Case Analysis: Coker v. Pershada) PartiesThe plaintiff in this case was Nicholas Coker, whereas the defendant was Terrence Pershad alongside two companies by the name Five Star Service and AAA.b) FactsA motorist by the name Alvarado got involved in an accident and sought the services of a road and emergency service by the name AAA (Casetext, 2021). The plaintiff was inside the vehicle involved in the accident which was incidentally being driven by Alvarado. AAA engaged the services of a towing service by the name Five Star Service. The tow truck was being driven by Preshad. After a brief altercation at the scene of the accident, Coker was stabbed by Preshad (Casetext, 2021). AAA, Five Star Services and Preshad were sued by Coker.c) ProcedureIn a lower court, presided over by Judge Perez Friscia, a determination was made to the effect that Five star was the company that had engaged…...
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Casetext (2021). Coker v. Pershad. https://casetext.com/case/coker-v-pershad
Turner, C. (2014). Contract Law. Routledge.
Lamps Plus, Inc.vs.Varela: Case AnalysisIn the case Lamp, Inc. v. Varela, the petitioner, Frank Varela, sued Lamps Plus after disclosing 1,300 employees tax information after a phishing attack. Frank filed a class action complaint for negligence against his employer, breach of contract, and invasion of privacy after Lamps Plus released employee personal identifying information after a phishing attack. Mr. Varela was miffed after fraudulent income tax returns were filed in his name. Lamps Plus strategy in the legal suit was to compel the arbitration on an individual basis relying on the arbitration provision. The district court denied the request for individual arbitration and instead authorized a class arbitration that was affirmed in the Ninth Circuit. Lamps Plus petitioned this decision to the supreme court, Lamps Plus, Inc., et al. v. Varela, No. 17-988 (S.Ct. 4/24/19) (587 U. S., 2019). Franks employment contract had an arbitration agreement as a requirement for…...
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587 U. S. (2019). No. 17–988 Lamps Plus, Inc., Et Al., Petitioners V. Frank Varela [Ebook]. Retrieved 16 July 2022, from https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/17-988_n6io.pdf .
Alexander, M. (2016). The Politics of Arbitration. California Litigation, 29(3). Retrieved 16 July 2022, from.
Lamps Plus Inc. v. Varela. Ballotpedia. (2018). Retrieved 16 July 2022, from https://ballotpedia.org/Lamps_Plus_Inc._v._Varela .
Unfair Labor Practice for Company's Position
Case Analysis
True or False: "The comment "We know about your little chat" would help management in a Wright Line test."
True or False: "If Jack's production numbers were higher than most, this data would support management in a Wright Line test." "
True or False: "Since this is an employment-at-will state and there is no union in place, management can legally terminate Jack without considering any Wright Line test results." "
True or False: "Jack had a right to tack the brochure to the bulletin board per standard organizing rules." "
True or False: "The union would see the comment "We're watching you" as an unfair labor practice under Section 8(a)1 of the NLA."
True or False: "Promoting Jack to supervisor in the last restructuring would have been a legal way to avoid his union participation." "
True or False: "The company can terminate a supervisor at any time for any…...
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National Labor Relation Board (2015). Interfering with employee rights (Section 7 & 8(a)(1)). USA.
market case analysis for Verizon FiOS TV offered by Verizon Communications. The analysis consists of product, pricing, promotional, and distribution strategies which Verizon Communications should follow in order to operate in the industry in the most competitive and profitable way. The analysis of industry and competition is also given as a part of marketing research strategy.
Verizon Communications is one of the leading communication services providers in the World. Its major products and services include Verizon FiOS TV, FiOS Internet, FiOS Digital Voice, set-top box, and receiver sets. This paper presents a marketing analysis for Verizon FiOS TV -- one of the most successful communication services offered by Verizon Communications in the United States and some other countries. Verizon FiOS TV is a high quality fiber optic cable network for home television entertainment. Verizon Communications offers its Verizon FiOS TV in all the major cities and towns of the United…...
