Repeat Case Studies Samples For Students

Executive summary

Headquartered in Calgary, Canada Talisman Energy develops, produces and markets petroleum and natural gas globally. Being one Canada largest independent oil and gas company, its existence commenced in 1992 after British Petroleum (now BP) sold its subsidiary in Canada. Talisman Energy primary regions of operation were mainly in North America, North Sea, and South East Asia. The company achieved a phenomenal growth rate due to several key mergers and acquisitions that are apparent in its large and diverse number of holdings. In 2008, Talisman Energy listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The ...

Operations Strategy

LensCrafters’ operations strategy focuses on providing an efficient, comprehensive, quality eyewear experience. The main strategic aim is to give customers a wide selection of eyewear, including glasses and prescription sunglasses. Customers are able to obtain an eye-exam, select frames, watch their glasses being made, and pay for their glasses within one hour. LensCrafters also seeks to provide customers with a high-quality product and superior customer service. The company’s seeks to create a competitive advantage by offering a high-quality product, combined with high-quality service. LensCrafters’ competitive advantage is also built on the idea of delivering the product and service ...

In the fight against crime, there are three main approaches - increased penalties, crime prevention through a variety of techniques to adapt socially disadvantaged individuals and the creation of favorable conditions for the self-regulation of crime through the unleashing of people hand in matters of self-defense. Practice shows quite clearly that the latter method is the most effective, but it does not mean that these approaches are at least in some contradiction to each other.

In many states in the USA legal doctrine of "three-strikes law" is implemented and it provides virtually a life sentence without parole in the case ...

Dangdang.com is one of the largest online shopping retailers in the world. It started as an online bookselling company in 1999. Its founders, Peggy Yu and Guoqing Li were inspired by the success of Amazon.com. Currently, it sells an array of products such as domestic appliances, digital products and cosmetics. Its main policy is ‘more choice, lower prices and vast convenience to customers’. Its business model was based on the model that mirrors that of Amazon.com, although there are some differences in the model of the business to suit particular circumstances in China. For instance, the key asset ...

Major Facts

The use of Cypher stent in surgical procedures was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the year 2003. The approval was based on the fact that Cypher stent was seen to reduce the occurrence of restenosis. Restenosis is a condition where the coronary artery narrows after angioplasty. The Cypher stent falls within the group of drug-eluting stents. These stents have a chemical coating that prevents the formation of scar tissue after the occurrence of surgery (Currie and Arundine, 2005). Drug-eluting stents are used in treating heart disease. Heart disease is known to be a major killer disease ...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In today’s world of brutal competition, companies are being forced to reduce their operating costs. Although this seems an obvious choice, reducing the costs too deeply can result in loss of precious customer loyalty. Customers have become more demanding and they are well aware of the fact that their loyalties have become important for the survival of companies.
Organisations have started taking measures that have reduced certain customer privileges, but the top companies are doing their best to reverse this trend. Most of the large companies are trying to avoid any reductions to their customer service budgets. ...

I. Executive Summary
The present memorandum details an analysis and suggested response strategy to the recently disclosed American military activities within the Abu Ghraib detention center in Iraq. In forming the analysis, I provide a discussion of the major causative factors of the situation and an overview of the authorizing environment in place. The recommended response strategy details a five-step program to address the crisis in a way that acknowledges the issues and provides concrete actions to remedy the damage. Finally, this memorandum closes with a review of the lessons to be taken forward from this situation with the ultimate goal of ...

Executive Summary

This paper explores and analyzes the case of Maritime Trading Company with its desire to utilize the Internet to generate more revenue for the company. The plan is to have a Web site that will be truly responsive to the customers through the fostering of closer buyer-seller relationships. In order to explore the existing business scenario, analysis will be conducted through: 1) a summary of the situation; 2) an examination of material exhibits; 3) strengths of the business situation, and; 4) weaknesses of the business situation. In this manner, alternative approaches can be identified and recommended courses of action ...

