...Running head: ABC Corporation Online e-Business Growth Plan Online e-Business Growth Plan for ABC Corporation Valerian Coutinho Western Governors University Abstract ABC Corporation needs a new strategy to expand market penetration and grow annual revenues. This document details some of the strategies which can be utilized to build upon the current business model. The new e-business model will help the company build on the product differentiation strategy and also enable the company to create value added dependency for the current and new customers. The e-business model can also be used to improve the company’s product branding across the globe and can be used as a stepping stone into moving aggressively into new emerging markets as well as maintain and increase current market share in North America. Introduction ABC Corporation is a US based publically traded Discrete Manufacturer. ABC manufactures wheels and wheel-end components for the Commercial Vehicle Industry. Some of the products the company makes are Aluminum and Steel Wheels, Brake Drums, Hubs, Rotors and Slack Adjusters. Most of the products are used in the Class 5 to Class 8 Trucks, agricultural, specialty and military trucks. The company operates mostly in the North American (USA, Canada and Mexico) market with limited sales outside of North America. 55% of existing ABC sales come from the top 4 truck Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The rest of the sales come from OES (Original Equipment Services)...
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...Historically, print news has focused on the importance of text and where images have been used, little attention is given to the function of these images in conveying news discourse. However, the relationship between the verbal and the visual deserves further attention. Images have a powerful impact on a viewer’s response towards news and this impact cannot be created by text alone. A critical examination of three recent news events (see appendix) and analysis of the images that they utilise, reveals the communicative functions and the connotative force that is carried in news photography (Bednarek and Caple 2012, pg. 57). By studying these photographs through analytical frameworks, we see that images embody much more than what is depicted within a frame and in fact they “have been worked on, chosen, composed, constructed and treated according to professional, aesthetic and ideological norms” for the purpose of engaging with their audiences (Bednarek and Caple 2012, pg. 57). Prior to our analysis of the three articles, an overview of the analytical frameworks that will be used and their contribution to our understanding of news reporting must be investigated. News articles embody two different semiotic systems, language and image, which share an intersemiotic relationship (Bednarek and Caple 2012, pg. 121). Research of this relationship focuses on the textual strategies deployed in the newsroom to elicit responses from the audience, the words help drive the pictures while the...
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...previous research. The used of variables and measurements from previous studies is always recommended, rather than creating new variables. Existing variables have already been tested empirically, rendering the process of determining their empirical validity easier and simpler. This also provides stability amongst different variables in different samples and how they affect dependent variables, in different words, determining their relative importance to the research. The questionnaire consists of four main sections: Part A to Part D. Part A gathers demographic data of the respondent and his/ her organisation and the status of ABC in organisations; Part B focused on the factors ( Top management support , Training , Non accounting ownership, Information technology , and Organisational...
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...An Analysis of The Walt Disney Company 1 An Analysis of The Walt Disney Company Kendall Forward TELE 3310 October 29, 2013 An Analysis of The Walt Disney Company Overview & History 2 The Walt Disney Company is a leading American diversified multinational entertainment and mass media conglomerate, headquartered in Burbank California. Founded on October 16, 1923 by Walt Disney and his brother Roy as a small cartoon animation studio, the company struggled through years of unsuccessful creations but turned around after the debut of Mickey Mouse, the official mascot of the company. Now headed by CEO Robert Iger, Disney is one of the largest entertainment corporations in the world with approximately 166,000 employees and annual revenues approaching the $45 billion mark (Walt Disney). For eight decades, Walt Disney has entertained people around the world with its theme parks, resorts, cruises, movies, TV shows, radio programming, and memorabilia. Before diversifying into live-action film production, television and travel, the company established itself as a leader in the American animation industry. The company went public in 1940 and was reincorporated under its current name in 1986 and expanded operations and also started divisions focused on theatre, radio, music, publishing and online media (Cohesion Case). Mission Statement The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world's...
