I'm looking for an orginal thought on the following ? at least 250 word response to each question. When is it appropriate to decentralize manufacturing? What is a country risk analysis? Is country risk analysis an effective tool for determining the desirability of establishing a manufacturing site or other modes of entry
1.) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of entering a market with a local joint venture partner.
Need help to develop a case analysis on the issues affecting this organization. It was at a client meeting in San Francisco in October 2002 that Sam Palmisano, IBM's new CEO, first unveiled the initiative he hoped would transform his company. His idea: The Internet really did change everything (the crash of the New Economy no
Think about what your values are in your personal life. Write an APA formatted paper, in no more than 1,050 words, in which you identify your values. Then, consider Kudler Fine Foods and what it values as an organization. Your paper should include a reflection on how your values align with the values of Kudler Fine Foods and how
Briefly describe two important changes in the remote environment of U.S. business in each of the following areas: Economic Social Political Technological Ecological
What are some useful examples of budgeting other than tracking income/expenses? What is meant by strategy? What types of questions would one ask when designing a strategy? How does strategy relate to the budgeting process?
Please provide a short but thorough response. Thanks! ------ Read about the $2,500 (new!) car that will be sold by Tata by the end of the year. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/WorldsCheapestCarArrivesTomorrow.aspx Think about the future of the international market. One issue that has come up is that
Define problems versus issues. Relate a specific problem and issue to the Kudler fine food example. How does the local, state, or national economy affect your business or place of work? Are there businesses that are relatively recession- or depression-proof? Why or why not? Are there businesses that may not prosper to the s
Intel, the well-known computer chip maker, is experiencing a major transformation, under the leadership of its new CEO, Paul S. Otellini. Do Intel's new strategies align with the new organizational structure, Intel's organizational culture, and its strategic controls? Case Instructions: Read the following articles abou
Discuss the various types of ratios and their uses; choose one ratio and explain why it is valuable for financial analysis.
Analyze the strategic choices of Coke and Pepsi at the business, functional and corporate levels.
Identify and explain how the four steps to change the mental models/mindsets can help the United States Postal Service The text, "The Power of Impossible Thinking" by Wind, Crook, and Gunther (2005), describes four steps that individuals take when they want to change a mental model. First, individuals must understand their me
Define and distinguish between modularity and product platforms. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Prepare a public relations news release related to an appropriate activity within a for-profit/not-for-profit business, or a fraternal, social or religious organization. Identify the medium/media to which this release will be directed, and discuss it readership as it relates to your medium/media selection.
Which one of the following statements is correct? a. Value of put + present value of exercise = value of call + share price. b. Value of put + share price = value of call + present value of exercise price. c. Value of put - share price = present value of exercise price - value of call. d. Value of put + value of call = sha
MGT485 Unit 1 IP Research the United States Postal Service (http://www.usps.com/about/welcome.htm). After reviewing of all the documents you can find on the web and in libraries, write a response to the following questions: 1. What is the most important problem facing the United States Postal Service? 2. What recommenda
See case file attached. Jane Goodheart established and ran a small workshop that manufactured costume jewelry reproductions of well-known jewelry masterpieces by Faberge and other famous designers, plus antique pieces of Etruscan, Russian, Egyptian, Chinese and French jewelry. She marketed these creations to museums across th
Explain the difference between distribution strategy and channel strategy? How does distribution strategy support channel strategy?
1. The demand in Japan for new automobiles is elastic and sensitive to market prices. Given that, describe the effect of each of the following on the quantity demanded or the demand for new autos in Japan. Indicate whether the effect of each is an upward or downward movement along a given demand curve or instead involves an outw
Of the three major heuristics representativeness, availibity, and anchoring and adjustment, which one was most used by Martha Stewart in her decision to lie to federal prosecutors. Which of the five basic behavoural traps did Martha fall into when she made her decision.
Analysis of Comcast: Prepare a response representing the following information: Consider what makes working for this company a positive experience for its employees. What is the essence of its approach to motivation? How does it combine the use of various motivational techniques to be successful? How is the combination of
Please give me at least two alternatives to evaluate that Kudler Fine Foods must consider to realize increased long term value. Describe structural, leadership, and cultural considerations that must be incorporated into strategy implementation Explain key success factors for monitoring and evaluating performance deviation
I need step-by-step instructions on how to gather, identify, analyze and develop recommendations to resolve problems regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.
My company sells candy bars, candy, health bars, gum, mints, etc. 1-2 pages Provide an example of any existing company, in any industry, which has used each of the following-factor analysis, cluster analysis, and multidinensional scaling. Briefly describe the difference between each technique. 1-2 pages For my co
The conventional wisdom says the 1999-2006 residential real estate "bubble" in the U.S. and the subsequent collapse of global financial markets were caused by a failure of the free market. What's wrong with that assertion? Essays must written in English. Essays should be titled and must be double-spaced in 12-point type (pre
"How is Gross Domestic Product - GDP calculated using the expenditure and the income approach? What are some shortcomings of GDP as a measure of economic well-being? What is the LATEST data for REAL GDP from quarter 2/2009?"
For years, Ferrari has been known as the manufacturer of expensive luxury automobiles. The company plans to attract the major segment of the car-buying market who purchase medium-priced automobiles. As Ferrari considers this trading-down strategy, what branding strategy would you recommend? What are the trade-offs to consider
When business decisions are guided purely by self or financial-interests, the company and leaders usually end up in trouble with the ethics committee and/or legal arena," a valid point. There are many organizations that are altruistic in their approach to a balance of ethics in business, their employees, and their shareholders.
What is enterprise transformation? What role does leadership have in the transformation process? What are the greatest challenges one might encounter through the process?
3. What effect will each of the following have on the demand for small automobiles such as the Mini Cooper and Smart car? a. Small automobiles become more fashionable. b. The price of large automobiles rises (with the price of small autos remaining the same). c. Income declines and small autos ar