Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses that although money can gain access to many things, money also brings many problems. The writer maintains that money brings the wrong kinds of friends, can often bring with it the wrong kind of spouse, is usually only acquired in high intensity professions that discourage an appropriate work-life balance, and can lead someone towards pursuing it at the risk of developing vital personal competencies like a sound character and interpersonal skills. The writer concludes that money can buy many things, but it is hardly a given that money can buy someone happiness.

From the Paper
"It may seem hard to believe, but money cannot - for the most part - buy happiness. It can buy groceries, a large home, access to important people (though this sort of thing is usually reserved for those who have a lot of money) and, in many instances, a welcome feeling of security - the sense that one's loved ones will be looked after if something should befall you. However, with all that said ... "

Tags:happiness, money, buy

Abstract
This paper takes an in-depth look at Best Buy's sales strategy in Canada. According to the paper, Best Buy is Canada's fastest-growing specialty retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronics, personal computers and entertainment software. It also runs the Geek Squad, a 24 hour computer support task force. The paper further notes that Best Buy offers consumers a unique shopping experience with the latest technology and entertainment products, at the right price, with a no-pressure, non-commissioned sales environment.

From the Paper
"Best Buy is Canada's fastest-growing specialty retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronics, personal computers and entertainment software and also operates the Geek Squad, a 24 hour computer support task force. Best Buy offers consumers a unique shopping experience with the latest technology and entertainment products, at the right price, with a no-pressure (non-commissioned) sales environment. Approach to Pricing Best Buy is best known for grab-and-go electronics, videogames and..."

Tags:best buy, sales strategy, marketing

Abstract
This document looks at a typical sales pitch made by employees of Best Buy and Circuit City when trying to cross-sell extended warranties on electrical items that are sold in their outlets across North America.

From the Paper
"Further, the case study also looks at factual data related to the profits made by these entities through their extended warranty programs and what the present and future outcomes look like for the organization in this area. Best Buy ..."

Tags:best, buy, warranty

Abstract
This paper addresses the issues involved in making a decision whether to buy or lease for a business manager. The paper describes the factors involved, including taxes, inflation and leverage and defines several terms briefly. The paper discusses the role of accounting in providing an analytical tool for making decisions based on these factors.

From the Paper
"One important decision that any business person must make is whether to buy or lease an asset that is needed to operate the business. Such assets can include almost every piece of property or equipment relevant the business, from real estate, to automobiles, to copiers. Business managers must make decisions about how to acquire these assets, and the two most common ways of doing so include: buying an asset outright (often with financed capital), or entering a termed lease. Because of the tax implications and concerns with the cost of ownership, it is important to quantify the advantages and disadvantages of each type of acquisition."

Tags:business, buy, lease

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that a SWOT analysis helps organizations to identify and analyze their weaknesses and threats so as to overcome them by effectively harnessing their opportunities and strengths. The writer explains that "SWOT" is an acronym for strength, weakness, opportunities and threats. In this paper, the writer conducts a SWOT analysis of Best Buy Inc., one of the leading marketers of consumer electronics in the United States. The writer begins by presenting a short executive summary of the company. This is followed by the SWOT analysis, a discussion of the current issue facing the company as it relates to maintaining a profitable position in the industry and the recommendations and conclusion.

Outline:
Introduction
Best Buy: Executive Summary
Best Buy: SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Best Buy: Current Issues
Recommendations
Conclusions
Appendix
Figure 1
Figure 2

From the Paper
"Best Buy derived its strength from three main factors: its employees, customer centricity, and market share. With regard to the employees, it will be important to note here that the company can boast of having a highly professional and motivated workforce who is committed to ensuring that the company attains it corporate aims and objectives. The company currently has as much as 150,000 well-trained and innovative employees who are armed with up-to-date skills for caring for the needs of the company's customers.
"Customer-centricity is another source of strength for Best Buy. Unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction is one of the secrets that contributed to the success of Best Buy in the consumer electronics industry."

Tags:products, growth, opportunities, objectives

Abstract
The paper reveals that there is stiff competition in today's global economy; American goods can no longer just be stamped 'Made in the USA' and be assured a world market. The paper then discusses how we are told to buy General Motors because that is good for the USA, even though American goods are not made as well as foreign imports. The paper argues that it is a disservice to the American factory worker to say to him that we only buy his product because he is American, and, it costs the consumer to purchase poor quality work. The paper contends that it is time we stand up to General Motors and tell them we want to buy American and be patriotic, but we will not take shoddy workmanship.

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"There was a time when a person either had to buy a local product or else had the option of paying an enormous price for an import or accept second rate goods from a third world country. The term JapCrap came from the period of time after the end of World War II when our markets were flooded with poor quality, tinny and shoddily made imported goods. Most of these products were children's toys or knick-knacks and party favors. Tiny little umbrellas were a big item, made of bamboo and stuck around as miniature decorations. Then slowly the Japanese emerged from the rubble of their devastating loss and the U.S. slowly took its thumb off of them. They began to build radios and electronics. Soon they were known for their quality and today's generation of young consumers do not know the term "japcrap". So, American goods can no longer just be stamped Made in the USA and be assured a world market. There is stiff competition in today's move toward a global economy."

