...Three Case Study Questions Trina G. Stevens trinagstevens@bellsouth.net Part III of the Course Project for PM598 Nov10 Contract and Project Management Presented to Instructor Robert Davy of DeVry University December 5, 2010 RUHLING MANUFACTURING COMPANY QUESTIONS Question # 1: Why might negotiation be favored over competitive bidding in certain procurement situations? A buyer or a procurement section of an organization, or business might choose negotiation over competitive bidding when a project is small, not planned, or an emergency. There are some situations in which a buyer would favor negotiation rather than competitive bidding. For example, when the buyer is contracting for part of the seller’s services rather than a product. Also when there are ambiguities involved with the project. Another reason to use negotiation is when cost and risk cannot be correctly identified early within the project. Negotiation is used a lot when there are new, or unexpected ideas introduced to solve a problem within the project. Negotiation is usually cheaper and quicker than competitive bidding. Question # 2a: Considerations of Epsilon's alternative proposal: a. What is the applicability of a requirements contract from Ruhling’s point of view? - Assume that Epsilon will still make a profit resulting from economics of long runs and learning curves The applicability of a requirement contract from Ruhling’s point of view is that they would agree...
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...S.W.O.T Analysis in Project Management Md. Mashreki Islam Sami Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering International University of Business Agriculture and Technology Dhaka, Bangladesh Abstract The main objective of this paper is to give an extensive knowledge on SWOT Analysis. In this paper SWOT analysis is discussed in the case of project management. SWOT analysis stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Such analysis can be a part in a project or in a business venture. A SWOT analysis can be carried out for a product, place or person. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. The technique is credited to Albert Humphrey, who led a convention at the Stanford Research Institute now called SRI International, in the 1960s and 1970s using data from Fortune 500 companies. Performing SWOT analysis allows setting achievable goals or objectives for the organization. SWOT analysis is important for organizations to plan future steps that are to be taken for development or to compete with other companies. Through SWOT analysis, a company or organization come across advantages, disadvantages, possibilities, capabilities and problems that they may face in a project takes visual. In this paper different sectors are considered where SWOT analysis is done successfully. Some other techniques of analysis such as Benchmarking, PESTLE...
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...Business Analysis & Valuation Project The objective of this project is to apply financial statement analysis techniques in a typical (equity) investment decision-making context. You should assume that you are required to make an investment recommendation to a fund manager. The fund manger wishes to add a stock to a diversified portfolio. The investment manager has a strategy of maximizing investor returns over the long term. Consistent with the course objectives, the project is an essential part of the course and aimed at developing your understanding of, and practical skills in financial statement analysis and valuation. It is also designed to enhance teamwork, and analytical and communication skills. To maximize the benefits of the project, you are required to progressively complete the project as the techniques are examined in the course. The project comprises two components: (1) an industry and company analysis, (2) a detailed project report, and Getting Started (Weeks 1-2) By the end of Week 2 you are required to: (1) Form groups of ideally 4 or 5 members. For part-time students who have difficulties in finding common free time for group meetings, groups of 2 or 3 are acceptable. (2) Select a company that is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Your companies must have at least three years of annual reports available – it is your responsibility to pick a company with the required information available); (3) Enroll your group members online through Blackboard...
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...required to undertake a study on macro analysis of a particular industry and thereby, prepare a project report on the chosen industry. The objective behind preparing this project report is to relate the management subjects taught in the classroom to their practical application and to get insight into practical situation. Petroleum Industry is considered to be the back bone of an economy because this is the main source of energy till date. Any economy around the world would fail to advance a single step in the absence of Petroleum Industry. The Petroleum Industry is divided into two segments namely Upstream Sector consisting of Exploration and Production of crude oil while the Downstream Sector consists of Refining, Processing, Storing, Marketing and Distribution of petroleum products. The most important part of the Petroleum Industry is the Petroleum Refining Industry which refines the crude oil to convert it to the usable fuel. It also derives many derivative products out of the crude petroleum like natural gas, naphtha, etc which can be used in various ways. Hence, for these reasons, we have chosen the Downstream Sector of the Indian Petroleum Industry for our Macro Analysis project. As this is a Macro Analysis project, we have concentrated on the Indian Petroleum Industry and that too focusing on the Downstream Sector for our study and not gone into the in depth analysis of the various players and their functioning. This project is prepared for academic purpose and...
