Corporate Finance Essays and Term Papers
650 Essays on Corporate Finance. Documents 51 - 75
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Ihrm in Multinational Corporations
Over the last decade, the numbers of multinational corporations (MNCs) have increased significantly because of the dramatic growth of internationalization and global competition. MNCs play an important role in order to maximize profits and manage complex of international business activities. In spite of the fact that the multinational corporation is operated in several countries (Stonehouse, Cambell, Hamill & Purdie, 2005), the operation and strategic planning of international firms would be more complex than domestic firms
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Finance
Economic indicators are points of interest for financial analyst's point that can help companies define and project past and future economic trends, aid, and making sound business decisions, and forecasting growth expectations. This paper will elaborate on the gross domestic product (GDP), inflation rate, as well as the unemployment rate. The economist are expecting unemployment to remain steady over the last six months with November 02 being at 6.21%, December 02 at 6.20%, March at
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Finance
Business Report Throughout the current semester we have been faced with various scenarios and situations that one could encounter when working in the diverse fields of the business profession. The first twelve assignments in this course allowed us to identify and analyze different situations that one may experience so that we will be well prepared when faced with a similar situation in our professional careers. Through these assignments we have examined such things as
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Innovative Approaches to Corporate Management
Innovative approaches to Corporate Management Felipe Guadalupe Innovative approaches to Corporate Management A company is only as strong as its weakest link. In order for it to succeed in today's competitive market, the company will have to depend on the acquisition and application of good, relevant knowledge on which to base its decisions. For that to happen, good and sound decision making has to be a part of everyday business. Therefore, corporate managers have taken
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Remodeling Corporate Japan
Dan Carullo Dr. Sullivan INT 200-01 April 17, 2005 Remodeling Corporate Japan The prolonged recession that Japan has been fraught with since the 1990’s has impacted Japan as a nation in several ways. Foremost among these are the decline of wages and inflated cost of living. To cope with rising expenses, a company only has a few options. What is often seen in the United States is a series of lay-offs, and often older employees
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Financial Analysis of Hershey Corporation
INTRODUCTION The Hershey Company is North America’s largest manufacturer of quality chocolate and sugar confectionary products. They produce and sell a wide variety of confections from the familiar favorites such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, and Hershey Kisses to the Ice Breaker line of gums and mints. They have also emerged as the forerunner in the dark and premium chocolate category (http://www.thehersheycompany.com/). This paper will discuss the history of The Hershey Company, general facts and information pertaining
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Corporate Governance and Investor Activism
Tenacious headlines and publications of institutional investor discontent and activism continue to emerge within the world’s financial news. Since the concentration and span of ownership by institutional investors is increasing worldwide their influence has grown considerable as well as their willingness to use it. Large potential benefits of their input into the monitoring process of management boards is also recognised and activism is encouraged by various committee reports, such as illustrated by the Combined Code
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The World of Finance
The three major traditional forms of business organization are 1) sole proprietorship 2) partnership and 3) corporations. Sole proprietorship is the simplest form of business and the owner is the business. Some advantages of sole proprietorship are the proprietor takes all the profits, fewer legal forms are involved which makes it easier to start than other kinds of businesses, more flexibility because the proprietor can make all the decisions freely, and only personal income tax
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Problem Solution: Interclean, Inc. Corporation
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: INTERCLEAN, INC. CORPORATION Problem Solution: InterClean, Inc. Corporation Terri R. Glaser University of Phoenix Problem Solution: InterClean, Inc. Corporation The purpose of this paper is to describe the firm’s current situation and to evaluate potential opportunities and challenges. A problem statement will be developed for possible solutions. End-state goals will be defined for the organization. Alternative solutions will be evaluated and selected as part of the implementation plan. In addition to
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Corporate Culture
Utilising the video case study of ‘Egg Finance’ (Slave Nation, Channel 4), critically examine the extent to which corporate culture is used as an effective tool for the achievement of organizational goals. Corporate Culture is widely used in many organisations and has a variety of definitions. It has been defined by Koozes, Caldwell & Posner cited by Moorhead/Griffin, (1989:494) as: “a set of shared, enduring beliefs communicated through a variety of symbolic media, creating meaning
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Corporate Governance
Abstract The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that those companies which are more multinationals have higher corporate governance practices. While analyzing the two companies, Bozec’s recent empirical research on corporate governance was regarded. The first section of this study determines whether the companies are domestic or multinational and the second part of the study compares corporate governance practices of the two companies. The results justify precision of empirical research conducted by Bozec. Introduction
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Veritas Operating Corporation - Article Synopsis
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS VERITAS Operating Corporation (formerly Veritas Software Corp) filed a civil lawsuit against Microsoft on May 18, 2006 alleging Trade Secret Misappropriation, Breach of Contract, Unfair Competition, Unjust Enrichment and Constructive Trust Conversion, Copyright Infringement and Patent Infringement. The suit, was filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, relates to a contract between Microsoft and Veritas in 1996, which merged into Symantec Corporation last year. The U.S. District Court for
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Corporate Code of Ethics Do They Work?
