Broad Case Studies Samples For Students

In the modern era of globalization and a significant gap between developed and developing countries the majority of IT companies consider outsourcing as a key way to increase the efficiency of their functioning and save costs (Mclvor 2). The size of the global market of outsourced IT services currently constitutes $88.9billion, and continues to grow (Statista 1). A trend to outsourcing leads to the fact that manufacturing departments of large IT companies are currently located beyond the USA.
Consequently, electronic parts and related materials, needed in order to create functioning electronic devices have not been available in the U.S. ...

The major strategic challenge facing the Apple computer Inc. is its strategic competitiveness with respect to the company brand image. As the company expanded its product line to include media, software, and hardware, its brand image declined tremendously. It diversified broadly and as result loses its strategic brand image in the industry. The broad differentiation strategy employed which sought to differentiate the company’s product offering from rivals’ in ways that appealed to a broad spectrum of buyers. Besides, it tries access broad and varied consumers as opposed to its already established market. The company thus finds it extremely impossible ...

Introduction

Over the long period of its history casino gambling has been an important source of entertainment, as well as a focus for the government’s regulatory activities, significantly influencing the competition within the industry. According to the information by the PwC, the revenue of the USA-based casinos accounts for 48.9 percent of the revenues of global casino industry. The casino gambling market is characterized with relative stability following the 2008-2010 decline. The major trends of the industry development are an expansion of regional casino markets (e.g., in Pennsylvania), a growing accessibility of gaming for different customer groups, as well ...

Management

Management: Questions and Answers for Decision Analysis Course
Q2.1 Answer
- Objectives in this situation and some different alternatives are there:
The main objective behind purchasing of a car is to go to office and to fulfil homely affairs. In this situation, we needed budgeted family car to travel within the city. The objective of purchasing a new car is very specific as it is needed for limited purposes so in choosing the car there would be no problem.
- The broad context and objectives behind purchasing a car is as follows.

Budget Features Usage Choice After Sales ...

Productivity is one of the most important phenomenon from the viewpoint of an organization; in fact no organization could be in the net of economic based productivity, without development and effective expansion. Expanding the networks and development is in the veins of a company and every organization has to undertake new things into consideration for initiating the same.
There are number of companies of the world which are growing with a robust pace and one of the reasons behind the same is their timely and effective strategies. All the companies, like P&G, Unilever and other blue chips are using the ...

Business

Summary
Firewire is a surfboard company headed by CEO Mark Price, the San Diego based company is leveraging on the demand for surfboards by waterdogs and professional surfers alike. The problem with the company is that they are relatively new in the industry and their first introduced products are generally traditional made. However, the new generations of surfboarders are looking forward to boards that can be made customized according to their preferred shape and sizes. In addition, the company is also baffled by the cost of the step by step manufacturing and development of the new boards. This analysis ...

SWOT analysis

Internal strengths
Low start-up costs due to the presence of equipment and the opportunity to utilize family labour
Continuing family tradition is a positive trait for differentiation and building up the company’s image in the eyes of customers

The application of fruity fragnances, capable of attracting teenagers

Safe and natural ingredients as a key differentiation trait
Internal weaknesses
Limited ability to introduce full product lines due to the size of the business and the lack of experience
Limited awareness about the modern scientific developments in the field of skin care and an inability to apply them
External opportunities
Focus on growth (e.g., licensing operations to another firm ...

Background Information

Harley-Davidson Inc. is one of the largest motorcycle manufacturing companies that has not only dominated the United States market, but also other parts of the world. The Company has 100 years experience in terms of motorcycle manufacturing and has attracted a broad base of clients across the United States (Brannen, Jeffrey and Nabil, 11). Economists have mentioned that Harley Davidson Inc. is one of the two motorcycle manufacturing companies that did not experience significant impact as a result of the Great Depression (Zarco and Morgan, 47). Besides, the company has undergone a series of management as well as ownership ...

a. Case study organization
As its history, Keurig was established in 1990 by Dragone and Sylvan with the primary aim of revolutionizing the coffee industry. This would be through the provision of an easy, delicious and also a convenient way of enjoying a cup of coffee. In particular, Keurig had the belief that coffee was supposed to be served in its fresh state whether in the office or even at home. The company was considered as technological one. Essentially, it fused its technology and coffee design to enable it to attain its position as a market leader. (Dess, Lumpkin, ...

