...R&R Case Study What factors created an opportunity for Bob Reiss and the “TV Guide Game?” In order for Bob Reiss to be successful with the “TV Guide Game,” he had to be aware of a multitude of factors that would lead to his success. For starters Bob had a background in business from Harvard Business School, one of the most prestigious school in the nation. This business education gave him many key insights into the market and how to conduct a successful business. For example the article cites that when he started his own company he “kept overhead very low, even in good years, and never own or be responsible for a factory.” He had great people skills. This was proven by the fact that he wanted to be paid a low salary and a high sales commission. This is not something that most people ask for when first starting off. He must have been confident in his intrapersonal skills and understanding what people wanted when being sold a product. Bob saw an emerging market, in Canada alone there were 100,000 copies sold of the trivial pursuit game. He knew the market well enough to understand that there were be 10x the sales in the U.S. that would be 1million copies merely starting out. He worked for a couple other companies before starting his own to understand the business and how to build sales. At the time there were not many competitors in the market-space so he was able to act quickly enough before all the major game manufacturers jumped on board. All of these factors combined...
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...Available online at www.sciencedirect.com International Journal of Project Management 26 (2008) 38–43 www.elsevier.com/locate/ijproman Organisational project management: An historical approach to the study of PMOs Monique Aubry *, Brian Hobbs 1, Denis Thuillier Received 3 August 2007; accepted 9 August 2007 2 ` ´ ´ ´ Universite du Quebec a Montreal Business School, Department of Management and Technology, Montreal (Quebec), Canada, H3C 3P8 Abstract This paper aims at providing a grounded theoretical foundation on which to base a better understanding of organisational project management. This paper delivers empirical evidence that project management offices (PMOs) and organisational project management can be understood as part of an historical process within an organisational context, departing from the traditional boundaries of positivist project management theory. The history of PMOs in four organisations is documented and analysed. The evolution of the organisations and their PMOs is punctuated with events, tensions and changes. An historical process provides a better basis for the development of a theory on PMOs and more globally on organisational project management. Ó 2007 Elsevier Ltd and IPMA. All rights reserved. Keywords: PMO; Organisational project management; History; Process approach 1. Introduction Rethinking project management! This paper is aligned with the present vitality found in the movement to rethink the field of project management [1]. The...
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...Joe R.’s current substance abuse and mental perpetuates the presenting problem. The substance abuse interferes with his ability to do day to day activities such as going to school, making connection and developing into a healthy person. Substance abuse is known to inhibit the brain therefore stunting normal development in social and emotional areas. When he has a “hang over” he struggles with getting out of bed to go to school because he feels quite unwell. Joe’s depression furthermore affects areas in his life that can cause difficulties that perpetuate the problem, for example, feeling lethargic, tired and fatigued makes it difficult for Joe to get out of bed. The feelings of hopelessness and helplessness prevent him from see how school...
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...One case stands out here. Its the case of R. v. Caslake, [1998] 1 S.C.R. 51(4). In this case, Caslake was arrested for possession of narcotics. Several hours later, the RCMP officer searched Caslakes impounded car and found lot of money and two bags of cocaine. The RCMP officer did this without a warrant. Caslake appealed to have the possession of marijuana trafficking and cocaine possession dismissed but was unsuccessful. The superior court of canada set a precedent of how cars should be searched. Searches and seizures must be authorized by law and can fail to meet this requirement if any one of three conditions is not met. First, the state authority conducting the search must be able to point to a specific statute or common law rule that authorizes the search. Second, the search must...
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...Case study Toys “R” Us JAPAN Case study Toys “R” Us JAPAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3. Japan Background and facts: 4. Background: 4 Facts: 5 Toys “R” Us Background 7. The Beginning: 7 Market Expansion 8 More ways to shop Toys “R” Us 8 Evolving business 9 Toys “R” Us in Japan 9 Case analysis: 10 Attractive factors of Japan toy market: 10 Barriers to Entry: 10 Success Factors for Toy's "R" Us-Japan 11 TRU Strategy 13 Our opinion: 14 Recommendations: 15 Conclusion: 16 References:: 16 Introduction: Toys R Us is the large distributor in the US and it is one of the more successful foreign retailers in Japan after overcome hard barriers. This successful is a result of right decision-making and strategy in overseas expansion by global retailer’s and gradual changes after entry into foreign markets. Also the strategy in respect of standardization adaption before and after entry has great effect in this successful. Coming lines, shows some factors that attract TRU to join venture in Japan. Then, we will discuss group of barriers that TRU had overcome, and how it’s overcome these barriers. In the end, we will evaluate Toys “R” Us in Japan market. Japan Background and facts: Background: Government: Parliamentary with constitutional monarchy Prime Minister: Shinzō Abe (elected Dec 2012) Capital: Tokyo Population: 127,368,088 Population Growth Rate: -0.077% (2012 est.), World Rank: 198th Birth Rate: 8.39 births/1,000 population...
