Future Course Works Samples For Students

Dividend theories do not offer any support to the issue of dividends. Some authors consider that the ability of paying dividends is connected with financial performance of a company; others argue that the information about dividends is irrelevant. Below several points of view are examined.
Aharony and Swary (1980) consider that dividends provide ambiguous information in comparison to earnings because they are almost at management’s discretion solely. Also, they stated that empirical assessment of the amount of dividends and earning is difficult because these two numbers are closely synchronized. Thus, these two signalling devices (dividends and earnings) do ...

The Time value of Money

Q1) Identify the steps involved in computing future value of multiple cash flows?
When there are multiple cash flows, their values are determined by finding the future value of each cash flow and then adding all the values to ascertain total future value of the multiple cash flows.

Step 1: Ascertain appropriate discount rate to discount cash flows.

Step 2: Finding Future Value for each cash flow using a discount rate ascertained in Step 1.

Step 3: Add up all the values which will be the future value of multiple cash flows.

Q2)Which economic principle is involved in finding the present and future value of multiple ...

A Postcard from the Volcano by Steven Wallace

This short poem written by Steven Wallace is more about the remains of a person after his demise. It is related more to the impact that the future generations would have as a result of the remains after the death of an individual.

The poem is written in verses of three lines. This short poem written by Steven Wallace, offers a unique perspective to its readers. Steven Wallace starts the poem with imagery as the tone for the entire poem is set through its imagery. Every image that Wallace uses in the poem convey various emotions.

There is significant shift ...

It is my responsibility as the new VP of Marketing at Clipboard Tablet Co. to firstly analyze the performance of my predecessor, and secondly, provide an in-depth analysis of the performance of the X7, X6, and X5 tablets. The goal of the analysis is to focus on the products, and take into account all the related factors which include the product life cycle, and competitiveness in the market. In addition, the analysis will include a thorough financial performance review of each of the three products. The financial performance review will focus on the price, per unit margin, total sales, and ...

Letters to My Son are letters written by Lord Chesterfield to his son whereby he praises and criticizes him. Chesterfield uses a number of literary devices in his letter such as metaphors, imageries, anastrophe, tonal shift and many others. In addition, Chesterfield uses rhetorical devices such as logos and name calling so that his son can heed to his advice. Chesterfield uses different tones, and language devices to make pass his intended information to his son. He changes his tone, and uses different language styles to be able to convince his son to follow the values, and advice in the ...

- P/E Ratio stands for Price-Earnings Ratio. The variables that affect P/E ratio are market price of a share. Market price of the share is what it is trading at the stock exchange. The second variable that affects the P/E ratio is the Earning Per Share. Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the Net Profit after Interest and Taxes divided by the number of shares outstanding. All of these calculations reveal how much the firm is valued in terms of stock valulation.

- Stock valuation uses the time value of money in the calculation. There are several concepts ...

Predicting the future is difficult. However, it is the key to success in many industries including the stock market. Many companies announce their results, and while doing so, talk about their expectation of performance in a given period (August, Mayer, & Bixby, 2012). This is assumed by these companies to go a long way in helping investors to make decisions. While these expected forecasts may be an important indicator of the company’s future and where it is headed, investment experts opine that it cannot be the sole basis for an investor’s decision. Different companies adopt different methodologies. Big technology companies ...

Horizontal cabling

The current horizontal cabling will not suffice for the new network design and hence a different cabling is anticipated. In this case, a larger network is designed and the appropriate cable is fiber. Fiber is most preferred because it has long distance capability and high bandwidth. According to TIA 568, two multimode fibers are preferred. The first one is 62.5/125 (OM1) fiber cable which is suitable until network speeds exceed 1Gb/s. The second one is 50/125 OM2 or OM3 laser optimized cable with a higher bandwidth compatible with all fiber equipment. OM3 50/125 will be used for gigabit networks ...

