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In the Business section, you can find material dedicated to all things business. This section collects data on the activities of the various companies operating in markets all over the world.
17,334 Essays on Business. Documents 1,411 - 1,440
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Berkshire Bear Co
Introduction The case of the Berkshire Toy Company illustrates the “behind the scenes” causes of a net loss despite record sales. We approached this problem from each departmental perspective and, where appropriate, attempted to reconcile the cause-and-effect relationship between the Marketing, Purchasing and Production areas. Production Berkshire Toy Company faced a number of labor and manufacturing setbacks during FY98 that led to poor overall production. Of particular interest are the direct labor variances for the
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Berkshire Case
Catherine Wowk Berkshire Case 2 1. Materiality is the amount that a financial statement can be wrong without effecting the judgment of a reasonable person, for example an investor. In other words it is the amount that an auditor will let ‘slide’ because it is not seen as crucial to any decision making regarding the financial statements. Materiality is usually decided on in the planning stage of an audit and then applied to the financial
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Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
Table of Contents Issues............................................................................................................................3 Facts..............................................................................................................................4 Analysis........................................................................................................................5 Conclusions/Recommendations....................................................................................8 Issues: 1. Warrren Buffet invoked the substance over from concept to justify accounting for the GEICO and General Foods transactions as dividend distributions rather than as sale of stock. Buffet pointed out that Berkshire’s proportionate interest in those companies’ undistributed earnings since it purchased their stock far exceeded the amount of funds Berkshire received in the stock redemptions. Buffet also observed that the IRS considers proportionate redemptions to
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Berkshire Threaded Fasteners Company
This analysis examines the income and cost information presented by Berkshire Threaded Fasteners Company from historical and projected perspectives to justify two major decisions: withdrawal of a product line, and reduction of the selling price of another. Furthermore, these decisions will lead into suggestions about the overall strategic approach of the firm. At the beginning of 1974, Berkshire leadership advocates withdrawal of the 300 Series product line. First glance at the income statement for the
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Berkshire Threaded Fasteners Company Case
This analysis examines the income and cost information presented by Berkshire Threaded Fasteners Company from historical and projected perspectives to justify two major decisions: withdrawal of a product line, and reduction of the selling price of another. Furthermore, these decisions will lead into suggestions about the overall strategic approach of the firm. At the beginning of 1974, Berkshire leadership advocates withdrawal of the 300 Series product line. First glance at the income statement for the
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Bertelsmann Ag Financial Analysis Report
Bertelsmann AG Financial Analysis Report History Bertelsmann AG was founded in July 1835 by Carl Bertelsmann as a print shop. Initially the company concentrated on Christian books and songs. In 1849 Carl Bertelsmann’s son Heinrich took over the publishing business, which employed 14, and extended the inventory of the publishing house to novels. At the time of his death in 1887, the staff had grown to 60. Next to head the company was Johannes Mohn,
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Berwick Hospital Case Study
To: John Wilkesboro, Chief Operating Officer, Berwick Hospital System From: Po Hattan, Chief Continuity Manager, Berwick Hospital System Re: Continuity plans for operations and associated risks relating to catastrophic disruption due to environmental causes Date: January 27, 2007 A medical center with over 500 beds located in an urban area provided the majority of charity service in the city, although it was known for quality patient care. The staff valued this reputation, had pride in
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Best Buy Strategic Analysis
The overall analysis of Bets Buy’s new strategy focusing on “customer-centricity” is leading the company in the right direction to grow competitively and profitably. Best Buy’s 2004 Financial Results (B: 3.0) demonstrate that since its implementation, profit margins have grown 2.3% from the prior year. However, there are intangible obstacles that hinder the execution of the strategy in the long-term, and give opportunity to growing competitors such as Wal-mart and Dell (A: 4.0) to replace
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Best Company Project Report
