After reading the Value Line figures and information on Abbott Laboratories in the Questions and Problems section of Chapter 6 (just before Problem 27), complete the following Problems and submit your work to your instructor.   Problem 27: What is the sustainable growth rate and required return for Abbott Laboratories? Using these values, calculate the 2010 share price of Abbott Laboratories Industries stock according to the constant dividend growth […]

After reading the Value Line figures and information on Abbott Laboratories in the Questions and Problems section of Chapter 6 (just before Problem 27), complete the following Problems and submit your work to your instructor.   Problem 27: What is the sustainable growth rate and required return for Abbott Laboratories? Using these values, calculate the 2010 share price of Abbott Laboratories Industries stock according to the constant dividend growth […]

There are numerous career options available to business and finance graduates. Students can begin careers in government, the non-profit sector, corporate finance, banking, investments and wealth management, education and other fields. However, it is useful to know the expected salaries and the projected job demand for a particular skill set prior to spending years acquiring the expertise to work in that field. One of the […]

Review Ford Motor Company’s Form 10-K for 2012. Explain the purpose of a company’s 10-K and how it interprets the firm’s financial strength. Write a description of three important items, including their significance to stakeholders, that you learned from reading Ford Motors Company’s 10-K for 2012. Your paper must be two to three pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and formatted according to […]

Assumption and Context: You have been the manager of a Dunkin Donuts store in the Midwest for the past two years. The store is owned by a Dunkin Donuts franchisee who owns 20 other Dunkin Donuts locations. Your employer took an employee inventory and examined all current employees. It has been noted by the owner that you have a highly successful track record. You have been […]

Evaluation of Corporate Performance The Final Project will involve applying the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write a report either recommending or not recommending purchase of the company stock. Research Tip: The “Mergent” database in the University Library […]

Unintentional discrimination occurs when a company’s policies uncritically reflect prejudicial stereotypes yet do not involve overt racial prejudices of its managers or executives. Does legislation to verify voter identification fall under the domain of unintentional or intentional discrimination? Explain your views. Also, how does your personal ethical perspective on discrimination- intentional or unintentional- compare to the culture of a particular group to which you currently […]

List the project team members and stakeholders (at least 4) that can be utilized to assist in identifying risks. What risk identification techniques will you utilize, and why do you believe that these will work best for your Key Assignment project? What diagramming techniques will you use to fully explore specific types of risks? Risks can be prioritized utilizing impact analysis. Identify the impact scales […]

Share drafts of your Business Model and Strategic Plan, Part II Individual assignments from Week 3 with all team members. Continue reviewing 1 or 2 team member’s drafts and review as a team this week. By Week 5, all team members’ papers should have been reviewed at least once. Provide feedback that team members can incorporate into their drafts. Write a synopsis of approximately 350 words summarizing […]

Read the Porsche case provided in the course materials section 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 […]