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), which at times is simply termed as a solution focused therapy refers to a form of therapy that is not only goal directed, but also collaborative; this is orchestrated by analyzing the response of clients to a set of precisely designed questions (Bannink, 2007). This therapy explores the history and etiology of clients’ problems and seeks to understand what these clients intend to achieve. Therapists who use this approach concentrate on the present and the future. The past is only examined to understand the origin of the client’s problem.

However, therapists who use this approach are shifting ...

In order to attach the correct market value to a brand, the method used must meet certain criteria. The method must be relevant to the type of commodity on which it is applied. It should be the best method possible for the brand. Such a method should also be understandable, economical, reliable, as well as comparable to other methods. Three major approaches are adopted for brand valuation. These are cost approach, market approach and the income approach.

Cost approach is based on the costs related to the development of the brand. It is an aggregate of the costs incurred, to date, ...

How Effective Competencies, Relationships, and Learning Capabilities may be Measured as Factors in Future Leadership Development

Leadership competencies denote leadership behaviors and skills, which contribute to superior organization performance (Gómez, Lorente & Cabrera, 2009, p. 6). With competency-based strategy to leadership, firms may better recognize and develop the next cohort of leaders (Gómez, Lorente & Cabrera, 2009, p. 4). While certain leadership competencies are considered crucial to all organization, a firm should define and specify what attributes of leadership are unique to the particular firm to develop competitive advantage.

Effective competencies may be measured when choosing and developing leaders, this is the point when it is essential to consider the competencies, which the individual ...

- Certification in Industrial Technology
Learning is a very crucial process in the life of an individual because it facilitates one to survive the harsh conditions of nature. The capacity to learn is part of our genes. It is inherited. And the process is never ending. An instructional design technologist’s task is broken down in designing and developing technological processes and resources that are employed for a better learning process (i.e. better assimilation of information). Thus, an IDT's role is crucial in the formative years of an individual. In this particular instance alone, the IDT has leverage among ...

Introduction;

What question do market ratios try to answer for potential investors? Market value ratio aims at evaluating a company’s economic status in the extended marketplace scenario. Factors such as; price earnings ratio, earnings per share, price/cash ratio, market value per share and dividend yield. Market ratio allows the management to cross-check on the certainty of an investor future prospect’s and insights about the firm.

Market ratio is a determinant for a firm’s future performance. This influence the current investors to invest more in the business. It is a tool that allows chances of potential investors investing in the firms shares. ...

I Have you ever wondered how it feels to breathe underwater and commune with the creatures of the sea?

II Thesis statement
Today, I will share with you the wonderful things and places I’ve experienced and want to further experience from scuba diving.

III Preview statement
First, I’ll tell you about my introduction to scuba diving, then, I’ll share with you my scuba diving experiences, and finally I’ll divulge some of the diving sites that I wish to visit.

BODY

I MPTS#1: First, I’ll tell you how I was introduced to scuba diving.

...

Developing a budget is very vital for any business; it helps the organization to keep track of its incomes and expenses. Having a budget in business is very important because, it will help in achieving the set objectives and plan ahead.
A flexible budget is appropriate in future planning. It makes comparison between the original budget and the actual results. A flexible budget assists management in gaining insights into why the actual results differ from the planned performance (Wainwright, 2012).

Differences between flexible budget and static budget

- Only one level of activity is used in static budget. While a flexible budget is developed using budgeted revenues or ...

Leadership can be taken as ability, a trait, a relationship, a skill and behavior. Leadership is also about searching novel opportunities and taking the risks in order to expand the positive possibilities of the organization. I agree with this statement because one of the important aspect of leadership is foresightedness (Bhandarker, 1990), a leader must possess this ability in order to lead people properly. Foresighted leaders seek out the opportunities for the better future and for securing the present status, which also help them to enhance productive possibilities for the organization for achieving organization’s goals.

In order to make the people prepare ...

Question 1: The premise that our society is different from what it would have been without the computer revolution is generally accepted. Is our society better than it would have been without the revolution? Is our society worse? Would your answer differ if your position in society were different?
Computers have changed the way the society used to operate. Initially, there were interactions, physical, when computers were not yet invented. This is no longer the case as people have turned to social media to interact. People are becoming so engrossed with their computers that they fail to visit ...

