...Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management BAFI 428 ------------------------------------------------- Financial Strategy and Value Creation Service Corporation International Section 100 Group 10 Lingxiao Chang Tianchi Chen Ziliang Ji Yibo Ma Hongyang Shao Xincheng Shen 02/24/2015 Introduction Service Corporation International is a Houston based death care provider that is founded by Robert L. Waltrip. After years of rapid growth and global expansion, SCI now faces the potential of slow growth and capital structure risk. The company also falls in a dilemma to maintain its 20% growth in EPS and to limit the use of debt. In the article, we will analyze how SCI achieved the high growth rate and how sustainable is it. In addition, we will analyze the stock price of SCI and give an investment suggestion. Death Care Industry The death care industry in United States is a mature and low growth one whose performance heavily depends on the death number per year. We use the Five Force Analysis to measure the performance of the industry. Entry Barrier (Green) The entry barrier to the death care industry is high. Since the keys to succeed in the industry are personal relationships and reputation, which need quite a long period to build. These result in a low entry and failure rates for funeral homes. Buyer Power (Red) We think the buying power is pretty high. Customers can choose the sites and professional service items according to...
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...Request for Proposal Implementing An Inventory Control System Blooming Business Hermitage, TN (615) 915-2548 Lorraine Huff Lorri1289@live.com PM598 – Summer 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 4 Blooming business is a growing company that supplies consumers with seeds ordered from a catalog. We are looking to implement a new inventory control program that will help us to adequately handle our customer’s needs and help to improve the ability to maintain our product stock. 4 1.1. General Description of Work 4 1.2. What Must Be Included with Bid 4 Bidder must be licensed to perform work in the state of Tennessee. 4 Bidder must have a minimum of enter 2 years of experience providing inventory control system programming. 4 Bidder must have at least three (3) non-Bidder owned customer references for whom the Bidder has provided similar services during the past thirty-six (36) months preceding the bid due date. 4 Bidder is expected to examine the specifications, deliver schedule, prices and all instructions of the Request for Proposal or Invitation to Bid 4 Any supplies or equipment offered in a bid must be new and of current technology. 4 Firm prices should be bid and should include any taxes, along with shipping and handling charges. 4 1.3. Schedule of Bid Period Activities 4 1.4. Location of Work 4 1.5. Pre-Bid Meeting 4 1.6. Owner Contact for Questions 5 1.7. Pre-Award Surveys 5 1.8. Sealed Bid Requirements 5 1.10. Ethical...
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...Internal Environment Walmart: 1.Company Profile : * History : Walmart is a well known American company that operates retail stores including grocery stores, discount stores,wearhouse , clubs and combination of general merchandise store. It was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton along with his brother Bud in Rogers Arkansas. At the beginning he opened more stores in Arkansas but later he expanded walmart to Oklahoma and Missouri in 1968. In 1972 the company listed in the Newyork Stock Exchange. Walton group also introduced the Sam's Club Warehous store in Iowa ,Nibrasca ,Indianna in 1983. During 1980's the company rises considerably by reaching 25.8 billion dollars sales with almost 1,525 stores and 271,000 workers at the end of the decade. In 1990's walmart considered as a largest retailer of the nation and it continued the acheivement by opening more stores within an outside country. The company entered in Japan by buying 36% stake of Seiyu in 2002 and Walmart increased its stake about 67% in 2007.According to the fiscal year sale of Walmart is about 469.2 Billion in 2013 with 2.2 million workers worldwide and 11 thousand stores under 69 banners in 27 countries. * Scale of Operation: The strong market position is the main strength of Walmart with more then 400 billion dollars revenue and almost 11 thousand stores worldwide and consumer trust that differentiate walmart from its competitors. Walmart can also acheive higher profit because of its huge size and it has a strong...
