Existence value: The theoretical case for and against its use in cost benefit analysis
Thesis - 16 pages - Economy general
The concept of existence value was first raised in one of the most influential papers in environmental economics by John Krutilla (1967), where he advocated a move away from the Pigouvian approach to conservation of natural resources in terms of the optimal inter-temporal utilization of natural...
International operations management: global operations management strategies
Case study - 10 pages - Management
According to Witkowski (2017) innovation is an integral element in driving organizations' progress and modernity. Innovation's contribution to operational efficiency is premised on the fact that organizations have the option of pursuing different types of innovation that include product,...
An analysis of cost-accounting in Starbucks Coffee Company
Essay - 8 pages - Business strategy
Starbucks did not start as a seller of beverages. Its history stems in 1971 from the putting up of a business, which focused on the distribution of coffee beans, by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegel and Gordon Bowker. It was with the entry of the entrepreneur Howard Schultz into the company that the...
"Adenauer's pursuit of Western integration consolidated democracy in the West at the cost of the East." Comment
Essay - 7 pages - Political science
According to the newspaper die Frankfurte Allgemeine Zeitung, the number of the unemployed people in Germany has decreased by 25.000 in November, reaching the stage of 4.531.000 jobless persons. The Federal Minister of the Economy, Michael Glos (CSU) spoke in the Bundestag „vom ersten...
Market Study - The Do it Yourself in the UK
Market study - 9 pages - Distribution marketing
The world's do-it-yourself home development market has gotten expected to reach 27 billion pounds by the fourth quarter of 2022, at an intriguing Compound Annual Growth Rate of 40 percent between 2017 and 2022 (Seo et al., 2021). The United Kingdom has not only managed to achieve but also...
The Profitability of a Company Product
Tutorials/exercises - 2 pages - Finance
A company manufactures and sells two types of products: "A" model and "B" model. - Calculate for each product, the level of activity (in volume) that allows covering its direct fixed costs. - What two actions can we suggest to increase the Contribution Margin in order to cover the...
Digital innovation - Michelin
Case study - 5 pages - Digital & e-marketing
Michelin has adopted AI to improve its production, reduce costs, and offer a better customer experience. For example, the company has used AI to improve its tire production process, particularly by optimizing the lifespan of tire molds. Thanks to AI, Michelin was able to reduce tire...
Analyzing Corruption's Cost on Development: Mexico
Essay - 3 pages - Political science
Political corruption trickles down the entire social and economic skeleton of Mexico, or formally, The United Mexican States. The system of corruption is undoubtedly to blame for the state's lack of development- but to what extent? Starting with the state's most authoritative leaders and policy...
Marketing Analysis of Ikea
Case study - 6 pages - Distribution marketing
Ikea's success is linked to the fact that the company has played a pioneering and major role in the development of low-cost kit furniture. In order to maintain and above all increase its position in the market, Ikea has developed effective marketing, communication and development...
Civil Litigation
Course material - 55 pages - Other law subjects
55 typed and very detailed pages of Civil Litigation Law Revision Notes which provide summary revision points in preparation for the legal practice course exam and undergraduate law on the following sub-topics: - Elements of causes of action and remedies available - Commencing proceedings and...
The changing role of Retail
Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies
So many questions are arising regarding the changes taking place in today's retail environment and the viability of the model that was used in traditional retail. Diamond, Ellen & Steve (2000) assert that the most pressures in the marketplace include consumers levels of spending tend to remain...
The different types of business strategies
Course material - 7 pages - Business strategy
Business strategy is to set long-term objectives and a direction to follow. It is aimed at creating value, sustainability and profitability. Business strategy results in inspiring actions to all departments, allocating resources to reach them and impacting the organization of the company. To do...
Economy - Types, factors and effects of inflation in Malaysia
Essay - 21 pages - Economy general
In the economy, inflation means an increase in the general price of goods and services in an economy from time to time. G. Ackley defined inflation as ‘a persistent and appreciable rise in the general level or average of prices'. With the increase in general price levels, each unit of...
Case Study Exam in International Commerce
Tutorials/exercises - 7 pages - International marketing
The document includes the answers to a case study exam in international commerce. Excerpt: "The company; Monper offers a variety of chocolate products. The company moves away from industrialized and mass-produced products and produces chocolate with 100% artisan process that protects the...
The dark side of student debt
Essay - 2 pages - Economy general
Within the past decade, costs associated with college education surpassed inflation by six percentage points yearly. This brought private school education price to thirty seven dollars annually. This just one among reasons why students increased their borrowing. In addition, federal...
