Essays on Risk Page 4

Introduction/Background The 2001 article, “Factors influencing market and entry mode selection: developing the MEMS model ” by A. J. Koch gives an introduction to marketing model that denotes why, how and when market selection occurs. The method has been termed holistic and this is directly related to the fact that the model demonstrates reaction a melding…

In this essay I will be concentrating on undertaking hazard analysis and direction. This subject is all about placing hazards on a undertaking and how to pull off that peculiar hazard. Undertaking hazard analysis and direction can be implemented to all undertakings, despite the companies or administration, in regard of the timescale and budget. My…

If Giulia bought the foundry business, would the business be profitable? Support your answer with both quantitative analysis and qualitative reasoning. Giulia seems to be excited about the opportunity to own her own business doing something that she loves. There is a high level of uncertainty herein whether or not Giulia would make a profitable…

1. There were good points made in the case as to why Whirlpool decided to start a joint venture with Tatramat. These reasons were the global strategy of Whirlpool and the economic problems of Tatrmat. Though these are good reasons, I would have recommended that the two do not join in a joint venture. Instead…

Both manufacturing lines are operating for one 8-hour shift per day. The goal is to analyze Digital Imaging’s production and determine the optimal quantity of each printer to manufacture. A report will be prepared for Dell’s president, presenting the findings and recommendations. Factors to consider include: 1. The recommended quantity of each printer to maximize…

Lee Iacocca’s rise to power at the Ford Motor Company is well known due to carefully planned advertising and marketing campaigns. However, his termination from Ford and subsequent efforts to rescue Chrysler from bankruptcy have also garnered significant media attention. What many people may not be aware of is that Iacocca has a background in…

The Electrosteel Castings case discusses the decision of an Indian manufacturer of ductile iron pipes (DIP) and cast iron pipes (CIP) to expand internationally. The main issue revolves around deciding where to expand and the type of investment to pursue. This paper will analyze the available options and make a recommendation. 1. Electrosteel’s options consist…

Politics, institutions and finance led to a dispute between the Maharajah’s state government and the plant owners, and the project was closed in June, 2001. In this case we will evaluate the role that these factors played in the Oddball Power Project. Prepare a Risk Breakdown Structure assessing the main categories of risks. Risk breakdown…

SUMMARY Professor Juan Alcacer, a teacher in the Strategy Unit at Harvard Business School, emphasizes the importance of adopting a long-term geographic strategic approach when expanding businesses. Regardless of whether the expansion is within a nearby town or internationally, this article stresses the significance of considering tactical factors and timing when opening new operations. Furthermore,…

The Gift of Fear is built upon the surprisingly simple yet plausible premise that we can use our intuitions, specifically the emotion of fear, to reliably avoid and protect ourselves from violence. The book discusses in detail how one can recognize violent behavior, predict the risks at a given situation, as well as deal with…