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...Interventions for Children with Autism Name Institution Tutor Date Interventions for Children with Autism Individuals with autism demonstrate delays or deficits in social interaction and behaviours. Autism is apparent from early childhood, but can emerge in early adulthood. It is associated with a wide range of possible causes, but genetic factors are the main causes. Children with autism have impairments in cognition, language delays, and lack of or poor social interactions. Lack of communication may force these children to adopt repetitive behaviours such as self-inflicted injuries and violence. The teaching process requires interventions that address the repetitive behaviours, skill development, and play activities that promote communication and social interactions. Several authors have discussed different intervention models that are discussed in the sections below. Rita Jordan-Behavioural and Communication Intervention TEACCH Programme The programme is community based and targets children and adults with autism and communication disabilities. TEACCH aims at developing communication skills among autistic children, and help them work and play independently of adults (Jordan, Jones and Murray, 1998). The development of communication skills is based on their understanding capability and their ability to express themselves. The programme teaches several ways of communication, such as the use of photographs and pictures, symbols and words...
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...An#Analysis#of#The#Walt#Disney#Company# !1! An Analysis of The Walt Disney Company Kendall Forward TELE 3310 October 29, 2013 An#Analysis#of#The#Walt#Disney#Company# Overview & History !2! The Walt Disney Company is a leading American diversified multinational entertainment and mass media conglomerate, headquartered in Burbank California. Founded on October 16, 1923 by Walt Disney and his brother Roy as a small cartoon animation studio, the company struggled through years of unsuccessful creations but turned around after the debut of Mickey Mouse, the official mascot of the company. Now headed by CEO Robert Iger, Disney is one of the largest entertainment corporations in the world with approximately 166,000 employees and annual revenues approaching the $45 billion mark (Walt Disney). For eight decades, Walt Disney has entertained people around the world with its theme parks, resorts, cruises, movies, TV shows, radio programming, and memorabilia. Before diversifying into live-action film production, television and travel, the company established itself as a leader in the American animation industry. The company went public in 1940 and was reincorporated under its current name in 1986 and expanded operations and also started divisions focused on theatre, radio, music, publishing and online media (Cohesion Case). Mission Statement The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world's leading producers and providers of entertainment and information. Using...
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...1. . Your answer should be an analysis based on the use of appropriate models and theories relating to ABC's capabilities (internal environment), environment (external and competitive environment) and purposes (Values, mission, objectives, stakeholders and culture). You should summarise your findings by developing a range of strategic options using a SWOT analysis. ABC Optical SWOT: New Market: Latin and South America? Asia? Existing Market: US PEST analysis: Political(政治): Government policies, taxation changes, foreign trade regulations, political risk in foreign markets, changes in trade blocks. WTO negotiations. Remember to local issues: Planning Permissions, Trading Licenses. Result: No Economic: business cycles, interest rates, personal disposable income, exchange rates, unemployment rates, GDP trends. Remember to local issues - closure of a factory, grants, poor/excellent transport links. Proximity to a University or Science Park Result: Situational Social: population changes, income distribution, lifestyle changes, consumerism, changes in culture and fashion. Consider local issues: Ethnic groups, local languages, local customs and holidays. Result: customers need more high volume, high added value optic devices (e.g. telecommunication industry) Technological: new discoveries and technology developments, ICT innovations, rates of obsolescence, increased spending on R&D. Result: Photonics SWOT: Internal Strengths: -Impeccable customer service/satisfaction...
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...Test Bank for Data Structures with Java John R. Hubbard Anita Huray University of Richmond Chapter 1 Object-Oriented Programming Answer “True” or “False”: 1. An analysis of the profitability of a software solution would be done as part of the feasibility study for the project. 2. The best time to write a user manual for a software solution is during its maintenance stage. 3. The requirements analysis of a software project determines what individual components (classes) will be written. 4. In a large software project it is preferable to have the same engineers write the code as did the design. 5. In the context of software development, “implementation” refers to the actual writing of the code, using the design provided. 6. Software engineers use “OOP” as an acronym for “organized operational programming”. 7. The term “Javadoc” refers to the process of “doctoring” Java code so that it runs more efficiently. 8. Software engineers use “UML” as an acronym for “Unified Modeling Language”. 9. UML diagrams are used to represent classes and the relationships among them. 10. The “is-a” relationship between classes is called composition. 11. The “contains-a” relationship between classes is called aggregation. 12. The “has-a” relationship between classes is called inheritance. 1 Test Bank 2 13. A “mutable” class is one whose objects can be modified by the objects of other classes. 14...
