...Forms of Industrial Organization Forms of Industrial Organization University of Phoenix Introduction Society has a limited amount of land, labor, and capital out of which to make things. Consequently, society must be very attentive when figuring out how to best convert its limited resources into the goods and services that people mostly desire. Firms may or may not face a lot of competition from other firms. At one extreme lies monopoly, in which a firm faces no competition because it is the only firm in its industry. At the other extreme lies what economists call perfect competition, a situation in which a firm competes against many other firms in an industry in which they all produce an identical good. Between the extremes lie two situations: oligopoly, where there are two or more firms in an industry; and imperfect (monopolistic) competition, in which there are many competitors, but each produces a slightly unique good. Market Simulation Market structure is not a concept that is stable. In fact, it is not uncommon for a firm to have more than one market structure over time. It is interesting to examine how the dynamics of market structure evolve by adding competition. The market simulation showed a great example of market structure evolution. In the simulation Quasar entered the computer market with cutting edge technology making it a monopoly. Team B then recognized that investing in advertising was profitable for Quasar only if it reduced the price...
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...HBR CASE DISCUSSION “Siemens AG: Global Development Strategy (A)” STRATEGIC OPTIONS Option 1 : Move NetManager development and project management closer to HQ + NetManager is a really important project for the future of Siemens, so moving it closer to HQ will bring system developers and programmers closer to major customers for better market understanding and quicker troubleshooting and maintenance in the future. Additionally, the company can use the time to smooth out coordination problems with Indian RDC. - Moving the project altogether will result in further delays which will make Deutsche Telekom wait even longer the product so Siemens would lose some trust from its biggest customer. Additionally, moving all the activities would incur huge extra costs to the company. Moreover, this option would send a very negative message to the Indian RDC which would bring more problems in the relationship between HQ and the RDC. Option 2 : Keep NetManager development and project management in Indian RDC + Keeping the project in Indian RDC is the fastest option to deliver NetManager to Deutsche Telekom so the company would not worsen its reputation in the eye of its biggest customer. Additionally, this option will increase the capability of Indian RDC so they can become a better center with the same status as the US RDC. - The ability of Indian RDC to troubleshoot this problem is still questionable, they have worked on this project since the beginning but the end result is...
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...Right Fit Guide CUSTOMER INFORMATION RSA Name: ____________________________________________ o Activation o Upgrade Today’s Date: _____________ Follow-up Date: ______________ o Be-back CURRENT PROVIDER Carrier: ________________________ ____ Monthly Bill: $ ______________________ Monthly Minutes: _______________ _____ WHAT DO I WANT IN A DEVICE? o Wi-Fi Calling o Keyboard o Touchscreen o Bluetooth 5 GB HIGH USE Customer Name(s): ___________________________________________ PRODUCT TYPE: o PP Contact Phone: ____________________________________________ o PP Dep $ ______ E-mail: ____________________________________________ o No Contract LIFESTYLE • What brought you in today? • How do you want to connect with friends and family? • What phone do you currently have? • What do you like/dislike about your current phone? • Will you be calling or texting internationally? WHAT DO I WANT TO DO? o Surf the web/send/receive large emails w/attachments (photos, videos) o Download music/games/movies o GPS Use Play o Games online o Video Chat Use o on Facebook (upload/download Post photo/video) o up driving directions (Google Maps) Look o Email (work/personal) o Send email without attachments o Post and comment on Facebook o Access a Website o Laptop mobility ---- Complete MBB RFG ---o Tablet connectivity MOBILE BROADBAND 200 MB LOW USE DATA PLAN Use T-Mobile Data Calculator for data usage estimate 10 GB HEAVY USE o Blackberry Messenger o Speeds 4G o Android o indows W o...