In this paper, to propose two ways in which free cash flow uncertainty could be avoided rests on the assumption that a business is evaluated capital projects whose inflows and outflows are denominated in any foreign currency. In such a case, one way to reduce uncertainty about cash flow stream is to hedge against the currency risk because foreign exchange market is so volatile that large fluctuations in currencies are witnessed every minute .
Uncertainties which are inherent in projecting revenue and underlying costs and the vulnerability of the FOREX (foreign exchange) market as well as related derivatives, all of these ...

Future of Policing

In this paperwork, I am going to give my reaction concerning the future of policing, depicting whether the future of policing is promising or not.
It is depicted that the future of policing will incorporate the following transformations; educated law enforcements officers, up to date technology, race and sex equality, the recruits must have dazzling skills, and advanced practical development skills such as community policing (The future of policing in Canada, 2006).

literature review has it that the police forces will have to operate much in the coming future as they do today, but the progress in both ...

Introduction to the problem

The healthcare sector is now experiencing the rapid and important change with dramatic change yet to come. In a challenging and evolving environment, the organizations like healthcare ensure the high levels of professional and technical expertise. They used to develop the leadership capacity in order to adopt new services and succeed in the future. According to Solansky (2010), a rising profession in healthcare management is increasing the chances in both direct and non-direct care settings. The problem is to increase the diversity of healthcare organization staff and manage issues that occur in a multicultural environment. Funding is important in healthcare institutions so ...

Categorically, the three parenting styles include; permissive style, coupled with authoritarian and authoritative parenting. The permissive parenting style has very few rules to follow. The authoritarian parenting style has rules and guidelines to follow and parents are not too strict. The authoritative parenting style is the strict parenting style, but the parent and child have a good relationship. According to experts, authoritative parenting is the best parenting style because it allows children to have a bond with their parents. The children understand that if rules get violated, there will be consequences. The paper endeavors to extrapolate on the three parenting styles ...

Introduction

Employee layoff is one of the tedious tasks that managers may face during their tenure. Not only it impacts a particular employee but also the organization as a whole. Leaving aside the cost-cutting that is often the primary reason behind dismissal, it spurs negative emotions thereby affecting flow of work in the company. Researchers have opined that an effective communication with employees can assuage the downbeat to an extent.
This paper aims to highlight the impacts of an employee's termination on the organization. Also, it recommends some ways to handle the layoff in the most-effective manner. The paper presents a ...

United States Air Force is a branch in the US Military (United States Armed Forces). It is amongst the seven American uniformed services entitled to offer aerial warfare services to USA. Of all the US Armed Forces, it was the last to be formed but again the largest. It is the best Air Force technologically worldwide. Like any other institution, the US Air Force makes both short-term and long-term budgets to aid it in achieving its short-term and long-term goals respectively.

These budgets are meant to assist this military arm to fully attain its capabilities, which include surveillance, reconnaissance and ...

The debate on whether teenagers should have part-times jobs in the evening and on the weekends is common in the society today. The situation presents both positive and negative sides. This paper seeks to explain the advantages associated with teenage part-time jobs. First, it is worth noting that there is lot of time in the weekends and sometimes in the evenings.

During this time, many teenagers may engage in unproductive activities, such as abusing drugs such as alcohol or other activities detrimental to their development. It is therefore critical to find them some work to do during this free ...

Polymers

A polymer is a macromolecule or a large molecule which consists of monomers; that are sub-units that are repeating. They consist of a large number of properties due to which the natural and synthetic polymers both play an important role in daily lives. These polymers range from natural bio-polymers as Proteins and DNA to synthetic polymers like plastic. Both these polymers are made through the process of polymerization of a large number of monomers.

Bio-Based Polymers

The terms Bio-based polymers and renewably sourced mean the same for polymers as they include the materials that include carbon that originates from a plant source that includes renewable material. ...

A dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow

One of the most important concepts in finance is time value of money that means that money has its value. This means that a dollar in hand today will be worth more than a dollar a person will have in the near future. For example, that a dollar that is invested today in saving account or in some bond will have an interest added in it on an annual basis that will eventually result in the rise of dollar value in the future. (Business Finance Online, 2013) This occurs because of:

- Risk and Uncertainty is always present because no one can pre-determine ...

1. Divergent Thinking for Convergent Futures

Future is something that no one can predict with accuracy, even remotely. Businesses have a method of developing over time and expanding as well as contracting depending on the market situation, demand and technology changes. One the ways that have a scientific basis on predicting and preparing for the future is scenario spinning – method by which different future scenarios are painted along with the probability of their occurrence and then preparing for the future!

While indulging in scenario spinning it is vital to make them as divergent as possible, and this is where the ...

The flag is one of the most important in every country. In fact, in addition to being a symbol of unity of the land, it is a reminder of the history of a country. The design and color of any given national flag symbolizes a specific thing, which passed on from one generation to another to mark where the country has come from as well as its future (Hylland and Jenkins, 17). Because of this significance, the flag is one of the most respected symbols in any given country. However, it is unfortunate to note that the importance and appreciation accorded to the ...

Question 1

The Al Qaeda manual is a publication, whose principal purpose is to serve as a directive for the members of the terrorist group. In this handbook, the acts of violence performed by these members are justified by the use of quotations from the Holy Book, the Quran. Additionally, the Al Qaeda manual instructs members of the group how to lie during captivity. This is usually an attempt to divert the attention of the captors and avoid being traced. The handbook, particularly directs the members of the Al Qaeda group to falsely claim that they are being tortured while under interrogation with ...

Having had my presentation, I tried to make it an effective one as I possibly could. Here is an overview analysis of my presentation, and how I managed to make it happen all through.

In my introduction, I did not introduce myself as creative as it should have been, mainly because the audience comprised my friends and professor, and I possibly assumed that there was no need to. I now understand that regardless of the nature of relationship between my audience and I, I have to introduce myself creatively. As such, in the future I will be introducing myself ...

Analysis and Assessment of the Growth of the Malaysian Derivative Market

Despite a lack of interest by the local investors, the Malaysian economy and financial market is progressing due to foreign investment in future contracts . The Malaysian derivatives market is composed of the regulator, exchange, intermediary, clearing house and investors (Anonymous, n.d.). Depending upon the regional location, Malaysia is experiencing a growth in its derivatives market.

One of the leading derivative exchanges of Malaysia is Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Bhd (BMD) that has witnessed an increase in its volume due to rising interest of foreign investors . The partnership with Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has boosted the future contracts trade for BMD. This has ...

Notably, warehousing has always been a significant part of supply chain management. They not only support inventory at various stages of manufacture of products, but also have a unique role to play in the assembly of products. Various warehouses have been uniquely modified to perform different types of functions. As a result, the warehousing industry has become subject to evolution especially in the technological sector leading to automation in almost every other step. These technological roles are bound to progress especially with increasing technological advancement in the future. Therefore, it is important to consider what job roles and tasks will exist in ...

Throughout the short story by James Joyce that bears her name, Eveline, is distracted from moving forward into the future because of her memories of the past and her ties to the present. Tis shows in the first sentence and its symbolic reference to “dusty cretonne.” . Written and published in1914, Eveline is a story from The Dubliners.

This book concerns itself with about what was then contemporary Dublin and its surrounding area. This setting is established at the very outset as Eveline is introduced as she is looking across the street where she played with her siblings and other ...

On most days, I regret waking up late especially when the sun is already up and seeping in the creaks of my window. It only reminds me that I just wasted a good part of my life as I am not able to enjoy the sunrise and thus, missed the beautiful colors of dawn. But what am I to do? With all the studying and other responsibilities I have, there is not much choice for me but to relish a few more minutes of sleep. But today was different. Last night, I decided to make changes in my routine to fully ...

