Model Case Studies Samples For Students

McCorkle and Melanie’s book on the case of the Ad Agency provides for a very scholarly read for anyone who is interested in this sector. The book outlines and explains the principles that should be applied in the Ad Agency. In addition, it gives the concepts and models in mediation, as well as the ethical standards that should be followed. Ethics can be defined as the code of behavior in business practices. Ethics also refer to day to day interactions and how people and businesses should interact.

The models explained in this book include narrative, transformative, evaluative and ...

Question 1

The two famous basketball coaches are Bob Knight and Mike Kryzewski. They are known for being the most successful coaches in terms of leadership and winning records. Coach Knight was successful while he was the coach of the basketball at Indiana University. Coach K has been successful from the time he became the head coach at Duke University.
Coach K possesses both human skills and conceptual skills from Kratz leadership model. Coach K was once quoted saying that he does not desire to be a dictator, but he desired to be a manager. He embraced flexibility and dynamics in his ...

Coach Knight and Coach K. have very different styles of coaching. One style of coaching displays a softer side to leadership and coaching while the other style believes in the notion of exercising tough love in leadership. Generally speaking, Coach K’s style seems to be more sincere, personal and at times compassionate while Coach Knight’s leadership style is rigid and strict. Both coaches have had very successful careers in coaching. The numerous wins reveal the success of the college basketball teams that they have coached. The difference in their coaching styles and leadership techniques leads one to wonder ...

A database is a saving bank that is used to store data or information which is crucial in organizations daily activities and for record purposes. It allows users to store data in a precise organized manner, once the data has been stored; it is easy to retrieve the information using certain criteria. The manner in which information is stored in any database determines how easy it is to get the information searched, based on several criteria. It makes it easy to add information to the database, remove and modify and at the same time sort or filter.

Entities relate with each ...

Salt intake control is a major issue globally. This needs to be addressed because of the associated consequences especially the high blood pressure. The main view of the paper is the review of the contrasting model of control which is the medical model and public health model of control. High salt intake comes from various sources. One of the main sources noted to be relevant in America is that of the intake from processed and restaurants foods.
The medical model is based on stating the amount of salt the patient needs based on the health condition of such patient. ...

1. What are the weaknesses of Groupon’s business model described in the videos?

Ans. The business model of Groupon is vulnerable and can be easily replicated by any other

Competetetor.There are almost 500 different competitors doing the same kind of businesses
Like Google, Amazon .Moreover, they spend too much On advertisements that are again a very
Huge cost incurred on their revenues.
2. What features of the contemporary e-commerce does Group Now! Utilize?

Ans. The features are mentioned as below:

Providing links to their websites in different social networking platforms like, Facebook.
Doing regular tie-ups with all the local restaurants, spa, gym centers to attract local businesses.
Publishing Advertisements in terms of Junk Mails to the readers ...

i) Calculating cost of equity using CAPM Model:
Capital Asset Pricing Model, often abbreviated as ‘CAPM’, is the most fundamental concept in the investment theory of present time. This is an equilibrium model that predicts the expected return on a stock, given the expected return on the market, the stock’s beta-coefficient and the risk free rate. Considered from the borrower point of view, this model is used to calculate the cost of equity for the company using the following formula:
Cost of Equity= RFR+ Beta(Equity Risk Premium)

Below is the detailed explanation of cost of equity calculated for Tim Hortons Inc:

Risk Free Rate: This refers to rates being offered by ...

The music industry has undergone tremendous changes; the whole business model has been transformed and the internet has taken over each and every aspect of the business. Old competencies become irrelevant while it has become a necessity for the businesses to quickly adopt the new ones. The need for A&R staff has been eliminated by the concept of the MP3 to make the music in the digital format. Similar to the other businesses, the elimination of the barriers to entry has given rise to more competition and opened up more chances of innovation in the industry. The compilation and distribution ...

