Dissertation Submitted to the Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Submitted by: ANUJA BHEKANE MBA (ENTREPRENEURSHIP) Roll No.10117 Research Guide: Dr. Rashmi Gopinathan Department of Business Management Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai PENETRATING FOR THIS THE FIRST STAGE OF RETAIL OUTLET DECLARATION I hereby declare that the dissertation
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Managerial Economics Term Paper DEMAND IN THE DOMESTIC AIRLINE INDUSTRY OF INDIA Submitted by: Akshata Shirodkar ePGP-02-002 This term paper explores the rational economics behind the demand and its affect on dynamic pricing in the domestic airline industry in India, where both of these vary often with time and units available. Based on the learning gained during microeconomics course, this paper analyses the current pricing strategies and norms practiced by the airline industry. Managerial
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9-703-497 REV: DECEMBER 21, 2006 PANKAJ GHEMAWAT JOSÉ LUIS NUENO ZARA: Fast Fashion Fashion is the imitation of a given example and satisfies the demand for social adaptation. . . . The more an article becomes subject to rapid changes of fashion, the greater the demand for cheap products of its kind. — Georg Simmel, “Fashion” (1904) Inditex (Industria de Diseño Textil) of Spain, the owner of Zara and five other apparel retailing chains, continued a trajectory of rapid, profitable growth by
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Questions 1, 2, 3, 4 Do It! 1 Exercises 2. 2, 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9, 10 11, 15 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 11, 12, 13 1A, 2A, 4A, 6A 4A 1B, 2B, 4B, 6B 4B 3. Explain the term sales mix and its effects on break-even sales. Determine sales mix when a company has limited resources. Understand how operating leverage affects profitability. Explain the difference between absorption costing and variable costing. Discuss net income effects under absorption costing versus
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Managing Knowledge for Innovation: The Role of Cooperation, Competition, and Alliance Nationality Haisu Zhang, Chengli Shu, Xu Jiang, and Alan J. Malter ABSTRACT Strategic alliances play a critical role in global innovation. Firms can overcome resource constraints and achieve superior innovative performance not only by using internal resources but also by acquiring knowledge-based capabilities from alliance partners. In this study, the authors investigate how knowledge acquired from alliance partners
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Cornell University ILR School DigitalCommons@ILR CAHRS Working Paper Series Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies (CAHRS) 5-1-1995 Employee Compensation: Theory, Practice, and Evidence Barry A. Gerhart Cornell University Harvey B. Minkoff TRW Corporation Ray N. Olsen TRW Corporation Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrswp Part of the Human Resources Management Commons This Article is brought to you for free and open access by
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Cornell University ILR School DigitalCommons@ILR CAHRS Working Paper Series Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies (CAHRS) 5-1-1995 Employee Compensation: Theory, Practice, and Evidence Barry A. Gerhart Cornell University Harvey B. Minkoff TRW Corporation Ray N. Olsen TRW Corporation Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrswp Part of the Human Resources Management Commons DigitalCommons@ILR is celebrating its 10th anniversary
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CASE STUDY Brand Kingfisher : Creating a Lifestyle Brand -- Lekha Ravi Team Leader, The Icfai Research Center, Chennai. The author can be reached at lkhravi@yahoo.co.in The United Breweries (UB) group today (2008) boasts a diverse portfolio of businesses - alcoholic beverages, life-sciences, engineering, aviation, agriculture, chemicals, information technology and leisure. The man behind this potent diversity is none other than India's flamboyant tycoon Vijay Mallya (Mallya). Mallya's association
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according to a new Research and Market’s report, “Indian Pharma Sector Forecast 2014.” India will emerge as a leading global player in pharmaceutical industry by 2020, securing a place among the top five major global markets, according to Ikon Marketing Consultant (IMC). Also, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) has said it expects the Indian pharmaceutical industry to reach US$ 20 billion by 2015, making it one of the world's top 10 pharmaceuticals markets. India has a strong
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a strategic viewpoint. Design/methodology/approach – The literature is examined from three perspectives. First, supply chain integration covers issues relating to integration of core processes across organizational boundaries through improved communication, partnerships, alliances and cooperation. Second, strategy and planning examines supply chain management as a strategic matter for trading partners, along with factors relating to the amount of planning required. Third, implementation issues concern
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