usually that of the ecliptic 8. (General Physics) physics another name for dip28 ˌincliˈnational adj Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 in•cli•na•tion (ˌɪn kləˈneɪ ʃən) n. 1. a special disposition of the mind or temperament; a liking or preference: a great inclination for sports. 2. something to which one is inclined. 3. the act of inclining or state of being inclined. 4. a tendency toward a certain condition, action, etc. 5. deviation or amount of deviation from a normal, esp. horizontal or vertical, direction or position. 6. an inclined surface. 7. a. the angle between two lines or two planes. b. the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line. [1350–1400; Middle English < Latin]1. (often foll by: for, to, towards, or an infinitive) a particular disposition, esp a liking or preference; tendency: I've no inclination for such dull work. 2. the degree of deviation from a particular plane, esp a horizontal or vertical plane 3. a sloping or slanting surface; incline 4. the act of inclining or the state of being inclined 5. the act of bowing or nodding the head 6. (Mathematics) maths a. the angle between a line on a graph and the...
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...greater than one. This constant is also known as the eccentricity. * Archimedean Spiral The path traced out by a point along a rod, as the rod pivots about a fixed end. The linear movement of the point along the rod is constant with the angular movement of the rod. * Involute The path traced out by a point when an end of a plane figure is wrapped or unwrapped when held firm. * Epicycloid Tracing the path of a point as a circular disc rolls on the outside of a larger disc. * Hyper cycloid Tracing the path of a point as a circular disc rolls on the inside of a larger disc. * Superior Trochoid A Superior Trochoid is the path or Locus of a point which lies on the outside of a circle when it rotates along a straight line without slipping. * Inferior Trochoid An Inferior Trochoid is the path or Locus of a point which lies on the...
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...can position the date on the right or on the left of your letter. Recipent’s name and address Beneath this, you should put the recipient’s name and address, just as it would appear on the envelope. If you’re using a window envelope, make sure it’ll show through when the paper is inserted. The recipient’s name and address should be positioned on the left-hand side. The Greeting After their address, you should leave a line’s space then put “Dear Mr Jones”, “Dear Bob” or “Dear Sir/Madam” as appropriate. Follow this with a comma. The greeting should be left-aligned. The Subject You may want to include a subject for your letter — this is often helpful to the recipient, especially if they receive a lot of mail. If you do include a subject line, this should be directly below the “Dear name”, centered on the page, and can be in bold, uppercase or both to make it stand out. The Text of your Letter The main body of...
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...before examining the actual context, it is also important to look at the form of the poem, which also plays a puissant role. First of all, and most noticeable, is the continual use of dashes, which adds a lingering essence, as if foreshadowing the death. The dashes also signify power and unanswered questions about death and, perhaps, whether or not an afterlife exists. Another aspect of the form is how it is broken up into stanzas expressing differing ideas in each one. By braking up such ideas, it is easier to analyze the varying aspects of death that Ms. Dickinson believes are imperative when expressing what she is feeling prior to her death. The first stanza starts off repeating the title, “I heard a Fly buzz—when I died—“ (line 1). These words, though odd, are explained through the rest of the stanza, as the insignificance of the sound of a fly’s buzz is magnified, thus becoming extreme, compared to “The Stillness in the room” (2). This “Stillness” is then related to the “Stillness in the air” (3). Though the “Stillness” causes the buzzing sound to take strength, “Stillness”, in this stanza, takes on a double meaning, which is representative of death as well. The second stanza differs from the first in that, as she lies in her bed, observers, who express their own emotions while witnessing her final moments, surround her. “The Eyes...