Software development life cycle (SDLC) is process through which software’s or systems that are designed developed and implemented (Roebuck, 2012). Proper SDLC methodologies can be used to improve quality of datasets. This can be done through by selecting the best SDLC methodology, which is achieved through learning the SDLC models, assessing needs from all stakeholders and then defining a criterion to weigh and establish the best model to implement, (Chao, 2006). This criterion must meet the threshold for the taskforce in the design, best technology in resolving the problem at hand, compatibility of the methodology to resolving the problem ...

1. Describe the model carefully and justify the assumptions and measures of performance.
ZZ Airline’s model was aimed at introducing an advertisement campaign in order to increase revenue and achieve better business growth. ZZ Airline’s new marketing plan model would assist the company determine the normal call times and challenges that an operator would face in case of a higher traffic flow. The assumptions made were that the mean service time was less than the mean interval time. From this assumption, the airline could easily determine the mean talk time and the customer service time using the ...

Introduction

Every department of an organization strives hard for the sharing of their contribution in the economic prosperity of the company and the presence of every department is essential for an entity. Among numerous departments, usually found in an organization, the name of Operational Department is one of them. Operational Department is one of the most important departments from the viewpoint of an organization and no organization could be in the sake of economic prosperity without having an effective Operational Department in particular .
Operational Department is a department which usually looks over the transparent move in the actions and behaviors ...

Dr. Wheelis' case is currently applying an affiliate model to manage The Brattle Center (TBC) which deals with patients who have borderline personality disorder. The affiliate model is based on performance and therefore Dr. Wheelis rewards TBC staff based on performance. This model recognizes efforts and those who make the most efforts get the greatest reward. Dr. Wheelis relies upon a large number of part time clinicians. This means more clinicians are employed as compared to if they were employed on a full time basis.
Considering the affiliate model Dr. Wheelis is thus revenue oriented and has to depend on ...

Correctional Sex Offender Programs

There are several practices that are normally associated with correctional practices in the field of corrections. Several strategies have been set up to ensure that when inmates are serving time, they are able to undergo several programs that enable their rehabilitation. These programs are several and in many cases are different in nature. Some of these programs are health related, mentally related and physically related. Some correctional facilities offer social amenities such as the library services that help the inmates. There are correctional sex offenders programs that are considered best practices in correctional programs. A good example is the ...

Beginning the Process of Job Redesign

I would begin by initiating an inquiry with all departmental heads. I would plan a retreat with all departmental heads to come up with a strategic plan on how to redesign the job. This is essentially a consultative approach that I believe will enable me to come up with a strategic approach that will be successful. Having noted that this model has often failed, the initial steps of this process would also include studying why this model has failed in order to avoid mistakes already made that have prevented the success of this approach. Failure to do this will result to another failed ...

Introduction

- Background of the Organization
In this paper, the Four-Part Model is applied in the context of the social responsibility activities of the Coca Cola Corporation. In this regard, the specific components of this model will be discussed, and the effects of their application within this organization will also be analyzed. The Coca Cola Corporation is one of the largest soft-drinks` manufacturer in the United States and the globe at large. The company`s operations are found in almost all the countries in the world, and its corporate social responsibility programs are also run parallel to the company` ...

Fitness industry business is one of the booming activities in the present business milieu. A fitness business focuses on offering individual training, fitness instruction and utilization of the fitness facility to those interested in pursuing their individual fitness objectives. Starting a fitness business does not require the initiators to be fitness gurus, but a passion in fitness or readiness to adopt a fitness lifestyle such as Zumba forms a critical part of success in the industry. This response to the case study seeks to consider various business models that Zumba could use to establish a successful business. In addition, a recommendation will be offered on ...

Business:

Introduction
The structure of an organisation is a very important aspect that dictates the functioning of activities in the organisation. The structure is what determines the organisation’s success and cohesion of activities and results to the effective operation. Structure leads to job and responsibility assignment and these factors are important for the division of labour and specialization which helps organisation tackle tasks in a sustainable and effective manner. Division of labour results to order and increases the effectiveness in meeting the goals and objectives of an organisation. The structure also establishes effective communication within the organisation that people could ...

