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As a consultant for Grunge Hotels, dissect its system of organization present tactical situation. Furthermore, Grunge Hotel's management are look for a detailed inspection on the organizational impact and related issues, and to find suitable solutions. Grunge Hotel Group is headquartered in the UK, including 64 one-star hotels. Grunge Hotel Group has been developing with steady steps, enough cash flow, by purchase of old buildings, it would be rebuilt and refurbished make into a hotel. The…

1. “Leadership through Quality, is the customer” strategy. Xerox reviewed its business strategy that prevailed in the 1980’s. A Strategy Audit that acted as a reality check forced the following mea-culpa: - Xerox was losing significant share of the market that it pioneered in the 1960’s - Competitive entries were putting Xerox’s very survival at stake - When ruling supreme on the market in the 70’s, Xerox “lost sight of the customer” - The mission statement “We succeed through satisfied…

However, the large drop in PalmKid’s contribution margin per unit combined with a decrease in the actual number of PalmPro units sold as well as a drop in the actual contribution margin per unit below budget, led to the total contribution margin being much lower than budgeted. Other factors could be discussed here––for example, it seems that the PalmKid did not achieve much success with a three digit price point––selling price was budgeted at $149 but dropped to $102. At the same time,…

The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006) director Ken Loach has repeatedly admitted that The Battle of Algiers (1966) has had a large influence on his own filmmaking career. In Martin Evan’s interview with Ken Loach about the Gillo Pontecorvo film, Evans says “[Loach’s] film-making is committed to a realist style; one that strives to give a voice to ordinary people and their daily lives.” The Pontecorvo film as an early example of postcolonial film is a good place to start when looking at The Wind…

process in the automobile sector albeit with a slower pace, Table 2. Percentage of PEV sales Japan has been the second biggest market with sales figure of around 70,000 PEVs sold over the period of 4 years from 2009 to 2013. The penetration levels in Japan are at par with US. The key players are Nissan, Honda and Toyota. China is the biggest automobile market, but the PEV sales figures are appalling. It is the third biggest market for…

As the world has become smaller, not the actual size but as countries become more and more connected through globalisation there are many advantages and disadvantages that arise. As a starting point I will name just a few advantages and disadvantages. One advantage can be seen as that many country’s exports and imports have become easier to transport which means the production of goods and rendering of services has become more efficient which means the end product will be cheaper to purchase for…

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 established the federal minimum wage initiative, and the initial minimum wage of 25 cents per hour came to fruition. A discussion on laws will provide an appreciation of today’s standards and requirements. The federal minimum wage is a controversial topic within the human resource field attracting attention from all over. While minimum wage employees would appreciate this increase, companies may have a hardship with the implementation. Therefore,…

Additionally five value dimensions are found to define the driving intention of participation in a crowdfunding project. 1. Financial Value: It is based on the individual’s return as a result of his/her investment. This is the strongest of all predictor variables. 2. Functional Value: According to the functionality of the project according to the supporter plays an important role in the intention to participate. 3. Social Value: Some people take part in a crowdfunding project for…

A high Acid test is significant, current liabilities are short-term debts including accounts payable, other related expenses, and accrued salaries; if economic conditions continue to plunge, Competition Bikes must recognize their ability to meet these direct needs or not. The Acid Test ratio in the analysis illustrates year 7 at 4.52 while year 8 sits at 4.25. Due to the acceptable acid test ratio is .90 to 1.00 for most industries, it is benign to assume the high figures Competition Bikes’…

Acme Products, Inc., requires a new machine to produce a part for a heat generator. Two companies have submitted bids, and you have been assigned the task of choosing one of the machines. Cash flow analysis indicates the following: Year Machine A Machine B ---- --------- --------- 0 -$1,000 -$1,000 1 0 417…