...Week 8 Financial Analysis of The Walt Disney Company Executive Summary The following report provides an analysis of the current and prospective profitability, and financial stability of The Walt Disney Company (Dis). The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, “is a diversified worldwide entertainment company with operations in five business segments: Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, Consumer Products and Interactive” (The Walt Disney Company Annual Report, 2013). The report will additionally examine three areas of financial strength; liquidity, leverage debt to equity ratio, and sustainable growth as well as summary descriptions of each business segment in order to fully understand the company’s profitability in the short and long run. Organizational Overview The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1922, and has become a world leader in family entertainment. Disney is operating on a multinational level under the direction of CEO, Robert A. Iger. The Company and its affiliated companies have remained faithful to their commitment to produce unparalleled entertainment experiences based on the rich legacy of quality creative content and exceptional storytelling. Each division under The Walt Disney Company’s umbrella provides distinct products and services and caters to diverse market segments. All divisions, however, are united in their creative and imaginative efforts to “reach hundreds of millions of people worldwide and...
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...Candidates are advised not to waste valuable time collecting unnecessary data. The cases are based upon real-life situations and all the information about the chosen organisation is contained within the case study. As the case represents a real-life situation, anomalies may be found in the information you have before you. Therefore, please state any assumptions you make that are reasonable when answering the questions. Remember, you are going to be tested on your overall understanding of the case issues and your ability to answer the questions that are set in the examination. In order to prepare for the examination, candidates will need to carry out a detailed analysis of the case material ahead of the examination. Candidates will have sufficient time during the examination to answer all the questions, but this means that detailed analysis should have taken place before commencing the examination. The examiners are looking for clear evidence that candidates have a good understanding of the case and can use the relevant course ideas from the syllabus to answer the questions. The copying of pre-prepared ‘group’ answers, including those written by other third parties, is strictly forbidden and...
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...Business Management Analysis TOM’s Carolyn McNichols Professor McCarthy April 3, 2016 Contents Tittle Page………………………………………………………………………………….……..1 Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………...2 Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………...3 Organization/Orientation……………………………………………………………………..…4 Strategic Planning * Vision * Mission * Values……………………………………………………………………………………..5 Organization Overview * Approach * Structure * Market Alignment…………………………………………………………………………6 Leadership Overview * Founders * Board * Senior Management…………………………………………………………………….....7 Control Systems * Marketing * Trends & Issues………………………….……………………………………..……….8-9 Corporate Responsibility………………………………………………………………….…9-10 References……………………………………………………………………………………11-12 Executive Summary Figure 1 Blake Mycoskie giving shoes in Argentina Organization Orientation TOM’sis a for profit retail organization focused on shoes, handbags, eye wear, and coffee. I stumbled upon TOM’s shoes struggling to find a shoe in my size. I’m a rather tall lady with larger feet than the average size woman. So I started and Internet search looking for something beautiful to put on my feet. TOM’s website came up as an option for larger size shoes in my search, and when I clicked on their website, I found TOM’s to be so much more than just a typical purchase. I found a company that was out to change the world and...
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...required to take this course. The student will gain the fresh, subtle understanding that comes from integrating across different forms of human expression. Some of the issues that will be illuminated by looking at culture through the lens of literature and film: family structures and how they are changing, national self-perceptions, pivotal moments in history,, economic issues,, social change and diversity…” NOTE: This course fulfills the World Society (GG)requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS)for students under Core. Attributes: Gen ED Global World Society GenEd World Society courses explore societies and cultures outside the United States. These courses take one of two approaches. Some concentrate on a single nation or region, examining in depth its political, social, historical, cultural, artistic, literary, geographic, and economic landscape. Another approach is to investigate globalization and its effects across nations and regions. Goals and Expected learning Outcomes: • Understand the influences of political, social, historical, cultural, artistic, literary, geographic, and economic on world societies or processes, i.e. globalization linking world societies. • Develop observations and conclusions about selected themes in world societies and cultures • Construct interpretations using evidence and critical analysis...
