International Academy for Case Studies (IACS)

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Volume 12, Number 2 2005
Allied Academies
International Conference
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 12-15, 2005
International Academy for
Case Studies
PROCEEDINGS
Volume 12, Number 2 2005
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Table of Contents
A PROPOSED CURRENCY ARRANGEMENT
FOR PALESTINE .......................................................1
Vaughn S. Armstrong, Utah Valley State College
Cody G. Boyd, University of Illinois
Norman D. Gardner, Utah Valley State College
THIS PIZZA PARLOR’S FOR SALE .............................................3
Joyce M. Beggs, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
I. E. Jernigan, III, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Gerald E. Calvasina, Southern Utah University
WHAT NEXT FOR KROGER? ..................................................5
Thomas Bertsch, James Madison University
ENTERPRISE NATIONAL BANK:
A STUDY IN COST CONTROL ...........................................7
James Bexley, Sam Houston State University
RYANAIR (2005):
SUCCESSFUL LOW COST LEADERSHIP ..................................9
Thomas M. Box, Pittsburg State University
Kent Byus, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
START-UP CULTURE AT TOPS ...............................................15
Steve Brown, Eastern Kentucky University
Peggy Brewer, Eastern Kentucky University
Kambiz Tabibzadeh, Eastern Kentucky University
JEFF GILLUM’S NEW VENTURE ..............................................19
Steve Brown, Eastern Kentucky University
Steve Loy, Eastern Kentucky University
Theodore Randles, Eastern Kentucky University
JAVA & HOLES: AN INSTRUCTIONAL CASE TO
REVIEW FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND COST
OF CAPITAL CONCEPTS ...............................................23
Clare D. Burns, Lamar University
Gisele J. Moss, Lamar University
Jimmy D. Moss, Lamar University
THE CASE OF THE DIMINISHING BUDGET ....................................25
Cynthia Carter, Community Support Services
Beth H. Jones, Western Carolina University
Gary H. Jones, Western Carolina University
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THE PROPOSED MERGER OF AMERICA WEST
AND US AIRWAYS: WILL IT FLY? ......................................31
Richard Cobb, Jacksonville State University
Carl Gooding, Jacksonville State University
Jeffrey Parker, Jacksonville State University
ACCOUNTING FOR CAPITAL FORMATION:
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND INCOME
TAX ISSUES OF RELATED PARTY LOANS AT
UNREALISTIC INTEREST RATES .......................................37
David Coffee, Western Carolina University
Roger Lirely, Western Carolina University
Susan Swanger, Western Carolina University
ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK? ....................................39
Jacqueline DeLaat, Marietta College
RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB, PRIVATE OR SEMI-
PRIVATE: MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE DECISION
MAKING UNDER UNCERTAINTY .......................................47
Benjamin L. Dow III, Southeast Missouri State University
Paul Newsom, Valparaiso University
BOGART’S MARINA ........................................................53
Janet Dye, University of Alaska Southeast
E11EVEN: A START-UP RESTAURANT CASE STUDY ...........................55
Bryan Goede, University of Idaho
Philip D. Olson, Northwest Training Resources
Jennifer J. Olson, Northwest Training Resources
ID PRO SYSTEMS:
DISCIPLINING OFF DUTY BEHAVIOR ...................................57
Carrol R. Haggard, Fort Hays State University
Patricia A. LaPoint, McMurry University
INTERLANDDATA WEB HOSTING:
STRUCTURING THE ORGANIZATION FOR GROWTH .....................61
Javad Kargar, North Carolina Central University
TRANSFORMATION AT BTR .................................................67
Gerry Kerr, University of Windsor
STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB:
CASH… IS THERE ENOUGH? ...........................................69
David Kunz, Southeast Missouri State University
Benjamin L. Dow III, Southeast Missouri State University
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WHITTAKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ..........................................73
Edwin L. Makamson, Hampton University
ZEIT SAIC: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL HISTORY
OF A FAMILY BUSINESS IN ARGENTINA ................................75
Paul S. Marshall, Widener University
Christian Balfhor, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
MR. FAHAD AL BANNAI, VICE PRESIDENT
AXIOM TELECOM ....................................................81
J. Reagan McLaurin, American University of Sharjah
ADEL ALI, CEO, AIR ARABIA ................................................89
J. Reagan McLaurin, American University of Sharjah
MORE THAN JUST A SOFT DRINK ............................................91
April L. Paul, Florida Institute of Technology
Robert D. Gulbro, Athens State University
COOKIE JAR RESERVES–THE CASE OF
CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY .........................................95
Brad Reed, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Ena Rose-Green, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
GELATO NATURAL S.A. .....................................................97
D.K. Smith, Southeast Missouri State University
C. Aimar, University CAECE
R. Barbero, University CAECE
JONES' MARKETS, INC. ......................................................99
D.K. Smith, Southeast Missouri State University
IS IT TIME TO UNLEASH A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
INTERNET BUSINESS ON THE GLOBAL
MULTIBILLION DOLLAR WEDDING INDUSTRY?
