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Apollo Group Inc. and Career Education Corporation: An Industry Analysis Abstract There a number of major names within the educational industry, but it is the for-profit schools that have seen a number of great changes and divides within their respective sector. The two companies evaluated here are Apollo Group Inc. and Career College Corporation, both of which have faced some serious criticism and scrutiny because of their for-profit business model and practices. Yet, Career Education Corporation

Elizabeth Arden Inc. had a troublesome financial road in the past couple of years. According to the 2015 annual report (2015), net sales decreased 13.4% in 2014 from 2013 and a significant decrease by 16.6% was observed from 2014 to 2015. The corporations’ net sales in 2013 were $1, 34 billion whereas in to 2014 and 2015 the net sales were only $1, 16 billion and $971.1 million respectively (Annual Report, 2015). The fall in the sales is attributed to the lack of new products introduced in the market

year 1991, according to Locke (2002) the shoes company “Nike Inc.” got criticized for unethical practices due to the poor working condition

Herzing University for $86 million from the Herzing family, effective January 1, 2015, and continues some leases of property from Herzing family members. According to a press report, a state official said that Herzing likely made the change to avoid new federal regulations and to gain access to state grant funding.24 In response to a request for comment, attorneys for Herzing University (the nonprofit) assert that the purchase price, to be paid over thirty years, and the leases are approved by independent

by Bill Bowerman & Philip Knight, became Nike, Inc. on May 30,1972. Nike, Inc. established the Nike swoosh logo and the “Just Do It” trademark. Nike. Inc., is one of the largest publicly traded sportswear, athletic shoes & apparel company with revenues of $19 billion in 2010 (3). NIKE, Inc. headquartered is located in Beaverton, Oregon. NIKE, Inc. sells merchandises through distributors, licensees, and subsidiaries in 120 countries globally. NIKE, Inc. has experienced generous amount of financial

provided a new theory of the hierarchy of need, as detailed in his paper "A Theory of Human Motivation". In this, Maslow described that at an individual level, people are motivated to fore fill certain basic needs. Once one need has been accomplished, there is a human desire to continue and look to achieve another

Coach, Inc. About Coach, Inc Coach, Inc in New York, NY is the most recognized luxury American brand manufacturing women’s handbags and purses. It was established as a family-run workshop in 1941 and incorporated in Maryland (Manta). The SIC Code is 3171, and the NAICS Code is 316992. Besides women 's handbags and purses, it also produces women 's accessories, travel bags, outwear, personal leather goods, apparels, belts, scarves, and men’s business cases, wallets, and purses. In 2010

time because of changing circumstances and ongoing management efforts to improve the company’s strategy. 4. Learn why it is important for a company to have a viable business model that outlines the company’s customer value proposition and its profit formula. 5. Learn the three tests of

TO: CEO of Gap Inc. FROM: Andre’ Snead I have conducted a company analysis on Gap Inc. and my findings resulted in the following recommendations to improve their sales for the next three years: * Gap Inc. need to produce a better advertisement campaign that relates more to their customers. * Fashion and brand-conscious consumers who shopped at retailers such as Gap tended to be emotionally driven in their purchasing behavior and were influenced by marketing efforts that showcased

Summary After fourteen years in public accounting, Sylvia Banks decided to create and manage her own firm National Software, Inc. Sylvia developed a cost-accounting software that would become the initial product offering. Once the firm grew, Sylvia planned to expand the software product offerings and would gear them toward medium to large-sized manufactures. As the firm’s profits and estimated stock values steadily increase many concerns still arise and require further evaluation to determine the company’s