Business Law and Corporate Ethics

“Easton Corporation makes two different boat anchors — a traditional fishing anc

“Easton Corporation makes two different boat anchors — a traditional fishing anchor and a high-end yacht anchor — using the same production machinery. The contribution margin of t…

“Eight Classic Techniques.” An experienced analyst is adept at using a wide vari

“Eight Classic Techniques.” An experienced analyst is adept at using a wide variety of elicitation techniques and possesses the sensitivities and skill necessary to assess the pol…

“Every successful company already operates according to an effective business mo

“Every successful company already operates according to an effective business model. By systematically identifying all of its constituent parts, executives can understand how the …

“Examine the life of an individual whom you believe exemplifies the role of lead

“Examine the life of an individual whom you believe exemplifies the role of leader. This can be anyone, famous or not, past or present, industry or government, public or private, …

“First they demanded I use this clunky old slow laptop and made it clear that I

“First they demanded I use this clunky old slow laptop and made it clear that I could not use my new, fast as can be, personal computer. Now I’m told I can only access the custome…

“For decades, fliers have checked their bags the same way: hand them to an airli

“For decades, fliers have checked their bags the same way: hand them to an airline employee and trust that they will reappear at the destination,” writes The Wall Street Journal (…

“GoodieBox” is an “at home” bakery located in the town of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvan

“GoodieBox” is an “at home” bakery located in the town of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. GoodieBox specializes in beautifully iced, mini cakes (personal size.) The bakery was started f…

“Hi, Anna. Is everything okay?” you ask. “Well,” Anna begins, “I just finished o

“Hi, Anna. Is everything okay?” you ask. “Well,” Anna begins, “I just finished our quarterly report. Our profit margins have dropped by 2% this quarter.” After Anna leaves to send…

“How to Write a Business Report,” from Victoria University. The document is link

“How to Write a Business Report,” from Victoria University. The document is linked to in Content for Week 3. Please access page 26 of the document, “An Example of a Finished Repor…

“I feel it is important to get feedback and ideas from other professionals in th

“I feel it is important to get feedback and ideas from other professionals in the same field as some may have better ideas or things to add due to experience than others. I feel t…

“I hate numbers,” Claude stated emphatically. “I didn’t get into business just t

“I hate numbers,” Claude stated emphatically. “I didn’t get into business just to have to tie myself to a computer or a calculator. All this paperwork is driving me nuts. Give me …

“I know you’ve got a plane to catch, but let me try to explain it once again to

“I know you’ve got a plane to catch, but let me try to explain it once again to you, sir,” pleads Karan Joel, a marketing manager for Jetset Airlines. Karan has been attempting (u…

“If anyone should be able to afford our regular rates, it’s seniors,” said Adria

“If anyone should be able to afford our regular rates, it’s seniors,” said Adrian, the rooms manager at the 480-room Barcena Resort. “You’re our revenue manager, don’t you follow …

“In Kantian theories, respect for the human being is said to be necessary-not ju

“In Kantian theories, respect for the human being is said to be necessary-not just as an option or at ones discretion-because human beings possess a moral dignity and therefore sh…

“In The Innovator’s Dilemma, Professor Clayton Christensen asks the question: Wh

“In The Innovator’s Dilemma, Professor Clayton Christensen asks the question: Why do well-managed companies fail? He concludes that they often fail because the very management pra…

“In my current position, I have met my profit target for 8 quarters in a row. I

“In my current position, I have met my profit target for 8 quarters in a row. I am 110% confident that I can meet similar stretch goals for you, if given the opportunity.” This wa…

“In my opinion, we ought to stop making our own drums and accept that outside su

“In my opinion, we ought to stop making our own drums and accept that outside supplier’s offer,” said Wim Niewindt, managing director of Antilles Refining, N.V., of Aruba. “At a p…

“Intel Centrino in 2007: A New “Platform” Strategy for Growth” discusses an extr

“Intel Centrino in 2007: A New “Platform” Strategy for Growth” discusses an extremely important strategic and organizational change for Intel by the creation of Centrino. The deve…

“Intel Centrino in 2007: A New “Platform” Strategy for Growth” discusses an extr

“Intel Centrino in 2007: A New “Platform” Strategy for Growth” discusses an extremely important strategic and organizational change for Intel by the creation of Centrino. The deve…

“Intel Centrino in 2007: A New “Platform” Strategy for Growth” discusses an extr

“Intel Centrino in 2007: A New “Platform” Strategy for Growth” discusses an extremely important strategic and organizational change for Intel by the creation of Centrino. The deve…

“International whole selling, retailing, and franchising; including the table 7.

“International whole selling, retailing, and franchising; including the table 7.1 and the H & M concept. Read, prepare, and write a complete analysis! “H&M’s business   co…

“It is important to design a servicescape with a holistic view” Identify two fir

“It is important to design a servicescape with a holistic view” Identify two firms from two different service industries where the service environment is a crucial part of the ove…

“It seemed like a match made in media heaven. AT&T is a telecommunications giant

“It seemed like a match made in media heaven. AT&T is a telecommunications giant whose reach stretches to millions of people all over the country, and Time Warner, the owner o…

“It’s likely to be a challenging issue for HR managers. “It” is the use of medic

“It’s likely to be a challenging issue for HR managers. “It” is the use of medical marijuana by employees. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have laws or constitutiona…

“Leaders of business, public service and third sector organisations are increasi

“Leaders of business, public service and third sector organisations are increasingly recognising that in discharging their varied duties they must address the significant risks of…