O ________________ Project Report Introduction: Organizations are one of the biggest assets of an economy. They play an important role in accelerating the development of an economy, provide jobs to a significant proportion of the population, and play a crucial role in serving the society. Hence, it is no surprise to see that people take the decision of working for an organization very seriously and would want to work for the ‘best’ organization. Now, the
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Best Conflict and Best Communication Skills
Abstract In the workforce today, management as well as associates have to deal with a wide range of conflict and communication skills. All in which are useful when used efficiently and by the right people. Team C has found that the best communication skill is the efficient use of interpersonal communication skills while compromise is the best conflict management skill. When used properly they work hand in hand and within many diverse fields of
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Best Practice' Hrm
10) ‘Best Practice' HRM Scenario You are an HR consultant and have been hired by a Chinese corporation which is interested in adopting the Western based "best-practice" approach to manage its human resources. What would your advice to the corporation be regarding whether and how this approach may be adopted? Task Write a report of 12,000 to the HR director that: a) Discusses whether the "Best Practice" model to HRM is universally applicable? b) Explains
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Best Practices Manual for New Supervisors
We all know how frustrating it can be to be hired for a job we know little about and be thrown in it without a clue as to how or what we need to do. The orientation and training of new employees when done properly can really help keep the moral of the employees high. When an employee is given the proper training it will save an untold amount of hours correcting errors, calming down
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Best Practices Manual for Supervisors
Table of Contents Effective Communication 1. Speaking 2. Listening 3. Writing Orientation and Training 1. Orientation 2. Training A. Computer Assisted Training B. Vestibule Training C. On the Job Training. Improving Productivity 1. Diversification 2. Fairness 3. Selecting Members 4. Other Insightful Information Conducting Performance Appraisals 1. Methods 2. Tips in Conducting Performance Appraisals Resolving Conflicts 1. Steps to resolving conflicts 2. Communication Improving employee Relations 1. Discipline 2. Communication References Introduction This manual is
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Best Practices: Genentech
Best Practices: Genentech Considered the founder of the biotechnology industry, Genentech is also leading edge in another area – being consistently recognized as a top employer by Working Mother, Science and Fortune Magazine. In January 2008, Fortune again named Genentech to its “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the tenth year in a row. Because of factors that include culture, perks, employee stock ownership and focus on the patient, Genetech even clinched the top
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Bestbuy Case Study
Best Buy Website www.bestbuy.com Best Buy is a Fortune 100 company and is recognized as the largest retailer of consumer electronics in the USA. Best Buy offers a wide variety of products to the consumer including television & video equipment, audio equipment, car stereo options, cameras & camcorders, computer equipment, phones & office supplies, music & movies, video games & accessories, and home appliances. Each category is filled with multiple options for the consumer. Best
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Bestbuy Opens Uk Store
Retail Assignment Paul Cherry, May 2010 Please discuss the importance of planning and control in the context of retail management. As an example, please evaluate the American retail Best Buy's use of planning and control within their operation and how it has supported the development of a competitive advantage. If we look at planning and control in its purest senses we can see that Slack et al (2007) tells us that it is the reconciliation
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Bestbuy Research Paper
The roots of Best Buy Co., Inc. can be traced back to St. Paul, Minnesota. This is where founder Richard Schulze opened the doors of his Sound of Music store in 1966. Understanding a demand for consumer audio components and systems in the St. Paul area, Schulze managed to provide a combination of great prices and excellent service, thus building a strong customer base, which quickly prompted an expansion into home appliances and video products.
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Bestbuy Swot Analysis
Best Buy SWOT Analysis: SWOT analysis is a tool for auditing an organization and its environment, how well it is doing and what needs to be improved. It is the initial stage of planning and helps marketers to focus on key issues that are vital to the company. SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Strengths and weaknesses are internal factors and are found within the company. Strength could be an advantageous location or
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Beta
Beta Management Company (a) The standard deviations can be calculated using Excel's STDEV() function. Stock Cal. REIT Brown Group Vanguard 500 St.Dev (StD) 9:23% 8:17% 4:61% The individual stocks have almost double the variability of the Vanguard Index 500. So the individual stocks are riskier. California REIT seems riskier than Brown based on Standard Deviation. (b) The variability of a portfolio with w in asset 1 and 1 фЂЂЂ w in asset 2 is _p
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Beta Mgt Co.
