Problem Set 2 Dagoberto Gonzalez Paez Student ID --65824138 November 28‚ 2013 1. Suppose that you can trade a riskless asset that yields 5% and two risky assets A and B. The expected return of asset A is 8% and that of asset B is 11%‚ while the standard deviation of asset A is 14% and that of asset B is 23%. The covariance between assets A and B is ?0:0322. Solution . rA‚B= CovAR(A‚B) / [(σA)(σB)] = -0.0322 / (14%)(23%) rA‚B = -1 But when rA‚B = -1‚ (σp)^2 = [wA(σA)
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Complete the first 2 parts and submit via schoology.comSerial: Episode 2Listening worksheet. Bring a printed copy to class along with your answers to the discussion questions (for an in-class discussion). Part I: Vocabulary: Look up each word below. Write a short definition‚ the part of speech‚ and then use each word in a sentence. 1. besmirch 2. humiliating 3. magnet school 4. prom 5. constraints 6. expectations 7. possessive 8. excerpts 9. pantheon 10. angst Part II: Listening Comprehension:
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overlapping tasks. An example of this structure is a local family restaurant called the Pioneer Resturant. 2. What kind of companies should use the machine bureaucracy form of structure? Uses elaborate work rules‚ considerable numbers of middle-line managers‚ and distinctive line and staff management configurations.” This structure would be best suited for any company that has a product‚ or products‚ that can be mass produced and have defined guidelines for production. When the company Intel first opened
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knowledge in international business fields for the purpose of further studies or work (KNOWLEDGE) PO2: Use the international business techniques and communication skills as well as modern business management strategies in order to manage challenging market situations (PRACTICAL SKILLS) PO4: Demonstrate ethical and moral values as well as professionalism in daily practice in fulfilling their social responsibilities. (VALUES‚ ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONALISM) PO5: Play effective roles as leaders in organizations
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worldwide interest in INVs and raising the important issues. The decision for a new venture to internationalize at setting up is influenced by the size of its home market and by its production capacity‚ as well as by cultural and economic forces that also influence other more traditional firms that stage their entry into international markets. Oviatt and McDougall’s article recognized and clear international new ventures (INVs) and their well-known role in the global marketplace. The article also describes
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Segmentation and TESCO Case: Segmentation is essentially the identification of subsets of buyers within a market who share similar needs and who demonstrate similar buyer behavior Using segmentation analysis helped Tesco PLC‚ Britain’s largest retailer stores to decide on their future marketing strategy and to appraise their competitive strengths Tesco realized the requirements for effective segmentation and that it must be Measurable‚ accessible‚ Differentiable‚ Substantial and Actionable
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wasn’t based on the reasonable criterion‚ but rather‚ that the disallowed amount wasn’t intended to be compensation. Issues Can the IRS disallow a deduction for compensation without determination that the compensation is unreasonable? What are the criteria that the courts use to determine whether amounts are intended to be compensation? Conclusions No‚ the IRS cannot disallow a deduction for compensation without determination that the compensation is unreasonable. The IRS must determine whether the
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Automat - Edward Hopper (1927) The painting is a realistic painting which depicts a lonely woman glaring into a cup of coffee in an automat‚ with fine clothes and make-up. She is wearing a hat which is being pulled low over her forehead. She seems to be sorrowful and not willing to communicate with other people. It seems that she is carrying a heavy burden. The winter clothes and gloves of the woman imply a cold condition and symbolize a sense of indifference and coolness. Hopper uses many symbols
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Question 1 : Explain how utilitarianism might provide a defense for Roche and how a rights-based ethic might instead condemn Roche’s drug trials in China. Which of these two approaches is stronger or more reasonable? Explain the reasons for your answer. Answer 1: Utilitarianism is as a view that holds that actions and policies should be evaluated on the basis of the benefits and costs they will impose on society. A utilitarian would argue that Roche was respecting the Chinese laws by first testing
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focus on the feature‚ and you have to feel how comfortable when you wear the cloth on. 2. Does Lands� End custom tailoring program provide Lands� End with a competitive advantage? Is any advantage created significant? Yes‚ the custom tailoring program did provide with a competitive advantage that “40% of Lands’ End customers buying chinos and jeans from the firm’s web site were buying tailored products. Over 20% of these customers never made a purchase over the web before.” It means more and
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