...The MBA Decision Case Study Analysis 1 Philip Bard Potomac College – BUS503: Managerial Finance June 9, 2013 Rob Shah Abstract The purpose of this paper is to summarize the Case Study The MBA Decision. This case discusses the educational options for 28-year-old, Ben Bates. The purpose of this paper is to analyze Ben’s school options and make the decision that is going to be the most fiscally responsible in the long run. This decision will be achieved by answering the 6 questions at the end of the case study. The MBA Decision Case Study Analysis 1 This Case Study discussed the decision of which MBA program potential student, Ben Bates, should attend. Ben is satisfied with his current job, but wants to achieve his goal of becoming an investment banker. He feels that an MBA degree would allow him to achieve this goal, and has narrowed his school choices down to two options. Many factors are being considered by Ben, such as his current salary, tax rates, program prices, supply costs, health care costs, and future salaries as well as signing bonuses. In this case, Ben is 28 years of age and graduated from college when he was 22. He also currently has enough money in his bank account to pay for either of the MBA programs that he is exploring. “… and expects to work for 40 more years. His current job includes a fully paid health insurance plan…” (Ross, Westerfield, and Jaffe, 2013 p. 134). One can expect Ben’s MBA program to take 1-2 years, which would cause his to be...
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...15 – Conflict and Negotiation Conflict can be defined as a process that begins when one party perceives that another party has negatively affected or is about to negatively affect, something that the first party cares about. Chapter 15 of our textbook, Organizational Behavior, discusses the concept of conflict in great deal, as well as identifies the process of negotiation as means to resolve conflict. Many of the topics covered in the chapter have a direct implication to the case study, Reputation in Jeopardy, and can be used to both analyze and provide insight into the possible future behavior of the characters in the study. The case can be broken down into three main questions: 1. What are the main conflicts between the characters? 2. How do the concepts of conflict relate to this case? 3. What course of action should the characters take to resolve their conflicts? The intention of this paper is to answer these questions. What are the main conflicts between the characters? In this case the main conflict occurs between the main character Amber Borden, and her co-worker Lydia Ulmass, but another conflict is also seen between Amber and her boss Sarah Davis. To describe these conflicts a brief summary of the events leading towards the conflict is necessary. Amber is a special events planner for Home Savings of America. The company is about to be taken over by Washington Mutual, so Lydia asks Amber’s department if she can borrow some old videotapes to make a final...
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...1.2 Case Study: Whither an MBA at Strutledge By: Ashley Tinkham 1.2 Case Study: Whither an MBA at Strutledge Tinkham, 1 President of Strutledge, After reviewing the Board of Regents’ plan and reasons behind the desire to implement an MBA program at Strutledge I have determined there to be a lack of information to make a decision at this time. The information to make a supportive decision on whether to implement an MBA program is not sufficient enough and increases the risks of failure of the program. Failure or an unsuccessful implementation of an MBA program at Strutledge can be catastrophic to the reputation of the school. Thus making the situation of rising costs and decreasing enrollment worse. The Board of Regents could be on the right track of implementing a MBA program to attract more students but this can only be determined through data. The question that truly needs to be answered is if the area needs or desires a MBA program and only if the answer is yes to that question should the idea of implementing an MBA program be explored as an option. My suggestion is that the Board of Regents organize their thoughts around why they think an MBA program would be beneficial to Strutledge. From what I can gather an MBA program would help to attract students who have already graduated from their undergraduate studies and are looking for more, but how else would it benefit Strutledge? When considering implementing...
