there are three major elements that had a permanent effect, and even shaped, the emergence of Middle Eastern states. These elements were: the influence of the Western Powers, Nationalism, and Islam. Pick one of these elements and describe how it remains one of the major influences on Contemporary Middle East […]

(a) Prepare a competitive analysis of the airline industry using a Porter’s Five Forces approach. (b) Based on your analysis, what are your conclusions on the industry’s profit potential?

Describe the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process in the USA to include critical events and points-in-time.

Answer the following questions about your country: Based on your research, does your country have an absolute advantage in any area of international trade? If so, please describe this advantage and explain why you think they have this characteristic. Remember: Absolute advantage is the ability of a country, individual, company, […]

Discussion — Accounting for events after verdict overturned on appeal   Should M record the reduction of the previously recorded loss contingency in 2010 (upon the Court of Appeals overturning the verdict of the jury) or 2011 (once the appellate judges declined W’s petition for a re-hearing)?   Accounting Alternatives […]

In “Reflections on the Efficient Market Hypothesis: 30 Years Later” (2005), B. Malkiel concludes with the following passage: The evidence is overwhelming that active equity management is […] a “loser’s game.” Switching from security to security accomplishes nothing but to increase transactions costs and harm performance. Thus, even if markets […]

In examining their markets, what near-term objectives do you recommend Delta pursue for each of the following market challenges? (a) The changing American demographic segments (domestic U.S. market) (b) Strengthening their position against emerging global carriers (international market).

(a) Prepare below a SWOT analysis for Delta. (b) Using your SWOT analysis, describe the key considerations for Delta’s executive team to maintain competitiveness in the industry moving forward

(a) Prepare  an analysis of Delta’s internal resources and capabilities. (b) Based on your analysis, what is your assessment of how Delta’s resources and capabilities contribute to their competitiveness in the industry? Where are there gaps in their resources and capabilities that Delta can address?