Abstract
This paper discusses the likelihood of the provinces in Canada co-operating with each other to get more out of the Federal government. The paper looks at the physical and political geography of the country and then argues that co-operation between the provinces will be unlikely, based on the fact that Canada is highly regionalized.

From the Paper
"Regional Co-operation in Canada? Canada is a country in which regionalism is king. Each region is so different that regionalism has become the central characteristic of Canadian political geography. In The Challenge of Regionalism Greg Anderson describes the Canadian regions as, Atlantic Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Labrador; Quebec; Ontario; the Prairie West, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta; British Columbia; and the Far North. Such divisions are arbitrary and do not Reflect the many nuances of each of these regions(Anderson 2003: 26)."

Tags:co, operation, among, provinces

Abstract
This paper examines the integration of Chilean, Brazilian, and Argentinean operations of the Andina Bottling Co.. The author focuses on the cost issues affecting the integration. The paper gives specific accounting ratios to understand the problems of this case.

From the Paper
"With respect to operating costs, the most important variations between the Chilean, Brazilian and Argentinean operations of Andina Bottling Co are a) raw materials, b) distribution and c) cost --- group three assumed to reflect personnel costs. Total raw materials costs are somewhat higher in Argentina of net sales than they are in Chile; however, raw materials costs in Brazil are substantially higher than they are in Chile. Disposable bottle ..."

Tags:Andina Bottling Co., Case Study

Abstract
This paper begins by providing brief background information about Southwest Airlines Co and notes that it continues to have one of the lowest operating cost structures in the domestic airline industry and consistently offers the lowest and simplest fares. The paper then presents an assessment of Southwest Airline's financial performance, which includes a discussion on the most important factors affecting the company's current performance. The paper also includes suggestions for financial strategies over the next five years.

Table of Contents:
Assessment of 2006 Financial Performance
Table: Operating Revenues
Table: Operating Expenses
Table: Other Income (Expenses), Net
Overall Assessment on Financial Performance
Most Important Factors Affecting the Company's Current Performance
Attracting Customers
Managing Its Fleet
Managing People
Managing Its Finances
Suggested Financial Strategies for the Next Five Years
Revenue Initiatives: Win More Business Customers
Manage Interest Expense
Fuel Hedging
Expansion: Enter New Markets
Continuing Productivity Development
Innovation: Advances in Technology

From the Paper
"Total revenues increased as revenue passengers carried increased due to new two destinations opened during 2006, the Denver and Washington Dulles and due to the passage of the Wright Amendment Reform Act in October 2006. Also average passenger fare increased from $93.68 in 2005 to $104.40 in 2006 to meet continues increase in jet fuel cost and to utilize increased demand on air travel as a result of the industry wide domestic capacity reductions."

Tags:revenue operating fuel, business customers, interest

Abstract
This paper examines Halliburton Co. and identifies two ethical issues involving its current operations and the impact of these factors on the management planning. It also analyzes three factors that influence the company's strategic, tactical operational and contingency planning and explains their impact on this planning regimen.

From the Paper
"According to a web document published online by Yahoo! Finance, Halliburton was founded in ... Halliburton provides products and services for national and independent oil and gas companies. More specifically, Halliburton Company provides products and services to the energy industry for the exploration, development and production of oil and gas properties. The company operates in two segments; Completion and Production and Drilling and Evaluation. According to the company's Form K annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, one issue involving social responsibility that..."

Tags:Halliburton, planning function, contingencies, ethics, legal, social responsibility, management planning, strategic

Abstract
This paper presents a corporate financial analysis of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. The paper discusses the background and merger of Morgan with Chase Manhattan as well as other mergers and looks at the impact of the Enron scandal. The paper also examines the financial operations of the bank in 2005 and its financial performance for 2004. Porter's Five Forces Model is used in the paper and an assessment of the financial services industry is also provided.

