23.414 Engineering Economics Final Exam Case OVERALL ASSIGNMENT 1) Read the Croft Industries case 2) Based on the information provided what would you recommend? Why? 3) Prepare a professional quality recommendation for what you think Croft should do (i.e. compare alternatives). A computer generated is preferable but not a necessity (you will not be penalized if you do not have access to a computer). Suggested format: I. Executive Summary (a one page position overview on what you recommend and why) II. Quantitative Analysis (the numbers) III. Additional Qualitative Discussion (as required ..
23.414 Engineering Economics Final Exam Case OVERALL ASSIGNMENT 1) Read the Croft Industries case 2) Based on the information provided what would you recommend? Why? 3) Prepare a professional quality recommendation for what you think Croft should do (i.e. compare alternatives). A computer generated is preferable but not a necessity (you will not be penalized if you do not have access to a computer). Suggested format: I. Executive Summary (a one page position overview on what you recommend and why) II. Quantitative Analysis (the numbers) III. Additional Qualitative Discussion (as required ..and it will be required) 4) Is it a good idea to expand? What about pricing? Based on the expected market demand trend how much could Croft spend on expansion if you think that is the right thing to do? CONSIDERATIONS This is a comprehensive assignment which is measuring your effectiveness in a strategic decision making situation. In other words MAKE SURE THAT YOU COVER EVERYTHING such as: What assumptions you have made Financial concerns Competitive response Other internal or external factors A FEW FINAL WORDS Name your file using Final and your last name (i.e. Final-Mingels). Also please format your work so it prints out on as few pages as possible and put your name somewhere (preferably in the header) on each sheet. Make sure that you have formatted your report to print out efficiently; it is easier for me to grade your work from a hard copy. Also pu Send your analysis along with an explanation of what you did any why to me no later than Wednesday 14 December 6 PM (don t be late you will drop a full letter grade for every day you are late). THE NEXT CHAT SESSION WILL BE ON SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER njoy the final result; feel free to call or e-mail me directly with any questions you have.
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