1. Gypsies are famous for their traditions of fortune telling by reading Tarot cards, interpreting dreams and looking into crystal balls.
2. According to some gypsy traditions, every dream is supposed to contain its own symbol of the past and the future.
3. When you have your tea leaves read, a true Romani gypsy will put a lot of effort into the ritual itself, including making the tea, selecting the appropriate china and playing soothing music.
4. Palm readers examine lines on the palm, fingers, their lengths, and the prominence of the mounts.
5. Some critics of ...

Introduction

Instructional design and technology has risen to be among the most sought after careers in the modern world today. This is because of the significance of the field of technology in most businesses and areas of work. It has been established that a proper utilization of technology enables an economical use of resources for any organization. This has led to an upwards trend of demand for instructional design technologists and specialists in the world of computer technology. For the purpose of this report, I have decided to explore the various available jobs in the field of instructional design and technology ( ...

HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND ACCESS TO SERVICES

Managing and offering health care to the patients has become among the most controversial and problematic issues in the United States of America presently. The major problem is arising as a result of conflicts between the health care providers and the interests of the patients. The problem entails access to quality health care and cost of the health care. The costs are abnormally high while the quality is substandard, hence resulting to an economy with unhealthy population. Many health care providers have included some high costs on cost of medication. Others like health maintenance organizations have been able to restrict ...

The people of the southwest play a big role in the development of archeological sites in America. This is because of their unique cultural practices and artifacts archeologist have discovered in the past. In Grand Canyon Project, we seek explain the major stakeholders involved in the study of the people of the southwest, and the different views people have towards this report.

Who were the “stake holders” on this project? What were some of the different perspectives that can be found in this project?

Secondly, this project reflects on the influence of the world on the indigenous groups of the natives. According to this project report, natives groups changed their practices as other parts of the world were also developing. For example, ...

Thesis

This paper is on Civil Works Administration program of New Deal and its purpose. Also, uncover points such as who was CWA (Civil Works Administration program) supposed to help and how successful it was in accomplishment of its goals.

- What was Civil Works Administration? What was its purpose?

On 9th November 1933 CWA (Civil Works Administration) was created. While other plans like FERA were on planning phase, CWA was passed by the government for critical winter of 1933-34 to carry the nation pass it. It mainly planned to get unemployed population of 4 million for the winter. Local ...

Many an argument has been proposed on the topic of divine omniscience, determinism and free will. It has been said that God has foreknowledge of all future events, and nothing he knows can be false, it is then difficult to conceive that something that has been previously known by a higher being, could be changed by an arbitrary decision of an individual in the present or future. This argument has been exposed by Pike in a very logical and clear way.

Supposing that God, say 80 years ago, knew that a person would watch a movie on Friday; and if God is omniscient ...

Abstract

America safety and security was changed forever on the misfortune day of September 11, 2001. This paper will reflect over the different threats the US might face in future. It will also discuss some strategies on how United States can increase it resources. Last, it will reflect my learning experience from this course.

Main Body

One of the modest popular and leading books in reference to this 911 Misfortune is the book called, “Invasion How America Still Welcome Terrorist, Criminals, and Other Foreign Menaces to our Shores,” by Michelle Malkin. This book was published in 2002 and is still ...

Business

This course is quite hands on as far as tangible, practical, academic and career success are concerned. It has been very instrumental in my development in both academics as well as my future demographics. It has equipped me with the ability to formulate a realistic working plan, come up with tangible success strategies and self-evaluation strategies that are bias free and enable me to assess myself with high degrees of honesty and sincerity. I am now equipped with adequate reading skills and writing skills, which are pivotal for my academic success as well as the necessary academic etiquette necessary to ...

Recent innovations to crime scene investigations

A reflection on the history of crime scene investigation shows that various changes have occurred over time. These changes have been evident due to the adoption of the laser, DNA, and computer innovations for use in various issues aligned with crime scene investigations. Overall advances in the field of science and technology bring forth some advances in the field of criminal justice. There exist various innovations to crime scene investigations that are worth being emulated across various settings. More importantly, the use of alternative light source is perhaps the most recent innovations with regards to crime scene investigations. Speaking ...