Tags:Corporate, financial, analysis

Abstract
This paper explains that highly regarded Unilever, who owns Walls Ice Cream, already has established its line of personal care products and food offerings in China. The author reports that, in 1992, Wall's management team concluded that the China population was ripe for expansion in the ice cream market. The paper points out that, although Walls' distribution strategy had been successful in many other countries, it required serious adaptation in China because of the high costs associated with the under-developed transportation and retail infrastructure and fragmented logistics service providers. The paper indicates that these costs were passed on to consumers, who were not willing to pay higher prices for what was perceived to be a local brand. The author concludes that Walls' initial logistics start up resulted in a missed opportunity due to under-utilization of Unilever's vast business network and resources, which were already located in many other regions of China.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Business Analysis
Government
Joint Ventures and Distributors
Retail Market and Consumer Culture
Conclusion of Business Analysis on Walls China
Further Points for Discussion

From the Paper
"The company retained a series of independent distributors who sold ice cream from the back of trucks to street vendors and small independent retailers in large cities. Walls coaxed vendors into selling their brand exclusively by lending more than 42,000 refrigerators for free, but later found vendors misusing equipment to store frozen products from other manufacturers, and inventory shrinkage due to freezer theft. Walls' refrigerator investment was quite sizable and due to the fact that ice cream demand in China was seasonal, the point of purchase refrigerator investment was not the most cost-effective.

Tags:under-developed, transportation, retail, infrastructure, network, reform

From the Paper
"Levi Strauss and Co. in China: A CAse Analysis
Introduction
This research examines the decision by Levi Strauss & Co. to cease its operation in China. The decision was made in 1993; however, the process of disengaging the company from China was scheduled to occur over several years in a phased shutdown of operations in the country. The findings of this case analysis are presented in discussions of (1) the major issues involved in the company s decision, together with a statement of this writer s position on the company s decision, and (2) a theoretical justification of the writer s position on the company s decision. The final section of the case analysis presents a set of recommendations for firms based in the United States which, in the future, may be in positions similar to that of Levi..."

Abstract
This paper is a case analysis of Merck and Company, a leading pharmaceutical organization operating in the United States today. The paper gives a brief overview of the U.S. pharmaceutical market, followed by a profile of Merck, Sharp, and Dohme. It then identifies the strategic issues being faced by the organization, highlights reasons for its problems, and identifies solutions.

From the Paper
"Merck Sharp & Dohme is a leading organization providing major career advancement opportunities as well as a good, healthy working environment. It has hundreds of employees, not only in the United States but globally as well, providing further avenues of relocation and career growth. However, as compared to the leading pharmaceutical organizations in the United States today, Merck still has a higher employee turnover rate."

Tags:Zocor, Vioxx, employee, retention

Abstract
This paper is a financial analysis of Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), which examines its annual reports for 2004 and 2005 and calculates a number of ratios that indicate its liquidity and profitability. A discussion of the importance of working capital is included. The paper concludes with recommendations at the end on whether to grant the company a loan or not.

From the Paper
"After being asked by my supervisor to investigate a request by Mobile Telecomunications Company (MTC) for a short-term loan I examined the company's financial statements to determine whether it would be a good loan risk or not. I looked at its profitability, liquidity and financial structure performing a series of calculations intended to give me a comprehensive enough picture of the company's financial situation to make a sound business decision on whether to advise my supervisor to grant the loan to MTC. Included in my..."

Tags:B202 TMA06, business, economics, MTC, operating cash flows, gearing ratio, interest cover ratio, net profit margin ratio, gross profit margin ratio, liquidity, profitability, acid test ratio, working capital

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"MONDRAGON CO-OPERATIVE FEDERATION: AN ETHICS ANALYSIS
Value Differences From Typical Western Business Organizations
Although the value-related differences between the Mondragon Co-Operative Federation (Mondragon) and the typical business organization found in Western economies are many (Gilman, 1993, pp. 44-47), only four such differences are identified and discussed. These four differences are associated with ownership, participation, compensation, and control.

With respect to the value of ownership, Mondragon is a true cooperative in which each employee make an equal contribution to equity from earnings during their initial two years as members of the cooperative (Tseo & Ramos, 1995, pp. 25-31). The value of this ownership stake follows the fortunes of the cooperative as.."