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...Deliverables Company Selection – Week 1 Course Project Horizontal Analysis – Week 2 Course Project Vertical Analysis – Week 3 Course Project Final Ratio Analysis – Week 4 General Expectations for Your Final Course Project Submission – Week 7 Citation Help |Deliverables | | Course Project Company Selection Please post your chosen companies for comparison for my approval in the Week 1 Course Project Dropbox by Sunday, end of Week 1, 11:59 p.m. (MT). I will give you feedback to make sure that you're on the right track for this assignment. (5 points) Course Project Horizontal Analysis Please post the horizontal analysis for your Course Project in the Week 2 Course Project Dropbox by Sunday, end of Week 2, 11:59 p.m. (MT). (40 points) Course Project Vertical Analysis Please post the vertical Analysis for your Course Project in the Week 3 Course Project Dropbox by Sunday, end of Week 3, 11:59 p.m. (MT). (40 points) Course Project Final Ratio Analysis Please post the Ratio Analysis for your Course Project in the Week 4 Course Project Dropbox by Sunday, end of Week 4, 11:59 p.m. (MT). (40 points) Final Course Project Submission Please post the Course Project final summary assignment to the Week 7 Course Project Dropbox by Sunday, end of Week 7, 11:59 p.m. (MT). (75 points) |Category ...
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...related to Comprehensive Project for MBA Sem III & IV 1 How many students can undertake CP in a Group? Ans There should be a group of two students only for one project report. However, considering the significance of the research topic or indispensability of the institute, in exceptional case the institute may allow one student or a group of three students for one project. 2 Is it mandatory to be associated / work with any organization / company for CP? Ans Since the Comprehensive Project is a part of Research, it can be a part of any specific organisation / company / Industry. But it is not necessary to work in the company/organisation. But, the student is excepted to visit the company/organisation for data collection purpose. 3 As per the guidelines mentioned in the MBA Syllabus, is it mandatory to identify the problem of the company / industry and try to solve it as a part of CP like in engineering courses? Ans In MBA course, problems identification is not mandatory. But the students have to find out the general / specific problems of company / organisation / industry and give practical suggestions to overcome these problems. 4 Whether obtaining the Formal Certificate from the Industry to attach with the CP is necessary? Ans NO. It is not mandatory for CP however, it is mandatory for SIP. 5 Upto what level or part of the CP work they are supposed to complete within Sem- III? Ans The students have to select topic, industry/company/ organisation and...
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...Polytechnic's Industry Orientation Programme (IOP) for students. PP requires students to profile and analyze an industry subject. The subject can either be an industry cluster, a company, a case study, or a strategic issue/problem. For this module, students have to write a report and give a presentation that critically analyse, reflect and discuss on the factors and dynamics that drive the profiled subject. Students are expected to demonstrate creativity, diligence and critical thinking in addressing the profiled subject which include the use of an analysis model or framework such as SWOT analysis or Porter’s five forces model, among others A compulsory module comprises of: Project Scope Final Report (formal, 2000-words) Poster Presentation Assessment Topic/Scope The PP subject or topic must be industry related and can be on a: • Company • Business • Technology • Industry sector • Strategic issue/problem • Case study OR • Area of an industrial or applied nature Examples of Acceptable Subject/Topic A competitive analysis of the budget airlines industry A company analysis of Seagate A study on the development of Java Technology and the IT Industry in Singapore An analysis on the development of the semiconductor industry in Singapore –a case study of GLOBALFOUNDRIES An analysis on the factors contributing to the success of Goodrich Aerospace Services Pte Ltd in the manufacturing sector. Competitive Analysis of Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) Aviation Industry -An...
