...Justin Bowers M3A2 1/27/2016 IKEA Analysis Report How do IKEA’s products, services, and related attributes satisfy the wants and needs known as its value proposition? Before I get into the meat and the potatoes of the paper that’s talking about IKEA, I would like to talk about and define the value proposition and its purpose for a company. The value proposition is basically, something that is stated or promised that is going benefit your customers. The value proposition helps you with three main points. The first point is that it helps recognize the product roadmap which, will help identify anything that needs to be let go that’s not going to help contribute to the value proposition. The next point of value proposition it helps promote and sell of whatever product you have. Also, it is the opening to your customer pitch. The last in final point is that it also lets you know the higher prices. Sometimes the value can be unclear of the product, and the customer is thinking in terms of cost based prices. That going into how long did it take it to build, how much did the materials cost. Value based pricing is about revenue increase and money savings. If you want to have high profit margins, use prices based on value. The Strategy of IKEA is to provide low cost on their products and have some great designed furniture that will intrigue the customers mind that will enhance their over all experience at IKEA while shopping. “Low Price with meaning,” is IKEA’s slogan that...
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...M3a2, 1097961 Nortel Networks was once a Canadian telecommunications corporation worth $300 billion dollar that nearly employed 90,000 people during its height on operations in the 90’s (The Canadian Press 2014). In 2009 Nortel networks had to file for bankruptcy. Nortel’s bankruptcy is considered one of Canada’s largest bankruptcy cases in Canadian history (The Canadian Press 2014). In 2007 the Securities Exchange Commission files a lawsuit against Nortel for accounting fraud. Nortel was accused of not following the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The two main principles that Nortel executives were accused of were going against the revenue recognition principle and the provisions principles. Nortel broke the revenue recognition principle for the sole purpose of meeting budgeted sales and revenues (Cullen 2007). What Nortel would do was to not recognize expenses right away and to recognize unearned revenue (Cullen 2007). The reason for breaking these rules was to magnify their revenue and profits. Nortel broke the provisions principle by recognizing their expenses later on causing profits to increase (Cullen 2007). While breaking these rules managers and executive members of Nortel would still collect their yearly bonuses and benefits based on the profits the company would make that year. Nortel on paper was showing that it had made more revenue than it should. The managers in the financial departments all had their ethical issues. Maybe Nortel needed...
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...Assessments M2A1 Discussion Board Post for chapter 2. Answer the questions on page 55 Critical Thinking Questions 1-3, Respond to two fellow students M2A2 Discussion Board Post for chapter 3. Answer the questions on page 85 Critical Thinking Questions 1-3, Respond to two fellow students | Sept 20 | Module 3- Sept 21- Oct 4 | Study Activities M3S1 Read Chapters 4 and 5. M3S2 View PowerPoint Presentations. (optional activity) M3S3 Explore other perspectives. (optional activity) M3S4 Conduct additional research through the IRSC MAN4442 LibGuide to support your discussion responses.Assessments M3A1 Discussion Board Post for Chapter 4. Answer the questions on page 119 Critical Thinking Questions 2,3,5 Respond to two fellow students M3A2 Discussion Board Post for Chapter 5. Answer the questions on page 147 Critical Thinking Questions 2,4,6 Respond to two fellow students | Oct 4 | Module 4 Oct 5-18 | Study Activities M4S1 Read...
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...Paper Title: Break Even Analysis Managerial Accounting Break Even Analysis LASA case M3A2: In this scenario in order to ensure that we identify all levels of sales where the profit is zero. Manager’s has to ensure that they perform a comprehensive Break Even Analysis between the number of units sold for three different products using the, variable cost, unit price and the fixed cost. This will be accomplished by using the data provided below for this LASA case study. (A). Contribution Margin: Determine Contribution Margin by identifying the profit made on the sales, minus the variable costs. [pic] (B). The Weighted Average Percentage Margin: The Weighted Average number represents the difference between revenue and variable cost, is the one used to apply to the break-even point calculation. [pic] (C). Avoidable Fixed Cost: Number of Units sold to find the Break Even Point. [pic] (D). Avoidable Cost –CM: This allows you to determine your operating profit after the fixed costs are applied. [pic] (E). Break Even Analysis Outcome: [pic] Based on the comprehensive analysis identified in the complete Break Even Analysis, the Piedmont Fasteners Corporation needs to implement a job order or process-costing system to accumulate cost. With the implementation, it will allow the company to process job order faster to meet the demand of the customer, due to the fact...
