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  • Nike Case Study

    Nike Case Study

    1. History of Nike Over 50 years ago, Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight shared a vision of producing high quality footwear so they joined forces to start a small footwear company. The company was so small, that the first distribution center was located in the trunk of Knight’s car. Regardless of their inauspicious early years, the duo remained focused and developed innovative designs and creative marketing campaigns transformed their company into one of the world’s

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    Essay Length: 3,530 Words / 15 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Mike
  • Child Study

    Child Study

    Introduction/Background of Child The student I observed is a Hispanic, male age 9 who is autistic. For the sake of this observation I will refer to him as "Kevin". I selected this student because I work very closely with him on a daily basis. I also felt that this would be a great way for me to learn more about my student. Kevin is about 48" inches tall and about 60 pounds in weight. He

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    Essay Length: 264 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Australian Wheat Board Study

    Australian Wheat Board Study

    Introduction A United Nations report on October 27, 2005 found that the Australian Wheat Board (AWB) had paid $US221.7million in kickbacks to the Iraqi government under the United Nations Oil-for-Food program (Whitton 2007). Acting in such a manner they cheated their shareholders out of those monies as well as damaging Australia’s trade reputation. This paper will examine the environments the organization was operating in, the managerial ethical issues and corporate social responsibility. The academic theories

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    Essay Length: 752 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Artur
  • Fred Stern & Co Acc492 Case Study

    Fred Stern & Co Acc492 Case Study

    Week Five Case Studies Team D ACC 492 January 15, 2007 CASE 8.1 FRED STERN & COMPANY, INC. 1. Observers of the accounting profession suggest that many courts attempt to Ў§socializeЎЁ investment losses by extending auditorsЎ¦ liability to third-party financial statement users. Discuss the benefits and costs of such a policy to public accounting firms, audit clients, and third-party financial statement users, such as investors and creditors. In your view, should the courts have the

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    Essay Length: 2,202 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Anna
  • Ikea Case Study

    Ikea Case Study

    We all know the trouble of moving into a new house/apartment -- packing up all the things, furniture, kitchen machines and fish bowls and storing them in a big truck which then takes us to the new home where we set them all up, most of them broken, the rest of them in a different color than the new home's curtains. But there's a solution for that, two even, if you decide to buy new

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    Essay Length: 853 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Mike
  • Benchmarking Study: Intersect Investment

    Benchmarking Study: Intersect Investment

    Running head: BENCHMARKING STUDY: INTERSECT INVESTMENT Benchmarking Study: Intersect Investment Benchmarking Study: Gene One Introduction (Something short about Intersect and the Benchmarking process. Segue into your analysis of each Criterion.) Cheryl will finish up…………… Intersect Investment, an investment company has Intersect needs to …………………..within the next 12 months in order to realize it’s growth and become ……………….. Frank Jeffers, …………has now the opportunity to engage his leadership team to develop a strategy that will lead

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    Essay Length: 3,603 Words / 15 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Li Ning Marketing Case Study

    Li Ning Marketing Case Study

    In its mission statement, Li-Ning vision is to be Ў§a world's leading brand in the sports goods industry.ЎЁ While it is obvious that Li-Ning has been hugely successful in maintaining its brand image and sales growth in China, I believe that Li-Ning can further improve its market share by positioning themselves differently from the top 2 player in the industry: Nike and Adidas, by exploiting its comparative advantage over these multinational companies. The primary target

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    Essay Length: 567 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Jack
  • Apple Computer Inc. Case Study

    Apple Computer Inc. Case Study

    Apple Computer Inc. Executive Summery Apple’s main business is in the design, manufacture, and marketing of personal computers and related software worldwide. It also designs, develops, and markets a line of portable digital music players along with related accessories and services, including the online distribution of third-party music and audio books. Prior to 2004 Apple’s earnings were relatively small compared to its two top competitors, Microsoft and Dell. In 2004 the company enjoyed an explosion

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    Essay Length: 693 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Artur
  • Nike Vs Adidas, Market and Comprehensive Competition Analysis and Case Study