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...CASE STUDY 1 BUNGE LIMITED Jonathan West ‘We are at a very special moment in the history of Bunge. We have reached one plateau. Now, we need to go to the next round of change. We constantly need intellectual jolts to the company.’ (Alberto Weisser, CEO of Bunge Limited) In July 2002, Bunge, a global agribusiness and food company, announced that it would purchase Cereol, a global oilseed processor, based in France. The acquisition would transform Bunge, making it the world’s leading oilseed-processing company, and give it a more balanced geographic footprint, as well as access to new products, but would substantially increase the complexity of the company’s product lines, locations and personnel. Less than a year before, on 2 August 2001, Alberto Weisser, Bunge’s CEO, rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange, as Bunge successfully went public after more than 180 years as a private company. The company had primary operations in North and South America and worldwide distribution capabilities. Bunge was the largest processor of soybeans in the Americas and among the world’s leading exporters of soybean products. It was the largest fertiliser producer and supplier to farmers in Latin America. It was also a leader in vegetable oil and wheat-based food products for food manufacturers, food service companies1 and consumers. Bunge’s net sales in 2001 were $11.5 billion (see Exhibits 1 and 2 for Bunge’s financials). Bunge had undergone a dramatic transformation over...
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...Research Journal of Finance and Accounting ISSN 2222-1697 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2847 (Online) Vol.4, No.18, 2013 www.iiste.org Problem with Human Resource Accounting and A Possible Solution Md. Mustafizur Rahaman1* Md. Amzad Hossain2 Tabassum Akter3 1. Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Bangladesh University of Business & Technology (BUBT), Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh 2. Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, East West University, Plot No-A/2, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar Main Rd, Dhaka 1219, Bangladesh 3. Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Prime University, Dar-Us-Salam Rd, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh * E-mail of the corresponding author: mustafizmamun09@gmail.com Abstract The idea of Human Resource Accounting (HRA) has been a debatable issue by academicians, accountants and standards setters universally. This study critically assesses the concept of HRA in order to unveil its strengths and weaknesses. Descriptive and content analyses were used in collecting data through documented texts, journal articles and other publications. The existing models proffered under the HRA were adequately reviewed and objectively criticized so that more comprehensive could be developed. The study revealed that the conceptualization of HRA, the ideas incorporated therein, and arguments are good for the accounting profession and corporate financial reporting. But the existing models yet proposed are not in a state to implement HRA practice worldwide. Hence this paper proposes...
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...Research Journal of Finance and Accounting ISSN 2222-1697 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2847 (Online) Vol.4, No.18, 2013 www.iiste.org Problem with Human Resource Accounting and A Possible Solution Md. Mustafizur Rahaman1* Md. Amzad Hossain2 Tabassum Akter3 1. Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Bangladesh University of Business & Technology (BUBT), Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh 2. Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, East West University, Plot No-A/2, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar Main Rd, Dhaka 1219, Bangladesh 3. Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Prime University, Dar-Us-Salam Rd, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh * E-mail of the corresponding author: mustafizmamun09@gmail.com Abstract The idea of Human Resource Accounting (HRA) has been a debatable issue by academicians, accountants and standards setters universally. This study critically assesses the concept of HRA in order to unveil its strengths and weaknesses. Descriptive and content analyses were used in collecting data through documented texts, journal articles and other publications. The existing models proffered under the HRA were adequately reviewed and objectively criticized so that more comprehensive could be developed. The study revealed that the conceptualization of HRA, the ideas incorporated therein, and arguments are good for the accounting profession and corporate financial reporting. But the existing models yet proposed are not in a state to implement HRA practice worldwide. Hence this paper proposes...
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...ABL Organisation What type of organisation is ABL ? ABL is a publicly owned company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. It commenced operations in 1937 being known as Australian Soft Drinks Limited. It has slowly grown through the different product segments that occur in the non-alcoholic beverage industry and in 1996 upon listing on the Stock exchange changed it’s name to the Australian Beverage Limited. What industry product segments does ABL operate in? ABL is the second largest company in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in Australia. Core activities include research and development of new products to the market, packaging innovation although not a strength at present, production, to product distribution and even assisting with retail sale of the products due to vending machines and other refrigeration retail options. Currently ABL operates in all of the major non-alcoholic beverage product segments except for bottled water. ABL also supplies to all areas of the retail market, the major of which are supermarkets and convenience stores. ABL apart from Vending machines does not operate directly at the retail end of the value chain. Current life cycle of ABL current industry? The current life cycle of the non-alcoholic beverage industry could be considered to be in the mature stage. NO turnover or production figures that would help back these figures up…. The majority of growth is driven by the healthy drinks with the push against CSD’s and childhood...