Tags:General, Motors, patriotism, workmanship, quality

Abstract
This paper explains that market identification, segmentation, "courting" and specialization has led Best Buy to gobble up market share in a way that would have seemed unimaginable for this company only a few years ago. The author points out that Best Buy has cleverly taken advantage of market segmentation to establish itself as a retail giant. The paper relates that market segmentation is the practice whereby an organization targets its advertising message towards a particular demographic group with specific characteristics, which the company feels are significant. The author states that Best Buy is a market leader in the use of computer databases, which collects gender, socio-economic status, race, religion and "background" information on its actual customers

From the Paper
"Proceeding further with Best Buy, the emphasis in Cha's article upon the "Barrys" and "Jills" of the world is not unexpected: according to Best Buy management staff the writer contacted in the process of preparing her piece, the aforementioned groups are targeted because, quite simply, they spend the money. In the case of the "Jills" of the world, they are invariably in charge of purchasing decisions for the family (especially the big ones) and they are also well-educated (for the most part) shoppers who possess decision-making skills."

Tags:database, profiles, share, specialization, sub-group

Abstract
Best Buy is one of the world's largest and most diversified retailers of home office products, consumer electronics, and entertainment software with $45B Annual Revenue as of the close of their latest fiscal year on February 28, 2009. This paper examines how despite a global economic recession, Best Buy continues to generate in-store sales increases as of the close of their fiscal year in the 2% per store range, largely attributable to their use of in-store and cross-shopping analytics. The paper provides a SWOT analysis and presents its findings in a table format.

Outline:
Introduction
Assessing Best Buy's Financial and Operational Performance
Best Buy Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Analysis

From the Paper
"Despite a global economic recession, Best Buy continues to generate in-store sales increases as of the close of their fiscal year in the 2% per store range, largely attributable to their use of in-store and cross-shopping analytics (Todd, 35). What is most impressive about best Buy's revenue growth is their ability to add approximately 137 new stores to the Future Shop chain, Five Star chain in China, Pacific Sales subsidiary, Best Buy Mobile stores, and Best Buy flagship stores including the higher-end Magnolia specialty electronics retailing all during 2008. The addition of these stores, when analyzed from the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and also through their financial statements, show that the majority of the 2% per store range increase in sales can be attributed to these new store openings (Gruenwedel, 3). "

Tags:global, economic, recession, electronics

Abstract
This paper focuses on the "Buy American" concept and its place in the economic crisis, as well as its effects on public finance policy. The paper explains that a similar measure was taken in 1929, the year the Great Economic Depression commenced; the U.S. imposed trade barriers for importers, but soon so did the other countries, and the U.S. trade balance suffered deeply as they were no longer able to support their export operations. The paper asserts that two principal problems exist with the "Buy American" concept - the economic crisis, and the proposition to stimulate the national industry to the detriment of the foreign manufacturers; the second is generated by the first and it is considered a solution, but in fact, it is a generator of additional problems. The paper concludes that excessive focus on the "Made in America" brand is actually a protectionist measure, which fosters the creation of an enclosed economy.

Outline:

Introduction and the Event
The Sources
Key Economic Concepts
Analysis with the PACED Decision-Making Model
Problem
Alternative Solutions
Evaluation of Alternatives
Decision
Public Policy Implications
Predictions
References

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"Based on the previous stages of the PACED decision-making tool, the final decision revolves around the implementation of the second alternative. Aside the fact that it does not generate immediate results, it presents only benefits. It is also natural for the resolution to an economic crisis to not be achieved over night. In addition, to also help the population and the economic system on the short term, other strategies could be developed and combined. They could refer to a reduction in the VAT for a limited period and for the subsistence products or the reduction in taxes when purchasing a new American car, also for a limited period of time, say one year."

Tags:manufacturing, foreign, auto

Abstract
This paper takes a look at the issue of buying or leasing company assets. The paper studies the company, Bonnesante Research, discussing both the option to lease and to buy certain assets for the company's use in its operations. The primary objective of this simulation is to determine which among the two options would be applicable and be effective in the given circumstances.

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"In the simulation scenario, the initial requirement being considered by Bonnesante is the acquisition of a mainframe computer. This computer equipment would be useful for the company's objective to heighten its research for the first six months of its trial operations and support the requirement of the Food and Drug Administration. To acquire the equipment, Bonnesante must determine whether to purchase the computer mainframe outright or use the mainframe under an operating lease agreement. Based on the decisions made in the simulation, the company opted to lease the mainframe for 18 months. The decision to lease was employed in consideration of the rapid obsolesce of computer equipments and comparatively to advance high-end computer workstations which is functioning at par with mainframes. Purchasing it was not advisable. Since Bonnesante is still not a profitable company, the depreciation of such equipments shall affect the present cash flow situation due to the un-applicability of taxes if the mainframe is to be purchased. Operating lease is a good option for equipments with high rates of obsolesces."

Tags:cash, flow, deposit, cost, repayment, capital, lease, tax