Chapter 13:
3.) DFI to Achieve Economies of Scale Bear Co. and Viking, Inc., are automobile manufacturers that desire to benefit from economies of scale. Bear Co. has decided to establish distributorship subsidiaries in various countries, while Viking, Inc., has decided to establish manufacturing subsidiaries in various countries. Which firm is more likely to benefit from economies of scale?
9.) DFI Strategy Bronco Corp. has decided to establish a subsidiary in Taiwan that will produce stereos and sell them there. It expects that its cost of producing these stereos will be one-third the cost of producing them in the United States. Assuming that its production cost estimates are accurate, is Bronco’s strategy sensible? Explain.
Chapter 14:
6.) Impact of Financing on NPV Explain how the financing decision can influence the sensitivity of the net present value to exchange rate forecasts.
17.) PepsiCo’s Project in Brazil PepsiCo recently decided to invest more than $300 million for expansion in Brazil. Brazil offers considerable potential because it has 150 million people and their demand for soft drinks is increasing. However, the soft drink consumption is still only about one-fifth of the soft drink consumption in the United States. PepsiCo’s initial outlay was used to purchase three production plants and a distribution network of almost 1,000 trucks to distribute its products to retail stores in Brazil. The expansion in Brazil was expected to make PepsiCo’s products more accessible to Brazilian consumers.
Acme Medical Supply, Inc.
Be sure to support your statements with logic and argument, citing any sources referenced.
– two to three pages not including the cover page and references.
– follow APA style.
– Provide in text citation and at least 3 updated articles.
The Training Program (Fabrics, Inc.)
The Training Program (Fabrics, Inc.)
Presented at the end of chapters 4, 5, 8 and 9 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, are examples of what would be done in a real situation regarding a small business that requested training (these sections can be found in the electronic text by going to the “Summary” section for each chapter and scrolling down). Review the Fabrics Inc. examples at the end of these chapters. These sections are labeled, “The Training Program (Fabrics, Inc.)”. Blanchard and Thacker (2013) have demonstrated the phases of the Training Process Model, from the needs analysis to evaluation. Notice how the phases build on one another.
Chapter 4 presents the needs analysis, the beginning of a step-by-step process for developing a training program, for this small fabrications company. Chapter 5 continues with a description of the Fabrics, Inc., training program identifying the training design. Chapter 8 provides examples of some of the training outputs, starting with the instructor’s manual and elaborates on the development and implementation steps. Finally, Chapter 9 examines the evaluation phase of the Fabrics, Inc. training.
The paper should use APA formatted headings to identify each of the following required sections:
- Abstract
- Background of Fabrics, Inc.
- Needs Analysis
- Training Design
- Development and Implementation
- Evaluation of Training
- Conclusion
- References
The paper should be 2,000 to 2,500 words in length (excluding the title, abstract, and reference page) and respond to the following prompts for each phase of the training process model:
Needs Analysis (Chapter 4)
Critique the organizational analysis conducted for Fabrics, Inc. and determine if there are other questions that should have been asked. Review the operational analysis done through the interview. Note that it was not completed. Generate some of the other questions that should be asked.
Training Design (Chapter 5)
In the design phase of Fabrics, Inc. Blanchard and Thacker (2013) only developed objectives for conflict resolution. Choose one of the other training requirements and develop three to four learning objectives. Critique the design component and identify areas that were not addressed satisfactorily.
Development and Implementation (Chapter 8)
Note that there is no discussion of Fabrics, Inc. in the development or implementation aspects of the training. List and describe additional training modules that could be developed based on the training objectives that were developed in the design phase of Fabrics, Inc.
Evaluation of Training (Chapter 9)
Evaluate the two evaluation instruments used in the Fabrics, Inc. case. Discuss how the evaluation results should be used. Be sure to address internal and external validity of the measurements.
The paper
- Must be 2,000 to 2,500 words in length (excluding title and references pages).
- Must be double spaced and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Title of The Training Program
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must include an abstract and the required headings as noted in the prompt above.
- Must use at least six scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
- Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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Competitive Analysis for United-Guardian, Inc.
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Write a memo assessing the competitive analysis of United-Guardian, Inc. Key ratios are provided in the excel sheet (including Return on Net Operating Asset’RNOA’, and Return on Equity’ROE’). Comment on the company’s competitive strengths and weakness. Please compare to its competitor Nu Skin Company.
Are UG’s strengths sustainable?
Omega Investments, Inc., was formed in 1999
Omega Investments, Inc., was formed in 1999 by 10 unrelated individual investors. It operates a chain of electronics stores. The corporation suffered losses in its early years but has become profitable in recent years. The corporation elected S corporation status in 1999. Over the years, the original shareholders have gifted shares to their children and transferred them to trusts for their grandchildren. At the end of last year, there were 70 shareholders. Additional gifts made in the current year have increased the number of shareholders to 90. The company needs more cash and would like to sell additional shares. Please advise a memo advising the investors of the tax implications of issuing additional shares of stock.
Arts and Crafts, Inc.
Arts and Crafts, Inc. will pay a dividend of $2 per share in 1 year. It sells at $40 a share, and firms in the same industry provide an expected rate of return of 13%. What must be the expected growth rate of the company’s dividends? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a whole percent.) No-Growth Industries pays out all of its earnings as dividends. It will pay its next $2 per share dividend in a year. The discount rate is 10%. a. What is the price-earnings ratio of the company? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) b. What would the P/E ratio be if the discount rate were 4%?(Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Assignment 3: LASA 1: Whole Foods Market, Inc. and MyAccountingLab
Review Whole Foods Market, Inc’s 2010 Annual report, company information and investor information(see the link: Whole Foods Market, Inc. Investor Relations in the webilography) and write a 5-7 page paper following APA guidelines which addresses the following:
- Summarize the company’s financial performance for 2010. Do you think they satisfied stockholder expectations? Why or why not?
- Explain three business risks or threats that might threaten Whole Foods ability to accomplish their financial goals for the next 3 years. Use examples and references to support your response.
- Describe three examples of control activities Whole Foods Market, Inc. could use to minimize these risks.
- What is your overall impression of Whole Foods Market, Inc.’s annual report? Is it a financial accounting document or a managerial accounting document? Who is the target audience? Did the annual report present a positive or negative image of the company? Provide support for your responses.