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...A2) I love to be organized. It makes me feel like my thought process is allowed to flow freely, I don’t like clutter, and I don’t like rushing things. So I keep a day planner on my desk right next to my lap top so that I can open it and know what I have going on for that day. I have everything in my planner; my work dates & times, important events for that day, due dates for school. Sadly with how much I work, it’s hard to get in some good study time. But I go with what I can. I also have a monthly calendar up, and things are color coordinated; bills, events, appointments, due date, they each have their own color so that it’s easy to see what going on for the day when I’m in a hurry. Section 3: Study Strategies and Learning Styles (M3A2, M4A1) The SmarterMeasure report indicated my primary learning style is aural, which means I use music and such to help me remember my studies. (Argosy Univ. 2015) some study techniques I have learned is using the same set list to do everything, it helps with memory. Sometimes hearing things out loud are also a huge help. Section 4: Career Research (M5 A2) Pursing a degree in substance abuse counseling,...
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...Comparative Religion Matrix Trisha Soliai Argosy University PHI 301 | M3A2 LASA 1 October 21, 2015 LASA 1 Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism are five of the major religions in the world. As there are several types of religions that exist in the world today, these are the five religions that have a huge impact to the understanding about life on earth and after death. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam fall under the Abrahamic religion, the religion that firmly believes that human spiritual growth was born through Abraham and his descendents. Hinduism and Buddhism descend under the Dharmic religion, a religion that believes in an ultimate spiritual reality beyond the physical world. After compiling the matrix of information on all of the different religions, each differs in certain beliefs but is similar in several ways. One of the most major factors that unites or connects each of these religions is that all believe and worship in one higher Supreme Being or authority. Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism whether monotheist or polytheist each pledges to the conviction of a superior domination. Each believes that there is a mystical world, beyond the human world, that is our eternal home after life on Earth determined by our actions in the current life. Also there is a common core of practices that all of these religions do to open themselves to spiritual dimensions through prayer, meditation, fasting, etc. Moreover, each religion delivers...
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...Analysis of credit card debt By: Corrine Owens M3A2 9/15/15 Analysis of credit card debt pg.1 Based upon a balance of 5,270.00 on an APR of 15.53% the calculation is as follows per US BANK: $256.85 per month will pay off your credit card in 24 months. To pay off your credit card balance of $5,270 in 24 months you need to pay $256.85 per month. This includes your additional monthly purchases of $0 and your major purchases. This assumes no additional charges such as late fees. If you keep your monthly payment at $25 it will take more than 360 months(US BANK,2015). Results Summary | Current balance | $5,270 | Current monthly payment | $25 | Monthly charges | $0 | Major purchase 1 | $0 in 0 month(s) | Major purchase 2 | $0 in 0 month(s) | Annual fee | $0 | Interest rate (APR) | 15.53% Pg.2 | Payment required to meet goal of 24 months is $256.85. | Keeping your monthly payment at $25 will take more than 360 months. | | | Because most credit card companies require individuals to pay at least 2% of their balance due, on a balance of...