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...mentioned that business use communication “to plan product and services; hire, train, and motivate employees; coordinate manufacturing and delivery; persuade customers to buy; and bill customers for the sale.” Business communication is important for the success of any business. Business and administrative communication are affected by certain trends. Those trends are: technology changes, focus on customers’ needs and quality, legal, ethical and compliance concerns, globalization and outsourcing, balancing family and work, career flexibility, and rapid change (Locker & Kienzler, 2008). Business Communication roles in day-to-day activities Communication in business is a priority on my daily activities at work. I work with trends and analysis to report the quality indicators that are measured on a monthly basis. Every time a measure does not meet the benchmarks, I have to communicate those changes to managers and employees. Managers need to know the trends to ensure employees are following the guidelines that will allow them to be more efficient. The information is given verbally and written. A corrective action plan (CAP) is written down explaining steps-by-steps procedure on the barriers and action plan to improve the measure. The CAP will be used to show documentation for future improvement. Help to manage the daily work activities Business communication helps me to manage daily work activities. I have a schedule written down that allow me to communicate with supervisors...
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...review of the origins of strategic management accounting and to assess the extent of adoption and “success” of strategic management accounting (SMA). Design/methodology/approach – Empirical papers which have directly researched SMA and prior review papers of the adoption and implementation of SMA or SMA techniques are reviewed. As well as assessing the extent of adoption of SMA and the reasons underlying an apparent low adoption rate, the role of accountants in adopting and implementing SMA is considered. Finally, the success or otherwise of SMA is discussed. Findings – SMA or SMA techniques have not been adopted widely, nor is the term SMA widely understood or used. However, aspects of SMA have had an impact, influencing the thinking and language of business, and the way in which we undertake various business processes. These issues cut across the wider domain of management, and are not just the province of management accountants. Research limitations/implications – There is limited value in conducting future surveys of the adoption and implementation of SMA or SMA techniques. Rather, the focus should be on how SMA-inspired techniques and processes diffuse into general practice within organizations. Originality/value – Twenty-five years after the term strategic management accounting was first introduced in the literature, this paper brings together disparate literature and provides a broad assessment of the “state-of-the-art” of strategic management accounting to inform researchers...
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...getting the country cleaned up and on its way to recovery. My job is to see what I can do with a familiar company to help this country recover and continue on a path of growth and success. Abstract The Walgreens Company is opening a store location on the Pacific Island of Kava. In the analysis phase several problems were identified including how the land and building will be acquired, where the employees will come from and who will provide security are all issues that must be addressed. Walgreens used decision-making tools and techniques to perform the required analysis identifying problems and possible solutions. Brainstorming Decision-making tools and techniques are methods used to help guide one in making decisions. According to University of Phoenix’s decision-making model, framing the problem includes identifying the problem, establishing goals and objectives, and evaluating the impact of the problem (University of Phoenix, 2009a). The executives of the Walgreens Company chose the brainstorming technique to come up with the following options for entering the island country of Kava. Option #1 The first option will analyze the effect of buying bare land and building a new free standing store on the island of Kava. Hiring and training native employees to staff the stores and hiring a private security company are also included in option number one. Table 1.1 outlines the projected costs over the next five years associated with the choices. The building will...
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...8 Front counter – sales of new and used video games 8 Front counter – purchase and intake of used video games 9 Front counter – customer requests 9 Bookkeeping – reconciling purchase and sales receipts with inventory levels and month-end reporting 10 Owner – purchasing 11 Owner – reporting 11 Nonfunctional requirements 11 Usability 11 Performance 12 Security 12 Stability and availability 12 Assumptions and constraints 13 Emergency preparedness 13 PC setup and maintenance 13 Network maintenance 13 Security 13 Functional Decomposition Diagram 14 Use Case Diagram 15 Data Flow Diagram 16 Sequence Diagram 17 User Input Forms 18 Testing 20 Unit Testing 20 System Testing 21 User Acceptance Testing 22 User acceptance stakeholders. 22 Error documentation and tracking 22 Quality Assurance Plan 23 Design. 23 Design and coding. 23 Testing. 23 Development Strategy 24 Insourcing. 24 Insourcing benefits 24 Insourcing challenges 25 Insourcing cost analysis 25 Outsourcing 25 Application Service Provider 25 ASP benefits 26 ASP challenges 26 ASP Cost Analysis 26 Farshoring 26 Farshoring benefits 27 Farshoring challenges 27 Farshoring cost analysis 27 Recommendation 28 Project Timeline 29 Work Breakdown Structure 29 Planning, Analysis and Design 30 Implementation and Support and Maintenance 31 References 32 System Overview Brief Description ABC Games ("ABC") needs a way to more accurately...