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...STUDENT NAME DEGREE PROJECT SUPERVISOR PROJECT TITLE Engineering and Management Practice in UAE and Significance of its Post Economic Crisis DATE KEYWORDS Value Sustainable development Management Literature Review 1.1 Introduction Extensive research has been done on value engineering and value management over the past and as a result different concepts have been formulated and valuable literature has been produced. However, most of this research has been based upon cost effectiveness and other functional issues that have been arising over the past decades and why it is important to focus on this particular aspect. The literature has been reviewed, focusing on various aspects of value engineering and value management and its importance in construction industry, so as to obtain a better understanding as to the role of sustainability in civil engineering. Literature has also been reviewed into what factors lead to the implementation of basic principles of value engineering and value management. 1.2 Value Value is a term which is difficult to define by most scholars. It carries different meaning and weightage for different people. It is commonly linked with product cost or product manufacturing price and service cost (Cheah and Ting, 2005). Typically, it is defined as the ratio of the product worth which it carries for a person and the price he / she pays for it. 100 percent value can be achieved if the product or service received is worth...
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...Course Project Structure 1. Executive Summary 2. Company Overview and Project Focus - Company Background - Company Mission - Sources of Competitive Advantage - Course Project Focus - Market Opportunity/Problem Statement 3. Situational Analysis - Industry Analysis o Market Size o Market Growth o Market Trends - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis - Competition - Customer Analysis - Product (AND 4 P )Analysis – WHAT IS the current marketing mix 4. Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) – WHAT IS it currently - Market Segments - Target Market Identification - Positioning 5. Marketing Strategy & Marketing Mix Recommendations (THIS IS YOUR PLAN) Marketing Strategy (What should it BE?) - Market Segments - Target Market Identification - Positioning If it is the same, then you just need to explain that and justify it. (For example, if you are suggesting improving the current product to sell more to the current customer (market penetration) or if you are suggesting launching a new product for current customers (product development), then your segment would be the same. Else, it might change. ...
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...China Tire Industry 中国市场报告网 www.360baogao.com 报告简介 |【名 称】 |2014 Market Research Report on Global and China Tire Industry | |【编 号】 |13A9370 | |【版 本】 |2014年2月 | |【价 格】 |纸质版：14000元 电子版：14000元 纸质＋电子版：15000元 | |【优惠价】 |￥ 12600 元 | |【电 话】 |400 612 8668、010-66181099、010-66182099 传真：010-66183099 | |【邮 箱】 |Kf@360baogao.com | |【网 址】 |http://www.360BaoGao.com/2014-02/2014_Market_Research_Report_on_Global_and_China_Tire_Industry/ | |【提 示】 |如需中文、日文等其他语言版本报告，请向客服咨询。 | was professional and depth research report on Global and China Tire industry. The report firstly introduced Specialty Tire basic information included Tire definition classification application industry chain structure industry overview; international market analysis, China...
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...Introduction: The objective of the project is to analyze foreign entry strategy for Forrest Essential, a luxury ayurveda cosmetics brand, for the further growth potential. The company has grown tremendously since its inception in 2000. Owing to the surging demand of the organic cosmetics in the global market, it is imperative for the company to use this opportunity and plan to go global. This document briefs about the analysis that will be done as the part of the project to formulate a fine strategy for Forest Essential to land in the foreign market. Project Summary: The project will explore the possibility for Forest Essential to march into foreign market. The analysis will incorporate the following elements: 1. Industry Analysis 2. Current operations/ marketing and financial analysis of the firm 3. Demand Analysis in foreign markets 4. Screening criteria for countries/ cities 5. Modes of Entry and the degree of co-ordination 6. Implementation plan At the end of the project we aim to address the question of Why Forest Essential should go global? and What should be the strategy to go global? Data Requirements: 1. Secondary research - news and magazine articles, company website information, industry research reports- euro monitor, market watch, macroeconomic data sources -EIU 2. Primary research - try to contact founder to understand business and value proposition more deeply 3. We will use the various frameworks covered in class to understand...