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...Michael John P. Sabalboro BSHM-III Organizational Behavior Case Study: T-Mobile – Intensifying the Learning Gain T-Mobile, US, is a part of T-Mobile international, one of the top three global wireless carriers and a proud subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG. ‘In a world full of busy and fragmented lives…wireless communication can help’. This is what T-Mobile believes. With its headquarters at Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile reaches 268 million Americans, with the support of a 29,000 strong workforce. In the year 2006, T-Mobile introduced Smart phones with solutions and received the highest ranking in wireless customer care by J.D. Power and Associates. They continued to receive such high ranking in wireless customer care for several consecutive years. With the back up of learning organizations, principles, and practices, T-Mobile is truly emerging as a world-class wireless communication organization for others to emulate. T-Mobile’s customer service division is a compelling place to work in. People enjoy their work and get continuous opportunities to learn and develop. The focus on customer services at T-mobile is not just limited to sharing information, but also to adding value for customers through knowledge acquisition. Their philosophy is to support the learning of their employees not just by training and development programmes, but also by creating a mutually supportive happy work environment. T-Mobile’s customer contact centers are standardized and have cyber café and...
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...was once before was in the process of getting acquired by the wireless giant, AT&T for a well negotiated price of $39 billion dollars but that deal was shot down by the regulators. This action was felt necessary by the regulators to avoid reducing the ranks of the national carrier from four to three and to avoid monopoly. Further in the article, both authors describe some of the merger negotiated details. First, the combined company will be called T-mobile and will be ran by T-Mobile CEO John Legere, MetroPCS CEO decided that he will step down and will not hold any position in the combined company. Secondly, all customers from MetroPCS will be moved to T-Mobile network and the company will completely shut down in 2015. Third, Deutsche Telekom ( T-mobile, USA parent Company) will own 74% of the combined company and MetroPCS shareholders will own the rest, and will be paid $1.5 billion in cash or about $4.00 a share. Deal is structured as a reverse merger, allowing T-mobile a public traded stock. This was necessary to raise capital, because...
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...from rising consumer demand after the crash. How they attempted to make a profit after the crash and discuss any unethical practices. T-Mobile USA and AT&T provide mobile wireless communication services. The Companies offer wireless services including digital voice, messaging, and high-speed wireless data services, as well as phones and accessories. The companies serve customers throughout the United States. T-Mobile USA, Inc. is a global marketing-information-services firm, ranked the company highest among major wireless carriers for retail-store satisfaction four years consecutively and highest for wireless customer care for the past two years consecutively. Deutsche Telekom Case Study (2012) discusses that T-Mobile USA, Inc. which operates as the U.S. operating entity of T-Mobile International AG, the mobile-communications holding company and...
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...Question 11. In early 2003 Bristol-Myers Squibb announced that it would have to restate its financial statements as a result of stuffing as much as $3.35 billion worth of products into wholesalers’ warehouses from 1999 through 2001. The company’s sales and cost of sales during this period was as follows: | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | Net sales | $18,139 | $17,695 | $16,502 | Cost of products sold | 5,454 | 4,729 | 4,458 | The company’s marginal tax rate during the three years was 35 percent. What adjustments are required to correct Bristol-Myers Squibb’s balance sheet for December 31, 2001? What assumptions underlie your adjustments? How would you expect the adjustments to affect Bristol-Myers Squibb’s performance in the coming few years. The problem is that the sales that have been recorded and the associated receivables, tax etc., may be overstated because the company has pushed inventory out to warehouses as if the inventory is sold; however, the revenue may not yet have been earned so there is doubt whether the sales are legitimate. In the Bristol-Myers Squibb example, the firm's Trade Receivables, Sales, and Net Profit are overstated. To correct for this problem in the 2001 balance sheet, Trade Receivables needs to decline by $3.35 billion, and Inventories need to increase by an amount that reflects the effect of gross profit margins. The Inventories adjustment can be achieved by multiplying the Trade Receivables adjustment by the ratio of Cost of Sales...
