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Posted on May 16, 2012 - by

You are a professional business consultant. Write the report called for in the Mountainside Industries case?

Please note carefully the task you are being assigned, and also the circumstances.
You should not repeat or summarize the information given in the case description, since
the person you’re writing to obviously knows all about it already — in fact she’s the one
who told it to you. Just focus on giving her advice about what to do now.

Note also that this is an external report — that is, you are not part of the firm but are an outside consultant who has been called in to help.

MOUNTAINSIDE INDUSTRIES

Mrs. R. K. Hill, owner of Mountainside Industries, has called you in as a consultant. Believing that tighter coordination among the divisions of her company was necessary, she created the post of general manager a year ago and hired Don Henson, an experienced accountant, to fill it. Things have not worked out well, however, and she is now seeking your advice.

After studying the situation, you have come up with the following information. Write her a report — accompanied by a letter of transmittal — advising her about what to do now.

When Don Henson came to Mountainside Industries a year ago, he understood that his assignment was to bring about tighter coordination among its four divisions. The company had earlier experienced great success, but in recent years competition has become much more serious, and now Mrs. Hill, the owner, recognizes that the company must make its operations more efficient if it is to survive.

Presently in its 37th year, Mountainside Industries is the result of mergers among four originally separate small cottage industries — candy, toys, crafts, and furniture — in four widely dispersed Appalachian mountain locations. Using the philosophy of a “benevolent owner,” Mrs. Hill originally allowed each of them to continue to operate pretty much as it did before the merger. Within the last few years, however, she has found that two of the divisions (crafts and furniture) have repeatedly placed large orders with the same supplier without each other’s knowledge and thereby failed to take advantage of quantity discounts, and that the candy and toy divisions have been duplicating their marketing efforts and failing to use some obvious opportunities for combining their products. Mr. Henson’s job was to correct these and similar problems.

Mrs. Hill notified the divisions about Mr. Henson’s appointment but then left the work to him, without interference. After making initial visits to each of the divisions, he communicated thereafter by letter and telephone. Since he noticed, as Mrs. Hill had told him he would, that major purchases were being made without central coordination, he quickly instituted a policy requiring each divisional purchasing office to submit all purchase orders for $1,000 or more to him for approval before sending them to vendors. His letter to the divisions explained the reasons for the new procedure.

At the end of the first year, however, his office had not received any purchase orders at all. Investigation showed that many in excess of $1,000 had in fact been issued all along during the year.

This is the point at which Mr. Henson came back to Mrs. Hill for advice about how to get cooperation from his subordinates.


Posted on May 10, 2012 - by

Can someone help me with this Business Management Assignment?

Question 1
Indicate whether Google makes use of internal or external recruitment and briefly explain why they apply the specific source of recruitment?

Question 2
Explain the various steps in the selection process and indicate how Google makes use of each relevant step.

Question 3
Do you think Google’s recruitment process is successful? Explain your answer

Question 4
Does Google exercise placement and induction practices with regard to successful employment candidates? Explain your answer.

Question 5
Google offers employees incredible employment benefits, name 4 benefits listed in the case study that you would receive if you were to work for this company.

Thanks for your time.


Posted on April 20, 2012 - by

HR employees or Business People please help?

Hi, I am currently studying HR and my latest assignment has asked me to look at a case study and prepare a Human Resource plan to achieve certain objectives, such as, reducing staff position by 10%, promotion on merit alone, routine use of external recruitment for all vacancies and implementing appropriate HR policies and procedures. I am required to write 1000-1500 words.

My specific question is how would I go about formatting this ‘plan’. Do I just separate each topic that needs addressing into paragraphs, or is there a specific format that it needs to follow. To be honest my textbooks don’t say anything about a template or specific format so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.


Posted on April 18, 2012 - by

Business Case Study: Pegasus Footwear International Ltd. – Part 3 of 3


Business Case Study: Pegasus Footwear International Ltd. 商業個案：創信鞋業


Posted on March 27, 2012 - by

Does anybody have or know if a swap meet business is worthy?