According to Raunch (2011), two main factors make one algorithm look better than the other algorithm. Firstly, the nature of efficiency of the algorithm in terms of the time taken to complete a given calculation and generate the required results determines the suitability of one algorithm from the others. Algorithms use two main search methods, binary search and sequential search. A binary search divides entries into two and then decides which entry has the ability to give quicker results. On the other hand, the sequential search runs a one by one search until it gets the desired results of an entry. ...

The advent of the internet has changed the manner in which society receives and broadcasts information. Evidently, the influence of the internet on society are a given. One such area of influence is the on the traditional industries such as retail and education. With the increased ease at gaining information in the internet, the numbers of industries that are driven out of business also increase (Marrero, Schuster, & Riccio, 2010). The education sector has not been left unscathed. In the article “Will the Web Kill Colleges” is a poignant analysis of the challenge arising from the competition of real cites ...

Question A

Introduction

Currency risk arises due to fluctuations of the currency as a result of supply and demand of the currency. Any business or companies that carry out operations in another country is subject to currency risk. Currency risk management helps to cushion the business against any adverse effects of currency fluctuations. Exchange rate movements may result to a gain to the business or a loss. Due to the uncertainty involved in predicting the effects of currency fluctuations, businesses tend to engage in currency management options.

There are various methods that can be used in managing currency risk. Forward foreign exchange, also known ...

Qn. 1. The interaction is among the determinants of the findings drawn from the test of the prediction, mainly because those that are higher PDI scorers are likely to be affected by their personal differences like distress, conviction and preoccupation. Therefore relating the levels of obesity as a relation to aggression levels will help increase the accuracy of the inferences drawn, mainly because it demonstrates that the influence of natural traits like obesity can influence the outlook of the members of the sample, on the information given after the study, which is the primary determinant of the outcomes from the ...

The 1918 influenza pandemic has been aptly described as the mother of all pandemics. It led to the death of approximately 50 million people worldwide. A lot of questions about the pandemic still remain unanswered. Its unusual epidemiological features, the factors contributing to its high pathogenecity among other things are not known. It is estimated that about one third of the world population was infected by the virus and case fatality rate was >2.5% when compared to <0.1% in other influenza pandemics.

I believe that it is imperative for all these unanswered questions to be unanswered as ...

Techniques for analyzing capital budgeting have changed a lot in due course. With different techniques, many analysts believe that techniques that consider the time value of money are more useful. Methods, like payback period, which is old, have a disadvantage of not using the time valuably and which at the end will fall. The older methods will be replaced by the newer and better methods. There are different capital budgeting techniques that investors use and there is no specific technique that every investor would be using. So it is the choice of the investors to select which method he wants to. ...

I have learnt that there is need to always communicate when a terrorism event or a natural disaster occurs. This is because the organizational members and the public at large have the right to be informed on the status of the crisis and to know what the disaster team is doing about the disaster, which has occurred. When a crisis occurs, people normally get confused while others begin to fear for their lives and so they need an assurance that everything is under control.

Another thing, which I also noted as important, is that failure to plan is planning to fail and ...

Sometimes it seems that traveling over the roads can be as bumpy as traveling through the Old West in a the covered wagon. Local, city and interstate highways are worn down and need repair. Unfortunately the financial crisis and other priorities have slowed down both new and repair projects across the nation. Many of the problems with the condition of our highways are important safety issues. For example, cities have grown ouside their boundaries and are surpassing the ciruclar highways used to organize traffic in and out of places like Atlanta, Georgia. Many of the ramps cars use to enter ...

Introduction

A strategy is essentially a high level plan that is used by an organization to achieve one or more goals under uncertainty conditions. The concept of strategy therefore becomes ever crucial when it is suspected or is known that insufficient resources are present to achieve the desired goals. It is thus about both attaining and maintaining an advantageous position over adversaries through successive exploitation of emergent or known possibilities rather that an institution committing to particular fixed plan that is actually defined at the onset.
Strategy formulation is the task of a manager in every institution hence it is a requirement ...

