Case Study HEATOPICA plc (Developed by Klaus Walter) Turbulent Times at HEATOPICA plc The Executive Board is facing changes despite good performance – Chairman of the Board, Daniel Burner, explains the new strategy. In the past few weeks there have been rumours in the business press that HEATOPICA plc would replace its Executive Board. Today, … Read more
Problem 1: Internal Rate of Return Your firm is considering overhauling its production plant. The finance department in consultation with the engineering department has come up with two proposals, one for a minor overhaul and one for a major overhaul. These two proposals have the following cashflows The cost of capital for these projects is … Read more
Action plan generated in the SWOT analysis of Eli Lilly Company, grounded in research and analysis of the external environment, Eli Lilly business model, governance, and culture. Identify and evaluate changes that might provide opportunities or threats to an organization’s prospects. Use of resources in developing a sustainable competitive advantage. I have my own material … Read more
The global economic crisis that started in 2007-8 as a US-centred financial crisis was not widely anticipated by mainstream economists and IPE scholars. Yet its impact on the IPE has been both enduring and deep in its effects. While some states, notably China, and several of its trading allies, such as Australia, were relatively unharmed … Read more
The assignment topics are as follows: 1. Sustainability Is economic growth sustainable? 2. Trade and the environment (Ivory) Should the trade in Ivory be abolished? 3. Energy security and renewable energy Energy security has become an important concern in 2022. Critically evaluate the role of renewable energy as a solution to the energy crisis using … Read more
Questions With reference to an HR issue, interpret analytical data using appropriate analysis tools and methods and demonstrate calculations/methods of analysis Interpret and demonstrate calculations using analytical tools (functions in Excel; percentages; translating data sets) to review “absence” data (Table 1) and provide findings of the following 5 categories: – Trends across departments, Absence by … Read more
The project is to design a workplace well-being project for your organization. The project will be carried out step-by-step throughout the module. As part of each week’s session, you will be prompted to define a part of the project, so that by the end you will have all the building blocks and just need to … Read more
Questions Q1. How many observations are there in the raw dataset? How many variables are there? Q2. Produce a table of summary statistics for all the variables included in the raw dataset. For the two variables, area per square meter and distance in km to the CBD, what are their means and standard deviations? Q3. Produce a … Read more
Learning Outcomes: Please note this is not the assessment task. The task to be completed is detailed on the next page. This CA will assess student attainment of the following minimum intended learning outcomes: Analyze and evaluate role of the HR function and HR manager within the organisation. Critique models of Strategic HRM from a … Read more
Scenario You are to advise a client about how to best invest $50,000 for retirement. The client is a married couple, ages 35 and 34 and they have $50,000 to invest. They have moderate risk tolerance and a thirty-tear time horizon. You do not need to make recommendations for each spouse separately. Treat them as … Read more
