Based on the above screen criteria, only four stocks such as Anthem Inc. (ANTX) Apple Inc. (AAPL), Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CBI) and Lear Corp (LEA) are available. Out of them, I would like to give “BUY” recommendations for CBI and LEA. LEA- supplying seating and electrical distributions related components • Diversified global portfolio, 40% revenue from Europe/Africa, 38% revenue from North America, 17% from Asia • Better valuation compared to competitors in terms of P/E-, P/B, P/S EV/EBITDA • Continuously 5 quarters beating the earnings estimates • Increased the EBIT margin to 7.3% from 6% a year ago CBI- Providing engineering & Construction, Fabrication, Technology and Capital services to energy infrastructure market •…
John Studies show that large companies such as Sherwin-Williams that are involved with the painting business. Report that many start up painting businesses fail to see the importance of incorporating the detailed cost involved with operating in this type of industry (The Sherwin-Williams, 2015). Because of the lack attention to the detailed cost many companies in this industry often will fail before they are really able to begin. As you mentioned understanding the every detailed cost involved with the day to day running of a painting company will help to ensure that this business will have what it takes to reach overall success.…
Part A1: In this case, the issues regarding the health concerns at Delectables Corporation are too significant to turn the other cheek. As a recent MBA graduate, benefiting the company’s shareholders is important to me, since they can significantly improve my own future at the company. That being said, as a strong believer in Utilitarianism and an Edward Freeman enthusiast, it is even more important that I make choices that are in the best interest of the largest number of people as well as the stakeholders. If my job is to improve plant operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs, I must do everything I can to perform these tasks while maintaining proper business ethics.…
Manufacturing fine, patterns, pearls and luxurious things alike. Prominent in France at the time was Rococo; popular in the mid to late 18th century (1720-1760), Rococo was a reaction to baroque, a former European style of the period characterized by its abrupt denseness, contrary, Rococo was light and intimate, with respects to asymmetry and naturalism, pastel colors, porcelain, shell like forms, with considerations of comfort and convenience opposed to heavy ornament. The likes of Rococo are often associated with royalty, which at the time would’ve been Marie Antoinette, the epitome of French luxury. Bearing in mind that France during this period was under turmoil because of the revolution, design and style of the era reflected patriotism towards the monarchy including bronze structures and porcelain vessels, common during the Rococo…
Minneapolis v. ACLU (2015) Opinion of the Court: Bradley May 2013 saw the arrival of an exhibit to the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The exhibit contents featured were A)photos of nude men and women depicted in a variety of poses, B) photos of adults engaged in various sexual activities, and C) pictures of several nude men standing very close to one another. Finally, there were several pictures that resembled recent advertisements by a famous clothes designer. This last set of photos portrayed D) teenage children dressed in very little clothing, who were also placed in allegedly “erotic” poses.…
In this ethics case there are many relevant facts. Jon Williams is a CPA and the auditor of Oneway Corporation. Along with representing the Corporation, he also represents two of the three directors who are officers and each own one-third of the shares. President Jack is Jon’s tax client who founded Oneway Corporation but soon wishes to retire. He also wishes to consider selling all his shares to Vice President Jill, who is also an officer and stockholder owning one-third of shares.…
Amaro Mechanical, LLC is a full-service HVAC contracting company that is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This HVAC contracting enterprise renders expert repair and replacement. Amaro Mechanical, LLC services all makes and models of the HVAC systems. This HVAC contracting establishment performs services on heat pumps, gas packs, electric heat, natural gas, dual fuel, straight A/C, and mini splits. Amaro Mechanical, LLC provides a maintenance plan.…
Collectic Home LLC is a furniture store that is located in Austin, Texas. They sell living room, dining room, bedroom, outdoor, and office furnishings. Collectic Home LLC also provides light lamps and accents. Their design services include floor plan review, custom interior design, detailed specification schedule, and home/office design visits. Collectic Home LLC is a Trust Spot Verified Company.…
5th Avenue Designs is a jeweler that is located in Denver, Colorado. They have been the Cherry Creek North cornerstone for more than 18 years. 5th Avenue Designs specializes in loose diamonds, all types of jewelries, wedding rings, and designer jewelries. Their jewelry lines include bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and right hand rings. 5th Avenue Designs prides themselves with their impeccable selection and extraordinary customer service.…
In the case “Williams v. Walker-Thomas Furniture Co.”, Williams entered a contract as a result of being misled by the Walker-Thomas Furniture Company. The contract was misleading to her because she didn’t understand the terms; consequently, she entered willingly. Fried would argue the outcome of the case after it was brought to the lower court, in which Williams’ case was not supported. Fried’s arguments concerning the validity of a contract focus on the understanding of both parties in the agreement. According to Fried, a contract that is broken can only be made right by the expectation measure if both parties had entered the agreement in total understanding of the terms; in this case, Williams claims that she was misled and entered the contract under false pretenses, and therefore she should not be held to the consequences as they are “unconscionable.”…
Dixon Smith Interiors is a full-service furniture store and interior design firm that is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This establishment was established by Dixon Smith in 1950. Dixon Smith Interiors offers interior design services, custom furnishings, and retail showroom space. This company is capable of developing a design scheme for their customer’s space. Dixon Smith Interiors turns the vision of their client’s home into a reality.…
Background of Client Downturn “We were a proud company with a constant stock market growth, the master of our destiny. Suddenly, we were raided.” By Herminia Ibarra and Nicole Sackley, “Charlotte Beers at Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide”, 2011 HBS The mass client exodus from O&M began as early as 1989 when WPP Group Plc, a leading marketing services company, acquired Ogilvy & Mather and merged with previously acquired J. Walter Thompson.…
SEC LLC is a medium company I work for; we sell products around the world to costumers in healthcare industries and to home development security. It is very lucrative company and their monthly business reports have demonstrated that the corporation never missed their target. The only thing that I have difficulty to understand is their culture. They have turned the business into a predictable outcome when it comes to process and output. Their products are doing fantastic on the marketplace but the person overseeing it isn’t open to change.…
Bridgewater Associates Bridgewater Associates, which is based in Westport, Connecticut, was founded by Ray Dalio in 1975. He operated Bridgewater out of his two-bedroom apartment. The American investment management firm manages approximately $160 billion in global investments. His clientele include foreign governments and central banks, corporate and pension funds, university endowments and charitable foundations. Bridgewater Associates is now the largest hedge fund in the world.…
GE International, Inc.(GEII) and CSC (Computer System Consultant) are two computer based companies. I represent CSC who received a contract opportunity from GEII to reprogram their computers with new software and update to the latest version. Various requirements from both the sides were discussed and iterated. However, after conferring with the senior manager of GEII, CSC finds that there are budget conflicts. This case study will show how the negotiation between GEII and CSC brings up new ways of accomplishing an agreement for the budget conflict.…