Government Role in Market Failures
Government Role in Market Failures
ECO-201-OL01 Government Role in Market Failures
Government Role in Market Failures
ECO-201-OL01 Government Role in Market Failures
1978 – Airline Deregulation Act
Write a paper of 4-5 pages, excluding the cover page, charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, photographs, the reference page, and the appendix, in accordance with APA standards using the current edition. Refer to the rubric for grading. Save your assignment using a naming convention that includes your first and last name and the activity number (or description). Do not add punctuation or special characters.
Your paper will automatically be evaluated through Turnitin when you submit your assignment in this activity. Turnitin is a service that checks your work for improper citation or potential plagiarism by comparing it against a database of web pages, student papers, and articles from academic books and publications. Ensure that your work is entirely your own and that you have not plagiarized any material!
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContext / Introduction
Paper should provide an introduction and a research problem that is related to the field of applicable discipline. Presents relationships between factors with examples. Should develop a coherent, central theme that is expressed in an organized, and logical manner throughout.
Paper should provide comprehensive identification and analysis of issues in the realm of applicable discipline. Should design a course of action to solve the proposed research problem using multi-disciplinary principles, if appropriate. The evidence should come from valid sources. References should be complete and reflect appropriate sources.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension
Paper should contain well-supported argument based on relevant concepts and theories, providing new ideas to the applicable discipline. Argument should be logical and use examples, evidence, research, and/or data from course content and from valid, external information sources.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication
Decisions and conclusions should be a result of analysis and synthesis of evidence. Should formulate resolution and recommendations, and may contribute to improvements in the applicable discipline. Conclusion could include possible consequences and outcome scenarios.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle & Mechanics
Mechanics of style should enhance content understanding, and writing skillfully supports the message and is in required format. Citations and referencjvzes present and IAW APA.
Major factors affecting fast fashion brand industry
Please strictly follow the word file of Outline of contents(NX0328). Extra samples are attached for references. My theoretical model is derivjvzed from files 4 and 5.
Revenue Management case study
Revenue Management
Case Study Report (60%)
The case study provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of Total
Revenue Management by applying concepts studied in class, reading relevant academic
articles and observing real practice.
General Objective: Demonstrate analytical and decision-making skills in the context of
revenue management Task Details
Critically review the key elements required to implement Total Revenue Management
Compare revenue management principles, strategies and tactics with those developed by
a range of operators in the hospitality and tourism sector e.g. airlines, restaurants, conference space, spa, parking etc.
Assess Total Revenue Management opportunities in the assigned case study hotel
Recommend application and implementation of Total Revenue Management principles
strategies and tactics in Lugano dante hotel
Assignment overview:
1. Identify business opportunities for revenue optimization, driving both revenue and
profitability
2. Generate recommendations to optimise short and long-term revenue
3. Critically review human, technical and financial processes required to maximize
revenue
and profit
4. Apply total revenue management principles
Present practical recommendations supported by evidence found in case studies and peer
reviewed journal articles
Attached will be some sources
Report Format
Title Page: Assignment Title, your first name and last name, course name, date, University
name
Table of contents: Properly formatted with page numbers/List of tables and list of figures
Not the actual tables or figures, but the numbered list with table and figure titles and page
numbers where they appear in the text
Background and case issue
References: At least 15 high quality sources.
Assessment Criteria
Pages
Weight
Executive Summary
0.5
5%
Introduction
1
10%
Critically review the key elements required to implement Total Revenue Management
2
20%
Compare revenue management principles, strategies and tactics with those developed by
other sectors
2
20%
Recommend application and implementation of Total Revenue Management principles,
strategies and tactics
2.5
25%
Conclusion
1
10%
References
1
5%
Presentation, layout, grammar, spelling, etc.
0
5%
Word count and format:
Use the above outline and number the pages of your document. Number and name the
figures and tables in the text and report these in the list of figures and tables. These can
be placed in appendix if they take too much space in the text. When citing sources, use
APA format in the text and in the reference list.
