Introduction to Business Winter 2006 An Approach to Case Analysis Winter 2006 What is a Case Study? A case study is a description of an actual administrative situation involving a decision to be made or a problem to be solved. It can a real situation that actually happened just as described‚ or portions have been disguised for reasons of privacy. Most case studies are written in such a way that the reader takes the place of the manager whose responsibility is to make decisions to help
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13‚ No. 2‚ pp. 212-226 | Aim / Purpose of article | In this article‚ we discuss the application of a motivational model that provides a practical tool for individuals wishing to assume leadership roles. This model‚ namely expectancy theory (Vroom‚ 1964; Porter and Lawler‚ 1968)‚ suggests that individuals‚ acting through self-interest‚ adopt courses of action perceived as maximizing the probability of desirable outcomes for themselves. This desire to maximize self-interest provides aspiring leaders
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Xyberspace Consulting‚ Inc. Laura Barnes finished her chicken fajita and looked out upon Town Lake‚ shimmering under the fierce Texas sun. She had recently relocated to Austin from Silicon Valley to head up the Accounting Department for Xyberspace‚ a rapidly growing technology-consulting firm. Only two weeks on the job‚ she was being asked to resolve a controversy within the company. The controversy centered on the allocation of the costs associated with the company’s Training and Education Service
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ETHICS IN CONSULTING Ethics is not just a vague theory but a working concept that can have an important and real effect on your consulting practice. Ethics is not simply a matter of obeying the law; it goes much beyond this. You will also see that the ethical problem is not simple‚ and yet it is one you will face frequently during your work as a consultant. Ethics defined Ethics are about moral evaluations of decisions as to whether they are right or wrong on the basis of socially/culturally
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STANDARD ENGAGEMENT LETTER (Second Paragraph Can Be Modified to Alternative Billing Arrangements) Re: ABC Matter Dear Mr. _______________: We are pleased that you have selected our Firm for legal consultation and services in connection with the sale of the ABC Property. We are pleased that you have considered us for your legal needs‚ and assure you that each member‚ associate and employee of this Firm will do his or her utmost to fulfill these needs in a courteous and expeditious manner
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ERIC CHUNG‚ JIM SLEPICKA AND THE STAFF OF VAULT ? 2002 Vault Inc. Copyright ? 2002 by Vault Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this book is subject to change without notice. Vault makes no claims as to the accuracy and reliability of the information contained within and disclaims all warranties. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means‚ electronic or mechanical‚ for any purpose‚ without the express written permission of Vault Inc. Vault
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programs that distribute and promote ORS and home treatments for dehydration as well as preventive interventions‚ deaths have decreased to about 2 million. In spite of this success‚ there remains criticism from health workers and mothers that the original ORS solution did not stop diarrhoea or reduce the duration of the episode. This is why‚ during the past 20 years‚ research has been undertaken to develop an “improved” ORS that would be safe and effective for treating or preventing dehydration
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Overview of Indian Textile Industry 1. Background : Induan Textile industry is one of the leading textile industry in the world. Though predominantly unorganised industry even a few years back‚ but the scenario started changing after the economic liberalization of the Indian economy in 1991. The opening of economy gave the much needed trust to the Indian textile industry which has now successfully become one of the largest in the world. Indian textile industry largely depends upon the textile
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Project Scope Statement Introduction The main purpose of the project scope statement is to have a basic understanding of the scope of a project‚ its deliverables‚ work required by deliverables to complete‚ and give common scope understanding to all stakeholders. Project Purpose and Justification The project of Great India Taste Restaurant has been approved by considering the demand of Indian food in the GTA by the related peoples. It has also been started for serving and creating a choice
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began to look for ways to combine its excellent reputations with service by launching a consulting unit. The company did not believe in acquiring existing companies as they thought it was not a viable option and solely focused on creating its own brand that was Infosys Consulting (ICI). This consulting unit was a wholly owned U.S based subsidiary. By the year 2006‚ this subsidiary employed over 200 employees. Through their model of low risk global delivery they accelerated their client schedules and
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