Case Study Questions Clarkson Lumber Company The Clarkson Lumber Company case is divided into 3 parts. Part I deals with assessing the financial performance of the firm. For this section you need to able to understand why Clarkson Company is so short of funds despite its record of profitable operations and‚ in this connection‚ develop the distinction between profits and cash requirements. An important contribution in this part is to emphasize the dichotomy between accounting income and cash
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QUESTIONS 1. Explain the importance of risk adjustment in the capital budgeting allocation process by answering the following questions. a. Explain why risk adjustments are important and how they can affect firm value. Without the correct risk adjustment the firms stock will lose value by taking on high risk projects. The firm could also be considered uncompetitive if they reject low cost/low risk projects. b. Explain how the single hurdle rate currently used by Northern Forest Products can change
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whether to buy Nike’s Stock Nike’s net income has fallen from $800 million to $580 million since 1997. Also its profit and market share have declines significantly from 48% to 42% (Shoe products market share) from 1997 to 2000 To counter this down fall Nike has decided to develop more athletic shoe products in mid-priced segment and also to push their apparel line. It has also decided to cut down expenses Analyst reactions are mixed – Lehman Brothers report a recommended “Strong Buy” whereas UBS Warburg
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Nike has been accused of using child labor in the production of its soccer balls and shoes for Nike in Pakistan. While Pakistan has laws against child labor‚ the government has taken very little action to terminate it. It is said that only a boycott by the United States and other nations will have any impact on child-based industries. In addition‚ the U.S constitution states that child labor is an illegal and inhumane practice and any U.S. company found guilty practicing and encouraging it will
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ask their suppliers to pay more than industry standard when it is insufficient to live on so that the workers are able to meet the basic living conditions and this would be a win-win situation for all the stakeholders. We also think that the case study discusses a lot of ethical dilemmas that are
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CSR Analysis and Impact on Operations Nike has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that includes its commitment to the environment and is a signatory of the UN Global Compact. Nike has created a team of sustainability managers led by an independent director. Its environmental goals include producing ’eco-friendly ’ products and minimizing its environmental impact through the reduction of greenhouse gases‚ organic solvents and PVCs. Nike acknowledges the difficulty of tracking environmental
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COMPONENTS OF A QUALITY DEBATE: Terminology and Crafting a Solid Debate Brief There is a lot of terminology surrounding any debate. In order to be properly informed and to construct a solid debate brief‚ you must familiarize yourself with the lingo (Come on‚ you know you wanna Geek out and be in the know)! A debate centers largely around writing from a deficit model. 1. The Deficit Model of Writing a. The Deficit Model of Writing focuses on identifying areas that need to be improved
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Case Preparation Questions Cola Wars Continue: Coke and Pepsi 1. Why is the soft drink industry so profitable? 2. Compare the economics of the concentrate business to the bottling business: Why is the profitability so different? 3. How has the competition between Coke and Pepsi affected the industry’s profits? 4. Can Coke and Pepsi sustain their profits in the wake of flattening demand and the growing popularity of non-carbonated drinks? Zara: Fast Fashion 1. How specifically
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teaches in upscale neighborhoods near Venice‚ I grab my iPhone and tell Siri: Remind me to call Michael on Wednesday.” For an early dinner‚ I coerce my mom to join me for Happy Hour at The Golf & Racket Club. I doubt Graydon will be there‚ but just in case‚ I shower‚ put fresh makeup on and dress in a blue jersey
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Parliamentary form of government is better Good morning sir chairperson and members of jury. Friends‚ I want to ask if a man designated to wind a clock at 12 noon everyday does not do his job‚ is the clock to be changed or the man to be fired? What will change by switching to a presidential system? Corruption gone------ bureaucracy efficiency incarnate‚ ----------every MP and MLA a beacon of integrity‚ ---- no more caste‚ crime‚ violence? ----------Nothing will change‚ -----the same
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