Reading/References
Heo, C. Y. (2017). New performance indicators for restaurant revenue management:
ProPASH and ProPASM. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 61, 1-3.
Kimes, S. E., Barrash, D. I., & Alexander, J. E. (1999). Developing a restaurant revenuemanagement strategy. Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, 40(5), 18-
29.
Kimes, S. E., & McGuire, K. A. (2001). Function-space revenue management: A case
study from Singapore. Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, 42(6), 33-
46.
Kimes, S. E. (2004). Restaurant revenue management: implementation at Chevys
Arrowhead. Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, 45(1), 52-67.
Kimes, S. E., & Thompson, G. M. (2004). Restaurant revenue management at Chevys:
Determining the best table mix. Decision Sciences, 35(3), 371-392.
Mun, S. G., & Jang, S. S. (2018). Restaurant operating expenses and their effects on
profitability enhancement. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 71, 68-76.
Orkin, E. (2003). The emerging role of function space optimisation in hotel revenue
management. Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management, 2(2), 172-174.
Quain, W. J. (1992). Analyzing sales-mix profitability. The Cornell Hotel and Restaurant
Administration Quarterly, 33(2), 57-62.
Schwartz, Z., Altin, M., & Singal, M. (2017). Performance measures for strategic revenue
management: RevPAR versus GOPPAR. Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management,
16(4), 357-375.
Thompson, G. M. (2010). Restaurant profitability management: The evolution of restaurant
revenue management. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, 51(3), 308-322.
Varini, K., Thompson T., & Ryan. C., (2017). Professional development of revenue
management leaders. In Proceedings of the 15th APacCHRIE Conference (No.
CONFERENCE-2017-094). 31 May-3 June 2017.
Negotiation: Over Time
Submit a 500 word abstract answering the following questions.
You desire your work team to complete a project within the next two weeks. Doing so will necessitate a great number of extra hours. In the past, all of the individuals involved have expressed dislike for overtime and have gone to great lengths to avoid it.
Which negotiation style would you choose?
Why is that style appropriate?
What factors and issues can you think of that may indicate a collaborative style would be effective?
Economic effects of COVID 19 on small rural American businesses
The paper should be an application of what we’ve learned in this class applied to a business problem. If you have a business or if you have business experience this may provide you with an advantage as you write your paper. Be very selective as you write. I am looking for a single, well-defined, and articulated economic problem or issue. The use of economic theory to outline or categorize the problem is required. Finally, some form of analysis must be used to solve this problem, or outline of how to solve this problem. The professor is extremely specific in relation to grammar and format.
Intercultural communication in a competitive global and professional business environment
1. Thesis statement must clearly stated
2. Topic sentence in every paragraph has to be related to the thesis statement
3. Conclusion must be detail and not out of point
Merchandising Budget Analysis
Please see the attached document titled WK3DisInstructions. I have also provided
attachments to include as references to complete the assignment.
Identify a merchandising business which with you are familiar or one you read about. The business should be substantial enough to make its financial statements available. Ideally, it should have existing information about its impact in the community, corporate social responsibility, or a related positive presence outside of its regular business activities.
Post a cohesive response based on your analysis of the Learning Resources and your professional experience. Be sure to discuss the following:
Use the following link for Kohl’s as an example:
https://investors.kohls.com/financials-and-filings/quarterly-results/default.aspx
Please also see the attached PDF documents to assist in completing the assignment.
Solved 1.4 Profitability ratios 2. 5 Efficiency ratios 3. 2 Liquidity ratios 4. 2 Financial gearing ratios
Finance (total marks: 100)
The paper should be based on a public company named Hermès International which is in
the business of producing and marketing fast moving consumer goods.
All financial statements and ratios can be done in MS Excel and then exported to MS
Word.