The article evaluates the critical success factors that made Outback Steakhouse succeed in the competitive restaurant industry where the failure rate for startups is 75%. The success of the company can be attributed to a number of factors. The entrepreneurial acumen of the founders Chris, Bob and Tim, combined with their experience in the industry contributed to the setting of up of a unique venture with a sustainable business model. The three could identify a market opportunity. The country faced a decline in the demand for meat while the market experienced unprecedented popularity of the steakhouses. Ability to develop a business model that bridges the ...

Short-Answer Questions1. Which DSM-5 disorder matches the symptoms Abby is reporting?

Abby matches the anxiety disorder symptoms.2. Which theoretical model does the homework assigned by Dr. Smith match?
Dr. Smith matched the cognitive theoretical model.3. If Dr. Smith recommended medications only, which theoretical model would this match?
If he had recommended medications, then it would be referred to as pharmacological treatment.4. If Dr. Smith recommended medications in addition to therapy, which theoretical model would this match?
If he had mixed the two, then the therapy would be pharmacotherapy.5. If Dr. Smith completed a free association exercise with Abby, which theoretical model would this match?
Then this would ...

Stack ranking where managers in a company evaluate employees by providing a certain percentage in relation to their levels of performance. the term can is also called forced distribution since the method is not subjective. Microsoft uses the method to rank employee's level of performance from worst to best forcing managers to make difficult decisions. The method faces criticism all over since high performing employees are rewarded forcing low performers to move out. In a company about only 10 percent of employees can be designated as top performers, (Hrebiniak, p. 203). Therefore, the chance of a company to lose its creative people is ...

- Situation Audit:
Overview: Tesla Motors, named after Nikola Tesla was founded in 2003. The founders first created an expensive sports car: The Roadster, the profits from which were used to produce less expensive car, the Model S and the profits from this model would be further used to produce an even cheaper car. The products of Tesla Motors have thus been the Roadster, which is no longer available in the market, Model S which is currently in market and the third cheaper model which is under development.

The SWOT analysis consists of critical issues underlying the Tesla ...

Answer 1)

a)There's a substantial unexpected increase in inflation:
Undiversifiable/Systematic Risk: Since inflation and related increase in it is a macro economic factor and something not related to performance of stock or related companies, the diversiifcation process cannot deal with it and hence effect of inflation will remain in the portfolio construction even if we include all the availble stock in our portfolio.
b) Major Recession in US:
Undiversifiable/Systematic Risk: Just like Inflation, Recession is also an macro economic factor and an investor cannot deal with it. Important to note that an investor is always compensated for bearing systematic risk not ...

Software Engineering Life Cycle Models

In software engineering, a life cycle model is a framework that describes the activities that will be carried out during each phase of software development project. The discussion will focus on five software development models namely: the waterfall model, the spiral model, the v-shaped model, the iteration model, and the structured evolutionary prototyping model.

The Waterfall Model

This model is linearly sequential, resembling a series of cascades. It involves the following phases; establishing requirements, designing, implementation, testing, installation and maintenance. Each stage of this model produces a deliverable that is required by the next phase and the deliverable has to be completed before beginning the next ...

Dechert's camera fails to focus properly so he takes the camera to a camera store to get it repaired. The store sells new and used cameras, and also repairs cameras that have a problem with them. When Dechert returns to the store a week later to pick up the camera, the store informs him that it has been misplaced, and they cannot find it. It turns out after the camera was fixed; a dishonest employee sold it to a customer who came in to buy a used camera. If Dechert finds out the name of the customer who bought the camera can he recover it ...

Executive Summary

Ford Motors Company is one of the largest industrial corporations in the world. Contemporary business environment continues placing a lot of pressure on the cost-side of the business and the company went through the process of restructuring of its supply chain, called Ford 2000, which brought into the picture such elements as outsources distribution network, Ford Production System, and Order to Delivery approach, allowing significant saving. Today, the company considers two options: continue with its current supply chain setting and try to improve operations to gain further competitive advantage or adapt Dell´s business model.
An analysis of the ...

