...|MDSE 4510 - ADVANCED BUYING, PLANNING, & ALLOCATION | |Spring 2014 | Lecture: Wed 6:00 – 8:50pm / Chilton Hall Rm Instructor: Mrs. Tatyana Grant Course Description: This course is an in-depth study into the areas of buying, assortment planning, and allocation. Course Objectives: 1. Become familiar with the overall planning process, i.e. pre-planning, in-season, and post-planning activities. 2. Be able to create a “Bottom-Up” assortment plan to meet the financial plans provided from a “Top-Down” approach. 3. Learn how to work through complicated buying and planning issues by completing both quantitative and qualitative case studies. 4. Understand the steps involved in planning the sales, stocks, reductions, and purchases in a merchandise plan / OTB. 5. Become familiar with various allocation strategies employed by the retail industry. PREREQUISITE: MDSE 3510 with a grade of C or better. Textbook: (required) Clodfelter, Richard. Retail Buying: From Basics to Fashion (4th edition). New York, NY: Fairchild Books, Inc. ISBN: 9781609012779 ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is essential to developing and maintaining satisfactory academic progress in the class. Attendance will be taken every...
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...To Whom It May Concern: I met Kristin Thomas in the Math and Science Program (MSP), which was hosted by the University of Pennsylvania. As her resident advisor in the MSP program, I was able to get to know Kristin in the classroom, in the dorms, and on various trips throughout the program. We also kept in touch after the program was over. Kristin displayed various qualities of a leader. She was quite active in the program in that she was able to make friends with all of the campers. If there was something that needed to be said, she would speak up and stand up for her beliefs. If there was something that needed to be done, she would not hesitate to help out and also encourage others to help as well. She was a team player that looked out for others and definitely helped make the MSP campers feel like a team. She lived...
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...APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA – CHECKLIST Complete and place this checklist on top of your application. For information, forms and instructions, please consult the website of one of our visa offices: Buffalo, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle or Washington, DC. Failure to submit all required documentation may result in the refusal of your application or processing delays. Unless otherwise indicated, submit only photocopies of the documents requested. The doc uments you provide with your application will not be returned. Documents not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation. Provide both a photocopy of the original document and the translation in English or French. False statements or submission of fraudulent documents will result in refusal and may lead to legal action against you. We do not offer pre-assessment or counselling services. Submit your completed application with all your supporting documents and the appropriate fees and an Immigration Officer will assess it. You must submit the following: Each applicant, including accompanying children, must complete, date and sign their own: Application for a temporary Resident Visa made Outside of Canada (IMM 5257) Answer every question. If not applicable, write N/A. Please note: Only the application form above will be accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. If the application form is submitted without the barcode page...
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...completing your coursework, and the course information at the beginning of the course. 2. Make yourself aware of deadlines. There are a variety of different deadlines throughout the semester for submission of assignments, registering for the next semester, dropping classes, applying for graduation, etc. This information is sent to you at various times throughout the semester and/or is in your class or on the distance education website. It is your responsibility to monitor these deadlines. 3. Don't procrastinate. Successful online learners continue to tell us that the main reason they are successful is that they don't put things off. Put together a schedule and follow it as closely as possible. Build in some extra time, in case of illness or emergency, so that you are not always waiting until the last minute to accomplish things. 4. Take advantage of available services. UW-Platteville offers a variety of services to assist you in being a successful online learner. Continuing services include academic advising, library access, writing resources, online orientation, student and alumni advisory board mentoring, student service advising, financial aid resources, and a variety of other information available on the distance education website. In addition, we will be adding two new services for you this semester. Please be watching for announcements about Refworks (a service that assists with managing and preparing references/bibliographies, and research) and...
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...Effects of Social Media on Hospitality/Tourism Name: Institution: Date: Introduction Since the turn of the century, there has been an upsurge in the use of social media. As a result, many tourism organizations that include hotels, travel agencies, and airline companies have started using the internet as one of the important tools in marketing and communication strategies. Many businesses within the hospitality industry rely on good reviews from their customers, and social media is offering this as a natural marketing tool (Bennet, 2012). The use of social media have become very widespread, and the travelers use these sites consistently to brag about their great experiences as well as express displeasure with poor experiences. This is a natural way through which the social media is impacting the hospitality and tourism industry. After realizing the power of social media, businesses are also leveraging on the wide presence of customers in social media to communicate, engage, and market their services and products to the customers (Guzel & Sengun, 2015). The growth of social media has had immense impacts on social media that range from marketing, communication, and even corporate social responsibility. This paper conducts a literature review on the effects of social media on hospitality and tourism. Literature Review According to Mahmood A Khan (2012), the benefits of social media can be very helpful in marketing and management in hospitality and tourism. He states...
