...Executive summary This report is based on the company known as Wiggle which is the UK’s no 1 online cycle and Tri- sports retailer This report introduces wiggle company with a brief description of its history. The literature review of the report is about the supply chain and value chain of the business. The literature review describes about the supply chain and how the information technology affects the supply chain of the business. It also deals with the current strategy of wiggle and how the strategy is achieved with the future plans. In addition the report helps to find out the affiliation of wiggle to other companies and the advantages of the affiliation model. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction: 3 1.1 Aim: 3 1.2. Objectives: 3 2. Literature review: 4 2.1. Information Technology and Supply chain: 4 2.1.1. Impact of Information technology on purchase: 4 2.1.2. Impact of Information Technology on Operation: 5 2.1.3. Impact of Information Technology on Logistic: 5 2.1.4. Impact of Information Technology on Customer relationship: 5 2.1.5. Impact of Information Technology on Firm: 5 2.2. Value chain: 6 2.3. Business models: 6 2.4. Strategy of wiggle: 7 2.5. Affiliation of wiggle: 7 3. Conclusion: 9 4. Bibliography: 10 1. Introduction: The history of wiggle can be traced from the small independent shop called butler cycle which was established in 1920s.According to wiggle website (2013) Mitch Dall took the property of butler cycles located...
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...You Decide Worksheet Name Course Section HRM595 YOU DECIDE WEEK 6 Date Scenario Summary: A supervisor in a large accounting firm is scheduled to interview a job candidate who comes highly recommended and has excellent qualifications. Jim has an accounting degree (bachelors) from a prestigious Ivy League school and has been working on his MBA by attending an online program for the last 18 months and is close to earning his degree. In addition he has been working for one of your competitors for several years and has excellent references attesting to his ability. Your payroll budget has recently been reduced significantly as a result of a declining client base and your manager has the final authority in establishing salaries for the new hires but generally is responsive to what his supervisor’s propose to a job candidate. In addition, the HR Director has published salary ranges for new hires that are to be adhered to, unless there are extenuating circumstances such as the candidate having special expertise, the ability to bring in additional clients, or excellent credentials including having the CPA certification. Your Role/Assignment: Your role is to determine whether distributive or integrative negotiations will be preferred in this scenario between the job applicant and the supervisor, and respond to the questions regarding the other parties who have an interest in hiring the job applicant. Use the Worksheet to answer the questions related to this scenario...
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...Court’s ability to act out its functions of legitimation. This case was brought to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall in 1819. Many consider this to be the next most important case after Marbury v. Madison because of the landmark ruling that was carried out by Marshall. This case was important because it helped shape the future power of Congress. The first question asked by Marshall was, “Has Congress the power to incorporate a bank?” Preceding this case, there was not anything written in the Constitution about Congress being able to create a bank. Marshall’s ruling was very innovative and it is something that is still used today. Marshall’s ruling was one that not only legitimized Congress’ creation of banks, but it also gave wiggle room to the creation of future establishments. This case was brought to the Supreme Court because McCulloch, who was banker in the state of Maryland, contested the constitutionality of a Maryland law that taxed all banks in Maryland that were not charted by the state. The state of Maryland filed a law suit against McCulloch, who did not comply with the taxes. Returning to the primary question of whether or not Congress has the ability to incorporate banks, if we look at the Bill of Rights, we find the basis for Marshall’s Necessary and Proper Clause. Marshall states:“ To its enumeration of powers is added that of making ‘ all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution of foregoing powers, and all other powers...
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...Best Buy Co., Inc. Sustainable Customer Centricity Model Case Study Analysis Amber Keita ADMIN404 November 16, 2013 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction and Company Overview 4 Mandate 4 Core Purpose 4 Vision & Major Goals 5 Core Values & Guiding Principles 5 Stakeholder Analysis 6 External Analysis 7 Opportunities 7 Economies of Scale 7 Complementors 7 Global Expansion 8 Threats 8 The Internet 8 Big Competition 9 Government Regulation 9 Internal Analysis 10 Strengths 10 No Commission Sales 10 Customer Centricity Model 10 Broad Market Coverage 11 Multiple Product Lines 11 Weaknesses 12 High Debt – Low Cash 12 Pricing Pressures 12 Legal Issues 13 Short Product Life Cycles 13 References 14 Exhibits 15 Executive Summary Best Buy Co., Inc. is a leading retailer of consumer electronics in the U.S. and Canada with nearly 4,000 stores worldwide. Among the extensive range of products marketed, are mobile phones, televisions, gaming systems, appliances and computers, along with all of their components and accessories. The company pursues a differentiation strategy based on excellent customer service, no commission, highly informed sales staff, and a plethora of end-to-end services. Best Buy was started in 1966, and has acquired seven companies in the path of its growth, all of which either provide a complementary service and/or additional products for its customers. The external analysis identifies...