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...B1. Historical Analysis Historical analysis of Custom Snowboards financial statements shows the company’s net sales from 2012 to 2014. Net Sales In 2012 custom snowboards net sales were $6,874,700, net sales and continued to increase by .2% in 2013. Sales continued to increase throughout 2014, with net sales of $6,955,200 an overall increase of 1.2% from 2012 two 2014. Current Ratio Custom Snowboards profitability was at its highest in 2013 when the company’s Current Ratio was 7.06 in 2013 which would suggest that Custom Snowboards ability to pay its debts and or liabilities was very strong, while still maintaining the normal day to day business operations. In 2014 Custom Snowboards current ratio fell by .5 to 6.56 however, the company was again able to maintain its daily operations and pay its short-term debts. A current ratio of 4.20 could also be considered “too” high when compared to when it’s competitor Winter Sports because it could be an indication that Custom Snowboards should be investing the excess “cash” or not taking enough risks and investing money back into the company for continued growth and should be making a profit from those extra funds. Net Earnings Custom Snowboards financial statements also reveal a significant decrease in the company’s net earnings from 2012 to 2014. Custom Snowboards net earnings decreased tremendously in 2014 from 2012 by $85,275 or 47.7%. Custom snowboards operating expenses increased overall from 2012 two 2014 x 8.2% or...
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...proven success, activity-based costing (ABC) has come under fire from its earliest and most active proponents. Robert S. Kaplan and others are promoting a “new, innovative, time-driven methodology” that presumably “delivers great improvements to the older systems of 15 years ago.”1 Companies are replacing their current costing solutions to try to get strategic information faster and with less maintenance. Is this approach really new and revolutionary? Does it deliver on its promise? Time-driven ABC vs. traditional ABC Traditional ABC is a “push” model of costing. You start with total expenses spent on various types of resources, such as salaries or supplies, and then determine what percentage of each resource is associated with each product or service. Then you apply that ratio to the total cost, which generates cost allocations for every product. In contrast, time-driven ABC is a “pull” model of costing. You start with estimates of two parameters: units of time required to perform an activity and the cost per unit of time. You then multiply this information by the quantity of the product. For resources not measured by units of time, the costing methodology can accept other measures. For instance, the capacity of a distribution center could be measured by available area and priced at cost per cubic meter. The capacity of a computer server would be measured by available gigabytes and priced at cost per gigabyte. So, “push ABC” computes actual activity costs and aggregates...
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...Capstone Project Cover Sheet Capstone Project Title: ABC Inc. Firewall upgrade Report Student Name: Michael Wakefield Degree Program: BS- IT Security Mentor Name: Dave Huff Signature Block Student’s Signature Mentor’s Signature Table of Contents Capstone Summary 3 Review of Other Work 13 Rationale and Systems Analysis 19 Goals and Objectives 25 Project Deliverables 28 Project Plan and Timelines 30 Project Development…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31 Additional Deliverables………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….35 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….35 References 37 Appendix 1: Competency Matrix 38 Appendix 2: Cisco ASA 5555-X Firewall Specifications…………………………………………………………….40 Appendix 3: ABC Inc. Project Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………….44 Appendix 4: High-Availability Design Screenshots……………………………………………………………………45 Appendix 5: Screenshots of inside to outside access; outside to DMZ access; NAT rules and configurations; and performance graphs and performance results….........................................51 Capstone Report Summary Internet of Everything (IoE) and “Big Data” equates to competitive advantages to the modern business landscape. Numerous white papers are circulating on the Internet highlighting the business case supporting the IoE initiative. For instance, in a white paper conducted by Cisco Inc. on the Value Index of IoE in 2013 reported the following: ...
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