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...Effects of Social Media on Hospitality/Tourism Name: Institution: Date: Introduction Since the turn of the century, there has been an upsurge in the use of social media. As a result, many tourism organizations that include hotels, travel agencies, and airline companies have started using the internet as one of the important tools in marketing and communication strategies. Many businesses within the hospitality industry rely on good reviews from their customers, and social media is offering this as a natural marketing tool (Bennet, 2012). The use of social media have become very widespread, and the travelers use these sites consistently to brag about their great experiences as well as express displeasure with poor experiences. This is a natural way through which the social media is impacting the hospitality and tourism industry. After realizing the power of social media, businesses are also leveraging on the wide presence of customers in social media to communicate, engage, and market their services and products to the customers (Guzel & Sengun, 2015). The growth of social media has had immense impacts on social media that range from marketing, communication, and even corporate social responsibility. This paper conducts a literature review on the effects of social media on hospitality and tourism. Literature Review According to Mahmood A Khan (2012), the benefits of social media can be very helpful in marketing and management in hospitality and tourism. He states...
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...school may not live up to the expectations set by the brochures and admissions counselors. Rarely does an admissions pamphlet tell all about the ins and outs, and the limits and shortcomings of a place. ACADEMICS 5. The work is hard and some students may experience their first low grades. Most students have done well in high school. Some high school courses are not as demanding as college. A student has to learn a particular professor’s expectations and style of grading. 6. Students will be expected to maintain their own schedules and develop good study habits. There is no one around to force the student to study, to go to class, or to get a good night’s sleep. Students have to create a structure that works for them. Time management is a skill that can be learned or improved through work with the Macalester Academic Excellence (MAX) Center (phone number is 696-6121). 7. Students may become excited about whole new areas of study and may change their career goals and major plans. Parents who believe their student’s goals and dreams...
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...April 7th, 2014 Business Research Design Duran Fun Incorporated is a successful holding company owner if 25 hotels and 10 theme parks. They have maintained high standards and constantly receive fantastic reviews from critics such as Trip Advisor and Travelocity. Priding themselves in maintaining high levels of customer service, they strive to put the customer first in all aspects. Keeping the establishments clean and orderly is always a priority as well, they want to ensure that their guests feel comfortable and at ease in a clean and comfortable environment. Recently, there have been some complaints from guests related to housekeeping and customer service. Guests have mentioned that the staff has been having a difficult attitude and that they notice tension among employees. Duran Fun Incorporated wants to ensure that they keep the great reputation they have been able to maintain for years. Situations like these are not tolerated. To be able to fix the problem, Duran Fun Incorporated will conduct research to find out the root of the problems and to fix it. Exploratory Research Exploratory Research is meant to provide details where a small amount of information exists. This type of research uses different methods such as trial studies, group discussions, experiments as well as other different tactics. In this situation the method that will be used to gather information will be group discussions and interviews. Specific members of the team will be interviewed individually...
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...MKTG311 Brand Report 30% Manly Council credit: 70/100 Word Count: 2998 Executive Summary This report was commissioned to examine brand management theories and analyse them in regards to a particular case study: Manly Council. Specifically, the research draws attention to Keller’s Brand equity model and the brand-positioning concept that identifies the points of parity and points of difference of a brand in relation to its competitors. Manly council is located eight kilometers from Sydney’s Central Business District and has a population of approximately 40,000. The Council uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to create brand awareness, two of which will be discussed in this report: Brand Positioning through marketing to distinct demographics and Manly Council developing an online presence through social media. The report evaluates the brand theories along side Manly Councils Marketing Strategies and concludes that the brand marketing is consistent and relevant towards attracting people into its district. It is recommended that: * To gain a larger cliental, Manly Council must continue creating awareness of the upgrades and developments being made. * Advertisements should be addressing the needs of more subgroups/demographics. * Combining the social media Facebook forums of Manly council and Hello Manly will form a larger market to create brand awareness. * Updating and monitoring the pages weekly to enhance social activity * Finding...
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...This packet of factual information has been prepared to help our investment and marketing team in there travels to Barbados. It is an independent English-speaking Commonwealth country with a dynamic economy. The most easterly of the Caribbean islands, it is just over three hours by plane from Miami, four and one-half hours from New York and eight hours from London. The Heritage Foundation, 2012) Once the merger has taken place and our new product line of tropical wines will be marketed and manufactured in Barbados the company and its C.E.O feel it would be beneficial to learn the ways of this lovely country as well as its people. Doing business in Barbados can be a very exciting turn of events but we must remember to respect their long standing customs and business etiquette. Barbadians have a tradition of politeness and civility, which is a legacy from their British influence and development. The island of Barbados is very densely populated and due to this the population live in very close proximity. So the tradition of politeness was developed to help avoid unpleasant meetings and confrontations. The citizens of Barbados are strongly enveloped in the use of manners such as always saying “Good morning” to people even strangers. For them it seems to be a way they earn respect amongst their peers and community. A very good note to make from our research it is best to avoid discussing political issues and racial topis when first meeting a Barbadian. This holds true for formal...