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...Germany Risk Analysis MGT/448 Smita Poddar December 15, 2014 Germany Risk Analysis Germany is the selected target country for DIRECTV’s latest expansion. The German economy, political structure, regulatory, financial, cultural, and competitive landscape requires an objective analysis to determine the appropriate strategy and plan for market introduction. Other parts of the assessment include taxation, marketing mix, distribution options, supply chain, and environmental factors. Political, Legal, and Regulatory Exchange Germany as part of the European Union (EU) is a relatively low risk target for political considerations with Forbes citing the region has the most positive regional outlook with 47% of member countries exhibiting a decline in risk ratings (Rapoza, 2013). A.M. Best (2014) rated Germany as one of the best in nine areas with the only exception attached to labor flexibility. See Figure 1 below. Figure 1 from A.M.Best (2014) Repatriation of Funds Foreign direct investment is setting up a business or the purchasing of assets in a foreign location or across national borders. DIRECTV has decided to initiate business in Germany to allow customers access to entertainment choice and convenience at home. The risk of exchange and repatriation of funds are the penalties involved. Germany has been a country that is highly developed as well as having a high-cost economy. Companies face the risk of 35% taxation in the U.S. for bringing profits back home...
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...OMEKIA WILLIAMSON AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY UNIT 3 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BUSN300- LOWER DIVISION CAPSTONE FEBRUARY 26, 2012 Sprint, T- mobile and Cricket Wireless are three well named cell phone companies known around the world, and has recently made the top ten list in of the best cell phone providers of 2012. Today most people are looking or a cell phone provider that offers a wide range of cell phones, features with no hidden charges and fees and excellent customer service. Even though these three cell phone providers untimely aim at cell the same kind of service each one of them offers many different plans ranging in price and plan availability. Sprint offers a range of wireless and wire line communications. At the end of 2011 Sprint serves more than 55 million customers in the United States, offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile and Assurance Wireless. After much research about Sprint it seems as though they offer some of the same benefits that some of the other top cell providers like version and AT&T. I noticed that Sprint didn’t offer any prepaid plans like most cell providers do. As a marketing manager interviewing for a position I would suggest that they also get in the game and offer customers a prepaid option as well. Also as a suggest I would consider that they be the first to maybe lowering the cost of their early termination fee by about $50...
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...Changing the game. Annual Report to Stockholders 2012 Dear Stockholder, Welcome to TMUS. You are an owner of America’s Un-carrier — the combined entity of MetroPCS and T-Mobile USA. As the industry’s premier challenger and value player, we are revolutionizing the wireless industry. TM T-Mobile 2012 Annual Report 3 Building the Foundation In 2012, MetroPCS and T-Mobile built the foundations to become the Un-carrierTM in 2013. Each company made good progress across what are now the combined company’s five strategic priorities — the building blocks that enable us to bring consumers exciting new choices while delivering an exceptional experience. Here are notable 2012 highlights: Amazing 4G Services Increased Spectrum – T-Mobile increased its spectrum holdings in the top 100 metropolitan areas by nearly 20%. This includes spectrum secured as part of the AT&T deal breakup, as well as spectrum obtained through commercial deals with Verizon and Leap. Enhanced Network Experience – T-Mobile launched a three-year $4 billion network modernization investment program, ending 2012 with approximately 9,400 modernized sites; MetroPCS ended the year with 2.2 million customers and 26% of its base on LTE. Value Leader Launched Unlimited 4G Data – MetroPCS launched 4G LTE for All TM and T-Mobile introduced Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data. Secured the iPhone® – In December, T-Mobile announced that the iPhone would be available to T-Mobile customers in 2013. Accelerated Prepaid Growth...
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...1. I think that they have good intentions to have an equal work place and I do thing that there needs to be woman in the work place. Woman have a different way of thing and it can put in valuable information, or they many have a more efficient or effective way of doing something. Where are these jobs coming from are getting rid of male workers or are they moving on or retiring? Something that worries me are the men there going to listen to a woman that just got the job and they possibly wanted the job for themselves. Most men do not like to see women bossing them around it makes them feel emasculated. This could cause problems for the new women on top. It will take some time but it will change the men will get used to it and when new people come in they will not know any different. 2. One problem could be the people that are giving the interview they many not want change or they could be sexist. They could want to hire one of their friends for the job as well. It is also had to know if the person will fit the company well. Also there is not many women in top positions so they may not have as much experts as the males might have. Another thing is are they going to get the job done or is it going to be too stressful on the woman. Something else to consider are they qualified for the job. But the biggest thing to consider is that they are right for the company it will make a smoother transition and will have less to worry about if the people understands the job and the companies...