Website: http://www.keuriggreenmountain.com/

Industry: Produces and sells coffeemakers, specialty coffee, and related products (teas, hot cocoa, among others).

BACKGROUND and HISTORY
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters was created in 1981 in Vermont, as a small specialty coffee roaster, which expanded rapidly in the next 20 years. The company acquired the brewing-machine maker Keurig in 2006. It was a publicly traded company from 1993 to December 2015, when investors led by JAB Holding Company acquired GMCR for the amount of $13.9 billion (Yahoo Finance).
GMCR describes itself as a “personal beverage system company revolutionizing the beverage experience through the power of innovative technology” (Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.). Their portfolio is comprised of 80 brands and more than ...

1. Company Background

Key Issues

Mission and Vision
2. Unilever Company Application
3. Ice Cream Competitive Environment Application

Company Background

Nestlé is a Swiss based company and its core was formed by two different Swiss companies in 1867, Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company in Switzerland (About Us n.d. para 5). Henri Nestlé sold his company and factory to three businessmen and by 1878 Milkmaid and Nestlé were the main competitors in the European market as they started offering similar products (About Us n.d. para 5). In 1902, Milkmaid, sold off all of its operations based in the United States, paving the way for its ...

Environmental Scan

Under Armour is a sporting apparel manufacturer and wholesaler for women, men and youth. Their products feature special moisture-wick fabrics engineered in a diverse range of styles and designs for the performance athlete in any climate and at any age. Under Armour's products are worn by athletes at all levels including professional as well as consumers living active lifestyles. In 2015, Under Armour grew approximately 20% in revenues from year prior, generating global revenues of $4..9 billion and maintaining an operating income of $503 million.(Mann 2016) The majority of its net revenues are generated from wholesale sales of ...

Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

Cardiac arrhythmias often require immediate medical care that may include resuscitation (Ray, 2004). The diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias can be challenging particularly in situations whereby the patient is asymptomatic and ECG findings are normal between symptomatic episodes (Cruickshank, 2008). Distinguishing between supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia is also a challenge (Australian Resuscitation Council, 2008). Cardiac arrhythmia should be suspected in patients with a history of syncope, near syncope, palpitations, and/or chest pain (Cruickshank, 2008). This paper will justify why monomophic ventricular tachycardia is the most likely diagnosis of a male patient who collapsed abruptly and has hypotension (BP 63/38), tachycardia ( ...

The assumption that changes are as good as rest is not always taken positively when it is eventually put into practice. Often than not, reorganization is feared and strongly resisted because it brings around disturbances of the status quo, a threat to individuals vested interests in their jobs. Sometimes changes are altered resulting in a loss of effectiveness and an increase in costs. Vehement resistance to cultural, ethical and professional changes as is witnessed in the New Zealand Police Unit.
The top brass in the New Zealand Police though some in subtle ways is up in arms against almost ...

Business Strategy Analysis

One characteristic attribute of the fashion industry is its predisposition to change; therefore, an innovative product may become irrelevant and lose market share within a short period. Consequently, this element necessitates for continuous product development coupled with market research to maintain a competitive advantage. In some industries, having a R&D department is a competitive edge, but in the fashion sector, it is a survival tool. These rapid changes in the industry are not limited to products only, as marketing tactics and other business strategies need to be constantly reviewed. The emphasis on customer engagement is increasing in this sector ...