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...M3A2 – Study Skills In Module 3 there were many different study strategies presented. The module focused on specific study strategies to help with Critical Thinking, Memorization, Time Management and Effective Reading. In this paper, I will discuss the strategies that I feel will help me to succeed as a student. It is important to develop critical thinking skills because it helps us to actually learn, make informed decisions, gain understanding and solve problems. These skills are necessary while attending school, but also in the outside world. Employers often look for candidates with critical thinking skills, as they would like to hire people that have the ability to see problems, analyze them, and come up with ideas for solutions. This is all a part of the critical thinking process. There are several strategies that can be used to strengthen and develop critical thinking skills, such as brainstorming, challenge assumptions, shift perspective, asking “what if”, curiosity, and choosing/creating environments where the mind can be free. The particular strategies that I can use to develop my critical thinking skills are brainstorming, choosing an environment where my mind is free, and being more curious. These are the strategies I believe are most effective for me. I feel that my learning style(s) will help me to utilize the critical thinking techniques that are presented because I am an aural/visual/social learner and I feel these techniques fit in with that. For...
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... which meant that finding where the IRG divisions were located, would be up to the 2nd ACR. Like the prairie horse soldiers of 150 years earlier, the troopers of the regiments would grope forward until they physically ran into the enemy, in this case the IRG Tawakalna Division. Generally known to be the best and most aggressive of the various IRG formations, Tawakalna was the unit that would bear the brunt of the coming battle with VII Corps. As 2nd ACR moved forward, the regiment’s three squadrons were line abreast from north to south. Each squadron had two of its three cavalry troops forward, with the other and a tank platoon in reserve behind. In 1991, armored cavalry troops were company-sized units, each with 9 M1A1 Abrams tanks, 13 M3A2 Bradley cavalry fighting vehicles, and a handful of M113-based mortar carriers and other vehicles. On the right (south) side of 2nd...
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...PSY01 A01 M3A2 - Protecting Children From Media Joslynn Ford 9/20/2015 ideo Introduction In recent years there has been a significant increase in video gaming among young adults. They are a unique form of entertainment that allows it's users to become interactive. According to an 2014 article entitles The Impact of Video Games, 97% of teens play video games, making the video game industry a dominant force in the lives of many adolescents (2014, Norcia). A 2010 survey hosted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that children ages 8-18 devoted 7.5 hours daily to video gaming. Of the children surveyed, less than half stated that their parents had rules about what games they could play. By parents, video games are frowned upon as time wasters. Many experts blame video games for why some children become violent or commit extreme anti-social behavior. On the other hand, there are experts who believe that there are a large amount of benefits from children playing video games. Prevalence Although there has been a large study on violence in video gaming, there has been very little addressing the stereotypical content and its impact on its players. A stereotype is defined as a assumptions that help convey ideas or image of a particular person or thing. In gender roles, compared to female characters, males appear more frequently and engage in achieve leadership roles quicker. In games such as Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty, there is always a male character...
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...An e-learning Manual for Implementing Total Quality Management Volume 1 UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION A Roadmap to Quality An e-learning Manual for Implementing Total Quality Management Volume 1 UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Vienna, 2007 This publication has not been formally edited. Contents Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Overview Trainer guidelines Introduction to TQM Origins Needs analysis Glossary Module One: Leadership 1. Chief Executive Officer: Managing policy 2. Chief Executive Officer: Ensuring quality 3. Managers: Managing systems 4. Managers: Managing people Module Two: The work environment 5. Disposal and storage 6. Hygiene and health 7. Safety Module Three: Systems and tools 8. Standardization 9. Problem solving 10. QC Circles 11. Statistical methods 12. Education and training Module Four: Production and sales 13. Production control 14. Process control 15. Inspection 16. Management of facilities & equipment 17. Measurement control 18. External suppliers 19. After-sales service 20. Product design and development Acknowledgements A Roadmap to Quality was prepared by the Trade Capacity-building Branch of UNIDO led by Mr. Lalith Goonatilake, Director. The overall coordination was carried out by Mr. Ouseph Padickakudi, Programme Manager, Trade Capacity-building Branch, UNIDO, who was preceded as co-ordinator by Dr. Bernardo Calzadilla-Sarmiento, then Project Manager, Quality, Standardization...
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