As discussed in Modules 1 and 2, there are many factors that influence the behaviors of individuals and teams within organizations. Studies have shown that people’s behavior can be changed by adding a fun or interesting component to a given task or work. For example, a manager might create a competition among team members when implementing a new process to create more energy and excitement […]

Futronics Inc. is a $2 billion firm that sells communications services. Founded in 1937, Futronics has provided consumer products, as well as government systems and services, for well over half a century. Due to a sharp increase in competition, flattened sales, and external economic conditions, Futronics is implementing a corporate overhead reduction program. The proposal is to replace the company’s central office stores with outside […]

• Use the following information to complete Phillip and Claire Dunphy’s 2012 federal income tax return. If information is missing, use reasonable assumptions to fill in the gaps. Ignore the alternative minimum tax for this problem. • Any required forms, schedules, and instructions can be found at the IRS Web site (www.irs.gov). The instructions can be helpful in completing the forms. The following forms are […]

Porsche’s Analysis [CLOs: 2,6]   Read https://mitsloan.mit.edu/LearningEdge/CaseDocs/08-075-What%27s%20Driving%20Porsche.Henderson.pdf and http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/porsche-ag-history/ and describe the company’s history, products, and major competitors in a paragraph or two. Assess the financial performance and condition of the organization. Then, conduct a SWOT analysis detailing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that may affect the organization. Finally, assess the quality of the decisions made by the company and provide recommendations for improvement. […]

By Tuesday, March 3, 2015 solve the following problem. Norma’s Cat Food of Shell Knob ships cat food throughout the country. Norma has determined that through the establishment of local collection centers around the country, she can speed up the collection of payments by two and one-half days. Furthermore, the cash management department of her bank has indicated to her that she can defer her […]

This week we are studying the Statement of Cash Flows. Operating cash flow represents the cash that flows in and out of the company on a day-to-day basis. For example, cash inflows come from collected revenues and cash outflows occur when the firm pays its normal day-to-day expenses.  We, of course, would prefer to see a positive total on the Net Cash provided by Operating […]

Select a well-known manufacturing company that does business across a variety of national boundaries. Nike. Assume that this company is in the planning stages to build a new manufacturing facility overseas. You have been asked to take the lead in identifying two possible locations for the facility in two different regions of the world and then prepare an analysis of the pros and cons of […]

Could you do my Research Project Assignment.  The requirement of this assignment is to submit separate document for each of the three portions of the assignment.  Must be in Microsoft Word, easy to read font. one-inch margin; apprpriate citations are required.  The tax memoranda must be in traditional tax memorandum format, as outlined.  Follow all APA requirements.   The research essay should be in traditional […]

As a financial consultant, you have contracted with Wheel Industries to evaluate their procedures involving the evaluation of long term investment opportunities.  You have agreed to provide a detailed report illustrating the use of several techniques for evaluating capital projects including the weighted average cost of capital to the firm, the anticipated cash flows for the projects, and the methods used for project selection.  In […]

As a financial consultant, you have contracted with Wheel Industries to evaluate their procedures involving the evaluation of long term investment opportunities.  You have agreed to provide a detailed report illustrating the use of several techniques for evaluating capital projects including the weighted average cost of capital to the firm, the anticipated cash flows for the projects, and the methods used for project selection.  In […]