Question One

The sales of the Lego’s movie themed products keyed to popular film franchises, such as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Spiderman are performing well according to the company’s main shareholder and the Chief Executive Officer Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen who has served the company from 1979 to 2004 (Lego). The increased sales can be attributed to the increased number of alliances with Walt Disney Company and Lucas Films, which is the creator of the popular Star Wars Series. According to my opinion, I think this was the right strategy for the company to adopt considering the ...

UNIQLO Marketing Research

As one of the most lucrative industries globally, fashion has attracted many companies. One such companies include UNIQLO a Japanese company located in Yamaguchi. The company offers different types of cloth brands to local Japanese people, the Asian region and other consumers globally. Singapore is one of the biggest markets for fashion wear with many companies in operation and new ones seeking on entry strategies. Considering the strategic importance of the country to UNIQLO, it is essential for the company to conduct a marketing research to establish what influences consumers decisions to purchase different fashion brands. According to Shen ( ...

Firms Internal Environment

Background
Dell is a multinational Information Communication and Technology company based in Texas, United States. Founded in 1984 by Michael Dell, the company offers a broad range of computer products and services to its customers (Kapuscinski, Zhang, Carbonneau, Moore, & Reeves, 2004). Today the company boasts of a staff community that is well above the 100,000th mark in all stores worldwide. The Dell holding company performs all its operation through subsidiaries located all over the world. The four broad sections in which the business is anchored upon are the large enterprise, small to medium businesses, the public, and the ...

Executive Summary

The aim of this report is to cover Coca-Cola’s mission, vision, objectives and values in detail. Critical assessment of its reports and information posted on the website with regard to shareholders as well as other stakeholder groups demonstrates that Coca-Cola strives to solve scandals that have occurred years ago. The firm cares greatly for the working environment that it creates. What concerns formulation of vision and mission, it is clear that Coca-Cola needs more differentiation and precision. What is more, based on its commitment to integrity, Coca-Cola should explicitly state on the main page for shareholders what its ...

Communication

Activewear market continues its growth of the ‘athleisure’ trend. More and more customers are ready to adopt a healthy lifestyle. It is not strange to see a person wearing gym clothes beyond the gym today (Petro G., 2015). That is why all sportswear companies are eager to change their marketing strategies in order to meet the expectations of their customers. Lululemon was one of the first companies to see the opportunity to sell activewear. But they were not the only one. The main competitors of lululemon are Nike inc., Gap, Under Armour, and Victoria’s Secrets who entered the ...

Overview

The case In re Patrick F., Super. Ct. No. SJ14023322, concerns the conditions placed on a juvenile delinquent’s dispositional order (In re Patrick F., 2015, p. 1). On June 11, 2014, then-17 year old Patrick F. burglarized his next door neighbor’s home and stole a valuable gold ring and coins (In re Patrick F., 2015, p. 1). Patrick F. was soon apprehended by the police as a potential suspect and admitted to entering the home and stealing the items while the relative stood watch (In re Patrick F., 2015, p. 1).
The district attorney submitted a juvenile ...

Description of Nasra’s condition

Nasra, aged six, is a girl of Indian descent and the first born in a family four. Her only brother, Patel is aged four and has had a normal growth devoid of any serious health conditions. Patel helped me to draw out comparisons that established Nasra’s condition. When Nasra neared, I noticed some odd-looking features on her flawless face. She had a broad flat nasal bridge and an exceptionally high forehead. Her eyes were widely spaced and noticeably protruding and she also has a downward mouth. Her head and chin were also smaller than normal. When I enquired ...

Nowadays many IT companies view outsourcing as a key tactics to achieve significant efficiencies and cost reductions.. While companies can obtain a lot of benefits with the help of outsourcing, they also face operations-related challenges. The founders of PassAct, Inc. were aware about the fact that engineers and scientists, working for high tech-companies that necessarily practice outsourcing spent significant amount of time on creating the working models (prototypes of new products). Importantly, engineers and scientists need to ensure that prototypes are functional. One of the major challenges related to producing prototypes was procuring all the necessary electrical components. This ...

