An economic indicator is a statistic that indicates the current status of the economy‚ and how the economy will likely perform in the future. Investors and other private or government organizations use this information as a tool to make business decisions. By gathering historical data about the economy and comparing it to current trends‚ you can compile a snapshot of economic fluctuations. The direction of an indicator may vary according to changes in the economy. The indicator can be leading‚
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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE Abstract The United States Secret Service was created in 1865 as a federal law enforcement agency within the Treasury Department. It derives its legal authority from Title 18‚ United States Code‚ and Section 3056. It was established for the express function of stopping counterfeiting operations which had spread out in our country following the introduction of paper currency during the Civil War. The Secret Service maintains its role as guardian of the integrity
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United Parcel Service Executive Summary UPS has announced that after more than 90 years as a private company‚ it was planning an initial public offering to become a publicly traded company. In response to this‚ we will first analyze UPS¡¦s business strategy and it¡¦s sustainability of its current performance. Then we will look at key factors to estimate the UPS¡¦s market capitalization value using FedEx¡¦s multiples as well as ¡§best in breed¡¨ company premiums. From this‚ we concluded that
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United Parcel Service Marcel Warren International Transportation & Logistics Scott Lawrence 3/5/12 Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the US‚ UPS has grown substantially into a multi-billion dollar corporation. Today UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. They are the world’s largest packaging and Delivery Company and a leader of transportation and logistics services. Every day they manage the flow of goods to more than 200 countries
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extensive analysis of valid secondary economic data‚ regarding economic indicators ranging from GDP to population size. Economic indicators are various strands of data that provide knowledge and information on how global economy is operating. An economist might use economic indicators as compass to direct themselves‚ and to predict future economic outcomes. Macroeconomists is the study of economic indicators‚ these indicators show economist how well the economy is operating‚ by revealing the present
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Service Offering The invention of the airplane has had a profound impact on how people are able to experience the world today‚ thus the airline industry can be credited with shaping travel in a way that was once perceived as impossible. Because air travel is a commodity‚ the airline industry has found itself an extremely competitive market‚ where creating more value for their customers is essential in order to succeed. United Airlines leaves no room for confusion that they recognize this necessity
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Gaither Operational Decision Making 8/29/2010 The U.S. Postal Service It is important for the U.S. Postal Service to have a high volume of mail to process in order to follow the mission statement. An organization mission is its reason for existence and is expressed in the mission statement (Stevenson 42). Mission of the Postal Service: The Postal Service shall have as its basic function the obligation to provide postal services to bind the Nation together through the personal‚ educational‚
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circumstances. Market growth rate is based on an average of energy use by the population. Gross Domestic Product growth rate is compared to the energy use and this shows the productivity rate of the country. Productivity leads to more goods and services which spurs economic growth. This is a fact that will entice investors because of the great potential for growth. Market intensity shows the consumption of the population. The GNP average is also prevalent because such things as wages and the earnings
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Slide 1-Current efforts United Parcel Service (UPS) is very involved within the communities in which the company operates‚ and promotes the importance of volunteerism and philanthropy. UPS fosters a persona of being more than another company that is known for just delivering packages. The company has launched several different programs to help the communities not only where the company operates but also where employees and their families live. The company promotes the importance of community
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Case #4: THE BATTLE FOR VALUE‚ 2004: FEDEX CORP. VS. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE‚ INC. Synopsis and Objectives • Set in June 2004 • To assess the financial performance of FedEx Corp. and United Parcel Service‚ Inc (UPS). The two firms have competed intensely for dominance of the overnight express package industry. • This case is intended for use in an introductory discussion of corporate value creation and its sources. It requires no numerical computations; rather‚ the tasks are
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