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...The Digital Footprint Analysis of FamilyFun Magazine: Examining the Importance of Social Media for Magazines Capstone research prepared for: NYU M.S. in Public Relations and Corporate Communication by Priyanka Mulimani, New York University Kerry Lee O‘Grady (Advisor) September 2013 Priyanka Mulimani Page 1 Abstract This paper researches the evolution of the magazine industry, its transitional phases and its adaptation to new technologies. The study examines the role of the Internet and social media for the magazine industry and the resulting impact on readership. It involves research and analysis of different social media elements and ways in which print magazines embrace them. The overall objective of this project is to examine the digital footprint of FamilyFun magazine and successfully devise a measurable social media strategy (with tactics) for it. The research highlights different ways present-day magazines use social media channels. The results of FamilyFun magazine‘s social media audit are tabulated in the presentation that follows. The presentation also includes the competitive analysis of FamilyFun magazine, which forms the basis for developing strategies and tactics for it. Additionally, the social media analysis of FamilyFun magazine provides an in-depth understanding of social media presence of parenthood magazines. Finally, based on the overall research and analysis, a list of best practices for effectively using different social media channels...
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...Sector Paper – Cloud Computing analysis July 28, 2013 Sector Paper – Cloud Computing analysis July 28, 2013 Table of Contents Overview of Cloud Computing 2 I. Cloud Market Rivalry 3 II. Threats of New Entrants 7 III. Bargaining Power of Clients (and Customers) 8 IV. Threats of Substitutes 9 V. Bargaining Power of Suppliers 10 Works Cited 11 Overview of Cloud Computing National Institute of Standards and Technology defines Cloud computing as the ability for users to have on-demand access to a shared pool of compute resources called the cloud infrastructure. The cloud infrastructure can be viewed as containing both a physical layer and an abstraction layer. The physical layer consists of the hardware resources that are necessary to support the cloud services being provided, and typically includes server, storage and network components. The abstraction layer consists of the software deployed across the physical layer, which manifests the essential cloud characteristics. Conceptually the abstraction layer sits above the physical layer (NIST, 2011). The graphic above from NIST defines the Essential Characters, Service Models, and Deployment Models for Cloud Computing. Using Michael Porter’s Five Forces Model (Schilling, p. 74-76), we can examine the challenges that impact Cloud Computing from 5 perspectives as detailed in the sections below. * Rivalry among existing competitors * Threats of New Entrants * Bargaining...
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...theories, this project investigates what parts are involved in making gestures and how gestures carry meanings. A wide range of body parts are involved in making a gesture. According to David Mcneill, the physical movements acquire meaning by iconics, metaphorics, deictics, and beats. The project also discovers an etymological way to connect gestures to Chinese vocabulary. Based on the findings, the project further develops some guidelines to design gestures for teaching Chinese. They are making easy movements, identifying teaching content, making gestures understandable to your students, and applying gestures into teaching. In the end, the project applies the guidelines in designing activities for teaching Chinese pronunciation, vocabulary, character, and culture. Keywords: guidelines, gestures, teaching Chinese, kinesics, linguistics 1. Introduction 2.1 Background Gestures are common body movements: teachers instruct with gestures, referees in soccer game use gestures, people greet each other with gestures. Then what are gestures? Generally speaking, gestures are body movements which accompany and even sometimes replace verbal language. Because of its intimacy with language, it has attracted the people’s attention since Greek and Roman era. People back then treated gestures for the purpose of art. Not until modern times did scientific research emerge and shed lights on understanding the physical components of gestures and how gestures carry meanings. (Kennon 2004,...
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...Elizabeth Herrera April 23, 2014 Comm 151 12 Angry Men: Communication Analysis In the film, 12 Angry Men, viewers come across a group of men who display the different communication dynamics – both the positive and negative sides. Chapter 7 encompasses the idea of Group and Team Communication Skills and how one should communicate effectively among others. To help better understand, 12 Angry Men is centered on a jury’s deliberation in a murder case. A group of men are given the job to deliberate the life of a young boy who has been accused of murdering his father. With only a knife that’s been left behind in the murder scene and a few witnesses who claim they heard the boy scream and run out of the room; these 12 jurors will have to come up with a reasonable doubt in favor to spare the boys life or cast him guilty. Eleven of the jurors vote guilty while Juror 8 is the only one who votes “not guilty.” As the story starts to unfold, viewers get a glimpse of the juror’s personalities, communication approach, culture, preconceptions, and background and how theses factors influence their deliberation and their treatment towards one another. We can draw from the film that poor Conversational Style was used, the book notes, “Sometimes barriers are not in words but in how they are delivered” (145). These men were not respectful with one another when it came to speaking their turn due to their difference in opinions; which led them to lash out at one another. The book encourages...