Self-evaluation

What has changed in your work and process since midterm? 

I feel I can appreciate the artistic medium much more now and can gauge my thoughts much better when concentrating on the subject matter involved.

How have your thoughts about what you might do differently post-midterm worked for you? What progress do you feel you have made?

After evaluating certain artistic tendencies, I feel I can write much better about art apart from using certain techniques which were previously unknown to me. I feel I have made substantial progress in this regard and my artistic technique is much improved.

What surprised you most during this class?

Perhaps the direct nature of the instruction clearly enabled me to voice and shares my own ideas. In class participation was also ...

Abstract

One of the main tasks of a management team is to make critical decisions regarding the firm's future direction. To achieve this the portfolio analysis is used to guide resource allocation and investment decisions.Portfolio anaylsis is of great value to the firm this is because it allows for guided evaluation of existing facts resulting in useful information.This information can be used as it is or extrapolated to predict future expectations.However the portfolio analysis has its own limitations that lower its effectiveness in informing decision making for the team.

Portfolio analysis involves carrying out an assessment of the segments of a ...

The September 11 terrorist attack on the US by the Al Qaeda terrorist group prompted revision of perception about the entire issue of US internal security. Presently, terrorism proves one of the most challenging experiences facing several countries. The aftermath of this terror attack prompted the establishment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charged with the responsibility of ensuring state security is given crucial consideration. The Future of Terrorism Task Force was established that assessed future threats to US security over the span of five years, streamline various departmental structures to counter the threats, and provide recommendations on how best ...

In past years there was a constant increase in the health related costs. The expenditure touched $2.3 trillion in United States in 2008 alone which was just $714 billion in the year 1990. The expenditure was eight times more in 2008 compared to 1980. It accounts to $7681 per capita expenditure spent by US health care in 2008.Adverse effects has been observed amongst citizens and government due to unprecedented rise of health care costs. Obviously, US government is spending less in economic growth and more on health care. Concerns were raised by citizens and businesses to implement health care reforms ...

Artful scenario spinning is a form of convergent thinking about divergent futures

Steward Brand was in essence explaining the concept of scenario thinking from a broader perspective. Indeed, scenario planning passes out as a courageous look into the future. As Brand puts it, scenario thinking focuses on predicting the future outcomes of decision models. In this regard, scenario planning can be rightly perceived as a thought process of the divergent futures. However, the requirement to pool the thought processes together to come up with a comprehensive state of affairs brings out the convergence of thought. Brand later observes this as convergent thinking of the divergent futures. In addition, one would want to consider scenario planning ...

1.  Executive summary

Sysco Corp (SYY) is the leading foodservice distributor in the world, headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company has achieved gradual growth since it was founded in 1969. Some of Sysco’s growth strategies include acquisitions and developing a wide product line. The company generates its revenues through its four major segments; the Broadline, Specialty companies, International, and SYGMA segments. However, the company is in a dynamic and highly competitive foodservice distribution industry. It is therefore fundamental for Sysco to evaluate the external and industry factors that could affect the growth of the company and constantly come up with ...

Introduction

British Telecom and Vodafone are two giants in the telecom industry. After the financial burst of 2008 in the US Economy and the financial troubles in Europe, the telecom sector got badly impacted. In fact the whole sector instead of growing has slid into a negative growth which has affected almost all the telecom companies. British Telecom and Vodafone are trying to diversify their portfolios by making efforts to come up with innovative product packages to fuel growth. So far the initiatives have not shown much improvement in the results. In such conditions it is becoming very difficult for those ...

Fair Value Accounting involves the recognition of changes in fair value as losses and gains on the income statement and reporting assets and liabilities on the statement of financial position at fair value. It goal is to approximate the best it could the prices at which an orderly transaction could occur given the parties’ current position. Thus, it is expected that firms must incorporate updated and relevant information on discount rates and future cash flows in the measurement of their fair values. Under fair value accounting, losses are reported when the fair values of the liabilities increase and assets ...