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...Competition Bikes, Inc.Financial AnalysisJET2 Task 3 Introduction Competition Bikes, Incorporated (CBI) has decided to weigh their options for expansion into Canada by either acquiring or merging with Canadian Bikes, Inc. This report will discuss the proposed expansion and make recommendations based on the company's capital structure. Capital structure can be described as how a business finances its assets. There are two main types of capital: Equity and debt. Capital structure is usually a mix of debt, preferred stock, and common stock that the company can use for expansion and to remain financially healthy. The key is to choose the right mix in order to maximize shareholder return. A1. Capital Structure Capital structure is generally defined as how a company finances its assets. It is measured as a percentage of debt and equity (common and preferred stock). Potential investors tend to look positively on a company that has more equity and less debt. The best capital structure approach for CBI to take is to implement the 50% Preferred and 50% Common Stock scenario. This alternative provides the best overall way to improve CBI's financial position with strong capital structure while maximizing shareholder return. A1a. A review of Canadian Bikes data over five years indicates consistently increased earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), increased net profit, and increased shareholder returns (EPS). Offering the 50% preferred and 50% common stock results in the highest...
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...Analysis of Marketing for Pietila’s Brewery through Three Criteria: Beer Events, Television, and Social Media Prepared by Michelle Brown Director of Marketing Submitted to Board of Directors for Pietila’s Brewery Date: August 24, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 BODY 3 Solution 1: Television 3 Solution 2: Beer Events 4 Solution 3: Social Media 4 RECOMMENDATION 5 Advantages and Disadvantages 6 Plan for Implementation 6 CONCLUSION 7 REFERENCES 8 INTRODUCTION The topic being analyzed is which method, out of three chosen criteria, would be the most effective to utilize in order to receive the maximum ROI and market penetration. The reason this is being researched is because the anticipated opening of Pietila’s Brewery is set for February 1st, 2016. Given that it is a new brewery in a semi-flooded market, it is imperative that the best marketing solution is chosen. The scope of this report is limited to television advertising, beer event advertising, and social media advertising. While there certainly other methods that could be considered, the current trend in the market place dictates a focus on these three criteria. To establish the effectiveness of the marketing, each criteria will be evaluated based upon cost, interaction with target audience, and the reach of the message. The criterion that overall...
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...Abstract This paper explores the movie “Any Given Sunday” and attempts to discuss the movie in detail by focusing on character examples of the personal functions of sport such as feelings of belongingness and social identification, the socially acceptable outlet for hostile and aggressive feelings, and the role sport plays as a cultural element to bring meaning to life. Additional attention will be given to aspects of extra-sport character behavior and a determination of whether or not such behaviors support sport stereotypes and/or deviant characteristics. Through internet research, library study, and the use of periodical articles found in the ProQuest databases, I intend to apply the functionalist model of society to show that the fictional football team “The Miami Sharks” highlighted in the movie supports stability and equilibrium in the community of Miami based on common interests and convictions. The world of professional sports, especially professional football, is a world that most will only see on the television or through movies. “Any Given Sunday,” by Oliver Stone, is one such movie. It highlights a portion of a season for the fictional team The Miami Sharks with the interpersonal struggles on and off the field experienced by the characters related to the team. This paper explores the movie “Any Given Sunday” and attempts to discuss the movie in detail by focusing on the socially acceptable outlet for hostile and aggressive feelings, masculinity and gender...