The assignment was to create the following:

- A consequence table
- A weighted scoring model

Are there any dominated alternatives that can be eliminated? Are there any even swaps?

Management problem definition
The problem that is being faced by the management of the company lies in choosing the new venue for the conference of accounting systems’ users. The problem appeared due to the unexpected effect of the Hurricane Katrina that prevented the management from keeping the conference held in New Orleans. Several alternatives on the possibility of running the conference were considered (e.g., canceling the conference, postponing the conference, etc.) with regard to maintaining the level of conference’s costs and maximizing attendance. Careful consideration of all ...

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Software Development Life Cycles

The software life cycle s a diagrammatic presentation of what processes are include in its making. It consists of all the activities that are required to be done on order to get the final product. Software development life cycle maps basically the same phases in different orders according to the model being followed. The different relationships that are mapped are together milestones, deliverables, mechanisms, feedbacks, etc. There are many software development life cycles that are being followed. Each model has its advantages and disadvantages over the ...

Introduction

In the current world Technology has become one of the most inevitable and paramount tool in the running of day-to-day operations of business. Technology has evolved immensely to accommodate all aspects of life. Most governments in the developed countries have sensitized its citizens to adopt modern methods of technology to enhance efficiency in their places of work and reduce costs, which results from asymmetric information. For instance in our organization the management invested in internet connection which has facilitated simultaneous sharing of information across all levels of job specialization. Further, a special task force was formulated to spearhead the fast ...

Introduction

DEA is the Data Envelopment Analysis. It is a non-parametric approach used in investigates for the assessment of production frontiers. It is used to assess the relative efficiency of various units, called DMUs in the language of DEA. DEA uses multiple inputs and outputs to estimate the efficiency and for benchmarking the best performing units.
The structure of the market economy is a concept with many aspects. In particular, the structure of the market economy can be characterized in terms of the competitive relationship, the degree of their development. There are several approaches to the study of the structure. In ...

Business Model of Instagram

Introduction
In the modern business world, the success of a business is greatly influenced by the Business Model adopted. A business model can be simply described as a program that details on the ways and means through which a business intends to generate profits from innovations (Slideshare 1). Instagram is an example of a business which has a well defined program through which it is supposed to make business gain (Griffin and Media para 2). Instagram as a brand is a universal online website and mobile application which allows users to communicate and store information by uploading and sharing photos and videos. The application also ...

Abstract

This is a case of Groupon, an internet or e-commerce based business established in November 2008 by a businessman named Andrew Mason. This man allegedly had only a million dollars to start the business—which came from business partner, Eric Lefkovsky. After its first half decade of operation, Groupon’s growth has been largely compared to the spread of a wildfire, thanks to the attractive benefits it offers for local businesses and retailers, as well as the consumers of the products of such businesses alike. The objective of this paper is to present a case, which is guided by a series of questions, related to ...

Juvenile justice system is designed to ensure appropriate treatment for offenders who are not adult. Separate norms, procedures, laws, provisions, and institutions are provisioned for juvenile offenders in almost every civilized society of the world. There are different provisions for adolescent offenders and they should be treated in different and not like other criminals. Missouri model has been emerged as a very effective model to treat such offenders. This paper intends to discuss juvenile justice system, Missouri model of juvenile justice and other related aspects.
Thousands of teenagers are behind bars, facing very torturous conditions in different countries across ...

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, ...

VinLogic is a simulation dynamics for inventory which is tasked with offering transportation and delivery network for automobile sin the United States and also Mexico. The delivery network aids in the minimization of costs that are incurred in the delivery and transportation of automobiles. This is done through forecasting and predicting
Electronic data is used within a delivery network and tracking systems to predict when current shipments are expected to arrive at the dealers who ordered them. Simulations provided by the model depict all the variations in vehicle production from the factory. Holidays and Industry shutdowns are also put into ...

One of the major reasons which Blanchard’s production chains encounter significant numbers of interruptions is the ultimate lack of communication across its various departments. For example, most of the financial information within the balance sheets is kept away from the customer orders as well as online sales which are separately tracked from the rest of the purchases. Even as it remains critical important to ensure that the right channels are utilized by the customers, the silo-approach Blanchard only increases the due difficulty of having to maintain balanced inventories as well as meeting demands. The centralized warehouse management systems ...