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Kotler, P., Brown, L., Burton, S., Deans, K., & Armstrong, G. (2010). Marketing, (8th ed.). U.S.: Prentice-Hall
Kurtz, D.L., MacKenzie, H.F., & Snow, K. (2010). Contemporary Marketing, (2nd ed.). Toronto: Nelson Education
Lamb, C., Hair, J., & McDaniel, C. (2012). Essentials of Marketing, (7th ed.). Ohio: South-Western Cengage Learning.
Lancaster, G., & Withey, F. (2007). Marketing Fundamentals, (2nd ed.). U.K: Butterworth-Heinemann
These core competencies are the focus of the recommendations given to McDonald's for the resolution of the described problems. By striving to improve their core competencies, McDonald's will be able to improve the customer service they offer to customers considerably as well as to satisfy their customers better Hammer & Stanton, 1999()
Improving production consistency
The big secret behind the success of McDonald's is that the company has long strived to embrace innovation and striving to achieve consistency in the operations of its outlets. Since the "Made for you" production process has been tested and assured to be a workable process for McDonald's this should be implemented on a storewide basis despite the huge upfront expenses to be incurred by the company. These upfront expenses will be compensated by the huge returns and improvements in quality of customer service that come from the company's use of this new production system Hall,…...
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Hall, G., Rosenthal, J., & Wade, J. (1993). How to make reengineering really work. Harvard Business Review, November-December, 119-131.
Hammer, M., & Stanton, S. (1999). How process enterprises really work. Harvard Business Review, November-December, 108-120.
Prahalad, C.K., & Hamel, G. (1990). The core competence of the corporation. Harvard Business Review, 79-91.
Stalk, G., Evans, P., & Shulman, L.E. (1992). Competing on capabilities: The new rules of corporate strategy. Harvard Business Review, March-April, 57-69.
Howard Schultz
Case Analysis - Howard Schultz Starbucks
Coffee Company
CASE ANALYSIS-HOWAD SCHULTZ STABUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Case Analysis - Howard Schultz Starbucks Coffee Company
Company Overview
Starbucks Corporation is the first organization to specialize in marketing and retailing of specialty coffee in the world. Established in 1985, Starbuck operates in more than 50 countries, and the company sells varieties of coffee and tea beverages through the company trademark. In addition to the Starbucks trademark, the company portfolio also includes Starbucks VIA, Seattle Best Coffee and Tazo Tea. The vision of Starbucks Corporation is to become one of the most recognized respected brands in the world, and the company has tried to achieve this goal by expanding outside the United States. Between 2007 and 2011, the company has been able to increase its net revenue by more than 24%. At the end of 2007 fiscal year, the company recorded the net revenue totaled $9.4 billion. However, by…...
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Auch-Roy, H.R. (2004). The Starbucks Corporation: Past, Present and Future. Ambai University Research Paper.
Porter, M.(1996) "What is strategy?" Harvard Business Review.74(6): 61-79.
Starbuck Corporation (2011). Annual Report 2011. USA.
Market Publisher (2012).Starbucks Corporation Fundamental Company Report Including Financial, SWOT, Competitors and Industry Analysis. Business Analytic Center (BAC).USA.
Xiameter Case Analysis
Advantages of Needs-Based vs. End User-Based Segmentation Strategies
Suggestions for Xiameter Product and Pricing Strategies
Advice and ecommendations
Xiameter's success as a subsidiary of Dow Corning is predicated on the successful differentiation of an entirely new business unit based on the concept of reducing operating expenses and passing on the savings to the customer. The Web-only, highly automated approach to order fulfillment, complemented by a reduced product lien footprint and terms of sale that stressed velocity over complexity were also what many customers of the company were looking for (Bloemhard, 2012). Where Dow Corning succeeded and others have failed with e-commerce strategies revolved around the key factors and decisions that shaped the business model and marketing strategy for Xiameter. The advantages of needs-based vs. end-user-based segmentation are evident in the success of the Xiameter e-commerce strategy. These advantages o being needs-based are analyzed in this paper as well. The rapidly changing…...
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Bacheldor, B. 2005, "Innovation Engine: Dow Corning invests in change," InformationWeek,, no. 1047, pp. 36-36.