Question: Explaining the Strategic Management Process and how a Corporation can use this Process to Achieve Strategic Competitiveness

The strategic management process refers to a complete set of decisions, obligations, and actions needed for a corporation to attain strategic competitiveness and receive above-average returns (Hitt, Ireland & Hoskisson, 2014). The relevant strategic inputs resulting from analyzes of external and internal environments are essential for effective formulation and implementation of the strategy. In turn, effectual strategic actions are a precondition for the realization of the desired outcomes of strategic competitiveness and above-average returns. Accordingly, the strategic management process is utilized to match the ever-changing market conditions and competitive structure with the corporation’s constantly evolving capabilities, core competencies, and ...

Dear Colleagues,

Last year we did grate and crossed vehicle sales level of 200,000 and Audi brand is as powerful as ever. However, the Audi A5 model line is among the outsiders, its YTD lost reached 22%. Still we should not give up, it has hidden potential. Thus, it is time to broad our horizons and to start a new era for Audi A5
I am sure that you know about the recent success of Volvo S60. Their concept was somehow revolutionary as this model was turned from the “old-fashioned slob” into lifestyle vehicle, which suits both young active and ...

Halloran metals company. This company was among the largest two independent regional service centers in the northeast US having seven locations in deferent states like New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. It is believed that in the period of 36 years of it foundation, the company had grown to sales of $170 million and an operating profit of $6 million.
This company was privately owned with a network of metal service centers across the northern United States through buying metals like primary steel and aluminum in plenty or bulky form. This company has its president known as Warren Hansen ...

Introduction

This paper looks into certain situations in the society where sound judgments and decisions are needed to come at a better solution to an ethical dilemma.
The ethical dilemma is a compound situation often involving apparent mental conflicts between moral imperatives where a party would be relatively disobeyed when the other party is deliberately adhered to. This is often called as the ethical paradoxes in moral philosophy and is more often than not brought into play in attempting to refute a particular ethical system or moral code (“What is an Ethical Dilemma,” 2012). Also, morals are of significant in the Criminal Justice ...

In the early 1990`s most Global Multinational Enterprises within Europe, North America, and Asia set up their operations in Mexico. It had been identified as a good market place due to the trade benefits it posted. There was an imminent possibility of generating enormous revenues within the economy, and, therefore, these companies made effort to enter this market. The country was developing, and most of the local businesses within it had not taken advantage of the presented opportunities. The large multinationals have an aggressive tendency to capture any emerging market that presents the possibility of substantial income.
The ...

Introduction

The Home Depot is a retailer based in the United States of America. The retailer predominantly stocks construction and home improvement products. The company was founded in 1978. It has operations in all the states in the country. The Home Depot also has operations in all the provinces in Canada, District Columbia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. The Home Depot has several departments that store the various products it vends. Some of the departments at The Home Depot include plumbing, flooring, storage and organization, heating and cooling, and lawn and gardens among others (The Home Depot, 2013). ...

Introduction

Over the years, Coca Cola has formulated a business model that has enabled it to remain amongst the most successful corporations within the beverage industry. The organization has been the global leader in the industry based on its competitive strategies that enhance the achievement of a competitive advantage. The focus of this paper is to analyze the new vending machine so as to ascertain its suitability. It will also provide recommendations of some of the possible solutions to the various problems associated with the new vending machine.

Problem Statement

The Coca Cola Company is perceived to be a corporation whose success is largely attributed ...

Introduction

Economics is one of those fields that have its own importance and significance in a broad nutshell. When it comes to businesses all over the world, then the name of economics is the most vital one. There are numerous things and economic indicators that have been found in the countries on that the entire productivity of an organization is dependant.
Economic indicators like low unemployment rate, high Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and others are important from the viewpoint of a country in particular. Economic growth and development are some of the major things from the standpoint ...

