Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9781259929434
Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 7, Problem 1VC
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To determine: The vision statement for Z Company.
Case summary: Z Company was launched during the dot-com boom. Z Company ranked number 6th in 2010 as one of the best places to work. Z Company was the first company at that time which provides online products. A Company purchased Z Company in 2010 for $1.2 billion. Core values of Z Company is continue to be followed by A Company. The Team leaders are required to spend at least 20% of time off the job with the team members. The core values help to maintain the good image of the company.
Characters in the case: The characters that in the case are Z Company, T CEO of Z Company.
Adequate information: The Z Company has annual revenue of $1 billion in 2010 and was ranked 6th by F Magazine as one of the best places to work.
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