Even though I’m studying a different career, I have great costumer and services skills. want’t to bring out the business management attributes that I have in me and I would like to start with something small. In case I fail, it wouldn’t hurt me much.


Posted on March 23, 2012 - by

can i register “my self” as a business??

i am currently working as a barman but was hoping to know wether if i registerd a business with my sister and myself as directors.
i could work for that company and my employer pay the company rather than me, this meaning that the expences incured by the company “me” such as fuel to travel to work and clothing for wrok would all be tax deductable??
I am currently studying business management at university and believe this to be the case but i wanted to see if some of u experts in the field could give me some advice on the matter. Many thanks. Chris.


Posted on March 21, 2012 - by

I need help with my business law research paper, fast!?

I am doing a research paper on stock, and I need an outline of all the important information dealing with stock. It’s such a broad subject, I’m making it too complicated on myself. I need 5 pages, and as many sources as I can. I cant seem to find any good sources. I also need case studies. HELP!


Posted on February 14, 2012 - by

Can you help me with Business Statistics course? I am not a business major. I don’t understand what wrong.?

Can you help me with Business Statistics course? I am not a business major. I don’t understand what wrong. I thought I had known basic Statistics in High School. I just try to know statistics. And I thought by knowing business statistics, I can work in business field, just in case.

I thought I had answered the problems correctly, and I couldn’t believe the Professor didn’t give some points for the answers.

Can you tell me how to study in order to understand it and pass it (of course I want to get an A)? I have to take that course though, so please don’t tell me not to take it.


Posted on January 29, 2012 - by

Please help business?

CASE STUDY
Simon & Sarah Drummond are qualified accountants, having completed their TAFE studies some years previously. In 2001, they commenced their own business “Books on the Run Pty Ltd” – a mobile accounting service operating in the North Eastern suburbs. Books on the Run advertise for a junior accountant to join the firm. Having recently gained your qualifications, you apply for & are successful in gaining the position (they are particularly impressed with thw fact that you have studies Legal Decision!).
1.During your 1st week of work you learn that Sarah is eager to impart her accounting knowledge to students Australia wide & she tells you that she has begun to write an accounting text book entitled “Figure it Out!” & is unsure as to how she would protect the Copyright. However, you also learn that although Sarah is enthusiastic to complete the text in the next 6 months, she has been pushed for time. As a result, she has been referring to an accounting text by another author (J M Hardy) & “just copying some of that”. Additionally, Sarah mentions that an ex-employee had written the 1st chapter of the book over which he was claiming copyright which she did not think he had a right to do.

2.Time passes & your probationary period at Books on the Run expires; you become a full time permanent employee. Simon Drummond, thinks it would be a good idea for you to have your own business cards, especially as you will be involved in a number of promotional events on behalf of the business in the next few months.
After you approve a proof of the anticipated card, the printer makes up the order & delivers the business cards that afternoon in addition to an invoice in the amount of $250.00. Unfortunately, when you open the box, you find that the cards have been water damaged & consequently the ink has run on the majority of them.
Simon immediately complains to the printer & refuses to pay the $250.00. He also demands that all the cards be replaced free of charge as they are not fit for the purpose.

3.The next day you arrive at the office to find Simon & Sarah in a state of panic – they have received a Court summons. On closer inspection you note they are infact being sued for a second hand car which they purchased from Sals Secondhand Autos a few months previously. It appears that the plaintiff on the summons, claims to be rightful owner (not Sarah & Simon) as Sal the motor dealer, was not authorized to sell the vehicle to them for a mount he did.

4.A few weeks afterwards, Simon decides to buy 2 new laptop computers from “Compugig” alarge retailer after he sees a special deal adverised in their latest catalogue (NEC laptops for just $1,199.00). He immediately rushes to Compugig only to be told by the sales assistant that they have “run out” of the “specials” but do have a more expensive model which would suitnthe needs of Books on the Run. Simon later hears from a reliable source that Compugig knew it had insufficient supplies to meet consumer demand.

