I. SYNTHESIS A. Introduction – Dr. Roger Jones Dr. Roger Jones is a successful dentist but is experiencing recurring financial difficulties. For example, Jones owns his office building, which he leased to the professional corporation that housed his dental practice (he owns all shares in the corporation). After the corporation’s failure to pay payroll taxes […]
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Medicines Co. – Case Solution
You will receive access to two case study solutions! The second is not yet visible in the preview. 1. Background – Medicines Co. Case Study Company: The Medicines Co. The company was founded with the idea of acquiring, developing, and commercializing drugs in the late stage of development. Sometimes, drugs fail to meet the initial […]
SUN Brewing (B) – Case Solution
1. What is the enterprise value of SUN Brewing on July 31, 2004? The enterprise value of SUN Brewing, as of July 31, 2004, is $1,616.62 million. To compute the enterprise value of Sun Interbrew, we used the information provided in Exhibit 9a (SUN Interbrew Income and Cash Flow Statement Projections, 2004-2010) to calculate a […]
Foreign Exchange Hedging Strategies at General Motors – Case Solution
1. Should multinational firms hedge foreign exchange rate risk? If not, what are the consequences? If so, how should they decide which exposure to hedge? Definitely, we think that firms should engage in foreign exchange hedging strategies because hedging foreign exchange risks results in a reduction in the risk of future cash flows, and this […]
Synthes – Case Solution
Synthes In 2000, Synthes was the leading manufacturer and distributor of internal fixation devices to orthopedic trauma surgeons to repair fractured bones. The company acquired nearly 50 percent of the market share in the U.S. due to a successful approach based on outstanding customer service, physician training, and a large product line, which is mainly […]
Benihana of Tokyo – Case Solution
You will receive access to three case study solutions! The second and third solutions are not yet visible in the preview. 1. What is Benihana of Tokyo selling? Is it food, atmosphere, hospitality, a watering hole, or what? Is having entertainment in the lounge consistent with the overall image? All the advertising emphasizes the chef […]
Appex Corp. – Case Solution
This paper presents five new types of organizational structure and highlights the match between Appex Corp. and the holacratic model. Although there are many illustrated reasons to support the fit, Appex’s CEO should be aware that every organizational structure corresponds to a series of trade-offs. No established model will fit all the company’s needs. The […]
Globalizing the Cost of Capital and Capital Budgeting at AES – Case Solution
1. How would you evaluate the capital budgeting method used historically by AES? What’s good and bad about it? The capital budgeting method of AES was fairly simple and straightforward. Because they only had domestic contract generation projects at the beginning, in which the price of output and input did not fluctuate much, the method […]
Metabical: Pricing, Packaging, and Demand Forecasting for a New Weight-Loss Drug – Case Solution
1.) How does Metabical compare to current weight-loss options? The basis of competition of Metabical compared to current weight-loss options is outcomes/results, the safety profile of the treatment regime, price, ease of use, and required lifestyle changes. Competition has structured itself around these key-value perceptions of the adult overweight population. Within the <30 BMI overweight […]
Process Control at Polaroid (A) – Case Solution
Summary of the Process Control at Polaroid (A) case study The quality control processes at the R2 assembly plant of Polaroid were inefficient and traditionally based on destructive sampling. Sampling destroyed a perfectly good product and created scrap. With Project Greenlight, Statistical Process Control was brought in. However, the defects detected by the quality auditors […]
Software Associates – Case Solution
From: Richard Norton, CEO of Software Associates To: Susan Jenkins, CFO of Software Associates Primary question posed by Richard Norton to Susan Jenkins Richard Norton, CEO of Software Associates, went through the profit and loss statement for the last quarter. He was glad that they had exceeded billed hours and revenue estimates. However, their profit […]
McDonald’s Corporation – Case Solution
McDonald’s Corporation McDonald’s Corporation, known as the American success story, has been a world leader in the fast-food industry since its inception. Founded in 1940, McDonald’s catered to bringing simplistic meals to American households at rapid speed. With a focus on convenience and affordability, it was difficult to imagine a better business plan. However, following […]
$19B 4 txt app WhatsApp…omg! – Case Solution
WhatsApp: The Best Facebook Purchase Ever? An Analysis of the Synergies and Monetization Options of WhatsApp Following its Acquisition by Facebook in 2014 Management summary How can Facebook integrate WhatsApp after its acquisition, including but not limited to monetization and leveraging synergies, to maximize the $22bn investment? Facebook, as a holding company, should both leverage […]
YU Ranch: Growing a Sustainable Business – Case Solution
External Analysis – YU Ranch Strategic Advice to Bryan Gilvesy, Founder/Owner/CEO of YU Ranch Industry Trends and Drivers a. Canadian Beef Industry The Canadian beef industry has been steadily declining as demand has been replaced with substitutes, including poultry, fish, and other protein alternatives. Specifically, Canadian beef consumption has dropped 48% from 38.8 Kg per […]
Sandlands Vineyards – Case Solution
Executive Summary – Sandlands Vineyards To fulfill his life-long dream and make the next step in his corporate strategy, Passalacqua should buy the Sandlands Vineyards winery and quit his job at Turley. It will provide the opportunity to leverage his competitive advantage of producing wine and allow for vertical integration to reach sustainable profitability and […]
Taran Swan at Nickelodeon Latin America (A) – Case Solution
You will receive access to two case study solutions! The second is not yet visible in the preview. Introduction – Nickelodeon Latin America Nickelodeon Latin America, a cable channel for kids in Latin America, launched on December 20, 1996. International expansion in the early 1990s, but struggled with profitability. It was the first pan-regional channel […]
Brannigan Foods: Strategic Marketing Planning – Case Solution
You will receive access to two case study solutions! The second is not yet visible in the preview! Brannigan Foods: Strategic Marketing Planning Brannigan Foods is a food products company that had experienced a decrease in profit in its soup division. The problem was that their soup division brought in about 40% of their total […]
Hunley, Inc.: Casting for Growth – Case Solution
You will receive access to two case study solutions! The second is not yet available in the preview Hunley’s Challenges and Success Hunley was able to introduce fiberglass rods to the fly-fishing market using high-technology materials in the manufacturing process. C.W. Hunley Jr. became president of the company in 1981, looking to expand and grow […]
Online Marketing at Big Skinny – Case Solution
1. Evaluate the pros and cons of the online marketing options considered by Big Skinny. What should Kiril focus on next? What should be his highest and lowest online marketing priorities? Why? The online marketing that Big Skinny offered created a greater online space for consumers to engage with the brand. Their reach extended beyond […]
American Connector Co. (A) – Case Solution
You will receive access to two case study solutions! The second is not yet visible in the preview. As DJC Corporation contemplates entering the US market, American Connector Co. (ACC) faces the imperative to fortify its competitive stance. To effectively counter DJC’s potential threat, ACC must undertake a fundamental overhaul of its manufacturing processes, prioritizing […]
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