“Look at Your Everyday Object” 1) Have someone you know select an object (nothin

“Look at Your Everyday Object” 1) Have someone you know select an object (nothing sharp!) and put it into a bag, without you knowing what it is. 2) Look on pages 28-29 of your May…

“Making SMal Big: SMaL Camera Technologies” is an innovative product that made s

“Making SMal Big: SMaL Camera Technologies” is an innovative product that made significant profits in the first year but then quickly was attacked by competitors. The evolution an…

“Making SMal Big: SMaL Camera Technologies” is an innovative product that made s

“Making SMal Big: SMaL Camera Technologies” is an innovative product that made significant profits in the first year but then quickly was attacked by competitors. The evolution an…

“Making SMal Big: SMaL Camera Technologies” is an innovative product that made s

“Making SMal Big: SMaL Camera Technologies” is an innovative product that made significant profits in the first year but then quickly was attacked by competitors. The evolution an…

“Making SMal Big: SMaL Camera Technologies” is an innovative product that made s

“Making SMal Big: SMaL Camera Technologies” is an innovative product that made significant profits in the first year but then quickly was attacked by competitors. The evolution an…

“Making SMal Big: SMaL Camera Technologies” is an innovative product that made s

“Making SMal Big: SMaL Camera Technologies” is an innovative product that made significant profits in the first year but then quickly was attacked by competitors. The evolution an…

“Management Criteria for Effective Innovation”, describes how an innovation can

“Management Criteria for Effective Innovation”, describes how an innovation can be analyzed from a technological as well as business standpoint for indications of success. Aspects…

“Management Criteria for Effective Innovation”, describes how an innovation can

“Management Criteria for Effective Innovation”, describes how an innovation can be analyzed from a technological as well as business standpoint for indications of success. Aspects…

“Maria, I want to thank you for taking the time to meet with me. I really apprec

“Maria, I want to thank you for taking the time to meet with me. I really appreciate this opportunity to discuss a problem I am having.” “That’s OK, Dave, what’s the problem?” Mar…

“Oh no! What now?” said Tom Moore, Director of Human Resources at Aerospace Desi

“Oh no! What now?” said Tom Moore, Director of Human Resources at Aerospace Designs. “Just when I thought this mess over on how the Marketing Department does performance appraisal…

“Our client New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., best known as simply New Balance, is

“Our client New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., best known as simply New Balance, is an American footwear manufacturer based in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The…

“People in this organization don’t talk to one another anymore. Everything is e-

“People in this organization don’t talk to one another anymore. Everything is e-mail, e-mail, e-mail. If you are mad at someone, you can just say it and then hide behind your comp…

“Sarbanes Oxley” is a law created by congress to; A. Help regulators with preven

“Sarbanes Oxley” is a law created by congress to; A. Help regulators with preventing unethical behavior at the senior management and board levels B. Place the entire burden of fra…

“Sir, after seeing two members of my family ravaged by pancreatic cancer, I left

“Sir, after seeing two members of my family ravaged by pancreatic cancer, I left my job as a chemist and began inventing a cure in my homemade lab. Just last week I think that I h…

“So you want Sam to lower his prices during his busiest serving period to increa

“So you want Sam to lower his prices during his busiest serving period to increase his revenues?” asked Sofi a Davidson, the GM at the Barcena Resort. “That’s right,” replied Dama…

“Sportsman Shoes” Please respond to the following: Competitive Strategy at Sport

“Sportsman Shoes” Please respond to the following: Competitive Strategy at Sportsman Shoes Sportsman Shoes has been a leader in the shoe industry for more than 30 years. Sportsman…

“SuperSpeedy Sports” (a fictitious company) is based in Sioux Falls, SD. SuperSp

“SuperSpeedy Sports” (a fictitious company) is based in Sioux Falls, SD. SuperSpeedy has manufactured sports equipment in South Dakota and sold sports equipment for football, socc…

“The 1973 Arab oil embargo is a good example of an unknown-unknown. Cost estimat

“The 1973 Arab oil embargo is a good example of an unknown-unknown. Cost estimates which were prepared prior to the embargo contained no provisions for increased fuel costs—no est…

“The distinction between an offer and an invitation to treat is often difficult

“The distinction between an offer and an invitation to treat is often difficult or hard to draw as it depends on the elusive criterion of intention” Discuss Please a detailed expl…

“The manufacturer is trying to decide how many units to produce for the upcoming

“The manufacturer is trying to decide how many units to produce for the upcoming season. If too many products are produced, some of the products may be left unsold by the manufact…

“The medium is the message” is a phrase coined by the late Marshall McLuhan, for

“The medium is the message” is a phrase coined by the late Marshall McLuhan, former professor of Literature at the University of Toronto and a communications-media theorist during…

“The process of continually collecting information from the external marketing e

“The process of continually collecting information from the external marketing environment.” Marketers must be aware of the surrounding environment when making marketing mix decis…

“This Whole System Seems Wrong” Felipe Montez and Concerns about the Global Supp

“This Whole System Seems Wrong” Felipe Montez and Concerns about the Global Supply Chain In 2003 Felipe Montez was hired to be a Purchasing Director and Product Designer for a Spa…

“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something

“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for." ~ Joseph Addison ~ -Responsibility and accountability are ess…

“To bring innovation and inspiration to every athlete in the world” is a strong

“To bring innovation and inspiration to every athlete in the world” is a strong example of a vision statement. Values that are strongly based on order and compliance indicate an o…