5.You are about to finish work for the week & whilst you are getting ready to go home, you overhear Sarah talking in her office to Peter Bennets from “Accouting Plus” (a competitor of Books on the Run).
Sarah & Peter agree that as they have market share of the provision of mobile accounting services in the North Eastern suburbs they will increase their prices to $180.00 per hour. You notice subsequently that this does in fact happen.
6.On the Monday morning, Simon tells you that approximately 6 months ago, Books on the Run took a bad debtor, Fred Slack, to court to obtain $5,000.00 in unpaid debts for the provision of accounting services. Eventhough a final court oder was obtained against Fred, the $5,000.00 remains outstanding. Simon wishes to take matters further.

Instroductions:
Produce a formal report (using Harvard system of referencing) advising Sarah & Simon on the above scenarios. In particular you should focus on:
-The area(s) of law which you need to discuss;
-Legal principles & cases in support of those pinciples which you discuss;
-The likely outcome on each scenario;
-Address any possible breaches of the law (common & statute);
-Remedies (if applicable)
If the assessor believes you have not addressed all necessary criteria, you will be asked to rewrite the report. Retain your report on disk.


Posted on January 27, 2012 - by

Business help please!!?

I have to answer all these questions and I dont know if theyre right. If someone could help me out with some of them that would be awsome!

1.) A case study involves:
a) using large samples
b) following a rigid protocol to examine a wide range of instances
c) an in-depth, longitudinal examination of a single instance or event
d) gathering as much data as possible about as many different types of companies as possible and forming generalizations from that data
I think d

2.) Which of the following rank among the primary concerns for small businesses in the USA?
a) Insurance costs, rising energy costs, and taxes
b) Excessive governmental red-tape
c) Restrictions on free trade
d) Natural disasters
I think a
3.) Which of the following is NOT a factor in the regional success of In-N-Out Burger?
a) reputation for adhering to the notions that fast food should be made from scratch
b) reputation for adhering to the notions that fast food should be made from scratch and that the whims of the customer should be entertained.
c) reputation for being active in local communities
d) reputation for its extensive menu, including chicken sandwiches and fish sandwiches in addition to burgers.
I think a
4.) How did Google begin?
a) A Ph.D. research project at Stanford
b) The idea for Google was originally developed by the Microsoft Corporation, but was discarded due to its perceived “lack of profitability.”
c) It was developed by two college drop-outs.
d) It was developed in Japan and adapted for the USA due to its success in its home country.
I think a
5.) The definition of ethics:
a) The philosophical study of persuasion.
b) The philosophical study of the nature of the universe.
c) The philosophical study of moral values and rules.
d) The philosophical study of logic.
I think c
6.) Ethics officers in business came about due to:
a) corruption and abuse scandals that afflicted the U.S. defense industry in the mid 1980s.
b) a famous memo penned by the CEO of Proctor and Gamble.
c) major business schools beginning to focus on business ethics in the mid 1980s.
d) the recent Enron scandal.
I think a
7.) Creative accounting is characterized by:
a) straightforward, yet aesthetically appealing, accounting procedure.
b) excessive complication and the use of novel ways of characterizing income, assets or liabilities.
c) a procedure unanimously agreed to be ethical.
d) its limitation to large firm and corporations.
I think a
8.) Which of the following is an example of systemic obsolescence?
a) Fashion
b) Computer Software
c) water filters that display a replacement notice after a predefined time
d) Selling VHS tapes while developing DVD players
I think d
9.) Which of the following is NOT a reason that corporations give to charities?
a) It improves company morale.
b) It increases the public opinion of a company.
c) Companies that contribute to charities are exempt from taxation.
d) It is good for the community.
I think c
10.) What is the wealthiest charitable foundation in the United States?
a) The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
b) Pew Charitable Trust
c) Rockefeller Foundation
d) Ford Foundation
I think c