...Case Analysis Summary This class requires a clear understanding of how to prepare for a class discussion on assigned cases. It’s important to learn how to do this to be successful not only for this class, but also if you want to become a successful manager. I should be able to come up with a good argument for what I believe is the correct plan of action that needs to take place for whatever managerial situation. I hope to be able to effectively participate in future class discussion about cases after sufficiently studying the guide for case analysis. First, I will summarize “Preparing a Case for Class Discussion,” followed by a summary of the ratios from Table 1, and lastly, I will summarize the “Ten Commandments” from Table 2. To prepare for a case used in class discussion, there will be a couple of steps recommended that I follow to help create a successful reflection of the material. First, it is recommended that I quickly read over the material to grasp the basic concept. This helps me understand what kind of situation I will be dealing with while doing the case analysis. It also allows me to know what to start looking for when I read the material in detail. Next, I should carefully read the case and make sure I completely cover every aspect of the situation. During this process I should start to look over questions the instructor may have provided to see if I can begin to answer any of them. At this point, I want to be comfortable with all the facts and be able to talk...
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...convicted because his defense attorney "did not promptly investigate, seek or interview potential alibi witnesses or pursue any alibi evidence because he believed that the case would never come to trial"("Marine's Rape Conviction Voided..." 2). This example demonstrates that some attorneys simply do not do their duty to adequately defend their client. Common types of inadequate defenses are "defense lawyers who: failed to present defense witnesses (often to establish/confirm an alibi); failed to seek DNA testing or have serology testing done to try to exclude the client: failed to object to prosecutor argument or to evidence introduced by the state: and failed to interview witnesses in preparation for the trial or cross examine state witnesses"(West 4). Also, some less often reported complaints against lawyers include, "failure to investigate, failure to object to an ID, and failure to present expert testimony” (West 4). These failures on behalf of attorneys can be devastating to the defense’s case, such failures would certainly mean conviction for the defendant no matter the fact if (s)he is innocent or not. To summarize, the issue is defense lawyers who either fail to, or chose not to do their job...
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...Suppliers 3) Customers 4) Workers 5) Environment 6) Local communities All of these factors have an impact on the workplace. Products/ Production: This is a print screen from the Ikea website and this shows that Ikea is very caring about the environment and they try to make sure that even at low prices that the quality of the product is still very good and they ensure they’re customers that products are safe, have good quality and are still designed to be efficient even if they are at low prices. This on they’re website ensures the customers because it is against the law to sell goods or services with the wrong description of the product and the customers will get they’re money back if the product isn’t what the description told them it would be. In my personal opinion I would trust Ikea’s ensurence of they’re products and the way they are made because my personal experience with Ikea is good every product my parents or my family has bought from Ikea lives up to it’s expectation and this proves to they’re customers that even with low prices their products have good quality, the materials used efficiently and that they are caring for the environment. If a customer’s still not sure weather they should buy an Ikea product then they can check reviews from other customers and based on their experience weather good or bad then they can decide weather to buy Ikea products or not. Source: http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_GB/about_ikea/our_responsibility/products_and_materials/index...
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...little surprised by this case study. I would think that if a manager did not do an appraisal that the employee would of said something . I know that if I did not get an appraisal for a year I would say something. I work in a school district and if someone does not get an appraisal everyone knows. Human Resource sends dozens of emails about the evaluation being due, and Payroll calls the managers. A employees pay depends on the appraisal and everyone from the top manager to the employee watch to make sure it is done. Learning- The one item that I learned form this case was that there was no consequences if a supervisor fails to do his job and fulfill the review requirements.. Working in law enforcement I have never seen this happened, and in fact they are very tough on the requirements. I have seen a supervisor get written up for not doing his reviews. My department use to do a paper and pen system, and the director was on top of it. If the employee or supervisor did not full out the review they were called and disciplined for it. The review process was even in the Human Resource job description. Result- What I have taken away from this case study is the employee needs to follow up just as much as the employer. Even though one year your supervisor might of done the review one year, he may not of done it the following year. You need to be responsible and follow up an ensure the review is done. In the end its your job performance and your money on the line not your...