To execute the tasks below consult the company’s annual report over the 3 year period
2017- 2019. In addition to the requirements for each question, ensure to provide formulas, assumptions and models as appropriate. Analysis or conclusions which are not based on
the applicable theory will consequently limit your marks. In calculations, solve questions
step by step. Only answers will not be accepted.
It is required to submit a working website link of the company’s financial statements used
in answering the respective questions. The link is part of what has to be included in the
introduction paragraph when answering questions. ONLY the excerpts of the case study
financial statements must be shown in the appendix. Note that failure to submit the said
financial statements will cause your paper NOT to be assessed
Task 1. Ratio analysis (30 marks)
Analyse the company’s consolidated financial statements using:
1. 4 Profitability ratios
2. 5 Efficiency ratios
3. 2 Liquidity ratios
4. 2 Financial gearing ratios
Reflect on the development of the ratio outcomes over the 3 year period (2017- 2019) and
provide your conclusions and recommendations to the Board.
Task 2. Sensitivity analysis (35 marks)
Treat the figures in the 2017-2019 Income Statement and Balance Sheet of the company
of your choice as if it were a prognosis. You are asked to execute a separate sensitivity
analysis on the original figures as presented in the company’s annual report with each of
the following 4 items, using the percent of sales method:
1. Sales in each of the 3 years are 10% higher than currently “forecasted”
2. Sales in each of the 3 years are 10% lower than currently “forecasted”
3. Operating costs in each of the 3 years are 7% higher than currently “forecasted”
4. Operating costs in each of the 3 years are 7% lower than currently “forecasted”
Show the effects that each of the situations A, B , C , and D have on the total 3-year
Income Statements and Balance Sheets, including the effect on the required financing.
Discuss the implications of each of these effects with the Board and draw conclusions with
respect to the main risks in the business over this “prognosis” period.
Task 3. Working capital analysis (20 marks)
In this task you are also to assume that the figures in the 2017-2019 Income Statement
and Balance Sheet of the company of your choice are a 3 year prognosis. Discuss the
effects of each of the following 6 deviations from the original figures on the operating cash
cycle in all 3 years:
1. Trade receivables of each of the 3 years are 20% higher than currently “forecasted”
2. Trade receivables of each of the 3 years are 20% lower than currently “forecasted”
3. Trade payables of each of the 3 years are 30% higher than currently “forecasted”
4. Trade payables of each of the 3 years are 15% lower than currently “forecasted”
5. Inventories of each of the 3 years are 40% higher than currently “forecasted”
6. Inventories of each of the 3 years are 20% lower than currently “forecasted”
Based on your analysis provide recommendations to the Board on what the focus of their
working capital management should be for each of the six (6) scenarios above.
Task 4. Capital structure analysis (15 Marks)
Discuss the capital structure of the company over the years 2017-2019, relating the term
of the different sources of funds to the term of the different uses of funds. Ensure to
provide the rationale for your conclusions for each of the ‘’term of sources and application
(uses)’’ of funds based on the appropriate concepts.
Assessment criteria
• Depth of knowledge and understanding of relevant key concepts.
• Demonstrate a good level of application, reflection and reasoning in relation to the
relevant concepts.
• Innovative and creative approaches of describing and explaining the material
• Demonstration of an ability to engage in full professional and academic communication
in written work.
Assessment submission requirements
A paper assignment should meet the following requirements:
• The uploaded assignment must be in word.
• The narrative must be written with conventional grammar e.g. appropriate use of
paragraphs, punctuation, sentence structure etc.
• The assignment should be in written in English-UK.
• The work should show coherence i.e. clear presentation and development of ideas to
communicate meaning.
• Work should be appropriately and accurately referenced using the Harvard system
(https://library.aru.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm)
• Specified word counts should be respected. Excessively short submissions are unlikely
to cover the required material adequately
Capital Budgeting and Risk Analysis
Define the most important capital budgeting techniques. Name at least two capital budgeting techniques (e.g., NPV, IRR, Payback Period, etc.)
that you used to arrive investment decisions.