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...Chapter I Introduction Ice cream is a frozen dessert usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors. Most varieties contain sugar, although some are made with other sweeteners. In some cases, artificial flavorings and colorings are used in addition to the natural ingredients. Philippines’ version for ice cream: Sorbetes is usually produced from unknown factories and sold from carts that roam the streets, exposing it to pollution. Thus, it is also called dirty ice cream; though it is not really dirty as the name implies. Kids love ice cream, and so do grown-ups, but to indulge in this frozen delight can mean a lot of fat and calories, depending on the choices. The calories in a cup of ice cream can vary anywhere from 180 to 600, depending on brand, fat content, sugar content, and flavor. Nonfat or fat-free ice creams contain virtually no fat: vegetable gums are added to make them creamy and mixtures are made in soft serve machines to whip in additional air and ice crystals. Most nonfat ice creams contain 90 to 100 calories per half cup but not all, leaving health-conscious consumers, who avoid calories and fat, fewer options, or none at all. A newly industrialized country, the Philippine economy has been transitioning from one based on agriculture to one based more on services and manufacturing. Despite this, the agricultural sector employs close to 32% of the country's total labor force of around...
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...Emerging Markets Perspectives - CEO Insights Emerging Markets Perspectives - CEO Insights 1 Convergence & Differentiation What is success in a connected world?* Methodology This report was developed to provide a unique perspective from which to view the successes of companies based in emerging markets. While there are many reports providing valuable insights on how multinationals can expand into emerging markets, very few take a systematic approach towards looking at how emerging-market companies have not only fended off developed-world multinationals, but also found their own ways to expand into foreign markets. In addition to drawing on the insights of PricewaterhouseCoopers partners and associates from every market, we relied on two additional sources: 1. The 11th Annual PwC Global CEO Survey: The authoritative analysis of CEO views on business opportunities and risks of operating in an increasingly connected world. PricewaterhouseCoopers has published the survey for more than a decade, reaching out to more than 1,100 chief executive officers worldwide. The 11th Annual Global CEO Survey was launched in January 2008 at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. The survey data were re-analysed for this report at the country level as well as by contrasting insights from developed versus emerging markets. For the purposes of this report, we define “developed nations” to include 19 economies, including the United States and Canada, 15 in Western Europe, Japan...
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...THE ART OF CYBER WAR — ASYMMETRIC PAYOFFS LEAD TO MORE SPENDING ON PROTECTION 151 As Physical Security Converges With IT Security and Becomes More Network-Based, Can Cisco Compete? Cisco recently introduced new video surveillance IP cameras and monitoring software targeted for small businesses. As corporate security technology and services become increasingly network-delivered and database-driven, the physical security market presents a compelling incremental growth opportunity for Cisco that we believe can exceed the billion dollar annual revenue threshold in the next 35 years. The physical security industry has been undergoing a paradigm shift toward convergence, whereby previously disjointed functions of IT security and physical security are experiencing greater formal cooperation. Organizations continue to implement more IP-based video surveillance cameras and building access controls both to upgrade capabilities and to reduce operational costs. Deploying IP-based security upgrades capabilities and reduces operational costs. Through the IP network a security system can assign priority to data and automatically discover new nodes such as IP cameras and control sensors, eliminating the time and effort of manual provisioning. Shifting building access controls from isolated networks to existing IP networks that house data, voice, and video can improve incident detection and assessment, authenticating both the user and device to provide efficient integrity checks. • Video...