International Project Finance

Executive Summary
The project for mining in the hinterland of Peru Mountains is studied as a case in the paper. The Antamina projects as it is called is studied for numerous management aspects of Industry, Finance, Human resources and other international finance aspects. The financial aspect of project completion is an important part of overall banking regulations is determined. Also the design of workforce, stakeholder dialogue in irrefutable and complex circumstances indicates the strength of community and social impact of such projects. The investment commitment is a particular emphasis as also the promulgation of management think on how to cater ...

Fraud is a common problem in the contemporary legal landscape. Most evident after the fact, it is one of the primary causes of the 2007-2008 financial crisis, sending the country into a recession not seen before since the Great Depression. And yet, there are regulations and regulatory bodies in place that are tasked with eliminating the practice of fraud in the financial sector. In particular, the Securities and Exchange Commission is tasked with the prosecution and enforcement of suits against fraudulent traders. The present case is fertile ground for discussion in this regard, dealing directly with the phenomenon of insider trading ...

Business Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Business Strategy Formulation and Implementation

In the United States, there are more than 600 fast food restaurants and thus there is a strong rivalry in the market. Every day, a new entrant in the market tries to steal the revenue and existing customers of the already established business firms. This has forced many firms into coming up with competitive strategies to maintain or increase their market share and revenue. For Panera Bread, the main strategy that they have implemented is the product differentiation. The firm comprehends that the differentiation is a determining factor in the fast casual industry, and it provides a competitive advantage ...

Four Worlds Restaurant Case Study

Marketing strategy is an integral tool used by companies and organizations across the world to recognize and satisfy the requirements of all the customers of the product. The broad target market is broken down into smaller homogeneous groups that the company can effectively market its products. Four world market strategy is more inclined to the global cultural, historical inclinations of its customers. With the inclusion of the dishes of the major cities and the historical events in their menus ("Paris 1968", "Hong Kong 2036", "Cairo 30BC", and "Madras 1538"), they attract a wide customer base. The differentiated foods bring out ...

Q: Clearly identify the central strategic issue(s) facing the company.

Upon the careful analysis of this case study, it is revealed that the major strategic issue that was faced by The Fashion Channel was inappropriate marketing strategies to address the customers. The marketing managers of the firm have not identified a specific target market for their channel’s content. Usually, most of the viewers were females falling in the ages between 35 to 54 years and the firm lacks much data about the trends of its viewership. There were no details present for conducting a research about the likes and dislikes of the viewers because The Fashion Channel does not had ...

Introduction

Enhancing the shareholder’s equity is one of the most effective activity of an organization for which the organizations stride for. According to majority of consensus, increasing the shareholder’s equity is the most important and critical things from the viewpoint of an organization as it is something from which positive impact would have been reflected over the bottom line of the organizations. Success story of an organization could not be derailed from any standpoint, as it something from which different aspects of an entity would be decided.
The essence of structure is an important thing from the ...

Introduction

The service that police agencies towards a community cannot be belittled. However, the effectiveness of an agency while dealing with various responsibilities from the management to operational level depends on various aspects. The operations command of a police department is usually perceived, rightly so, as the most important. However, it is important to note from the outset that most operational work is usually performed without the watchful eyes of the administrators. As such, effective work depends on the motivational levels and professionalism of the officers.
- How the history of the agency has contributed most of the issues that have ...

Introduction

In statistics and finance, the name of forecasting is the most dominating one, which has its own recognition and importance lies in a broad nutshell. It is important to analyze and forecast a thing with the help of effective tools of forecasting and organizations always consider the initiation of different standard tools and methods that stride under the ambit of statistical management in total.
Among different statistical tool, which would be used for different purposes in an organization, the name of regression tool is one of them, which has its own significance and importance. There are certain amount of topics, ...