    Nike Vs Adidas, Market and Comprehensive Competition Analysis and Case Study

    Nike vs Adidas, market and comprehensive competition analysis and case study EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Since the birth of the Internet in 1969 to its commercial adoption in the 1990s, the World Wide Web has enabled businesses and consumers to connect with one another to exchange and share information, anywhere and anytime. The web has provided consumers and businesses with enormous advantages by reducing the transaction time and increasing the level of convenience. As we leap into

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    Essay Length: 675 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Victor
  • Starbucks Corporation Case Study

    Starbucks Corporation Case Study

    As the largest multinational coffee company in the world, the Starbucks Corporation is arguably a perfect picture of a group-oriented successful business. A corporation of this magnitude is gaining recognition across the globe for the very principals the company was originally built upon. The Starbucks mission statement reflects the company’s growth and eagerness to flourish in the upcoming years. The statement is as follows, “Establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in

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    Essay Length: 1,207 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Victor
  • Learning Team Case Study

    Learning Team Case Study

    Learning Team Case Study Team A selected a situation that Shannon Payne is currently experiencing at her workplace. The problem is with the two-person accounting department where the person in charge has poor interpersonal communication skills and the other member of the accounting department just fills in as-needed. The problem occurred when the company had some problems with the company’s credit card; therefore, causing problems with ordering parts as well as using UPS to ship

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    Essay Length: 1,015 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Jack
  • Toyota Motor Corporation Case Study

    Toyota Motor Corporation Case Study

    Toyota Motor Corporation operates in the automotive industry worldwide. It engages in the design, manufacture, assembly, and sale of passenger cars, recreational and sport-utility vehicles, minivans and trucks, and related parts and accessories. The company offers hybrid vehicles primarily under the Prius brand, which run on a combination of gasoline and electric power. Its products also comprise conventional engine vehicles, including subcompact and compact cars consisting of Corolla sedan and Yaris brands; mini-vehicles, passenger vehicles,

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    Essay Length: 981 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Jon
  • Why Do We Study History?

    Why Do We Study History?

    Why do we Study History? People live in the present. They plan for and worry about the future. History, however, is the study of the past. The purpose of historical findings and inquiries is not simply to present facts but to search for an interpretation of the past issues. Historians attempt to find patterns and try to relate through the rigorous study of documents, laws and artifacts left by people decades or centuries ago. It

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    Essay Length: 265 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: Jessica
  • A Manager’s Guide

    A Manager’s Guide

    A manager’s guide 26 R suggests the need to be relaxed or natural in our non-verbal behavior. It shows we are comfortable and interested in the other person. Fidgeting or nervousness shows a lack of interest or desire to be somewhere else. Aboriginal culture has adopted many of the attitudes of North American whites. In most situations facing a person squarely, adopting and open posture, and maintaining eye contact are used. However, in listening to

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    Essay Length: 289 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: Mike
  • Ben & Jerry's Case Study

    Ben & Jerry's Case Study

    Ben & Jerry's was experiencing a steady growth within their sales figures from 1990 to 1993. However, In March 1994, Cost of Sales increased approximately $9.6 million or 9.5% over the same period in 1993, and the overall gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased from 28.6% in 1993 to 26.2% in 1994. This loss might have been a result of several reasons, such as high administration and selling costs, a negative impact

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    Essay Length: 2,593 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: Steve
  • Ebay Shutdown Case Study

    Ebay Shutdown Case Study

    EBay shutdown its Asian Web sites realizing that China and Japans, fast growing internet auction market was difficult to master. Also, eBay did a terrible job of marketing its services with the intent of becoming the major leader in the Asian auction markets. Moreover, eBay made the same error that most foreign companies did. The company faulted in developing its web site into a consistent Asian template. Ebay thought that its leading brand image would

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    Essay Length: 975 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: regina
  • Case Study Faith Hospital

    Case Study Faith Hospital

    Faith Hospital is in need for some positive changes. As with many health care institutions the need to change to better meet the demands and expectations of our patients and our community is always there. These changes will help Faith hospital become a stronger force within the medical community. And allow our staff to continue to serve and help others live longer and healthier lives for many years to come. This hospital needs to be