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...investment partner is only Hong Kong Government. 5 D. The history of Shanghai Disneyland 5 3. The Corporate Strategy 6 4. Comparative analysis between Disneyland Shanghai and Happy Valley 6 A. General introduction about Happy Valley 6 B. Theme story 7 C. Theme hotel 7 D. Revenue model 7 E. Government support 7 5. Conclusions 7 * Company Overview The monarch of this magic kingdom is no man but a mouse --Mickey Mouse. The Walt Disney Company is the world's largest media conglomerate, with assets encompassing movies, television, publishing, and theme parks. Its Disney/ABC Television Group includes the ABC television network and 10 broadcast stations, as well as a portfolio of cable networks including ABCFamily, Disney Channel, and ESPN (80%-owned). Walt Disney Studios produces films through imprints Walt Disney Pictures, Disney Animation, and Pixar, and its Marvel Entertainment is a top comic book publisher and film producer. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts operates the company's popular theme parks including Walt Disney World and Disneyland The Company is with five business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. Media Networks: Media Networks comprise a vast array of broadcast, cable, radio, publishing and digital business across two divisions- the Disney/ABC Television Group and ESPN Inc. In addition to content development and distribution functions, the segment includes...
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...DODGE DURANGO 2014 DODGE DURANGO 2014 MARKETING II Name: Tran Thanh Long ID: 1357030 Class: Tuesday Morning MARKETING II Name: Tran Thanh Long ID: 1357030 Class: Tuesday Morning Content: I/ EXECUTIVE SUMMAR II/ SITUATION ANALYSIS: 1. Dodge’s history 2. Product history 3. Describe Dodge Durango 2014 4. Product evaluation A. Industry analysis and Industry trend B. Product differentiation C. Sale history D. SWOT 5. Target market 6. Marketing objectives A. Need satisfying objective B. Long and short term sale market III/ ADVERTISING OBJECTIVES: 1. Product concept 2. Target market - Detailed description of target audience: Relationship between target market and target audience 3. Communication media 4. Advertising message I/ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Have you ever felt the power of a horse when you rode it? Imagine a herd of horses as they run through an open plain. You do not want to ride a herd of horses on the street, now you just need the new 2014 Dodge Durango. In this planner, you will be seeing, imagining and experiencing the unique way Dodge advertises using lower cost but still attracting more potential consumers of Dodge brand and Paramount Pictures, also you will get the information about the new Dodge Durango. "But for the most part, the Durango remains a stylish, aggressive-looking truck with available V-8 power, plenty of towing ability, and some new fuel-economy technology lurking...
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...Minoo Farhangmehr a,1 , Aviv Shoham b,2 a School of Economics and Management, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal b Graduate School of Management, University of Haifa, Haifa, 31905, Israel Received 1 March 2006; received in revised form 1 August 2006; accepted 1 October 2006 Abstract Growth of research addressing the relationship between culture and consumption is exponential [Ogden D., Ogden J. and Schau HJ. Exploring the impact of culture and acculturation on consumer purchase decisions: toward a microcultural perspective. Academy Marketing Science Review 2004;3.]. However culture is an elusive concept posing considerable difficulties for cross-cultural research [Clark T. International Marketing and national character: A review and proposal for an integrative theory. Journal of Marketing 1990; Oct.: 66–79.; Dawar N., Parker P. and Price L. A cross-cultural study of interpersonal information exchange. Journal of International Business Studies 1996; 27(3): 497–516.; Manrai L. and Manrai A. Current issues in the cross-cultural and cross-national consumer research. Journal of International Consumer Marketing 1996; 8 (3/4): 9–22.; McCort D. and Malhotra NK. Culture and consumer behavior: Toward an understanding of cross-cultural consumer behavior in International Marketing. Journal of International Consumer Marketing 1993; 6 (2): 91–127.; Nasif EG., Al-Daeaj H., Ebrahimi B. and Thibodeaux M. Methodological problems in cross-cultural research: An updated...