The Parole Board

Ethical Situation
The pressure on releasing inmates into community sentences is evident. The Governor’s fears are not implausible. However, releasing recidivism-prone inmates will increase the burden on the society and reduce their safety dramatically. Despite spending almost a trillion dollars on correctional facilities, the prisons are overflowing. A vast majority of these inmates are serving sentences for drug related charges. They will definitely get back to their former livelihoods the moment they step out of prison.
However, retaining them in prison under inhumane conditions is a violation of human rights. Since the US has the largest prison population ...

Q1 Answer

I strongly believe that the cell phone incident is a very big deal for the company. Although Chen’s team did all they could to secure a very the bid for the project, this action is questionable. The company will benefit greatly from this new bid won by Chen. However, the act is unethical and does not have any support from the code of ethics for the company irrespective of the lack of such policy. Entering into a personal relationship to win a bid for a project is detrimental to the company’s reputation and public image. The behavior ...

Summary

The last few decades did not have a harmonious environment for the airline industry in the United States. Filled with bankruptcies, unpopular cost cutting measures, and reports of unreasonable compensation scales for the higher management ranks, the US airline industry steadily declined losing almost eighty percent of the profits they generated from the 1950s to the 1970s. The unions in the airline industry hold the ability to direct the industry out of its trouble-filled years. They have the workforce strength that can cooperate with the respective managements in restructuring plans. They also have the power to protest misuse of ...

Chapter 7

Define recession and expansion. What are the beginning and ending points of a recession called? In postwar Canada, which have been longer on average, recessions or expansions?
Recession: Recession is the phase in the economy during which the economic activity declines. During this period, production, employment, income and all other economic activities falls below the normal level. A country generally experience negative economic growth during recession. Expansion- After recession, the economy slowly starts to recover and the expansion happens. Expansion is the economic period during which the country’s GDP starts to increase because of increased productivity, employment, real ...

Child study Project

Barney Fernandez is seven years old. An attractive boy with dark, curly hair and a sharp nose, resembling his father. He is of average stature, just right for his age, and can be described as a little slim, compared to other children of his age. A close observation would reveal that the expression on his face is dull, listless, normally. There are sudden bursts of enthusiasm when there are prospects of doing what he likes. For example, playing out of doors. Swinging, sliding, jumping, dancing. Barney is not interested in painting, cutting, pasting or playing carom or cards. His preferences are ...

- The central problem in this case is the launching of new product in the market, especially after the impressive test in Mineapolis, Minnesota. Exhibit 2 displays a number of products in this industry in the US markets. Some of the names in this exhibit are names of products in Frito-Lay’s production line. The figures posted show that these snack chips were doing well in the market in terms of sales. This means that the new products would have to compete with these brands, and other brands not featuring in the top ten. This problem is compounded by the ...

Abstract

This paper answers four questions. In addition, through a case study, the paper illustrates considerations made in order to prioritize care given to hospitalized patients. A case study is given of six patients with various complications and care needs. The paper points out that those with airway problems are usually considered first for care delivery before other patients with other conditions. This is because airway problems pose more acute danger than other conditions. In this case, the paper gives a case study of patients with various complications and how the complications are managed. In addition, the paper, through another case study, ...

- Introduction
Innovation is an interesting ideology, one that sounds good to follow, but behind the veils of its looming success is a challenge in its implementation. According to Phaal et al. (2010, p34), the early stages of strategic development in technology and its innovation stance is more of a challenging situation. The main challenge in implementation of innovative ideas is the fact that the company flexibility must be assured in the wake of both commercial and technical uncertainty (Phaal et al., 2010. p34). Logitech has relied heavily in investment in computer accessories and gaming accessories, aspects that it has ...

Abstract

This article presents a discussion on the importance of management information systems in Bistro Cuisine, a restaurant operating in the city of Nairobi, Kenya. It will explain the role of information systems in the managerial function of planning, staffing, directing, and monitoring functions of management. It will describe management information system as a system of processes that provide information necessary to manage an organization effectively.

Modern technology has further made the result to management information systems in management imperative because of the changing environmental and circumstances. Finally, the article will make recommendations to public and private institutions on the importance of running ...