Bloemhard, J. 2012, "E-Commerce Efficiency," Adhesives & Sealants Industry, vol. 19, no. 11, pp. 24-25.
Hunter, D. 2002, "Dow Corning launches bargain-basement market channel," Chemical Week, vol. 164, no. 11, pp. 7-7.
Levely, M.R. 2011, "Innovating Suppliers and Supply Chains," Supply Chain Europe, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 14-14,16.
Post Office Square Park
Case analysis guidelines:
Post Office Square Park was the brainchild of a prominent Boston developer. His hotels were located near a dilapidated park that was leased by the city of Boston to a parking garage owner. To enhance the beauty and utility of the location, Norman Leventhal proposed that a public park be created, with an underground parking garage. Private sector funds and tax exemptions would pay for the project, and eventually the city would pay for the construction through the parking fees collected by the developer. After the city's debt was paid off, ownership would revert to the city, resulting, theoretically, in a win-win scenario for both parties. Leventhal, the orchestrator of the plan and the owner of the nearest hotel clearly saw it in his self-interest to improve the area, given that the unattractive garage was visible from his hotels. Employees already enjoyed lunching a nearby…...
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Scott, Esther. (1993). Post Office Square Park. Case Study: Kennedy School of Government.
Pharma Technologies
Case analysis Pharma Technologies: A biotechnology firm, Pharma Technologies, developed a competing method treatment erectile dysfunction
Pharma Technologies Inc. based in Canada at a major medical research University in February 1999, wanted to develop a product to compete with Viagra which is developed by Pfizer. PTI obtained a patent for developing a revolutionary sexual dysfunctional treatment drug. The company is faced with financial problems to assist it in developing the new drug. Before a drug can receive full approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it needs to undergo several testing phases. These testing phases consume a lot of time money. The case study indicates that it can cost over $500 million and take 10 years before the drug is approved for manufacturing and marketing Herbert, 2004.
The patent the company obtained has a life span of 20 years. The patent is obtained when the development process is beginning,…...
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J. (2004). Pharma Technologies Inc., Pg 72-79, from Taylor, R.S., Drummond, M.F., Salkeld, G., & Sullivan, S.D. (2004). Inclusion Of Cost Effectiveness In Licensing Requirements Of New Drugs: The Fourth Hurdle. BMJ: British Medical Journal, 329(7472), 972-975.http://www.uk.sagepub.com/upm-data/12289_Chapter_1.pdfHerbert ,
Toyota Analysis
Comprehensive Case Analysis
An Analysis of Toyota Motor Company
JANE A TUCKER
490 Business POLICY, PROFESSOR RICHMOND
Toyota's Objectives and Strategies
Toyota is an industry giant and has been known as a global innovator in the manufacturing industry. The company has upheld a customer concentrated orientation that has allowed them to be responsive to their target markets. The company is constantly monitoring consumer needs and wants and develops their product mix respectively. One development in the external analysis that was identified within the industry is that Toyota will have to adapt to be more responsive to consumer needs in smaller and more segmented geographical locations. For example, car buyers in developing countries may have vastly different preferences in vehicles then those in the U.S. market. As a consequence, Toyota needs to develop a more regional strategy that is tailored to individual markets.
The external environment that Toyota operates in has also become more volatile. The…...
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Toyoda, A. (2010, February 17). Toyota Motor Corporation Press Conference on Quality - Akio Toyoda. Retrieved May 31, 2012, from Toyota USA Newsroom: http://pressroom.toyota.com/article_print.cfm?article_id=2337
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Shanghai Tang Strategic Case Analysis
Strategic Case Analysis: Shanghai Tang (ST)
Fashion and Clothing Industry Overview
Shanghai Tang (ST)
Business Strategy
Global Business Expansion
Strategic Placement
Analysis of Environmental Factors
Suitability of Shanghai Tang Strategy
Technology
Business Focus
The strategic review of Shanghai Tang is conducted in order to explore brand presence, business focus, and other related functional strategies. The business is quite well placed in terms of its growth, revenues, and profitability. The company has also expanded its business line in other business. It is regarded as a flair for growth. However the expansion in unrelated businesses also creates an impact on the focused approach for young businesses. The fashion industry overview provides a significant account of the industry trends and key variable influencing the business. The micro and macro environmental analysis along with the SWOT analysis also provides a significant understanding of the business. The assessment of Shanghai Tang's strategy is the basis for recommendations for business improvements.