Summary:

J.P Morgan Chase& Co. is one of the leading banks in United States and second largest in the world on asset value. The authors articulate that J.P Morgan Chase Co. faces gross regulatory and legislation woes, and it intends to use more than $4billion, and employ approximately five thousands employees to clear the bank’s compliance and risk challenges. Monica and Dan points out that this move would not only clear the bank’s compliance and risk challenges, but also restore the bank’s reputation and image in the region. In the article, the authors affirm that the bank ...

Analysis and solution

Notable online retailer Amazon was faced with a lawsuit in early 2012 after its failure to guard its sensitive customer data from malicious individuals known as hackers. The attack featured cracking of online shoe and clothing retailer Zappos as subsidiary of Amazon where computers had their account and customer information stolen such as credit card numbers. As a result of this incidence the company faced lawsuits from its customers. This suit was aforementioned in principle following the company’s inability to safeguard the clients’ sensitive information, (Fowler & Vascellaro, 45).
Several lessons were learnt from the Zappos hacking incident such as ...

- Perform an ethical analysis of Facebook. What is the ethical dilemma presented by this case?
The ethical issue presented in this case involves how Facebook has used the personal information of its million users to make huge profits through advertising. Most of its revenue has been generated from the advertising. Based on the case study this has constituted 85% of the total revenue that they earned in 2011. The amount of personal information gathered by Facebook becomes a problem since it can be used to harm the user in so many different ways. Despite the fact that people ...

Introduction

Database is the mode of storing related items in a single entity in a logical manner. They are specially planned applications that easily interact with the users and in turn provide the needed information to the users. For example for the company, the data will be stored and can be easily be accessed by the users. The Speedy Wheels delivery company can be able to use the system for the flexibility purposes and to make the ways of retrieving the information from the database to be easy and more efficient.
The reason why the system should not be of the ...

Introduction

There are different learning models and each of them suits differently to learners of different ages. Adult learning is a challenging field to educational curriculum developers, teachers and managers since the motives of adult learning are largely different from those of younger learners. In the face of rising unemployment and concerns of worker skills, adult learners are trooping into schools in increasing numbers (Cordes, 2009). It is therefore important for education stakeholders to adapt learning styles to different educational models and thereby make adult learning effective.

Educational models and how teaching styles could be adapted for individual adult learners

The traditional Lecture-Based Learning (LBL) educational model is the most common. It is teacher-centered ...

Defining appropriate learning objectives

When planning adult training classes, it is constructive to use a checklist that highlights the main topics to consider in class. This checklist will enable a teacher to form questions and goals in creating a curriculum for the training classes. Process and product model set the goals expected at the end of the curriculum, and it defines achievement methods of the objectives in the curriculum (Tyler, 1951). Objectives of process and product model equip teachers to help adult students understand their keyboarding skills. The model should also help the students understand the essential concepts required in keyboarding classes. As a result, it enables ...

Introduction

The aim of all entrepreneurs when they venture into business is to operate a successful entrepreneurship. This does not come easily as it involves making of major critical decisions that affect and add value to the firm every day.As the model describes, Larry Rossy and Neil Rossy, once they identified the opportunity in the Dollar stores industry they ventured and so far they are operating a successful business.
Dollarama business model makes sense in many aspects of business. After venturing into business,the first thing they did was to identify the target market and secure a wider share of it. Dollarama ...

Summary

It is generally agreed by economists and finance specialists that the 21st century is Africa’s century. Growth in the continent now averages 6% over the last five years. It is believed that for Africa’s development to be sustainable, the largest economies in the four main regional blocs (that is Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa) have to be stable economically. The stability of a currency is one attribute of a stable economy. A lot, therefore, can be said about the stability of a country by examining the stability of its currency. Factors contributing to the strength of a country's currency might ...

