Suggested Format for Case Analyses: 1. Executive Summary: brief 1 paragraph stating key problem(s) and your main recommendation(s)/decision(s). 2. Problem Identification: 1-2 page write-up of the key problem(s) you have identified within the case. This should not be a re-hash of the case itself. The Case Study questions should help you address the issues in this section. 3. Action Plan: 1-2 page write-up of your proposed solution to the problem(s) with detailed steps as to how to proceed
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Donna Dubinsky and Apple Computer Case questions 1. Why was Dubinsky initially so successful at Apple? * The organizational structure for apply and the distribution division was simply and clean * She claimed that having a good supervisor as mentor is precious, and guided her career path * With her ways of doing and managing phrased by her subordinates, Dubinsky was able to equip herself not only the position powers but also reputation and personal power * In terms of work
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Case Questions for April 10, 2010 Discussion Questions for Birch Paper Company Answer each of the following questions independently. 1. Which bid should Norhern Division accept? 2. Should Thompson Division lower its price? If so, to what? 3. What should the Commercial V.P. do? Case 23-5, Berkshire Industries 1. Were Berkshire’s motivations for a new incentive system reasonable? If so, what were their main options for a new system? Was an economic profit-focused system a reasonable
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FIN 620, Fall 2006 CASE QUESTIONS DR. KISS Please allow these questions to serve as a guide when you prepare your case write-up in accordance with the syllabus or other instructions. Table of Contents Page Case: Name and Number, Bruner 5e Note Number I. C12- Best Practices—WACC No Questions II. C2- Bill Miller & Value Trust 2 III. C5- Financial Detective, 2005 Contained in Case IV. C7- Body Shop Intl* Contained in Case, but see page 3
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Case #1: Butler Lumber Company Questions 1. Why does Mr. Butler have to borrow so much money to support this profitable business? 2. Do you agree with his estimate of the company’s loan requirements? How much will he need to borrow to finance his expected expansion in sales (assume a 1991 sales volume of $3.6 million)? 3. As Mr. Butler’s financial advisor, would you urge him to go ahead with, or to reconsider, his anticipated expansion and his plans for additional debt financing? As the banker, would
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52:620:530 D6 (Summer 2015) Arun Kumaraswamy Case preparation questions KTM – Ready to race (for general discussion in class) 1. Size up KTM (its strategy, resources/capabilities, organization and management) and its environment. How is it performing? 2. What growth options does it have? How does each growth option fit with its environment, strategy/resources/capabilities? How well can KTM deliver on each of these options? 3. What growth options should KTM pursue? Should it pursue organic
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Questions to be discussed in class Case 18: Worldwide Paper Company 1. What are the yearly cash flows that are relevant for this investment decision? Do not forget the effect of taxes and the initial investment amount. 2. What discount rate should Worldwide Paper Company (WPC) use to analyze those cash flows? Be prepared to justify your recommended rate and the assumptions that you used to estimate it. 3. What is the net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) for the
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Case Questions. A. Williams, 2002. 1. Evaluate the terms of the proposed $900 million financing from the perspective of both parties. How would you calculate the return to investors in this transaction? If you need more information, what information do you need? 2. What is the purpose of each of the terms of the proposed financing? 3. Conduct an analysis of Williams’ sources and uses of funds during the first half of 2002. How do you expect these numbers to evolve over the
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For the Sears Auto Cases, when I first read it, I didn’t think the incident was that serious, since the most doubtable questions were the standard of the Sears Auto is different from what the BAR used, second, the methods of investigation used by BAR sounded not fair, they used high mileage, older vehicle model with severe repair problems and that needs only minor brake repair. Further, the BAR intentionally replaced the failed parts with new parts such that the new parts are being aged to look like
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1) What are the reasons consumers of music switched to digital? Streaming services pointed to the ability to discover new music, their free of charge tier of offerings and the ability to listen to music without needing to purchase individual songs. Majority of consumers who use pirate sites i.e. approximately 57% believe that there are good services available for legally accessing digital music. The significant factors which drive the popularity of downloads and streaming services. The first factor
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