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...1 SOME IMPORTANT MATHEMATICAL FORMULAE Circle : Area = π r2; Circumference = 2 π r. Square : Area = x2 ; Perimeter = 4x. Rectangle: Area = xy ; Perimeter = 2(x+y). 1 Triangle : Area = (base)(height) ; Perimeter = a+b+c. 2 3 2 Area of equilateral triangle = a . 4 4 Sphere : Surface Area = 4 π r2 ; Volume = π r3. 3 2 3 Cube : Surface Area = 6a ; Volume = a . 1 Cone : Curved Surface Area = π rl ; Volume = π r2 h 3 π r l + π r2 Total surface area = . Cuboid : Total surface area = 2 (ab + bh + lh); Volume = lbh. Cylinder : Curved surface area = 2 π rh; Volume = π r2 h Total surface area (open) = 2 π rh; Total surface area (closed) = 2 π rh+2 π r2 . SOME BASIC ALGEBRAIC FORMULAE: 1.(a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab+ b2 . 2. (a - b)2 = a2 - 2ab+ b2 . 3.(a + b)3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab(a + b). 4. (a - b)3 = a3 - b3 - 3ab(a - b). 2 2 2 2 5.(a + b + c) = a + b + c +2ab+2bc +2ca. 6.(a + b + c)3 = a3 + b3 + c3+3a2b+3a2c + 3b2c +3b2a +3c2a +3c2a+6abc. 7.a2 - b2 = (a + b)(a – b ) . 8.a3 – b3 = (a – b) (a2 + ab + b2 ). 9.a3 + b3 = (a + b) (a2 - ab + b2 ). 10.(a + b)2 + (a - b)2 = 4ab. 11.(a + b)2 - (a - b)2 = 2(a2 + b2 ). 12.If a + b +c =0, then a3 + b3 + c3 = 3 abc . INDICES AND SURDS m n mn (ab)m = a m b m am 1. am an = am + n 2. = a m − n . 3. (a ) = a . 4. . an m am −m = 1 a 5. = . 6. a 0 = 1, a ≠ 0 . 7. a . 8. a x = a y ⇒ x = y m am b b 9. a x = b x ⇒ a = b 10. a ± 2 b = x ± y , where x + y = a and xy = b. S B SATHYANARAYANA ...
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...O.Q.) is a balance of ____________ and __________. Question 3. Which of the following statements are true about independent or random demand? Question 4. The supply chain does not need an order to operate. Question 5. Which of the following is a technique to reduce demand lead time variability (L.T.V.)? Question 6. The relationship between cost and service is always a straight line. MGT 496 WEEK 1 QUIZ To purchase this visit following link: http://www.activitymode.com/product/mgt-496-week-1-quiz/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM MGT 496 WEEK 1 QUIZ MGT 496 Week 1 Quiz 1.Question : Which of the following is NOT an example of independent demand? Question 2. Economic order quantity (E.O.Q.) is a balance of ____________ and __________. Question 3. Which of the following statements are true about independent or random demand? Question 4. The supply chain does not need an order to operate. Question 5. Which of the following is a technique to reduce demand lead time variability (L.T.V.)? Question 6. The relationship between cost and service is always a straight line. MGT 496 WEEK 1 QUIZ To purchase this visit following link: http://www.activitymode.com/product/mgt-496-week-1-quiz/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM MGT 496 WEEK 1 QUIZ MGT 496 Week 1 Quiz 1.Question : Which of the following is NOT an example of independent demand? Question 2. Economic order quantity (E.O.Q.) is a balance of ____________ and __________. Question...
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...What is Cyber crime law? Cybercrime is a term for any illegal activity that uses a computer as its primary means of commission. The U.S. Department of Justice expands the definition of cybercrime to include any illegal activity that uses a computer for the storage of evidence. The growing list of cybercrimes includes crimes that have been made possible by computers, such as network intrusions and the dissemination of computer viruses, as well as computer-based variations of existing crimes, such as identity theft, stalking, bullying and terrorism. What are the basic element of computer network? 1.End devices also known as host :The sources and destinations of the communication . These devices act as the interface between the end users and the underlying network. Examples: Computers, mobile phones etc. 2. Intermediary devices: Devices that give network access to the attached end devices and transport the messages between hosts. Usually, transparent to the end users. Also, these devices accomplish communication functions in order to ensure the success of the communication process. Examples: Hubs, switches, routers, modems, firewalls, etc. 3. Transmission media: The physical media that connects the devices, enabling the exchange of messages between them. It may be wired or wireless. 4. Services: Network-aware software applications (e.g., a web browser) that request network resources (e.g., data) in order to enjoy the end user of the application some provided service (e...
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