Fashion and…...
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Choi, TM 2011, Fashion supply chain management: industry and business analysis, IGI Global, USA.
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WEEK 1Week 3: Case AnalysisYoung v. Becker & Poliakoff, Court of Appeals of Florida, Fourth District (2012)PartiesThe plaintiff was Jacquelyn N. Young (the appellant), and the other party involved was the law associate firm, Becker & Poliakoff (the appellee) (Find Law, n.a.).FactsJacquelyn Young hired an associate law firm, Becker & Poliakoff, to represent her in the lawsuit against her employer, who became the source of federal employment discrimination. The law firm attached the wrong documents of the Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) when it filed for the case in the court, which the court immediately dismissed (Find Law, n.a.). The firm did not bother informing Young about it, and after thirteen months, the law firm told Young it could not further pursue her case as it had been dismissed. The law firm told her it wanted to withdraw, to which later Young came to know the firm was doing so as…...
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Like most litigations on such complicated issues the company had little to do but show reasonable accommodation, adopt better surface practices and wait out a lengthy period before their liability was reduced substantially by the courts.
Ethical analysis:
The key ethical issues of the case are pretty clear, did the captain knowingly endanger the environment by continuing to retain his position and navigate tankers through the area and did the company know that such was the case. Both ethical dilemmas are clear and were ruled upon by many hours of court time and subsequent appeals, though the final Supreme Court ruling on Exxon's liability for the spill was split 4:4 every other deciding body laid full responsibility on Exxon's lap. ("Exxon Valdez Damages educed," June 2008, NP). An additional ethical issue, though much less openly understood or known by the average American is weather it was ethical to pay fishermen large…...
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Organizational Case Analysis
Organization Overview
Apple Inc. is a multinational companies specializing in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of mobile communication devices such as personal computers and digital music players. The company also sells varieties of mobile telecommunication devices such as iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac. Additionally, Apple Inc. sells some professional software application such as Mac OS, iOS, iCloud and other varieties of communication accessories. Apple Inc. sells its products through retail stores, online stores, value-added resellers, direct sales, wholesalers, and through third party cellular network carriers. (Apple Annual eport, 2011). Apple Inc. was Incorporated in 1977 in California, and presently Apple Inc. has become one of the most successful companies in the United States and globally. Apple Inc. is committed to bring best computer experience to its customers, and the company business strategy is to develop high quality products to reach more customers. Major customers of Apple Inc. are the…...
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Caixing, L. & David, Y. (2011).An Analysis of the Impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on Earnings Management. Advances in Management.4(6): 25-31.
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Domino's Pizza Case Analysis
Domino's Pizza is a dominant competitor in the home delivery market for pizza, which averages $15B in revenue on an annual basis. Domino's was founded in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1960 and steadily grew to 200 stores by 1978 and 9,000 stores located in all 50 U.S. states and in 60 international markets. By 2009 the company had attained $1.5B in sales and earned a profit of $80M. Despite this rapid growth, Domino's has gained a reputation for having poor product quality, with every area of delivery through supply chain aspects of ingredients and their freshness being problematic. As a result of these shortcomings, Domino's was facing customer attrition and a reduction in sales.
IT Analysis of Domino's
The company initially began with its own proprietary Point-of-Sale (POS) system, Pulse. This system was architected as a thick client, meaning it required each franchisee to have a laptop personal computer installed…...
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Boorstin, J. (2005, Feb 07). Delivering at domino's pizza. Fortune, 151, 28-28.
Cebrzynski, G. (2008). Pizza competition turns to technology, menu items. Nation's Restaurant News, 42(26), 110-110,112,114.
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