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...a,⁎, Minoo Farhangmehr a,1 , Aviv Shoham b,2 a School of Economics and Management, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal b Graduate School of Management, University of Haifa, Haifa, 31905, Israel Received 1 March 2006; received in revised form 1 August 2006; accepted 1 October 2006 Abstract Growth of research addressing the relationship between culture and consumption is exponential [Ogden D., Ogden J. and Schau HJ. Exploring the impact of culture and acculturation on consumer purchase decisions: toward a microcultural perspective. Academy Marketing Science Review 2004;3.]. However culture is an elusive concept posing considerable difficulties for cross-cultural research [Clark T. International Marketing and national character: A review and proposal for an integrative theory. Journal of Marketing 1990; Oct.: 66–79.; Dawar N., Parker P. and Price L. A cross-cultural study of interpersonal information exchange. Journal of International Business Studies 1996; 27(3): 497–516.; Manrai L. and Manrai A. Current issues in the cross-cultural and cross-national consumer research. Journal of International Consumer Marketing 1996; 8 (3/4): 9–22.; McCort D. and Malhotra NK. Culture and consumer behavior: Toward an understanding of cross-cultural consumer behavior in International Marketing. Journal of International Consumer Marketing 1993; 6 (2): 91–127.; Nasif EG., Al-Daeaj H., Ebrahimi B. and Thibodeaux M. Methodological problems in cross-cultural research: An updated review...
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...MGT 634 [pic] Case analysis Submitted by – Kishore Singh. Submitted to- Q3801, Btech/MBA(I.T.) Lect. Amit Sethi Reg. No. 10806527 AMUL [pic] Company Info Amul is an Indian dairy cooperative, based at Anand in the state of Gujarat, India. The word Amul is derived from the Sanskrit word Amulya, meaning invaluable. The co-operative is also sometimes referred to by the unofficial backronym: Anand Milk Union Limited. Formed in 1946, it is a brand managed by a cooperative body, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF), which today is jointly owned by 3.03 million milk producers in Gujarat. Amul spurred India's White Revolution, which made the country the world's largest producer of milk and milk products. In the process Amul became the largest food brand in India and has also ventured into markets overseas. Dr. Verghese Kurien, founder-chairman of the GCMMF for more than 30 years (1973-2006), is credited with the success of Amul. The GCMMF is the largest food products marketing organization of India. It is the apex organization of the Dairy Cooperatives of Gujarat. Over the last five and a half decades, Dairy Cooperatives in Gujarat have created an economic network that links more than 3.1 million village milk producers with millions of consumers...
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...The 12 Angry Men Case Dennis Ojwang Organizational Management 701 February 26, 2015 When this movie was made, no one could have depicted that it would greatly speak of the ever changing dynamics of our world today. Immigration and diversity seem to have plagued the world now more than ever and it is no surprise that the business world has been changed tremendously. When this movie came out in 1957, there wasn’t much diversity as we see it today. Upon watching this movie, various topics covered, ranging from power and influence, ethical decision making and diversity, group formation and dynamics, cultural diversity, organizational culture, conflict management and then, there’s an introduction of Fiedler’s leadership model. The setting of the movie offers consistency, investment, rigidity, autonomy and fairness in terms of assessing different levels of conflict and negotiation. I would say that the most evident styles of conflict in the movie are accommodating, compromising and collaborating conflict resolution styles. The jury is involved in a high profile case about a young boy who, if found guilty, then he will be sent to the electric chair. There are several topics that are related to organizational management class that will be portrayed throughout this jury process. The jury, in determining the fate of the young man, who murdered his father, must closely work together and whether consciously or unconsciously, they have been introduced to the forming, storming, norming...
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...Songwriting History and Criticism 18 April 2015 Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”: a Groundbreaking Benchmark for Modern Pop “Thriller” by the acclaimed king of pop, Michael Jackson, remains one of the most revolutionary singles in the world. The song, released in 1982, was part of the award winning and revolutionary album titled “Thriller.” In fact, the song and album’s significance is evident by the fact that it remains the best-selling album in the United States of America 35 years after it was released. Statistics indicate that the album has sold between 80 and 100 million copies worldwide and is still tremendously popular today. Defining the monumental value of “Thriller” is not limited to the sales figure alone. The song motivated the creation of a music video that revolutionized the music video industry and set a benchmark for other music videos. Since its release, many artists have tried to emulate the video. “Thriller” not only made history as a song, but also helped to build bridges across different cultures and ethnicities. This term paper examines the attributes of the song that made it a distinguished piece of art; namely, its artist, genre, composition, videography, and influence. Artist Michael Jackson is the artist renowned for the “Thriller” song and album. The singer’s popularity as a musician was on the rise from the time he was part of “The Jackson 5,” a family run band that consisted of five brothers. Michael Jackson, born in 1958, was the youngest in this...
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