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...to: Senior Professor Rucks Date: May 27, 2016 Proposed by: Kimberly Campbell Submitted to: Senior Professor Rucks Date: May 27, 2016 May 27, 2016 Kim’s catering May 27, 2016 Kim’s catering Five- Year Marketing Plan Kim’s Catering Table of Contents Executive Summary 4 Company Description 4 Strategic Focus and Plan 5 Mission 5 Goals 5 Core Competency and Sustainable Advantage 6 Situation Analysis 6 SWOT Analysis 7 Industry Analysis 9 Competitor Analysis 9 Customer Analysis 10 Market Product Focus 11 Marketing and Product Objectives 11 Target Markets 11 Points of Difference 11 Positioning 12 Marketing Program 12 Product Strategy 12 Price Strategy 13 Breakeven Analysis Promotion Strategy 15 Distribution Strategy 16 Financial Data and Projections 16 Past Sales Revenues 16 Five Year Projections 17 Organizational Structure 18 Implementation 19 Evaluation and Control 19 1.Executive Summary Kim’s Catering will be the leading sensualist catering service in Fredericksburg, TX with a rapidly developing consumer brand and growing customer base. The signature line of innovative, premium, southern dishes includes key west chicken, garlic chicken fried chicken, and beer and brown...
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...Company Background Pepsi is founded by Caleb Bradham in Bern North Carolina on a hot summer day. Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink. It was created by a pharmacist as an incentive, as a way to get customers into his pharmacy in 1898. Caleb decided in 1902 to start the Pepsi Company and received its official patent in June of 1903. Pepsi was slowly on the rise with advertisement and in 1965 merged with Frito-lay Snack Company and Donald M. Kendall became founder of the new merged company PepsiCo. During the 1970’s Pepsi was becoming recognized as an aggressive company and was now in competition with the other leading soft drink company Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola was founded before Pepsi soft drink in 1886, also by a pharmacist named John Pemberton. After the invention of the beverage, portions of the company were sold around and much was sold to Asa Candler, a businessman from Atlanta. There were imitators of Coca Cola and so the business decided to market a new Bottle shape that would make it distinct from all the others beverages. To continue to make Coca Cola a success, in the 1970’s Coca Cola was advertised as a relation with happiness a fun time. Muhtar Kent is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company. Mr. Kent joined The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta in 1978 and has held a variety of marketing and operations roles throughout his career. In 1985, he was appointed General Manager of Coca-Cola Turkey and Central Asia. From 1989 to 1995, he served...
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...DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE STUDY HABITS Mayland Community College S.O.A.R. Program Revised April 2002 GET THE STUDY HABIT Did you ever stop to wonder what sets apart the really successful students from the average ones? Why do some students who appear to study all the time just get by, while others who don’t appear to put in as much time and effort do well? Is it all related to IQ and genetics or are some other factors involved? The truth is that success in school is not so much determined by sheer intelligence as knowing how to study. Studying is a skill. Being successful in school requires a high level of study skills. Students must first learn these skills, practice them and develop effective study habits in order to be successful. Very often the study habits and practices developed and used in high school do not work for students in college. Good study habits include many different skills: time management, selfdiscipline, concentration, memorization, organization, and effort. Desire to succeed is important, too. In this module you will discover your areas of strength and identify your weaknesses pertaining to studying. You will learn about your preferred learning channel, tips to organize your studies, and ways to help you remember what you study. The skills you will learn about in this module can be applied in other areas of your life as well: your job, your career, or any activity that requires thought, planning, information processing, and selfdiscipline. You’ll find...
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...PROVIDING FEEDBACK AND ADDRESSING PERFORMANCE CONCERNS 4 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Setting Direction Setting Expectations Upfront Team Meetings o Purpose of Meetings o What Can Go Wrong at Meetings? o Suggestions For Making Your Meetings Effective Displays PROVIDING FEEDBACK How Should We Provide Feedback? Preparation Time and Place Questioning Non-Verbal State Facts Clearly Honesty Consistency Handling Difficult Situations o Defensiveness o Disagreement o Apathy o Anger Chance to Respond Active Listening o Tips for Active Listening Summary MAKING A TIME TO REVIEW PERFORMANCE Preparing Team Member Input Conducting the Discussion Closing the Discussion After the Interview Common Problems with Formal Appraisal Skills a Manager Needs for Effective Performance Review DISCUSSING PERFORMANCE CONCERNS “I’d like a Word with You” – the “Discipline” Interview Investigation and Disciplinary Procedures INTRODUCTION Effectively providing feedback or coaching performance occurs when an employee and manager work together to ensure a good job is done and results are achieved. This is achieved when both know what to do and how well to do it. It provides additional opportunity for communication between managers and employees but in no way replaces the need for effective day to day communication and management. The principle behind any performance management...