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    Essay Length: 1,555 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: Mike
  • Aropostale Inc Case Study

    Aropostale Inc Case Study

    Description of sponsoring firm Aйropostale, Inc. is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 11 to 18 year-old young women and men. The company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion basic merchandise at convincing values. Aйropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. Aйropostale products are currently purchased only in its stores, on-line thorough its website (www.aeropostale.com) or

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    Essay Length: 1,463 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: Kevin
  • The Ice-Fili Public Limited Case Study

    The Ice-Fili Public Limited Case Study

    Introduction The Ice-Fili Public Limited Company rightly deserves to be considered one of the oldest ice-cream producers in Russia. The Ice-Fili is one of Russia’s most famous and admired companies, both because of its entrepreneurial success and socially progressive vision. In its present form, it was incorporated on the basis of Frozen Products Plant No. 8, which was set up 65 years ago with support from Anastas Mikoyan, a popular and influential political figure. The

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    Essay Length: 574 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: Vika
  • Is Studying Culture Important

    Is Studying Culture Important

    If you see in any given situation only what everybody else can see, you can be said to be so much a representative of your culture than you are a victim of it. (S. I. Hayakawa) From the highest parts of Canada to the lowest plains in Australia cultures vary from country to country, city to city, and region to region. The world with its advancements in technology has become smaller and smaller. We are

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    Essay Length: 430 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: Top
  • How to Study a Case

    How to Study a Case

    HOW TO STUDY A CASE Introduction Remember that learning by the case-study method depends much more on interchange among students than it does upon solitary study. It is a participatory method of learning, and both students and instructor bear a responsibility to the entire class to share their insights and points of view. Careful presentation is not in order to insure a good grade, but rather to prepare to learn and to help others learn

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    Essay Length: 310 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: Steve
  • Milgram’s Study of Obedience to Authority

    Milgram’s Study of Obedience to Authority

    Stanley Milgram is a famous psychologist who focused his studies on authority and peoples reaction and obedience to it. His famous experiment and it's results were groundbreaking in psychology, surprising both psychologists and regular people alike. First I will discuss the reason for Milgrims study of obedience to authority. Then I will explain the experiment, its formulation, and its results. Finally I will cover the influence of the experiment on psychology and society. Stanley Milgrim

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    Essay Length: 1,274 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 15, 2009 By: Victor
  • A Case Study on Wal-Mart Stores Inc

    A Case Study on Wal-Mart Stores Inc

    Wal-Mart: Staying on Top of the Fortune 500 I. Background Last year, Wal-Mart had revenues of $191 billion. Wal-Mart's 2002 sales topped $218 billion, with sales growth at 13.8 %. Its 2002 net income was $ 6.7 billion, a growth of 6 %. Wal-Mart has 1,283,000 employees, as of 2002; a growth of 11.2 % (www.fortune.com). Wal-Mart is the largest retail store in the United States, and is larger than any other retail chain in

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    Essay Length: 9,701 Words / 39 Pages
    Submitted: December 15, 2009 By: Artur
  • Loreal Case Study

    Loreal Case Study

    Strengths: Through direction from Owen Jones and his hard-charging American management style, L’Oreal has gone through a transformation from a European based cosmetics company to a world leader in the cosmetics industry. L’Oreal’s particular skill is to buy local cosmetics brands, give them a facelift, and export them around to world. Their good brand management is about hitting the right audience with the right product, through a very carefully crafted portfolio. Each brand is precisely

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    Essay Length: 1,261 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 15, 2009 By: David
  • Walmart Case Study

    Walmart Case Study

    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is the largest retail company in the United States and has been ranked number one on the Fortune 500 Index by Fortune Magazine. Wal-Mart has four parts to their corporate strategy. 1. Dominance in the Retail Market 2. Expansion in the U.S. and International Markets 3. Creation of Positive Brand and Company Recognition 4. Branch Out into New Sectors of Retail Wal-Mart's public affairs strategy must work to make implementation of these

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    Essay Length: 262 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 15, 2009 By: Tasha

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