
In recent period, the problems statement are widely used by the firms to allow the management execute the improvement process or identify the loopholes that are effecting the overall performance or profitability of the company.

The main idea of the problem statement is to answer the 5 w’s that include the answering who, what, where and why, to allow the organization resolve the problem, by stating it in clearly in 2 to 3 lines. It identifies the issues or gap between the current and desired type of the organization, and thus requires to be stated in order for the management to look for change.

Transcribed image text: Utilize the 2017 financial statements, annual reports, horizontal and vertical analysis for Amazon to calculate the following ratio.