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...12/13/2015 MBA case till we meet again CASE: PR MOTORCYCLES: Till We Meet Again 1. MBA case till we meet again - CASE: PR MOTORCYCLES: Till We... Home Southwestern University (Philippines), Cebu City MBA MBA 503 MBA case till we meet again 1 of 2 Download Document This preview has blurred sections. Sign up to View Full Document CASE: PR MOTORCYCLES: Till We Meet Again 1. What, if any, did the president fail to do? This is an issue of ethical management. Managing employees can be a daunting prospect. Many business owners started their businesses because they wanted to be their own boss, but what happens when there is a conflict of your interest versus the company policy – what kind of leader will you be, how will you juggle your business and the regulatory requirements of being the boss? While great leadership is often measured by your ability to lead and mentor your employees, it’s also important to remember that as an employer and manager you are required to treat all employees equally and fairly. This is something that Mr. Pedro Reyes failed to do when he took the responsibility that Ms. Amelia Rivera should have done as the head of the HR department. It was a gross disrespect on the part of Ms. Rivera. Mr. Reyes could have allowed Ms. Rivera to take action on the matter as it was the latter’s responsibility. https://www.coursehero.com/file/12214602/MBAcasetillwemeetagain/ 1/7 12/13/2015 MBA case till...
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...7/29/2014 The MBA Decision - 1. How does Ben’s age affect his decision to get an MBA? A.) Age is a very important factor when deciding to go back to school. It certainly was when I decided to go back for my MBA at Gannon. I was 34 years only when I started this program and will be 36 when I hopefully finish. Ben is 28 years old currently and he has about 38 years more years to work as the problem states. Even if we take in to account the cost of the education and the time he still bound to make more money from the degree. If he continues to wait he will forfeit those years where he can get a higher salary. Therefore the total lifetime salary amount is lowered. Another fact that comes with age is the older one is the harder it is to learn and keep things in your head. I can personally attest to the fact that my memory and capacity to learn was much better in my teens and twenty’s than it is currently. The longer Ben waits then it can be harder for him to get back into the groove of school as well. Age also affects one’s ability to get a job. Even the age discrimination is illegal, it cannot be easily proven. Most companies will prefer younger and more dynamic individuals for hire in hopes that they can groom them for long term positions within the company. 2. What other, perhaps non-quantifiable, factors affect Ben’s decision to get an MBA? A.) This is such an important question as with everything life nothing is strictly black and white. Just like...
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...an Associate Accredited Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). At the MBA level, Professor Booth is teaches two courses: Personal Leadership Insights and Leader as Coach. In 2010 & 2012, Kellogg students awarded Professor Booth with the Certificate of Impact in recognition for her outstanding to their Kellogg experience. At the executive level, Professor Booth is co-academic director of the Executive Development Program, the Energizing People for Performance & the Reinventing Leadership programs. She designs the curriculum, teaches courses on leadership, and serves an executive coach in these programs. She has also taught topics in leadership and/or has served as an executive coach for numerous organizations including the Chicago Cubs organization, Eisai Pharmaceuticals, Ersnt & Young, Jefferson Wells, Baxter International, the U.S. Intelligence Community, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Chicago Public Schools, Alaine Locke Charter Schools, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists. In prior years, Booth served as academic director of USG, International Paper, Baloise Insurance, Aon Financial Services And Baker & Mckinsey law firm. From 2007-2012, served as Director of Leadership Coaching Programs. In this role, Professor Booth, in partnership with other coaches, created curriculum around leadership development and coaching skills for MBA...
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...Organisational Behaviour Assignment Case Study Analysis: Charlotte Beers 1 Assessment Form |Section One To be completed by the student |Please tick as appropriate | | | | |Name (s) Patrick Stelzer | | | |MBA FT |□ MIB |□ Undergraduate |□ | | |...............................................| | | | | | | | | |............... | | | | | | | | | |12 Parsons Green Lane | | | |MBA PT |x□ MSc |□ Diploma |□ Certificate |□ | |...............................................| | | | | | | | | |................ | | | | | | | | | |London, SW6 4HS | | | | |Specialization................| | | ...
