Around seven out of ten Americans (72%) use social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, up from 26% in 2008. . On social media sites, users may develop biographical profiles, communicate with friends and strangers, do research, and share thoughts, photos, music, links, and more. Proponents of social networking sites say that the online communities promote increased interaction with friends and family; offer teachers, librarians, and […]

Imagine that you are preparing taxes for a local tax service provider. Overview A married couple named Judy and Walter Townson have come to you to seeking assistance with their federal income taxes. During your meeting with the Townsons, you gather the following information: · They are both 55 years of age. · They have two daughters and one son. . One daughter (age 25) […]

Complete a VRIO Analysis for Starbucks Including ALL of the key competencies for Starbucks not just one! How did Starbucks create its uniqueness in the first place? Why was it so successful? To be a source of competitive advantage over time, core competencies need to continuously be honed and upgraded. Why and how did Starbucks lose its uniqueness and struggle in the mid-2000s? What strategic […]

 Start a non-profit business entity that educates individuals about environmental issues and warn them about global warming. Pick a name for this new non-profit entity that is available (ie. do the name search to make sure it is available) You have to first file the proper form with the Florida Secretary of State’s Office to form the entity. We confidently assure you of high-quality work. […]

Beyond Mintzberg’s Potter Analogy Focusing on strategy in the context of Mintzberg’s potter analogy. The potter analogy is quite fitting, with Mintzberg making a good case for such in this classic article, but it is but one analogy. Specifically, identify another analogy that could be used in place of, or in addition to, the potter analogy. This sort of activity is very helpful in honing […]

Balance sheet of the Summer bank Assets Liabilities Cash $ 8,000 Deposited with the Fed $ 6,000 Loans $ 116,000 Deposits $ 80,000 Capital $ 50,000 Total $ 130,000 Total $ 130,000 The required reserve ratio (RRR) on all deposits is 5% What, if any, are this bank’s excess reserves? How much new amount of loan will this bank be able to create because of […]

Trustworthy Leadership can be defined as the quality of someone being competent and benevolent so that others can safely be in partnership with that person. (W.Q.Judge). Think about peers you have worked with, either on projects, or in the workplace that you have admired and you considered a trustworthy leader. Of the seven (7) practices for cultivating Trustworthy Leadership, which one (1) would you choose […]

SCENARIO You are the manager of a financial planning and analysis team. The executive leadership team of your company has requested that you identify two (2) key performance indicators (KPIs) or financial metrics and use them to benchmark your company’s recent performance. The executive team wants a visual summary of the comparisons — a dashboard. The dashboard must include a summary explaining the purpose and […]

Q1. Identify the key financial decisions facing the financial manager of any business firm and Explain the meaning of each decision? (1 mark) Q2. What can happen if a firm is poorly managed? (1 mark) Q3. If the expected inflation rate is 10 percent and the real rate of interest is 4 percent: Compute the nominal rate of interest. (Hint: use equation 2.1) (0.5 mark) […]

Imagine a new infectious disease emerges, called MARS-21. Every individual has a 5% chance of contracting MARS-21, and all people face equal risk of infection. Treatment costs $50,000 but is effective, fast, and fully curative – so individuals only consider the financial costs of MARS-21 when evaluating their best course of action. Now, imagine a vaccine exists, which reduces your risk of infection to 1%. […]