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...Identify the key factors responsible for the success of Gordon Biersch to date. What concerns, if any, do you have as the company looks ahead? 2. Evaluate Gordon Biersch's organizational alternatives to realize its growth ambitions. Recommend a course to follow? 3. Evaluate Gordon Biersch's efforts to raise outside capital. What would you have done differently? 4. Which offer, if any, should Gordon Biersch accept? Why? How should they proceed? 5. Assume for discussion purposes that Lorenzo Fertitta's proposal is the preferred option. What are the key issues for Gordon and Biersch to negotiate? What positions should they take on each one? Table Of Content: Case Summary Critical Issues Critical Analytic Tools Recommendation Answers to Case Questions Bibliography Case Summary The masterminds behind Gordon Biersch were two individuals, Dan Gordon; a qualified brewing engineer from the esteemed University of Munich, Germany, and Dean Biersch; who had a passion for food service and a vast experience in the food and beverage sector. Their unique idea of a microbrewery and fine dining restaurant stemmed from a law amendment of California in 1983 which allowed brewing and serving of beer in the same locale. They envisioned the concept of providing high quality fine dining with outstanding service in an attractive ambiance featuring exceptional German-style lagers in on-site breweries. Their target market was the fairly sophisticated, yet not so young...
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...IELTS Secret Key #1 - Time is your greatest enemy |[pic] |[pic] |[pic] | | |Written by Rad Danesh | |Monday, 23 April 2007 | |To succeed on the IELTS, you must use your time wisely. Many students do not finish at least one module. The table below shows | |the time challenge you are faced with: | |Module | |Total time | |Questions | |Time for each question | | | |Listening | |30 min ...
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...challenging experiences for us a theoretical as well as practical. I tried my best to make the assignment a sound one as per your valuable counseling and proper guidance. I express our gratitude to you for giving us the opportunity to making this assignment. I would be obliged if you kindly call me for any explanation or any query about the assignment as and when deemed necessary. Within the time limit, I have tried my best to compile the pertinent information as comprehensively as possible and if you need any further information, I will be glad to assist you. Thanking you, On behalf of my group ___________________________ Md. Jahidul Islam MBA: 05014570 Dept. of Business Administration Stamford University Bangladesh Executive Summary Capital structure, the mixture of a firm's debt and equity, is important because it costs company money to borrow....
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... 8. 2nd Chosen Scene: Original Script 17-22 9. 2nd Chosen Scene: Shooting Script 23 10. 2nd Chosen Scene: Shot List 23-26 11. 2nd Chosen Scene: Floor Plan 27 12. 2nd Chosen Scene: Storyboard 28-29 13. 2nd Chosen Scene: Short Analysis of Scene 30 Section B: Their Version 14. 1st Chosen Scene: Floor Plan of Actual Shots 32 15. 1st Chosen Scene: Marked Up Script 33-38 16. 1st Chosen Scene: Various Notes on the Filmed Scene 38-39 17. 2nd Chosen Scene: Floor Plan 40 18. 2nd Chosen Scene: Marked Up Script 41-47 19. 2nd Chosen Scene: Various Notes on the Filmed Scene 48 Section C: Comparison 20. Comparison 49-52 Section D: General Analysis of the film 21. Plot Summary 53-54 22. Tag Line 54 23. 'What if...?' Statement 54 24. List of Locations 55-57 25. Character profiles 57-59 26. Subtext 60-61 27. "Moments" 61 28. Director's Style 62 29. Emotions 62-63 30. Conclusion 63 1. Introduction Initially I was going to choose a black comedy called Eulogy [2004; Michael Clancy], but I was unable to find the script anywhere. I then decided to analyse black comedy horror film Jennifer's Body [2009; Karyn Kusama], which is arguably my favourite film. The script was written by Diablo Cody. Usually I'll go into how underrated this film is, but this is not what the assignment is about. A short plot synopsis...
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