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...* Written Case Analysis Content and Format Case Studies write the following information and number it 1 through 8 and use section headings: 2. The case number, case title, and class date. 3. A summary of the case. [1 paragraph] This will require you to read the case several times. Do not just copy sentences from the case. Instead, express in your own words the essence of the case. 4. A list of what you think are the 10-15 most important facts/factors in the case. 5. The most important health administration problem/issue to be solved in the case. [1 sentence]. List other secondary problems in the case. 6. Your recommended solution for the case (a.-d. below). Make clear specific realistic recommendations. There must be a clear logical sequence to your thoughts and recommendations. (2-3 Pages) a. At least three possible realistic alternative solutions for the most important problem (stated above for 5) b. Criteria to evaluate possible alternative solutions. For example: acceptability to stakeholders, needed resources, legality, timing, cost-effectiveness, ability to implement, side effects, qualifications, statistical data, financial data, ethical considerations, fit with case facts, likelihood of actually solving the problem, etc. c. Evaluation of the possible alternative solutions (6a) using the criteria (6b). (2 pages) d. Your recommended solution for the problem, based on 6a, 6b, and 6c. Justify your recommendation. 7. Specific MBA/MHA tools, methods...
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...Case Study (Chapter 1, page 17) Question 1 What are the real problems that the customer is highlighting? Firstly, the problem that customer highlighting is automatic debiting the customer account by way of penalty. This action cause the customer has to rethink his errant financial way. The bank should having a notice or inform to their customers before debiting any penalty. This may cause many of customers that face the financial problem to fall into difficulty. Besides, the customer notices he cannot contact to employee over the time. The customers are confronted by the impersonal ever-changing, pre-recorded, faceless entity which the bank has become. The customers want to deal with a flesh and blood person but not the automated voice phone system. This impersonal conversation will make customer loss of confident about what the customer inquire. Moreover, customer will get charge for the advertising material sent by bank. It charges for $2.00 per page customer read. For the bank nominated contact, that will be billed at $5 per minute. Bank should be let the customer know early for the reading fees or ask for customer permission whether having interest about the advertising material. If not, bank should not send to them. This may causes the customer read on it unconsciously. To helping the customer, customer service should not be charge. Lastly, the problem is the automated voice phone system of the bank. The customer contact to the bank need to go through very long...
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...office in advance of official first- round interviews. These interviews were not part of formal process,that process was to know how serious and enthusiastic the candidates were and a chance to learn more about the firm. In this round interviewers are also instructed to test for culture fit. In the second one the candidates have an interview with an associate who will decide if they have the profile to be promoted into the final round. In this last filter 30 candidates are invited to the Giants Stadium where senior employees interview them five half-hour sessions with short breaks. When the interviews are done, the seniors hold a meeting where they decide which candidates must hire. Candidates invited to Super Saturday will be given the case study to...
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...(http://www.thecasesolutions.com/) (http://www.thecasesolutions.com) Posted on Home (http://www.thecasesolutions.com) >> Business Case Studies (http://www.thecasesolutions.com/business-case-solutions) >> American Greetings ← Previous Post (http://www.thecasesolutions.com/simons-hostile-tender-for-taubman-22197) Next Post→ (http://www.thecasesolutions.com/yokohama-corp-ltd-a-22201) American Greetings Harvard Case Solution & Analysis AN INDUSTRY IN DECLINE Greeting card industry was faced massive changes as it had attained maturity and was now in decline. Overall greeting card sales had been contracting in the U.S. for some years and negative growth was expected in the next five years to 2015 (Exhibit 4). Hallmark was the largest card company in the U.S. that was privately owned by the Hall family with $4 billion of revenues. The organization had expanded its operations in more than hundred nations and thus it was well-diversified geographically. Overall, the U.S. card industry was contracting with 9% reduction in last six years and the trend was expected to continue with a minimum of 4% decline over next 4 years and 16% in a worst case scenario. Major cause and diver of this decline in demand was changing social interaction norms and advent of alternative forms of communications through social networking and digital imaging. Increase in use of these alternatives by the populace to express their love and keep in touch with their close ones was reducing the need to send paper based...