A CASE STUDY .. ....................................................101
Harriet Stephenson, Seattle University
Diane Lockwood, Seattle University
REIT VALUATION:
THE CASE OF DUKE REALTY CORPORATION ..........................103
James Stotler, North Carolina Central University
VENDOR REBATE MANAGEMENT: KHF, INC .................................105
Robert Stretcher, Sam Houston State University
P. Michael McLain, Hampton University
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MONOCHROMATIC PERSONNEL SCANNING
AT TECHMARK ......................................................107
Robert Switkin, Long Island University
Barry Armandi, SUNY-Old Westbury
Herbert Sherman, LIU-Southampton College
FITNESS PRO: MANAGING A GROWING BUSINESS ............................113
Lee Tompkins, Jr., Fitness Pro
Russell Kent, Georgia Southern University
Michael McDonald, Georgia Southern University
RFID AT RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS .....................................115
Thomas Atkin, Sonoma State University
Authors’ Index ..............................................................117
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A PROPOSED CURRENCY ARRANGEMENT
FOR PALESTINE
Vaughn S. Armstrong, Utah Valley State College
[email protected]
Cody G. Boyd, University of Illinois
[email protected]
Norman D. Gardner, Utah Valley State College
Utah Valley State College
CASE DESCRIPTION
This case deals with a country’s currency regime, that is, its arrangements regarding the
currency to be used in the country. The objective is to introduce students to the different currency
arrangements that are possible and to the advantages and disadvantages of each, to provide them
with additional experience researching international topics on the internet, and especially to the use
of information available through the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
The case is appropriate for use in an international economics or international finance class.
Some aspects, e.g., those that deal with managing currency value, may be of interest to an advanced
macroeconomics class. The case has a difficulty level of four, and should take one or two class
hours for discussion. Students will require four to six hours of preparation time.
CASE SYNOPSIS
One decision a country must make regarding its economy is what type of currency regime
it will adopt. That decision and the world’s response to the stability or weakness of the country’s
currency can dramatically affect the lives of its citizens.
Countries have been relatively active in the last several years in changing and adjusting
their currency regimes. Students are likely to be aware of some of those changes; e.g., the euro was
introduced as a cash currency replacing the national currencies of twelve European countries,
Ecuador and East Timor “dollarized”, and Argentina abandoned its currency board, adopting a
floating currency regime, all in 2002. Students may also know that China recently adjusted its
dollar “peg”, that Turkey revalued its lira (1 new Turkish lira = 1,000,000 old Turkish lira), or that
the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the
United Arab Emirates) plan to unify their currencies in the next few years. Although students may
have heard of the “gold standard” and of floating exchange rates, they will not generally be
familiar with the variety of exchange rate regimes that a country can choose from, nor with the
factors that affect the decision.
This case presents those issues in the context of a future independent state of Palestine. As
the formation of an independent Palestinian state appears to be only a matter of time, the question
of an appropriate currency regime is one that will, in fact, be answered in the not too distant future.
This case allows students to evaluate the same question that policy makers governing Palestine will
consider.
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THIS PIZZA PARLOR’S FOR SALE
Joyce M. Beggs, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
[email protected]
I. E. Jernigan, III, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
[email protected]
Gerald E. Calvasina, Southern Utah University
[email protected]
CASE DESCRIPTION
The primary subject matter of this case concerns the human complexities of deciding whether
or not to purchase a small business. Secondary issues are: determining the value of a business,
evaluating the pros and cons of small business ownership, romance in the workplace, interpersonal
relations, ethics, and small business management. The case has a difficulty level of four. The case
is designed to be taught in one class hour and is expected to require one hour of outside preparation
by students.
CASE SYNOPSIS
Ann graduated from college with Bachelors of Business Administration Degree in General
Management. She was also recently divorced and had a settlement check from the separation of the
marriage assets. She returned home to care for her ailing father and started to work part time for
Antonio's Pizza. She is at a crossroads in her life and must decide what to do with her newfound
freedom and education. Working at Antonio's is like going back in time since she worked there as
a teenager. As a teenager, Ann had a crush on the owner of the pizza parlor. The pizza parlor
owner asks her if she would like to buy the business. She is excited about the possibilities and plots
strategy for the new establishment. The decision focus of the case is whether Ann should or should
not purchase Antonio's Pizza.
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