Did p and g deliver on its promise to cut staffing

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a) Was the new P & G able to confront Walmart and hold the line on merchandise prices?

b) Did P & G deliver on its promise to cut staffing by 6,000 positions?

c) Did P & G reduce or hold the line on advertising expense for the combined company?

d) Did P & G deliver on the 5% sales growth?

e) Did P & G deliver on the higher operating margins after the acquisition?

f) Comment on the Grooming segment data- sales growth, net income trends, capital spending versus depreciation, and asset levels.

g) For the most recent five years of data (2012-2016): have P & G sales grown at 5%, operating margins reached 25%, or advertising expense decreased?

h) What can Gillette do to achieve the promised sales growth rate of 5% and operating margins approaching 25%?

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