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...Lesson Plan Teacher: Week: November 21-25, 2015 Subject: All Grade: Kindergarten 1 |Essential Understanding: |Title of Lesson: |Materials and Resources: | |Reading: |-Reading: Looking Closely At Nature |Reading: | |The students will understand the sound |-Math: Data Analysis/Graphing |Pearsonsuccess.net | |and shape of letter I. The student will |-Science: Capacity |Big book | |understand how to blend words based on |-Social Studies: Important People |Readers/Writers Notebooks | |letter sounds. The student will | |Sound spelling cards ...
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...Role and Functions of Law Paper LAW/421 November 5, 2013 Based on reading from the week 1 material and the case brief given from week 1, there will be an explanation of how the Supreme Court’s language and results of the case reviewed show the preemptive power of congress in upholding the laws set forth by congress in opposition from the State Law. There will also be a review of the rulings effect on other states and peoples’ rights. The review of congresses decision about preempting state law in this case shows that the government has supreme rule over the land and in this case used it to protect the tobacco industry. Business law and law in society will also be reflected upon and how it might relate to a past or present job opportunity. In review of the Case Brief Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., given the results of the case, the preemption power of congress is too narrow. The basis for this case was the fact that the state law was conflicted with federal law regarding advertising and marketing techniques for the tobacco industry. Federal law is supreme when there are conflicting issues. A reason this could be viewed as too narrow, is because if there are any conflicting laws between state law and federal law there should be language in the statute that directly states the regulations and requirements or if there is not a direct statement, the state law would be preempted if it conflicts in any way with federal law. The Supreme Court’s ruling...
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...A Review of " Did the Players Give Up Money to Make the NBA Better? Exploring the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement in the National Basketball Association" Xiao Chen Johnson & Wales University A Review of " Did the Players Give Up Money to Make the NBA Better? Exploring the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement in the National Basketball Association" It's a long but clear title; and I use two whole lines to write it. I'm a basketball fan. When I planned to find a prime resource to read and write about it, I'm aware of some researches or business events involving my interest and business, so I chose this article. After reading the whole essay, I felt perplexed because it wasn't a general primary research that I could recognize at once and the author used some data from sports association. Finally, I thought it's available deliberately. I have two sample reasons: one is that the author collects the valuable data; the other is that the author analyze and flow the idea to the conclusion. Statement of the Problem What is the implied research question in this study? The answer is obvious. Just like the title, this research is to talk about effects of the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement in the National Basketball Association. As we knows, because of the new bargaining agreement, players will earn less money that before, and make contribution to the league, but people doesn't it affect or not. This research gives the author's analysis. Review of Related Literature ...
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...February 2013 Rational I chose to write a movie review, as a critic pointing out the inaccurate depictions made through characters in the movie, ‘Gone With The Wind”. What motivated me to do this, is that it is difficult to criticize movies as successful as this. So, I wrote this as a critic pointing out some huge flaws in the portrayals made through the movie’s characters, rather than focus on the story plot, like other movie reviews. The audience I target for this critique, is any “GWTW” fan that thinks this movie is flawless. This written task is intended to focus on part 1 of the course, as language in this movie is used in different contexts to portray race relations and gender roles in a certain society at the time the movie was set. The tone used in the very title of the article is humorous and a bit exaggerated, as I make a pun by using the name of the movie in making a point about how this movie abolishes accurate perceptions on the nature of the confederate states. The first half of the introduction is stated in an admiring tone, as I praise the movie’s success with sentences like; “ leaving viewers with a warm feeling towards a great story that was beautifully told.” I then shift to a rather aggressive tone, as I directly point out the issues in the movie. As for the rest of the article, the tone is strictly formal and informative, as I elaborate on the introduction. I made sure to stick with the movie review format, by stating my name, movie name, names of the...
