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...
Continued from part - I............... Identification of diabetes mellitus type 2 Unlike diabetes type 1, where the problem in the metabolic system with insulin production, in case of diabetes type 2, it is the response to insulin by body cells what is defective. It may go undetected for years, since the symptoms are sporadic and not acute. However, it may prove fatal if not managed properly. The major factors contributing to this problem are (Robbins & Cotran, 2004). • Higher level of hepatic glucose production. • Reduction of insulin-mediated transport of glucose to adipose tissue and primary muscles. • Beta-cell malfunction. The early detection of the disease helps to manage it better. There are some symptoms identified with diabetes like increased thirst, more urination, recurrent infection, weight loss and tiredness. The World Health Organization defined diabetes as raised glucose level in blood on two occasions. On fasting the level of glucose in blood should be > 7.0 ...