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...1. Matav has had a very specified strategy that has gotten them where they are as a company today. Matav is the leading telecommunications source in the country of Hungary. I think that overall their strategy has been quite a success. I think that the success really took off when they decided to transition the company from one big group and broke it down into four different business zones. The four zones consisted of: Internet, business services, mobile and residential services. This has greatly benefitted the company because no part of the business is now put on the back burner while other parts get more of the focus. The company is more balanced as a whole since the major strategy changes. Also, the company has now been able to have multiple individuals oversee each major section of the company. The statistics have greatly proven that since the change in their strategy to go into the four major sections, the company as the on the rise from where it was. One of the greatest rises has been in their Internet services. Over the past two years Matav has seen a tremendous jump of above 40% in their customers, just in this service alone. 2. From what I discovered, Matav has very few competitive advantages over the domestic markets in Hungary. I think that Matav did have a competitive advantage until T-Mobile was able to open its market there. T-Mobile opening its market to the Hungarian community really did damage to Matav’s advantages it held over the country. Matav...
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...Women in Management at Deutshe Telekom 1. What do you think of this “quota” approach that Deutsche Telekom is pursuing? What benefits and drawbacks does such and approach have? “Quotas” are not recommended by many human resource experts. While quotas will help organizations become diverse quickly, they do so in a way that discriminates against employees – critics call this reverse discrimination. Quotas many times suggest that certain people need not apply. By actively saying that a set number of minorities will be put into a position can also create a backlash from applicants/existing employees who feel that their qualifications are not as important as their gender or color of their skin. Many experts prefer the use of hiring programs that favor minorities when all other qualifications are equal. 2. What issues might Deutsche Telekom face in recruiting female university graduates? How could they address these issues? Get students to think about how Deutsche Telekom would attract only female applicants. In US markets, advertisements for jobs cannot specify a gender. Such an ad would be seen as a violation of other applicant’s civil rights. Deutsche Telekom could send recruiters to female only universities or advertise in media oriented toward females. 3. What issues might the company face in introducing changes in work–family programs? Again, how could they address these issues? While some employees are appreciative of work-family programs, others might...
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...CHAPTER 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION TM, the new brand identity for Telekom Malaysia Berhad was launched on 14 April 2005 by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi. This new brand is not a mere cosmetic change. It encompasses a real change to the way TM provides its services. The main emphasis of this transformation is to instill a customer service oriented culture amongst employees and will be reinforced with improvement in the quality of customer service provider. TM’s vision is to be the Communications Company of choice – focused on delivering Exceptional Value to its customers and other stakeholders. While, TM’s mission are determined by being recognized as a leader in all markets which it served; a customer-focused organization that provides one-stop total solution; building enduring relationships based on trust with its customers and partners; generate shareholder value by seizing opportunities in Asia Pacific and other selected regional markets; and being the employer of choice that inspire performance excellence. TM’s principal activities are establishing, maintaining and providing telecommunications and related services, has become Malaysia’s Number One provider of information communication technologies and has achieved a sustainable growth in both local and international markets. CHAPTER 2 2.0 PROFILE 2.1 Historical Background Milestones over two centuries are as follows: 1874 The telephone makes its debut...
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...As we celebrate National Work and Family month, I'm wondering how increasing usage of ICT affects and will continue to impact today's working families. ICT at home: ICT permeates family life, especially for married couples with minor children, says a Pew Internet survey. ICT helps today's busy families stay connected with each other. Parents can check in with kids at all times to see where they are and what they are doing. Kids can easily reach parents if there is an emergency or a problem. However, ICT can also keep families apart. Imagine today's family gathered in the kitchen for dinner. Maybe the TV is on, a laptop on the kitchen counter and everyone has their phone with them. Mom and dad are keeping an eye on emails even though the work day is technically over. So this family is physically together, but they are not totally focused on and paying attention to each other. They are at least partially attentive to a ping or a beep indicating that there is a new text message, email or missed call. Maggie Jackson describes how ICT can make it difficult to focus, pay attention and connect with others in her book, Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age. ICT at work: For many, work is no longer something we do at a certain time or place; work can be anytime, and anywhere. Technology blurs the boundaries between home and work and can negatively impact employees and their commitment to their organizations, as well as their partners, and children. A...
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