After news of the scandal of Enron, one of the hottest items on e-Bay was a 64-page copy of Enron’s corporate code of ethics. One seller/former employee proclaimed it had “never been opened.” In the forward Kenneth L. Lay, CEO of Enron stated, “We want to be proud of Enron and to know that it enjoys a reputation for fairness and honesty and that it is respected (Enron 2).” For a company with such
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Corporate Downsizing
Downsizing has become an extremely popular strategy in today’s business environment. Companies began downsizing in the late 1970’s to cut costs and improve the bottom line (Mishra et al., 1998). The term “downsizing” was coined to describe the action of dismissing a large portion of a company’s workforce in a very short period of time. According to online encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org downsizing refers to “layoffs initiated by a company in order to cut labor costs by
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Finance
Every week brings news of another financial services acquisition in the United States. Such events act as a reminder, if one were needed, that this massive and diverse industry is undergoing unprecedented consolidation. Consider these facts: • In 1980, the 25 biggest banks generated a third of the industry's net income. Today, they generate more than half. • In 1990, the top 25 mortgage originators did 26 percent of the business. Today, they do 45
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Short English-Spanish Glossary on Corporate Law
company (UK) corporation, incorporation (US) sociedad mercantil foundation, organization, charity, trust, association fundaciуn, asociaciуn (es otro tipo de persona jurнdica) legal body, legal entity, legal person, body corporate persona jurнdica limited company/ corporation sociedad capitalista accionistas no responden ante las adversidades natural person/body, individual, physical person persona fнsica partnership sociedad civil (Espaсa) (personalista) personas que las constituyen son mas importantes que el capital que aportan. Los partidarios responden por todo el capital si algo va
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Enron’s Corporate Culture: Doomed for Failure
Organizational culture can be defined as the system of attitudes, beliefs and values that are collectively expressed in support of organizational structure. Organizational culture is a pattern of shared basic assumptions that dictate the behavior of individuals within an organization. Culture determines which practices are appropriate and which are not, effectively developing standards, guidelines, and expectations for individuals within an organization. Although they work hand in hand, there is a definite distinction in the beliefs
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Whirlpool Corporation
The Whirlpool Corporation has its headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S. and was founded in the year 1911. Today, it is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of major home applia nces. The company manufactures in 13 countries and markets its products in more than 170 countries under 13 principal brand names. Its principal products are laundry appliances, refrigerators, cooking appliances, dishwashers, and mixers and other small household appliances. Whirlpool also produces hermetic compressors for refrigeration
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Corporations and the Economy
Corporations and the Economy Economics is a very broad yet complex subject. Sometimes, in order to get a better view of the picture as a whole, it is useful to make an up-close and in-depth analysis of the elements which make up an economy. Examining the details of this topic can offer a revealing look into what composes a complex society such as that of America. Two very basic elements to be reviewed are ‘producers’
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Problem Solution: Intersect Investment Services Corporation
Problem Solution: Intersect Investment Services Corporation Change is necessary for survival. Only those species able to adapt and evolve will avoid perishing in an environment constant change. Competition, globalization, regulations, and increased demands from employees and customers require businesses to change to keep pace or risk stagnation. The ability to direct a change effort requires leaders with the ability to recognize when change is necessary and identification of the factors that necessitate change. Factors that
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Corporate Social Responsibility - Survey of Business Functions
Corporate Social Responsibility Survey of Business Functions Bellevue University Mazen Mujahed Abstract Business is defines as a profit seeking activity where companies in return produce goods and services to society. In the past, we can arguably make the statement that this was company’s main responsibility. Also how do they gain stakeholder interest in a business’s activities was a big question. Now days, Businesses have to consider certain roles as part of their duties towards their
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Corporate Training
Corporate Training Today, managers need well-trained employees and are finding they do not exist. Corporations are providing additional training for their employees. One such training program that is being added to corporate learning environments is an awareness of emotional intelligence. Business managers are learning that successful managers need high Emotional Quotient (EQ) or Emotional Intelligence (EI) to work effectively. Emotional intelligence is the ability to accurately perceive emotions in self and others, to identify different
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Finance
10 MUSTs for a summer internship! Summer for students is holiday and relaxation time. This traditional view is irrelevant for those undergoing summer internships. If you belong to this large and growing tribe, read on for some useful pointers to get the best out of this experience. 1. Your summer internship is your problem Often, there is a lack of direction. Issues like the guide not having enough time, unclear goals, lack of resources are
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Assessing Delta Air Lines Corporate Culture
Assessing Delta Air Lines Corporate Culture This paper will discuss the corporate culture of Delta Air Lines, Inc. The team agreed that assessing Delta’s corporate culture would definitely be a learning experience. Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides air transportation for passengers and freight throughout the United States and around the world. As of February 1, 2006, Delta (including its wholly owned subsidiaries, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc. and Comair, Inc.) serves 244 domestic cities in 46
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Personal Finance Goals
Figuring out where you will be financially years from now is hard to imagine. There are always what you plan, and then there’s things that just happen that you would usually rather not have of. You can always make goals and things and hope that things go alright and end up close to what you expected. I am currently eighteen years old. I am working on setting up all my financial things so that I
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