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... relate to the patient journey with breast cancer. The goal of the research was to determine if these care coordination models eliminated institutional barriers experienced by patients trying to coordinate breast care in a complex healthcare system. It also evaluated the effectiveness of the navigator role as it supports the elimination of barriers to care for minorities and women living in low-income and underserved communities. This study reviewed the results from surveys given to women being treated for breast cancer at different hospitals, and cancer clinics to determine if navigation improves patient access to appropriate evidence-based healthcare. The findings showed higher patient satisfaction and compliance, continuity of care, decreased anxiety levels, and increased social support systems from families and friends when navigation services were provided. Key Words: Patient Navigator; Breast Care Coordinator; Breast Care Patient Navigator; Breast Cancer in Women; Current Studies involving Breast Cancer Introduction Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death and the most common disease found in women living in the United States (Basu, Linebarger, Gabram, Patterson, Amin, & Ward, 2013). The American Cancer Society estimates at least 207,090 women will be diagnosed annually with invasive breast cancer (Kober, Padula, Gray, & Powell, 2011). The mortality rate for breast cancer remains high among ethnic minorities...
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...KEL304 MARK JEFFERY AND JOSEPH F. NORTON Clothes ‘R’ Us Point-of-Sale Initiative: Managing IT Programs Overview Marcus Nord, a program manager for Clothes ‘R’ Us, had an urgent update for the program management team and Nancy Orlin, the company’s chief information officer (CIO). Nord had just learned that four of the six product managers had unexpectedly quit. For Orlin, this was yet another obstacle that was making this program one of the hardest she had managed in her career. In Orlin’s twenty-year tenure at the company, she had managed many technology projects that were vital to the company’s strategy. Despite the extensive use of information technology (IT) at Clothes ‘R’ Us, Orlin could not recall anything that compared to the scope of the enterprise technology initiative currently being put into place. For the past several months, several of her project teams had been working at a breakneck pace to deliver a state-of-the-art point-of-sale (POS) system for the retail stores. The POS system was a key piece in the overall revenue growth strategy for the company, and was intended to combat the Clothes ‘R’ Us declines in both year-to-year same-store sales and sales growth relative to its competitors. Orlin heard the distressing news about the product managers leaving the company just a few days before a review meeting with the executive oversight committee. In preparation for the meeting, Orlin called a meeting of her leadership team for a review of the...
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...Criminal Case Case: R v Gittany Facts: Lisa Cecilia Harnum’s body fell from her shared high-rise apartment in the Sydney CBD minutes after trying to leave her abusive fiancé Simon Gittany. Gittany has had a dark past being associated with violence, drugs, having an uncontrollable temper and committing several criminal offences which included biting off parts of a policemen’s ear and selling cocaine. Gittany claims Harnum either slipped or deliberately fell to her death. Gittany had ‘bugged’ Harnum’s cell phone reading all her text messages and emails as well as listening to all her calls. When he discovered his fiancé was seeing a councillor he physically threatened her that if she saw his fiancé again he will “harm [her].” The day of Harnum’s...
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...R/s approximately 3 weeks ago Terri (16) ran away from her father Rodney’s home in SC. R/s Terri hitch hiked to mother, Yvonne in West Virginia. R/s Terri is extremely fearful of her father. R/s Terri is corrigible child with a 4.2 GPA. R/s Terri reported that her father is abusing her emotionally and he is abusing alcoholic. R/s Terri stated she witnessed domestic violence in home between her father and his wife, Lynn. R/s Terri told her father that she want to move to WV and he got upset and threatened her. R/s Rodney told Terri I will choke you again. R/s in 2013 it was reported that Rodney grabbed Terri by her throat in 2013. R/s it was reported that if Terri shows any emotions (liking crying) Rodney will make fun of her. R/s today an...