MIT Sloan School of Management J. Wang 15.415 C&D E52-435 Spring 1999 Solutions to Assignment 6: Portfolio Theory Beta Management Company (a) The standard deviations can be calculated using Excel's STDEV() function. Stock Cal. REIT Brown Group Vanguard 500 St.Dev (StD) 9:23% 8:17% 4:61% The individual stocks have almost double the variability of the Vanguard Index 500. So the individual stocks are riskier. California REIT seems riskier than Brown based on Standard Deviation. (b) The
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Betamax
Introduction According to some beliefs (Cashberry, 2006), in order to become a strong brand a company should be the first to establish in a new category. Indeed, as mentioned by Al Ries “customers don’t really car about new brands, they care about new categories” (Cashberry, 2006), which can be supported by examples such Domino’s and Coca-Cola, both of which were the first in their category and still remain leaders nowadays. However, this theory is not
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Bethesda Mining Company Investment Analysis
Case: Bethesda Mining (Chapter 6) I have been asked by the President of Bethesda Mining Company to analyze a proposition by Mid-Ohio Electric Company to supply coal for its electric generators for the next four years. This proposition involves opening a new mine in Ohio, and making an investment in new equipment of $85,000,000, with a residual value to be transferred to a subsequent location of 60% of the purchase price, or $51,000,000. The equipment
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Better Taxi Cab System
Introduction This project is specifically initialised to develop BETTER Taxi Cab System for each individual branch of BETTER Taxi Cab. Developing the swift and smart work-shift schedule per day for drivers in the branch is the major objective of the project. In addition, the project also covers the details of drivers and vehicles of the organization. The main head office the organization of BETTER Taxi Cab is in Toowoomba, Queensland and the owner of the
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Bewertung Von Grunddienstbarkeiten
Belegarbeit Sommersemester 2005 Thema: „Bewertung von Grunddienstbarkeiten“ Bearbeitet von: Christopher Groth 3. Semester Immobilienbewertung Matrikelnummer: 2001322 Eingereicht am: 04.07.2005 Kurzfassung Gegenstand dieser Arbeit ist es im Bereich der Bewertung von Grundstьcken die spezielle Betrachtung von Belastungen an Grundstьcken durch Grunddienstbarkeiten darzustellen. Hierzu wird zunдchst erklдrt, was Lasten und Rechte an Grundstьcken sind und der Bereich der Dienstbarkeiten unter den Lasten und Beschrдnkungen herausgestellt. Im weiteren Verlauf erfolgt eine Unterscheidung innerhalb der Dienstbarkeiten. Die Grund-dienstbarkeit wird
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Beximco-Pharma Selection Procedure
Chapter-1 1.1 Introduction: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(BPL) has been the trendsetter in Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Market since its inception in 1979. Over the last decade BPL actually rose to a new standard – moving beyond manufacturing quality medicines to win mind share of patients, physicians, shareholders, business partners, and communities where we work and live. Our dedication to add more value to the common wealth of the society compounded by innovative strategies for growth and diversification, pioneering
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Beyond Group Lending
Beyond Group Lending Introduction The “discovery” of group lending opened up possibilities for microfinance. It is by far the most celebrated microfinance innovation, and with good reason. Group lending showed how unconventional contracts can work where tried-and-true banking practices failed again and again, and the shift in understandings led to other new ideas that borrowed as much from traditional moneylenders as from modern banking practices. Today, group lending is just one element that makes microfinance
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Bhagavad Gita on Leadership in Organizations
Bhagavad Gita on Leadership in organizations “I owed a magnificent day to the Bhagavad-Gita. It was the first of books; it was as if an empire spoke to us, nothing small or unworthy, but large, serene, consistent, the voice of an old intelligence which in another age and climate had pondered and thus disposed of the same questions which exercise us.” -- Ralph Waldo Emerson1 Mahabharata2 is one of the major ancient Indian Sanskrit epics.
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Bharti Airtel Limited
Airtel Bharti Airtel Limited (NSE: BHARTIARTL, BSE: 532454), commonly known as airtel, is an Indian telecommunications company that operates in 19 countries across South Asia, Africa and theChannel Islands. It operates a GSM network in all countries, providing 2G or 3G services depending upon the country of operation. Airtel is the fifth largest telecom operator in the world with over 207.8 million subscribers across 19 countries at the end of 2010. It is the largest
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Bharti Tele-Ventures Financial Analysis
BHARTI TELE-VENTURES Financial Report for 2004-2005 BHARTI TELE-VENTURES Introduction…………………………………………………………….... 3 Objective………………………………………………………………….3 A brief introduction of the company…………………………………….. 4 Organization Structure……………………………………………………5 Bharti’s SWOT analysis…………………………………………………..5 The literature Search……………………………………………………....6 Ratio Analysis………………………………………………………….....6 Conclusions and Recommendations……………………………………..14 Limitations……………………………………………………………….14 Bibliography Appendix 1. Financial Statement Appendix 2. Ratios on Spread sheet Introduction Telecommunication is one of the fastest growing sector in India. Today one out of three people have a mobile in the world (source Economic Times, 18th Sep.2005); while in India
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Bhopal Ethical Issues
1. Introduction: In the morning of December 3, 1984 a tragic event occurred in the city of Bhopal, the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It has been known as the world’s worst industrial disaster. A Union Carbide India, Limited (UCIL)’s plant released 40 tonnes of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas which instantly killed over 3,000 people and carrying on causing the death of more than 20,000. This tragic event involved not only the technical, safety issues
Rating:Essay Length: 1,306 Words / 6 PagesSubmitted: February 11, 2010