11 % INCREASE IN OPERATING WEEKS $ 31.4Million fISCAL 2012 NET INCOME $ 1.09 fISCAL 2012 NET INCOME PER DILUTED SHARE BJ’S RESTAURANTS, INC. INVESTING IN QUALITY A loyalty proven by our financial results. 61 2 3 5 4 1 2 1 1 3 6 1 28 1 11 selected financial highlights (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenues Net Income Net Income Per Share: Basic Diluted Total Assets Shareholders’ Equity Number of Restaurants at Year End Comparable
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gerry JoHnson KeVan sCHoles rICHard WHIttIngton Fundamentals oF strategy ACCESS CODE INSIDE unlock valuable online learning resources Once opened this pack cannot be returned for a refund Welcome to FUNDAMENTALS OF STRATEGY Strategy is a fascinating subject. It’s about the overall direction of all kinds of organisations, from multinationals to entrepreneurial start-ups, from charities to government agencies, and many more. Strategy raises the big questions about these organisations –
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Low cost: Wal-Mart has lower operating expenses than the industry average. The primary cost advantage is Wal-Mart’s superior distribution capability (location of stores, inside-out growth patterns, cross-docking, superior information management). Quantitative details on cost advantage are set forth in Section 3 below. • High Volume: Industry analysts watch Wal-Mart’s growth of sales figure very closely. Wal-Mart’s prices are low by the industry standard, which, combined with its lower costs, indicates
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UNIT-1 MANAGEMENT The word Management can be styled as- Management (i.e manage-men-tactfully ). It is an art of getting things through people. But in modern approach of management it involves all kind of activities which determine the objectives of the organization. * Management is an important element in every organization. It is the element that coordinates currents organizational activities and plans for the future. * The management adapts
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doi:10.3926/jiem.2008.v1n2.p119-142 ©© JIEM, 2008 – 01(02):119-142 - ISSN: 2013-0953 Measuring the impact of HRM on organisational performance Anastasia A. Katou University of Macedonia (GREECE) akatou@uom.gr Received September 2008 Accepted December 2008 Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to measure the impact of HRM on organisational performance in the context of Greece. Data were collected from 178 organisations using a questionnaire survey in the Greek manufacturing sector, and
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The marketing mix, value chain, competitive advantage, and focus are universal in their applicability, irrespective of whether a company does business only in the home country or has a presence in many markets around the world. However, in a global industry, companies that fail to pursue global opportunities risk being pushed aside by stronger global competitors. A firm’s global marketing strategy (GMS) can enhance its worldwide performance. The GMS addresses several issues. First is nature of the
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Department of Industrial Engineering, Business Administration and Statistics, ETSII, Universidad Politcnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain e a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Article history: Received 6 November 2014 Received in revised form 5 March 2015 Accepted 18 March 2015 Available online 27 March 2015 In today's manufacturing scenario, rising energy prices, increasing ecological awareness, and changing consumer behaviors are driving decision-makers to prioritize green manufacturing
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Use the following information on a company’s investments in equity securities to answer questions 1 4 below. The company’s accounting year ends December 31. Investment Ajax Company stock Bril Corporation stock Coy Company stock 1. Date of acquisition 6/20/13 5/1/13 8/2/13 Cost $40,000 20,000 16,000 Fair value 12/31/13 $35,000 N/A 16,500 Date sold 2/10/14 11/15/13 1/17/14 Selling price $32,000 26,000 23,000 Topic: Accounting for trading securities LO 1 If the ab
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can increase prices if costs are low because of process efficiencies in manufacturing. Answer: FALSE Difficulty: Easy Chapter LO: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Course LO: Identify and describe the processes and tools of strategic marketing 5) If Nestlé decides not to market biscuits (cookies) in the United States due to competitive reasons, it is considered as a lack of strategic focus and missed opportunity. Answer: FALSE Difficulty: Moderate Chapter LO: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking
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