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...The case R. v. Morgentaler deals with three qualified doctors, including Dr. Morgentaler who set up a private clinic where they performed abortions for women. However, these women who attended the clinic did not have the approval from a therapeutic abortion committee of an approved hospital, which at the time was considered illegal. Morgentaler’s clinic was soon raided by the police and Morgentaler was charged with performing illegal abortions. By not allowing women to receive an abortion without the approval from a therapeutic abortion committee of an approved hospital violates a woman’s right and freedom to choose what she wants to do with her body. Also, the restrictions on abortion increased health risks to women because of the dangers...
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...In the cases R v Zundel and R v Keegstra the court states that the relationship between form and content in relation to freedom of expression are guaranteed by the Charter. Freedom of expression guarantees one’s freedom to express their own opinion, and beliefs. In addition, section 2(b) of the Charter does not guarantee ones protection from some forms of communicating statements. In R v Keegstra, Mr. Keegstra decides to express his opinion on the holocaust with his class. Furthermore while Mr. Keegstra unknowingly promotes hatred against jews. In Mr. Zundel case he promotes hatred through the publication of the statements that he knew to be false and that were likely to cause injury or mischief to a public interest. 2a) R v Zundel and R...
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...CASE BRIEF - R. v. Khadr, [ 2010]1 SCR 44 ] Facts: Omar Khadr, a 15 year old boy from Toronto, Ontario Canada At the age 15, Khadr was detained at the Bagram Airfield, and was interrogated by the Canadian and U.S. intelligence officers During a fight between U.S. soldiers and Taliban fighters, Khadr was wounded in the village of Ayub Kheyl, Khadr was alleged to have thrown a grenade that killed U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class, Christopher Speer Ahmed Khadr and Maha el-Samnah, Egyptian and Palestinian immigrants who had become Canadian citizens were affiliated with Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations Canada Pleading guilty to the murder and various other charges, Omar appealed to his conviction Khadr denying the allegations of the...
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...Stephan Campbell was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a dangerous, and attempted murder on January 6, 2016. Campbell had stabbed a man at the Air Canada Operations Centre. The victim has yet to be identified but is in critical condition at a hospital. The police have yet to confirm if the suspect works for Air Canada but the only people that are able to access the area where the stabbing are employees only. Although, when the stabbing occurred multiple employees were in the area. This case would fall under criminal law and be written as R. V Campbell. Campbell would be the defendant if he is later charged because he is the one that is accused of committing the crime. Campbell could also be charged with trespassing because if he is not an Air Canada employee he was on the premises illegally. This case could potentially fall under civil law if the unnamed victim decides to sue Campbell for damages. If the unidentified victim were to die of his injuries in the hospital the Crown might attempt to have the accused charges raised from attempted murder to first-degree murder...
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...and testing positive for metamphetamine. John R. Harig Jr., 36, of 2030 S. Kansas Road, has pleaded not guilty Holmes County Common Pleas Court to a single count of intimidation, a third-degree felony, which carries a potential sentence of up to three years in prison. He was in court Thursday on the state’s motion to revoke bond, filed after he reportedly failed to check in with adult probation several times since July 20, according to Holmes County Assistant Prosecutor Chris Oehl. Visiting Judge Edward O’Farrell indicated he would simply continue Harig’s pretrial bond on condition he passed a drug test. But, then field testing of his urine indicated the presence of meth....
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...v. Morgentaler, Morgentaler was accused of setting a clinic to perform abortions for women who had not obtained a certificate from a therapeutic abortion committee of an approved hospital. My role in researching about the case is to offer an overview of the argument of the appellant and the respondent for the case R. v. Morgentaler and review the viewpoints of both parties using new pieces. Morgentaler argued that section 251 of the Criminal Code violates a woman's right to "life, liberty and security of the person" under section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In the end, the decision of R. v. Morgentaler agreed that section 287 of the Criminal Code infringed a woman's right to security of the person, therefore, it is not a reasonable limit demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society; the process by which a woman was deprived of the right to abortion was not in accord with fundamental justice. The Supreme Court also concluded that in practice, the therapeutic abortion committee system imposed excessive psychological pressure on women seeking abortions and made the medical procedure more dangerous by delaying...
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