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...www.hbrreprints.org HBR CASE STUDY AND COMMENTARY Should Harbinson recommend further investment in Seven Peaks? Four commentators offer expert advice. Good Money After Bad? by John W. Mullins • Reprint R0703A Jack Brandon’s initial idea has not panned out, and the cash is nearly gone. But he’s got a new plan. Will you back him a second time? HBR CASE STUDY Good Money After Bad? by John W. Mullins COPYRIGHT © 2007 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. From a rocky perch overlooking the sparkling lights of San Francisco, Christian Harbinson gazed across the bay to the hills above Sausalito. “There’s nothing like a vigorous hike,” he thought, “to clear the mind before a crucial meeting.” It was a mild March evening, and the 35-year-old venture capitalist was reflecting on the recommendation he would have to make to his firm’s investment committee the next morning about Jack Brandon’s young company, Seven Peaks Technologies. Seven Peaks had developed an innovative device for cauterizing blood vessels during electrosurgery, and although the feedback from surgeons had been excellent, sales had been slow. The Palo Alto–based venture capital firm where Harbinson worked, Scharfstein Weekes, had invested $600,000 in Seven Peaks from its newly raised second fund of $100 million. SW’s current investment strategy focused on early-stage medical technology companies, and Seven Peaks was a typical investment for the firm, which liked...
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...[pic] UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IN TIRANA and Institut Universitair Kurt Bosch, Switzerland Course: Financial Markets Instructor: Prof. Dr. Aagim Kukeli, PhD E-mail: akukeli@unyt.edu.al Course Description The course is designed to develop analytical skills necessary for understanding the forces that shape financial markets and determine prices of financial instruments and assets. The course covers study of financial assets that are generally traded in major financial markets across the globe. However special focus would be given to those markets which are functional in Albanian economy so as to give a better understanding of markets in Albania and how they can be developed further. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Develop in depth understanding of financial market instruments. 2. Develop Strategies for trading in financial markets. 3. Understand the business cycle forces that influence financial asset prices. 4. Understand forces that trigger business cycles. 5. Predict business cycle conditions that will prevail in the near future. 6. Learn what kind of relevant financial indicators to look for when you design the profit maximizing or loss minimizing strategies of your firm’s domestic or international operations in the immediate future. 7. Use the derivative markets to reduce risks of capital losses or to speculate for profit. 8. Understand issues relating to Bank Management. Course Contents ...
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...C A.$£~ 3 Jack Brandon's initial idea has not panned out, and the cash is nearly gone. But he's got a new plan. Will you back him a second time? HBR CASE STUDY Good Money After Bad? by John W. Mullins From a rocky perch overlooking the sparkling lights of San Francisco, Christian Harbinson gazed across the bay to the hills above Sausalito. "There's nothing like a vigorous hike;' he thought, "to clear the mind before a crucial meeting:' It was a mild March evening, and the 35-year-old venture capitalist was reflecting on the recommendation he would have to make to his firm's investment committee the next morning about Jack Brandon's young company, Seven Peaks Technologies. Seven Peaks had developed an innovative device for cauterizing blood vessels during electrosurgery, and although the feedback from surgeons had been excellent, sales had been slow. The Palo Alto-based venture capital firm where Harbinson worked, Scharfstein Weekes, had invested $600,000 in Seven Peaks from its newly raised second fund of $100 million. SW's current investment strategy focused on early-stage medical technology companies, and Seven Peaks was a typical investment for the firm, which liked to get in on promising ideas modestly and then follow with additional rounds of capital after technological and market milestones had been met. The $600,000 was nearly gone; Harbinson and his colleagues had to decide whether to put more into the struggling company. Seven...