- Based on the forecast consumption and resulting MDS, it can be concluded that the sales team were able to progress very well in terms of acquiring more orders particularly on the Standard HD TV model P/N 1000. It appears that the aggregated 2013 forecast for both July and August were not able to reach when compared with the booked sales order. For example, the 5 –week forecast for July is 4,725, which is a combined total of 54% PN 1000 and 46% PN1001 appeared to have a supposed average order target of 925 per week. However, the combined book ...

EBay is an online organization that provides online services such as purchase of goods online, payment for goods and services online, and online communication services. The company established itself in China, but it failed because of certain factors; however, the company can utilize modern business models and establish itself in China successfully. The model will be discussed, and suggestions for re-establishment will be given below.

Situation analysis

The population of china was growing rapidly, and the demand for online services was increasing. The company could not meet the growing demand of the Chinese people because the online needs of the people ...

Data model simply entails perception of a model by a data modeler. Unlike the case with other models, data models are cannot be used to model the ‘real world’. As we know, a model is a representation of a ‘real world’. This is from a basic definition. It is very important to understand what data model is as this can save time for a data modeler during validation meetings. In other words, a data model should reflect how users perceive their world.
According to Kant, noumenal world can easily be confused with the phenomenal world. This is because all human beings share the phenomenal world. Kant ...

Slide 2: RIVER BLINDNESS

In the case of Merck and its solution to countering the River Blindness disease thriving in many portions of Africa, Middle East and South America, the ethical system at work is the cooperation between public and private organizations on the matter of eradicating said disease.

Slide 3: THE SOLUTION OF MERCK

Merck has developed its own cure on River Blindness (also known as onchocerciasis) called Mectizan in order to help eradicate the adverse effects of the diseases on both the lives of people and the economy of the places where they reside.

Slide 4: THE SOLUTION OF MERCK

Slide 5: ALTERNATIVES TO THE MERCK MODEL
For the first alternative, devolution ...

DISCUSSION AND ARGUMENT

Question 1
The Thomas Cook Group plc had an opportunity to formulate strategy options that would help it to attain profitable growth and enhance its competitive advantage. The strategy options available would be based on the web innovation, simplification, integrated information technology platform and new and better products and services. This innovation will assist the company to maintain and build up brand trust in the leisure travel industry.
The company has the opportunity to apply the simplification strategy which will be focusing on providing personalized and trusted holiday experiences. This will be however, require the application of ...

ANSWER # 1: GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE (GRI)

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a non-profit organization which is established to provide guidelines to the businesses to develop business conduct integrating sustainability as key measure. GRI requires businesses to integrate social and environmental justice and care in business core objectives along with profitability as primary objective. GRI is world’s first organization that requires business to develop business model that adheres to the principle of social, economic, and environmental sustainability as designed by global network of sustainability experts. For this purpose, GRI has developed guidelines requiring businesses to provide organization’s strategy and analysis, with management approach towards setting ...

Introduction

The fundamental knowledge of marketing helps organizations in developing and planning for perfect market entry strategies. Today business environment has many marketing challenges requiring an organization to use a sustainable business model that takes care of the current and future environmental changes. Entrepreneurs should focus on becoming better business people then they are currently are through following a practical approach to management. The study aims at developing a marketing strategy for R.J. Reynolds following the moral reasoning model of Caveat Emptor in order to improve the company productivity. R.J. Reynolds introduced uptown was a cigarette designed for the black smokers but the producing ...

Question 1:

Rooms = C + b price

Regression results:

Marriott price:
The Marriott price coefficient is negative; this means that as price increases, the number of rooms booked decline.
Significance:
The R squared value is 0.97, this means that the price explains 97% of fluctuations in rooms booked. The p value is also less than 0.05 meaning that the coefficient is significant at this level.

Interpretation:

The coefficient value is -2.76, this value means that when price is increased by one unit, the number of rooms booked decline by 2.76.

Question 2:

Prediction:
The model:
Rooms = 2006.58 -2.76 price
$99
Rooms = 2006.58 ...

