Soundness Case Studies Samples For Students

Introduction:

Our analysis of a company listed on US Stock Exchange is based on Starbucks Corporation, while for the purpose of comparison with the competitor within same industry, we shall be analyzing financial statements of Dunkin Donuts.

Starbucks Corporation is a leading marketer and retailer of coffee, having its outlets in 60 countries around the world. The stock of the company is listed on NASDAQ Stock Exchange with the tick symbol of ‘’SBUX’’. Apart from selling coffee, the company is also involved in tea, beverages and variety of fresh food items. Today, Starbucks is a leading and most recognized coffee brand in the ...

Article Evaluation

Article Evaluation

A. Introduction

- Does investigator report on relevant literature?
- How many sources were used and how many were recent (i.e. within five years of publication date of the article)?
There was an apparent use of relevant literature in the study, which is evident in the linking of theoretical underpinnings of the study itself and those of the literatures being used. For example, the study establishes the relationship between academic, first-semester academic achievement and psychological attitudes. The relationship in these variables constitutes understanding of resilience among first year college students, which was reinforced by the findings ...

Stage 1: Facts related to the problem situation.

Four people come together on a new venture; they happen to be family members.

They are engage in selling olive oil as a family business for years and now wish to expand.

Initial enthusiasm and zest for “Tapenade” gives away to frustrations and strained relations.

Each member starts off with a given specific role: Barb investigates on other farms engaged in a similar activity, Barry researches on new machinery requirements, Christine a business plan, and Carl on a marketing plan for the new venture.
Conflict between Carl and Christine on ownership of the business and lack of clarity of their future roles. Both are ...