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...business models and opportunities and understand the various ways unlisted companies can be built and listed. It is designed to expose the student to many different kinds of situations involving a critical evaluation of the business, for the purpose of determining its value and for seeking financing. It shows how the various financing and investment activities can have an impact on the structure, operations as well as the future of the business. 3. Syllabus 1. Outline The module aims to provide the students with an overview of analysis and valuation of different business models and entrepreneurial opportunities. It introduces different types and sources of financing and the various elements involved from both the management as well as the investor point. It aims to develop the students’ skills in addressing financing and investment issues within an entrepreneurial company and understand how to approach the market investors. As such it targets to enhance the students’ appreciation of how the financing activities and structure could impact the operational and management structure as well as growth of the entrepreneurial business. Through the application of numerous case-studies, the course aims develop the students’ skills in valuing unlisted companies at various stages of growth and develop students’ ability to use financing methods as a...
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...PATCH 3: Leadership & Strategic Change – Case (Managing change at Faslane) Consultative & Coercive Collaborative Consultative & Coercive Collaborative TASK B: Table 6: Competence Analysis of Faslane Competence Analysis | | Up to 2001 | 2002-2010 | Physical Resources | * Well-equipped infrastructure. * Concentrated on infrastructure and facilities. | * All infrastructure are properly operated, enhance operational effectiveness and cost saving. * From infrastructure focus to naval focus. | Financial Resources | * Government budget from taxpayers’ money was not used properly | * Minimized the spending without affect the operational performance. | Human Resources | * Staffs were experienced but unable to utilize properly in management. | * Experienced management team. * Encourage employees participation. | Intellectual Capital | * Home of UK’s nuclear submarines. | * Management expert turned as a home base for entire UK submarines fleet. * Holistic management style. | Source: Johnson, G., Scholes, K., Whittington, R. and Johnson, G. (2011). Exploring strategy. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall. Table 7: McKinsey’s Seven S Model of Faslane (2001-2010) | Strength | Weakness | Hard Elements | Strategy | * Improved performance and efficiency, maintaining good quality services with cost savings * Speeded up decision making process by reducing the review time to 6 days | * Cost saving might cause poor...
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...Case Study: Getting and Using Compensation Information “Compensation is a systematic approach to providing monetary value to employees in exchange for work performed. Compensation may achieve several purposes assisting in recruitment, job performance, and job satisfaction. Compensation is a tool used by management for a variety of purposes to further the existence of the company. Compensation may be adjusted according to the business needs, goals, and available resources.” The three careers I chose for this case study are Public Relations Specialist, High School Teacher, and Project Coordinator. The reason for me choosing these specific careers was that I’ve held each one at some point in time. In this case study we will examine why each job has different salary ranges and why. Question #1 Doing this research I’ve come to find that out of the three jobs that I selected, a project coordinator is paid the most on average. The project coordinator is paid $89,509 a year on average. I was shocked to find out that out of the three careers chosen, that a public relations specialist is paid the least of all three. The public relations specialist on average is paid $45,931 a year. I expected that the project coordinator position would be the highest paid out of the three, however I did not expect for the teacher to be paid more ($53,447 a year on average) than the public relations specialist. I expected the teacher to be paid the least of all three. Usually teachers are thought...
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...Running head: A Horror Show at the Cinemaplex Assignment 4: A Horror Show at the Cinemaplex A Horror Show at the Cinemaplex 1. Perform a comprehensive analysis of the five (5) competitive forces. Discuss what level of competition can be anticipated amongst industry rivals. Among the 5 companies that own the majority of the theater, there is little difference in price or offerings. You don’t see ads saying come to our theater it is better that so and so company. As the text stated the theater that gets picked is usually paced on location. A. Rivalry among existing competitors It does not really seem like there is a lot of completion between the theaters themselves. Most of the threat is from outside sources and the current way of doing business with the studios and advertisers. B. Threat of new entrants The main completion is going to come from Red Box, On Demand, and Netflix, not theaters among themselves. The low cost high quality home theaters systems are giving family’s the movie feel without the cost, or dealing with cell phone conversations, rude staff, and commercials’. C. Bargaining Power of Suppliers The bigger megaplexes do have some bargaining power as far as concession items but they still sell their concession for the same price as the average for all theaters. D. Bargaining Power of Buyers The theater is at the mercy of the studio and the consumer. There is money to made mainly in locations where going to the movie is the high...
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