The two retail companies picked are Walmart and Costco whose 2017 Financial statement links are provided below: WALMART https://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/ wmt/financials?query=income- statement COSTCO https://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/ cost/financials?query=income- statement Both organizations are well known brands and position themselves well with their customer base. Walmart’s value proposition is “We save people money so they can live better”. On the other hand, Costco’s value proposition is “All-in-one convenience and everyday affordability”. Both retailers focus on cost saving for their customers. Looking at their financial statements and by analyzing them a few key areas are evident when comparing the two organization. Looking at the current ratio and quick ratio we can determine the short-term solvency of each organization. The current ratio can be determined by dividing the assets by the liabilities. Walmart’s current ratio sits at 0.86 while Costco’s sits at 0.99. The quick ratio is c...
The following study or observation was carried out during my service with a leading hospital and research centre in the suburb of Mumbai. It had a day clinic and with 50 bedded general ward for patients suffering from various illness but not infectious. A section of the ward comprising 5 beds was earmarked for patients suffering from acute diabetes or problems related to it. Though usually there were one among ten patients were diagnosed with diabetes. I have been working as a stuff nurse in that hospital or facility. I was surprised to find patients of all age group suffering from diabetes. They specially visited the day clinic for check up or advices but some acute cases were admitted in the hospital for further care and investigation seeking the extent of damage the disease caused. Many of them were diagnosed with other ailments caused by diabetes being unchecked due to lack of client’s awareness. So I felt the patients of diabetes need more awareness to check or control the pr...