Case synopsis:
Company S is an aircraft company which was formed by Person M and Person T before 10 years. The company manufactures and sells airplanes. However, the company has received fair reviews on its products for reliability and safety. It can complete its manufacturing process within 5 weeks.
Person C was hired recently by the Company S to assess and evaluate the financial performance of the company. He earned his master degree in finance and so he has been employed in finance department of the company. Person M and T have given him the financial statement of Company S. Person C has collected the ratios of industry of light airplane manufacturing.
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- Company S
- Person C
Adequate information:
- Company S has niche market which sells initially to individuals who own and fly their own airplanes.
- Company S takes up a different method for its operations.
To discuss: Whether Person X will select Company B as an aspirant company with a reason or whether it is correct to use the other given companies as an aspirant company of Company C
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