All businesses are evaluated based on their performance. In the previous years, incomes or profits were used to estimate their performance. The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Accounting Standards (IAS) define profits as cash and non-cash net revenues regardless of whether they have been paid for, or not. This presents a drawback because some non-cash incomes like gain on disposal of assets and decrease in the provision for doubtful and bad receivables are not realistic. In an attempt to solve this, application of cash flows to evaluate the performance of a business emerged.
Cash flow method has ...

1. According to Welch I (2005), WACC or amply the weighted average cost of capital is a rate to the firm that shows the cost of capital of running that firm. It is a calculation of a firm’s cost of capital showing how each category is weighted proportionally showing the categories percentage of the total capital of running the firm. In the calculation of the WACC, all capital sources like stock (common and preferred), debentures, bonds, and other sources including short and long-term debt are incorporated in the calculation of WACC. It should also be noted that WACC is a rate which ...

Executive summary

Regan Inc. has been involved in the installation and manufacturing of commercial heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) units. This report uses dividend growth model to estimate the price of the stock. The report calculates the price of the stock of Regan Inc. after including the super growth period that the company would observe after advancement in technology. Price to earnings ratio of the company has been used and compared it with the industry to analyze how the investors think about the company’s future as well as the industry future. Return on equity has also been calculated if the ...

Discussion Questions

Q1.
- Spotting opportunities and exploiting them.
- Constant search for knowledge on how to run a business successfully
- Setting up systems that will assist in running the business, and doing changes when necessary
- Establishing efficient means of communication between employees, franchisees and clients
- Promotion 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s products and services over media
- Expansion of the business to various parts of the United States of America, Canada, and Australia and other countries
- Progressive improvement of the company’s technology
- Quick detection of weak points and quick rectification
...

Management of Berkshire Hathaway

- Corporate strategy
The corporate strategy of Berkshire Hathaway can be described as a heavily decentralised system of company management. This strategy places colossal reliance on the abilities and capacities of local managers instead of centralising systems. It is said the operating structure embraced extreme decentralisation. Munger correctly opines that theirs was delegation just short of abdication. Indeed the strategy is founded on the concept of giving the local manager essential powers that facilitates management without the necessary and unnecessary cases of consultation. This is largely premised on the concept of faith and trust on the local management. According ...

Can you find and name at least 3 Australian companies (including multinationals) emulating the Figure 3 Business model. Please provide some reference to your claim.
One of the multinationals that has greatly embraced the TBL model is the Coca-Cola Company. This came up as a group of CEOs came together to seek for a way to ensure environmental pollution is controlled and at the same time avoid wastage. In the case of Coca-Cola, recycling and reuse of its packaging products has been the major area of interest in the model. This can also be seen from the concept of good ...

Abstract

Various safety models have been developed for use in understanding aspects of safety. These models include the Systems-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes (STAMP) model, Construction Accident Causation model, and Accident Causation Management model. Each model focuses on a specific aspect of the safety process. The STAMP model focus on the interactions between system components while Accident Causation Management model focuses on the source of human errors. On the other hand, Construction Accident Causation model focus on the predictability of incidence occurrence. None of this can be used to understand and address all safety concerns. This essay will begin by ...

Cost of Equity Capital

Cost of equity can defined as the opportunity cost of raising finances through equity. Equity comprises of ordinary share capital and retained earnings of a company. The rate of return expected by investors is the same as the cost of equity. Cost of equity is therefore important in valuation of shares. However, unlike debt securities, which have fixed interest, dividend paid on equity securities fluctuate over time. It is in the discretion of the management of any company discretion to determine how much dividend to pay in case they decide to pay dividend. This makes it hard to estimate the ...

This paper is committed to determining the optimal plan of product of two shelves types, S and LX. It highlights which combination of shelves to allocate optimally the capacity available to help the organization maximize its total profits. Besides, it undertakes to carry out sensitivity analysis to help in understanding how total profits changes as selected inputs are changed, that is, the selling price and the material cost.

Executive summary

This paper is concerned with the determination of the optimal decision variables, that is, the number of production units for every shelve model that helps the company maximize its profits and ...