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...A REPORT ON THE INDIAN TYRE INDUSTRY By Harsha Verma 09BSHYD0310 Nehal Basedia 09BSHYD0509 Prabani Phukan 09BSHYD1064 Jitendu Kumar Dixit 09BSHYD0336 Sandeep Kumar Gupta 09BSHYD0733 Date of Submission: September 03, 2010 The Indian Tyre Industry 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgement ............................................................................................................... 4 Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. 5 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 7 Purpose of Report ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Scope of the Report .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Phase I: Industry Analysis ................................................................................................................................. 7 Phase II: Test of Efficiency of Market .......................................................................................................... 7 Phase III: Company Analysis ............................................................................................................................ 7 Scope of Study...
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...PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? : The word project comes from the Latin word projectum from the Latin verb proicere, "to throw something forwards" which in turn comes from pro-, which denotes something that precedes the action of the next part of the word in time (paralleling the Greek πρό) and iacere, "to throw". The word "project" thus actually originally meant "something that comes before anything else happens". When the English language initially adopted the word, it referred to a plan of something, not to the act of actually carrying this plan out. Something performed in accordance with a project became known as an "object". Project management is the discipline of planning, organizing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. A project is a finite endeavor (having specific start and completion dates) undertaken to create a unique product or service which brings about beneficial change or added value. This finite characteristic of projects stands in sharp contrast to processes, or operations, which are permanent or semi-permanent functional work to repetitively produce the same product or service. In practice, the management of these two systems is often found to be quite different, and as such requires the development of distinct technical skills and the adoption of separate management philosophy. The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals...
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...A REPORT ON (A STUDY ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF ORIENTAL STRUCURAL ENGINEER’S PVT. LTD.) By: VISHAL (ORIENTAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER’S PVT. LTD.) (Date: 2ND JUNE TO 31st JULY) A REPORT ON (A Study on Financial Performance of Oriental Structural Engineer’s Pvt. Ltd) By (Vishal) (PGDM) A report submitted in partial fulfillment of The requirements of PROGRAMME (2013-2015) Delhi school of Business-VIPS, Technical Campus Company Guide: C.A Anand Shukla Faculty Guide: Dr.Indira Bharadwaj Company Name: OSE Pvt. Ltd. College name: Delhi school of Business Designation: DGM-Finance Designation: Associate Professor, Finance DECLARATION I hereby declare that this project report “A STUDY ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF ORIENTAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER’S PVT. LTD.” is my own work, to the best of my knowledge and belief. It contains no material previously published or written by another person nor material which to a substantial extent has been accepted for the award of any other degree or diploma of any other institute, except where due acknowledge has been made in the text. Name: Vishal Roll No.201301021 Date: 31-07-14 PGDM-2013-2015 CERTIFICATE This is to certify that...
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...ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) IN THE NIGERIAN AEC INDUSTRY. A case study of selected firms. BY GYET, DAVID U11AT1038 PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc.) DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE AUGUST 2015 DECLARATION I hereby declare that the work in this project titled “ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) IN THE NIGERIAN AEC INDUSTRY. A case study of selected firms.” has been performed by me in the department of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria under the supervision of Arc A.S Salisu. The information derived from the literature has been duly acknowledged in the text and a list of references provided. No part of this project report was previously presented for another degree or diploma at this or any other institution. ____________________________ _______________________ Gyet David Date (U11AT1038) . CERTIFICATION This project report entitled “ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) IN THE NIGERIAN AEC INDUSTRY. A case study of selected firms.” By GYET DAVID (U11AT1038) meets the regulations governing the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSc. Architecture) of Ahmadu Bello University, and is approved for...
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