Statement of Problem

Finance and accounting are two different things but most of the people regarded both of them as identical or similar one. Accounting is basically a name of recording the transaction of an organization, while finance is the name of utilizing the funds of a company at a perfect place from where the likelihood of earning would be on a higher scale in total.
Concepts that come under the ambit of both of these broad visions are important to analyze as both of these broad concepts have something very different. Finance based versions and decisions are important for an individual, therefore they have ...

Energy drink is among the alternative beverages that have shown rapid growth in the beverage industry in the mid-2000s in the United States. As a response to the declining demand for carbonated soft drinks due to shifting consumer preferences towards beverages like energy drinks, sports drink, bottled water, fruit juices, ready-to-drink tea, vitamin-enhanced beverages, ready-to-drink coffee, and other types of beverages, PepsiCo had relied on these alternative beverages for its sustained growth in mature markets, and prospectively, market expansion for alternative beverages to emerging international markets.
In 2009, PepsiCo led in the beverage industry in most beverage categories other ...

Executive Summary

The Ducati Company, which produces motorcycles, is in an attempt to acquiring a double digit increase in its revenue under the management of Federico Minoli. The vision by the manager is to achieve the success by the Harley-Davidson Inc. In this attempt; the management opts to endeavor in investing in the Harley’s niche. Through analysis of the project, the internal and external attributes and factors to the company indicate that the project will deliver results. There is however the need for the company to uphold its culture, quality and its identity. Any loss of this would mean that they ...

Introduction

Educational research is undertaken to generate knowledge. Its five objectives are “exploration” “description,” “ explanation,” “prediction,” and “influence” (Johnson & Christensen, nd). Among the many areas of educational research are quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed methods, and action research. These four areas will be discussed in this paper as well as the research process, and specific applications of these methodologies.

The Research Process

There are seven basic steps involved in conducting a research. These are (1) identifying the research problem, (2) review of literature, (3) specifying a purposes, (4) developing research questions, (5) collecting data, (6) analysis and interpretation of data, and (7) reporting the research ...

Arguably, bottled water is one of the swift growing drinking choices in the world; in fact, people in the globe spend billions in buying it. As a matter of fact, bottled water has been a debatably issues, especially, on its contents, morality, healthy, and ethical aspects of it. The content of bottled water differs, depending of the type of company it produces, nutritional information, and ingredients that it contains. Hence, some of the contents of the bottled water include inorganic minerals and metals, such as calcium, fluoride, potassium, magnesium, and biocarbonate. Moreover, water contains some ingredients that are useful to the ...

Situational Analysis

Undeniably, Disney is, by far, the largest conglomerate in the world entertainment industry. Disney has four operational divisions comprising of Disney parks and resorts, Disney studios, Media Networks, and Disney consumer products. Branding to Disney entails the promise consumers place on Disney products. Arguing that people go to Disney because their slogan says, “the Happiest Place on Earth,” will be misinformation but rather people go to Disney because of their feelings and priori regarding Disney. Therefore, the brand drives Disney’s business. Due to its reputation, any item sold under the Disney brand is sure to become a hit and ...

The current paper is committed to the analysis of Nintendo Company’s Wii product. When conducting this analysis, a conclusive description of the company in made. The analysis begins by highlighting its current CEO, total profit and sales, as well as its performance in the industry. To help analyze both internal and external environments of the company, SWOT analysis is undertaken using the information in the case study. The presentation is also devoted to analyzing the competitiveness of the industry where the company operates using the Porter’s five forces model.
Located in Kyoto in Japan, Nintendo has continued ...

Abstract
Shelter is one of the basic human necessities. Provision of decent-quality and affordable housing is one challenge that various authorities have been faced with, and Sheffield is not left behind. Though she has surpassed her average annual housing needs, Sheffield is still struggling to mitigate housing problems. This research project reviews the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) in Sheffield’s housing and how education level affects the adoption of GIS in affordable housing initiatives. In order to achieve this objective, the current state of Sheffield’s housing is exhaustively considered. Using the boundary data from EDINA ...