Zack Berry 10/9/12 Ind. Case Assign #2 MGT 4195 Apple Apple Inc. has endured a long, storied history over the past 35 years since its founding in the 1970s. It was started as a computer company and today considers itself a leader in the mobile device industry. Apple has been successful over this time as a result of a number of different reasons. Apple has also been recognized as innovators in any industry they operate in. Historically, the three biggest competitive advantages that Apple has
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Key issue: Tiffany and Co concluded an agreement with its Japanese Distributor, Mitsukoshi Limited. Tiffany & Co Japan assumed management responsibilities of the operation of 29 boutiques and was now responsible for millions of dollars of inventory that was previously sold wholesale to Mitsukoshi Limited. Tiffany & Co Japan now faces the risk of foreign currency fluctuations previously borne by Mitsukoshi Limited. Tiffany & Co Japan must now make the decision between basic hedging
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Vanrex is a chemical manufacturing plant that focuses on producing and marketing paint for homes businesses, and institutions. Along with that, they supply coatings for manufactured products, automotive parts, paint cans, aerosol cans, brushes, rollers, and other paint applicators. Vanrex is situated on an eighty acre property in Hayestown Oklahoma. Since its beginnings in 1906, Vanrex has gone from being a manufacturing facility in the middle of nowhere, to now being surrounded by many residents
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25% of the world's gem-quality diamonds, which was operated by a joint venture between the Bostwanan government and De Beers, the South African mining giant, which essentially controlled the world diamond market. If an individual would examine the case of Botswana's story, he/she will agree that this is a success story. Botswana's economic growth has outplaced even the “Asian Tigers”. This group consists of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, which are the best in economic growth in
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luminium case Some points to consider but more research needed ! Q1- Discuss and describe why the primary aluminum industry is competitive. How has the industry changed since 1994? It might be helpful to look at the statistics available at the International Aluminum Institute and Worldal.com -competitive because it is traded as a metal commodity in the London
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The approach taken by Dove was appropriate regardless of the criticism faced from traditional marketing. Dove strategy did not build upon an aspiration allure but positioned itself as a " brand with a meaning." Additionally, it was not directed to an specific product, but achieved to create a Masterbrand identity and maximized awareness through the use of social media. Nevertheless, further stages should be taken to differentiate the brand approach in the international level, and apply the strategies
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Throughout the H.B. Fuller case, we learn of an ethical issue tormenting not only the Honduran youth, but the H.B. Fuller subsidiary as well. As poverty swept over the Honduran country, the population slowly felt the repercussions. Thousands of families and their youth were forced out into the streets. With no homes and nowhere to run, they turned to substance abuse. However, this was not just your typical street drug. It was an industrial glue called ‘Resistol.’ The Honduran youth would sniff the
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HBS CASE: BMW FILMS 1. How fit is the BMW brand at the time of the case? Are there any reasons to anticipate undesirable financial performance in the future? How fit is BMW at the time of the case? Justify: BMW is very fit at the time of the case, which was August 2001. Verify: During the period from 1996~2001, BMW sales rebounded and eventually reached record levels in the US Quantify: Compared to their slump around 1991 where BMW sold around 55,000 cars, they were able to sell 190,000
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HBS Martha Steward Case Assignment Questions 1. In what ways did Stewart’s control of shareholder voting rights disrupt the functioning of the board? How did her control of the board interfere with directors’ carrying out their fiduciary duties? Stewart highly influenced and controlled all aspects of the company and board of directors. Because Stewart was the founder, major shareholder, and the face of the company it was difficult to bypass her demands and have a fully functional board.
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