1. Introduction

1.1. About Covidien

Covidien is an international company that produces medical device, supplies and pharmaceuticals. The main company’s brands are Kendall, Mallinckrodt, Nellcor, Puritan-Bennett and Valleylab. The company is incorporated in Dublin, Ireland, its corporate offices are located in Mansfi... read more

Corporate finance:Corporate finance encompasses all the undertakings of a business. It looks into how businesses finance their transactions and business events, invest their resources and finally, evaluate the results. Corporate finance is relevant to both large and small businesses. Three fundamental principles that underline corporate finance include investment, financing and the relevant ... read more

Answers to questions

Question 1

In order to evaluate any investment opportunity investors need to conduct a detailed analysis concerning a variety of different issues. The first question to address is a size of potential market i.e. evaluation of demand for a new product and estimation of company’s potential market sha... read more

Abstract

The law is used by each and every person regardless whether they know the law or not. Individuals know their rights and that is attributed to the constitution; its main purpose being to enlighten people about their rights. There are many situations whereby the unprofessional or rather the lay people find themselves represe... read more

Introduction

Scientific and technological progress determines the increasing complexity and variety of work processes in different business spheres. Problems in development of working processes are to remain relevant, as a consequence. We can say with confidence that this trend will continue in the future. At the same time it must ... read more

Question One

The idea of moving Doc Martens manufacturing to china was wise as regards availability of cheaper labor and thus reduced manufacturing costs. However, it is not advisable to market the shoes directly to Chinese shoppers. The move will seriously affect the company’s brand. Doc Martens as a brand boasts of an exclusive w... read more

Case one: Family business

Compensation/Discrimination

The point of contention in this case resonates on the need for confidentiality in the payment protocols in the company and that or moral choices facing employees. Jane has just been hired as the head of payroll department. According to the ethical considerations of... read more

Institutional Challenges of Carrefour in AsiaIntroduction: the impact of formal institutions on business expansionThe primary purpose of this paper is to analyze the challenges presented by formal institutions for Carrefour’s expansion to Asia. Carrefour, one of the largest hypermarket chains in the world and the second largest retail group in the world, is a French retailer founded in 1958.... read more

Since the beginning of 21st century, Dell Corporation has retained customers internationally and spread its wings worldwide having subsidiary companies in all the continents. The company’s business revolves around manufacturing and selling of home and office appliances (Shirani, 2012). Dell has always integrated its mission in business. The mission of... read more

My company is a shoe making company by the name Footstar Shoe Company. The company designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes shoes all over the country. The company has a long-term plan of expanding the business to foreign countries. Its mission is to be the leading shoe making company in the region offering high quality, less expensive, comfor... read more