Theory of Constraints
Tutorials/exercises - 2 pages - Logistics
In the late 1970s, Goldratt developed a production and operation management approach which was based on two major strategies. The two strategies include the philosophical principle of continuous improvement and analysis, investigation and creation of solutions to the underlying problems in an...
BettaU: Building a stronger, more resilient youth equipped to handle the challenges of modern society
Case study - 20 pages - Startup, entrepreneurship
Awareness surrounding mental health has increased significantly in recent years, specifically amongst the younger generation who are still at school (Free courses in England, n.d.). The World health organisation has estimated that 1 in 5 young people experience a mental health condition (Free...
Foundations of Economics and Sociology Foundations of Economics
Course material - 25 pages - Economy general
It is within the multiple and different enterprises, which together define to a large extent a national economy, that the observation of economic and social facts is the most extensive and undoubtedly the most visible. The company is a reality that weaves its way through our daily lives because...
Analysis of Deutsche Post DHL Group's Financial Performance: A Comprehensive Examination Across Consecutive Fiscal Periods
Case study - 8 pages - Finance
Deutsche Post DHL Group is one of the leading players in the international and national logistics market, and it has been noticed for its tactical initiatives of creating efficiency for the value chain and reducing the carbon footprint (Lee, 2022). Being the primary establishment of Deutsche Post...
Implementation of an EDRMS at CECE Consulting Inc
Case study - 7 pages - Electronics, mechanics, engineering & technology
CECE Consulting Inc., with office locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, runs its business in the non-stop evolving consulting market. Established in September 2023, the company has already delved into some of its operations that require sound document management systems due to the...
Objections to the Institutionalization of Euthanization - Stephen G. Potts (2016)
Text commentary - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The essay "Objections to the Institutionalization of Euthanization'' by Stephen G. Potts argues against the legalization of active euthanasia in hospitals. The majority of his paper is broken down into nine distinct arguments to support his objections; I will be examining 4 of his...
Strategic Analysis - Tesla Inc.
Case study - 10 pages - Business strategy
The strategic analysis of an organisation is significantly important for the success in its endeavors. The success of organisation is greatly dependent on the management that plays a vital role in the decision-making and their decisions facilitate the achievement of organisational goals and...
Corporate Culture - Mortgage Companies
Case study - 1 pages - Finance
The case presents some of the errors that the mortgage Companies made. Despite the New York Times warning in 1999, the Companies went ahead and guaranteed $12 trillion in the mortgage market. The situation severely affected them in the 2008 economic crisis. They committed themselves despite the...
Megacorp's Crane Manufacturing company (CMC) operations analysis - published: 19/11/2022
Case study - 9 pages - Business strategy
The sales within the global crane markets have slated to the top forty-four billion dollars as of 2022. And the market is expanding at a steady 4 percent, it has been projected that the crane market will reach a total of 57 billion dollars by 2029. It is reasonable that the increased usage of...
Darden Strategic Issues and Challenges
Case study - 3 pages - Purchasing & supply chain
Restaurants in the complex dining industry, such as Darden, face critical strategic issues. Some of the problems faced by Darden are internal and, therefore, within the control of the restaurant's management team. At the same time, Darden faces external factors that the restaurant's...
Applying Psychological Theories to Analyze Communication and Social Norms
Essay - 5 pages - Psychology
Education is a significant steward of society, determining the development of individual and professional knowledge, which in turn creates a community's growth and prosperity. Regarding education, which is considered a crucial sector, two key problems that are being discussed a lot are public...
Is the approach of maximizing shareholder wealth compatible with stakeholder objectives?
Essay - 2 pages - Business strategy
Based on the study of an article published by Michael C. Jensen (Harvard Business School) entitled Value Maximization, Stakeholder Theory, and the Corporate Objective Function, we will look at the limits of an approach aimed at maximizing shareholder wealth for other stakeholders.
The success and strategy of Dell Computer
Essay - 4 pages - Business strategy
Dell Computer, founded in 1984 by Michael Dell, has experienced major international growth in recent years, and it continues to expand. The business model of the company is unique in that it was the first company to build computers and sell them directly to consumers, cutting away the middleman....
Hospital-Acquired Conditions
Essay - 2 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) recognizes in-hospital falls among the common hospital-acquired conditions. Hospital falls occur commonly among older adult patients with other chronic medical disorders. CMS study shows that in-hospital falls can cause fractures, dislocations,...
Legal practices for small businesses - IP protection strategy
Course material - 2 pages - Internet and digital law
IP protection strategy is deep-rooted action that requires extensive planning, and establishing ongoing follow-up systems. Ongoing audits of intellectual property assets, being ahead of updates in legal changes, and active enforcement should be done to access the maximum value of IP investment...