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...LOK SABHA BILL NO. 77 OF 2011 THE LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT BILL, 2011 ———— ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES ———— CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY CLAUSES 1. 2. 3. Short title, extent and commencement. Application of Act. Definitions. CHAPTER II DETERMINATION OF SOCIAL IMPACT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE A.—PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION FOR DETERMINATION OF SOCIAL IMPACT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE 4. 5. 6. Preparation of Social Impact Assessment Study. Public hearing for Social Impact Assessment. Publication of Social Impact Assessment Study. B.—APPRAISAL OF SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT BY AN EXPERT GROUP 7. Appraisal of Social Impact Assessment Report by an Expert Group. C.—EXAMINATION OF PROPOSAL BY A COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED BY THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT 8. 9. Constitution of committee to examine proposals for land acquisition and the Social Impact Assessment Report. Exemption from Social Impact Assessment. CHAPTER III SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO 10. SAFEGUARD FOOD SECURITY Special provisions to safeguard food security. CHAPTER IV NOTIFICATION AND ACQUISITION 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Publication of preliminary notification and power of officers thereupon. Preliminary survey of land and power of officers to carry out survey. Payment for damage. Lapse of Social Impact Assessment Report. Rescission of preliminary notification. Hearing of objections. (ii) CLAUSES 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. Preparation of Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme by the Administrator...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. HISTORY OF CRM MARKET 3 Major Vendors 5 Current Offerings 6 III. DEFINITIONS OF CRM 6 IV. DRIVERS FOR CRM APPLICATIONS 9 Reasons for Adopting CRM: The Business Drivers 9 Cost Goals 10 V. THE CRM INDUSTRY 11 Size of the CRM Industry 12 Vendors 13 Technology and Service 15 VI. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR CRM 20 Key CRM Tasks 20 IT Factors of CRM Tasks 22 VII. CONSULTANTS 23 VIII. RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION 24 Cost and time 24 Benefits 25 ROI of CRM Projects 27 IX. PRINCIPLES OF CRM 27 X. CRM ISSUES 28 Customer Privacy 28 Technical Immaturity 30 XI. CASE STUDIES 31 Amazon.Com 31 Dell 32 Volkswagen 33 Wells Fargo 34 XII. CONCLUSIONS 36 REFERENCES 37 APPENDIX A BASIC ASSUMPTIONS OF CRM 40 APPENDIX B COMMON MYTHS OF CRM 41 APPENDIX C LIFETIME VALUE OF A CUSTOMER 44 C1. Simple Approach 45 C2. More Sophisticated Calculation 46 C3. Effect of Loyalty Programs 47 C4. Additional Factors to Consider 49 C5. The Arithmetic of Lifetime Value 49 C6. Example: Applying Lifetime Value Concepts in Banking 51 C7. Summary and Conclusions on Lifetime Value 53 APPENDIX D VENDOR’S WEB SITE ADDRESSES 55 2 Version 3-6 March 23, 2001 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Paul Gray Jongbok Byun I. INTRODUCTION Over a century ago, in small-town America, before the advent of the supermarket, the mall, and the automobile, people went to their neighborhood general store to purchase goods. The proprietor and the...
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...3122-prelims.qxd 10/29/03 2:20 PM Page i International Human Resource Management 3122-prelims.qxd 10/29/03 2:20 PM Page ii 3122-prelims.qxd 10/29/03 2:20 PM Page iii second edition International Human Resource Management edited by A n n e - Wi l H a r z i n g J o r i s Va n R u y s s e v e l d t SAGE Publications London l Thousand Oaks l New Delhi 3122-prelims.qxd 10/29/03 2:20 PM Page iv © Anne-Wil Harzing and Joris van Ruysseveldt, 2004 First published 2004 Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form, or by any means, only with the prior permission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction, in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside those terms should be sent to the publishers. SAGE Publications Ltd 1 Olivers Yard London EC1Y 1SP SAGE Publications Inc 2455 Teller Road Thousand Oaks, California 91320 SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd B-42, Panchsheel Enclave Post Box 4109 New Delhi 100 017 British Library Cataloguing in Publication data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 0 7619 4039 1 ISBN 0 7619 4040 5 (pbk) Library of Congress Control Number...
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