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...APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM- 2016-2017 FOR MID-CAREER PROFESSIONAL STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES Information and Application Instructions PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Humphrey Fellowship Program provides mid-career professionals from designated countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Europe and Eurasia with an opportunity to enhance their professional capabilities through participation in specialized, 10-month, non-degree programs developed specifically for small clusters of Humphrey Fellows at selected U.S. universities. The Humphrey Program was initiated in 1978 to honor the memory and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice President, Hubert H. Humphrey. Fellows are selected based on their potential for national leadership and commitment to public service, in either the public or private sector. The Program provides a basis for establishing long-lasting productive partnerships and relationships between citizens of the United States and their professional counterparts in other countries, fostering an exchange of knowledge and mutual understanding throughout the world. Funding for the Humphrey Program is provided by the U.S. government through the United States Department of State and other co-sponsors. The Institute of International Education (IIE) collaborates with the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in administering the Program. The types of university programs arranged...
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...IKEA CASE STUDY by Kasimir.v.k 1) In the early 1970s, IKEA became the largest retailer in Sweden. For the first time, a company changed the concept of furniture. They revolutionized the idea of simple-using furniture. This has been a market niche they entered during the early 1970s, which had an effective impact since furniture retailing did not work well. In addition, IKEA was able to offer the same quality or even better than other Swedish furniture manufactures for a much lower price. This was the first competitive advantage they had at that point; decent quality and low price. Another aspect that led to IEKA’s advantage was that at that point in time, Europe had a much smaller market, meaning it was easy to enter. The key success factors for IKEA were that they have been able to control the customer traffic at the checkouts and the merchandise pickup areas. This was allowing customers to pick up flat-packed furniture to so easily transport it to their homes, while saving maintenance costs. In addition, damage occurred during the transport minimized after flat-packing. The other key success factor was that they were able to compete with their prices in the market that turned them to a leading company in this business. 2) IKEA’s success of entering the European market was due to the low competition. Furniture organizations weren’t that developed and efficient, compared to IKEA. In addition, being part of Europe, the company had a good understanding of what the taste...
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...to the drawing board” is the best idea a future business owner can make. c. What are the 4 parts of a feasibility analysis? Explain each part briefly. i. The four components of the feasibility and they are as follows: 1. Product/Service Feasibility – Is the product or service desirable? Is it in demand? 2. Industry/Target Market Feasibility – Is the industry attractive in the market? Is it attractive to the target market? 3. Organizational Feasibility – Are its resources sufficient? Is the management feasible? 4. Financial Feasibility – Does the business have the total start up cash needed? Is the financial performance efficient? This is the overall financial attractiveness of the proposed venture. 2. Read the Opening Profile Case (Luminaid; pages 75-76) and answer the following questions: a. Define what primary and secondary research and explain the difference between the two. i. Primary research is the research that is collected by the person(s) conducting the analysis and secondary research is data that has already been collected. The main differences between the...
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...Conformity of Human Resource Management Practices of Mercantile Bank Limited with Legal Environment of Bangladesh. AN OVERVIEW OF MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED 1. Brief History. Mercantile Bank Limited was incorporated in Bangladesh on May 20, 1999 as a scheduled bank in the private sector. The bank went into commercial banking operation since June 02, 1999. The first branch was opened at Dilkusha Commercial area in Dhaka on the same day. 2. Nature of Company and Ownership Structure. Mercantile Bank is a public limited company incorporated under the Bank Companies Act 1991 and the Companies Act 1994. 3. Organizational Structure. The organizational structure and corporate governance of Mercantile Bank Limited strongly reflect its determination to establish, uphold and gain a stronger footing as an organization, which is customer-oriented and transparent in its management. [pic] HRM PRACTICES AT MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED A. HRM PHILOSOPHY OF MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED The Mercantile Bank management is well aware of the need for human resource training and development. This can be understood from its corporate manual: “Function of the management of the bank is not only to cope with the situation prevailing but also to ensure best of services to the clientele and society at large as well as profitable returns to the owners and shareholders. These objectives may be fulfilled only when enlightened management coexists with skilled and motivated...
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...members, wishes to come true and so on. From the simple survey, it can be concluded that happiness plays a significant role in our lives, and it can be obtained or enhanced with the companion of people they love or care, for instance, family members or lovers. New product The product I design is the customized service of travel planner called Travel of Happiness. As known, travelling is one of the best ways to spend quality time with lovers and family members to improve their relationships. Family members will communicate and interact with each other more often with the help of the chance that eliminates the interruption of work or study. While traveling, fabulous memories full of happiness accumulate so that the feeling of happiness will intensify greatly. What’s more, people nowadays are busier than ever before with their work or study on an accelerating pace, leaving them barely time and effort to make sophisticated plans, even though they indeed feel like spending quality time with the people they love. However, a great deal of travel agencies in the market rarely offer the customized services...
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