Describe the SWOT analysis and the VRIO model and compare them. Highlight their main similarities and differences. (25 points) (A 1½-page response is required.) Student’s Response The SWOT analysis is used to describe the Strength‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities and Threats that face a corporation. The purpose of this analysis is to identify the particular competencies that the corporation has as well as to identify the opportunities that they are facing but unable to take advantage of due to the
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Distinctive Competencies The VRIO analysis is helpful in determining if a resource or capability leads to competitive advantage (Middleton‚ 2004). Resources/Capabilities Valuable? Rare? Costly to Imitate? Exploited by Organization Competitive Implications Strength or Weakness Key Account Management Initiative Yes Yes Yes Yes Sustained Competitive Advantage Strength and Sustainable Distinctive Competence Recruitment Process Yes Yes No No Temporary Competitive Advantage Strength and Distinctive
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conceptual framework and the theoretical framework of their thesis‚ a required section in thesis writing that serves as the students’ map on their first venture into research. The conceptual framework is almost always confused with the theoretical framework of the study. What is the difference between the conceptual and the theoretical framework? A conceptual framework is the researcher’s idea on how the research problem will have to be explored. This is founded on the theoretical framework‚ which
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coherent set of ideas and models. Theoretical Framework The theoretical framework of the study is a structure that can hold or support a theory of a research work. It presents the theory which explains why the problem under study exists. Thus‚ the theoretical framework is but a theory that serves as a basis for conducting research. Purpose: * It helps the researcher see clearly the variables of the study. * It can provide him with a general framework for data analysis. * It is essential
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Although there are many frameworks for viewing marriage and family‚ three stand out in their importance. The first is conflict framework. This is important because it explains how although family a unit is; the individual people can have different goals and values. Where there is struggle for power‚ there is also resolution to conflict. The next framework discussed is social exchange. This is important because it can help individuals as well as families seek the cost or rewards in any situation.
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AASB Framework AASB CF 2013-1 December 2013 Amendments to the Australian Conceptual Framework Obtaining a Copy of this Pronouncement This pronouncement is available on the AASB website: www.aasb.gov.au. Alternatively‚ printed copies are available for purchase by contacting: The Customer Service Officer Australian Accounting Standards Board Level 7 600 Bourke Street Melbourne Victoria AUSTRALIA Phone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Postal address: PO Box 204 Collins Street West Victoria 8007 AUSTRALIA
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Regulatory Framework – An International Perspective Readers will be aware that all EU companies listed on a regulated market will be required to prepare their consolidated accounts in accordance with endorsed International Accounting Standards from 2005 onwards. The IASB – International Accounting Standards Board‚ (Formerly IASC)‚ issued its Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements in 1989. This is referred to as its conceptual framework. The framework sets out
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November 26 2012 | Topic- Conceptual Framework Name: Kashish Jashnani HW ID: H00114889 Conceptual Framework Introduction Conceptual framework is defined as the “a coherent system of interrelated objectives and fundamentals that can lead to consistent standards and that prescribes the nature‚ function‚ and limits of financial accounting and financial statements.” [wiley.com‚ 2002]. The conceptual framework is needed in the accounting body due to two reasons. Firstly
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Your client is a multinational organisation with more than 10‚000 employees in a service industry. Your client hires you to assist them in implementing an IS governance framework. Assuming that you are an IS auditor‚ answer the following questions: Executive Summary Information Technology (IT) Governance is a subset of corporate governance that focuses on the management‚ assessment‚ performance and risk of IT resources in an organisation. IT governance was strongly pushed after the Sarbanes-Oxley
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Conceptual Framework and Accounting Theory Word account: 2138 Table of content Executive summary………………………………………………………1 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………2 2. Main body……………………………………………………………...3 2.1 The framework of accounting………………………………………………...3 2.1.1 Theoretical level………………………………………………………...4 2.1.2 Fundamental conceptual level…………………………………………..4 2.1.3 Operational levels……………………………………………………….5 2.2 Theory of accounting…………………………………………………………
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