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...European energy markets. - Ongoing research in General Management, Organizational Behavior, Technology and Operations Management, and Entrepreneurial Management. - ERC case interviews and field research in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland, Selected events: Glocoll Program on campus; MBA events in Munich, Frankfurt, Paris and London; the European Area Conference; CSR Conference in Brussels; EAB meeting in Milan; L'Etudiant Conference in Paris; ELC Meeting in Geneva. It is with mixed feelings that we say farewell to our Research Associate, Mr. Karol Misztal. Karol first joined the ERC in 2010, and quickly became a valuable member of our team. We are thankful for his contributions to our organization and, undeniably, he will be deeply missed. Please join us in wishing Karol the very best of luck and success in all his future endeavors. We were also very fortunate to welcome two outstanding Harvard College students to the ERC team for a two-month internship: Ms. Nina Chen and Mr. Roland Yang. We would like to thank them for their great work and we wish them all the best for their future careers! br> And to all of you, Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2014! Newly Released Cases Case study "FX Risk Hedging at EADS" Co-authored with Professor Carl Kester, FIN, this case describes how, in 2008, EADS, the European aerospace group that owns Airbus, was faced with the decision of how best to hedge against the risks stemming from a large and...
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...Intercultural Management – Case study 1. Brief summary of the case The text describes the business activities and the development of a seven-headed Taiwanese family named Teng. Their field of activity includes a drygoods store from the very early beginning and later on the family business was accredited as official dealer of products of a Swedish motor manuacturer (Swedsa) in Taiwan who brought richness and success for the Tang family. In general the educational levels between the family members are completely different but everyone tries one’s best. After a business study one son proposed to reorganize the family business in order to progress the bad financial situation by giving fixed areas of responsibility to each member who did not bring the expected success. // The case talks about a family business in Taiwan having problems to adapt to changing conditions concerning business thinking, globalization and modern strategies. They aren’t competitive anymore. On the one hand they form a corporate business with a Swedish company on the other hand they miss to open up their strict traditional views so in the end they have to face that profits stagnate. 2. Problem statement The problem in this case is the difficult compatibility of business and family in one company. // Family vs. business ( Family is more important than the success of business The organigram of the company structure underlines this statement because all leading positions are equally divided among...
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...MBA 525 - Module 3: Case Study Analysis Case Study: “The Third Battle of Bull Run: The Disney’s America Theme Park (B)” Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to read a case study and identify the most significant business problem the company faced while assessing the various types of organizational communications used to manage the problem. Assignment: Your task is to read the case study, and after careful analysis, formulate a succinct response that is no longer than two double-spaced typed pages. You must also include a title page and separate reference page. Your response must include a clear identification of the most significant business problem facing Disney, prompting the public statement. Remember this is your educated opinion which must be supported with evidence. You may find the evidence needed in the case study, but you may also use credible external sources. In addition, your response must assess the various types of organizational communication Disney used to manage the problem. Examine the different audiences/constituencies and determine how the message differed or would have differed. It is important that your paper has the three sections— introduction with a thesis, body with support for the thesis, and a conclusion. Statement on graduate-level writing requirements Your writing reflects your ideas and communicates your understanding of the topic to the instructor. This assignment will be graded on the composition elements listed below...
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...L. GRAZIADIO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT LEN RUSHFIELD MBA 610.63 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE SPRING 2005 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM WESTLAKE VILLAGE CENTER SYLLABUS 1 International Finance MBA 610.63 Westlake Village Center Wednesday 1/5-2/16/05 Len Rushfield (310) 474-5848 (603) 843-9683 (efax) leonard.rushfield@pepperdine.edu/ asiaptner@aol.com Course Objectives MBA 610.63 is intended to provide a foundation of understanding of international finance and the critical options for corporate financial management within the global markets. Intensive reading will establish the basis of information on international financial structure, processes and techniques. Cases will identify important real issues and provide experience in understanding alternative solutions and developing methods to reach these solutions. Course Description The course explores the responsibilities of financial managers of multinational firms or firms with multinational affiliates, suppliers, or product markets. Topics covered emphasize exchange rate risks and hedging using derivative securities such as futures contracts, forward contracts and options. International payment mechanisms and financing and trade strategies are examined and applied in a shareholder-value maximization framework. Texts and Course Materials Fundamentals of Multinational Finance, 2003, Moffett, Stonehill and Eiteman; Addison Wesley; ISBN-0-201-84484-2. Cases in International Finance, 2000; Moffett; Addison Wesley; ISBN 0-20170086-7 ...
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