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MODULE: Financial Management MODULE CODE: H9FINMGT COURSE: MSc in Management EXAMINERS: Ms Evelyn Murphy Dr Ray Griffin ASSESSMENT: Individual Continuous Assessment % OF MODULE MARKS: 60% LATEST SUBMISSSION DATE: 12 noon Monday 21 March 2016 SUBMISSION CRITERIA The report should be no longer than 3,000 words excluding appendices. The report must be presented in a professional manner. The report must be typed - typeface must be font size 12 and double-spaced. Each written submission should include a cover sheet, stating the module name, student name and number, programme, lecturer name, submission date, and signed declaration of own work. The work must be submitted in two ways: o a hardcopy to the project box on the second floor beside the Business School programme coordinator office by 12 noon Monday 21 March 2016 (week 9). This is the latest date on which the project may be submitted. Late projects will NOT be accepted. o a softcopy must also be submitted via Moodle / Turnitin by 12 noon Monday 21 March 2016. Assignment extensions are only granted in exceptional circumstances, namely personal illness and bereavement of a close family member. The personal illness must be medically certified. The extension must be requested in writing on a personal circumstances form, at least one week before the assignment deadline, and submitted to both the programme co-ordinator and the lecturer. CASE STUDY In 1969, a brand was born that changed the retail landscape. Gap Inc (Gap), founded by Doris and Don Fisher, filled a hole in the market. It was modern. It was clean. And it was revolutionary. Over the 40 years since then, it has grown to include five brands with more than 3,100 stores around the world. It has experienced both breakthrough successes and challenging times, such as today's uncertain economic environment. Successes such as the following have been reported in the company's 2008 annual report: \"Few companies matched our 2008 financial accomplishments.....we reduced operating expenses by about $500 million and ended the year virtually debt-free with nearly $2 billion in cash\". According to Glenn Murphy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Gap, \"Our long-term strategy is anchored on maximizing the earnings potential of our brands and taking advantage of the many growth opportunities through our Outlet, International and Online businesses. At the same time, we're getting better at applying the knowledge we gain in one part of the world to stand out in another\". Murphy also stated that \"with our global brands and expanding markets, we're well positioned to perform better than the competition and, ultimately, gain back market share. We recognize this will take some time, as well as new thinking and bold moves. That's exactly what Doris and Don had in mind 40 years ago when they opened the first Gap store, and they remain our inspiration each and every day\". Requirement: Assume that you have been asked by Glenn Murphy to provide a report for the Board of Directors of Gap Inc evaluating the company's financial performance and position for the past five years, 2004 - 2008, against that of its main competitor Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Your analysis should be based on the attached five year summaries from the 2008 annual reports of both Gap Inc and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Using the information provided, identify Gap's main strengths and weaknesses, and put forward any recommendations that you consider appropriate to assist the company in achieving its long-term strategy. (Note: All workings should be clearly shown in an appendix to your report.) (Total Marks: 100 marks) Assessment Marking: 1 Evaluation of performance & position against competitor 60% 2 Identification of strengths & weaknesses 20% 3 Recommendations 15% 4 Report - presented in a professional manner 5%