International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, Vol. 1, No. 1, June, 2010 2010-023X Information Technology roles in Accounting Tasks – A Multiple-case Study Maria do Céu Gaspar Alves Abstract—Nowadays the business world is changing at a faster and faster pace. The reasons given for this is globalization, highs information technology (IT) investments and the rapid pace of technological change. Organizations are responding in different ways and at different rates to the wide range
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Barnes & Noble Vs. Amazon To attain a competitive advantage over Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble needs to develop a proper strategy and implement a successful marketing plan. SITUATION ANALYSIS Barnes & Noble first must consider the issues and problems facing their company, and then perform an opportunity analysis to determine their strengths and weaknesses in relation to their customers, competitors, and company capabilities. In regards to the main concerns of Barnes & Noble,
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Relevant facts Company specialized in cable and small-bore pipelaying technology Started as a technical division to a major utility Competitive edge gained by its “mole” excavating tools 21 emplyess and over €4,000,000 Electrical and gas bills provide the core of business Questions 1. Analyze the problem presented by the client. Can Alan's problems be re-presented as opportunities? Alan’s problems can be presented as opportunites due to the lack o interest in his work team. He
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Jessica Turner has a master's degree in accounting and an undergrad degree in business. She established Turner Test Prep, a CPA exam review center, after being rejected by the Big Six accounting firms. She decided to bring the company into existence when she was searching for other employment options, and also because she had experience in the field when she worked at a review center's business office before taking up her master's degree. There, she inadvertently started teaching the math portion
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Sources of Information for Case Writing and Analysis The primary sources for case study research are the University Library and the Worldwide Web. A summary of their resources is listed below. I. The University Library The typical University library provides a valuable collection of databases useful for both primary and secondary data collection on a company or industry. Some of the leading information databases are as follows: 1. Macro-Level Industry Information - Standard and Poor’s Industry
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What is a case study? A report presenting an analysis of problems and issues facing a particular company, with recommendations of a plan of action and justification of that plan What is the purpose of a case study? To persuade audience that the recommendations are feasible, desirable and the best ones available Who commissions one? A client, or a firm‟s senior management who are seeking a way forward understanding of case study approach clarification of directive
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Work is the best way to practice what you have learnt. The purpose of including project report in the Diploma Programme is to provide you an opportunity to investigate a problem applying management concepts in a scientific manner. It enables you to apply your conceptual knowledge in a practical situation and to learn the art of conducting a study in a systematic way and presenting its findings in a coherent report. As managers, you are constantly seeking information to base your decision. How well
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Advanced Supply Chain Management Course overview Course code: 315．075．301 Course title: Advanced Supply Chain Management Credit points: 3 |Course |Campus |Career |School |Learning Mode | |Code | | | | | | |Understanding the supply
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and Implementation Assignment 1, 2013 – Case Studies Tutorial-based group assessments Due: See ‘Due Dates for Case Study Submission’ section Marks: 30% of the total marks for the unit Background – Learning with Cases Harvard University, probably the most famous source of teaching cases, describes these resources as follows: “Teaching cases – also known as case studies – are narratives designed to serve as the basis for classroom discussion. Cases don’t offer their own analysis. Instead
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Lesson 2 Case Study Your Name MS510: Human Resources Management Professor Louis Lopez January 27, 2015 Affirmative Action Plan Goals Evidence of Discrimination Introduce material here… Start the first sentence with the purpose statement followed by your introduction. Please post case studies in Turnitin Assignment Drop Box as a MS Word document. Remember, each case study must have the heading listed below and must be answered according to instructions; each heading is worth a percentage
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