1. A generous university benefactor has agreed to donate a large amount of money for student scholarships. The money can be provided in one lump-sum of $10mln‚ or in parts‚ where $5.5mln can be provided in year 1‚ and another $5.5mln can be provided in year 2. a) Assuming the opportunity interest rate is 6%‚ what is the present value of the second alternative? According to Douglas‚ "a dollar received in the present period is worth more than a dollar received in a future period" (2010‚ ch. 1
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The Apollo Group ( university of Phoenix) Sean Ellis BUS475 September 5‚ 2012 The Apollo Group The Apollo Group‚ Inc. has an interesting beginning and was able to finally find eventual success. The Apollo Group founded the University of Phoenix in 1976‚ the founder was Dr. John Sperling. Dr John Sperling decided to go after an opportunity that consisted of creating a university geared toward working adults. Since 1976 the Apollo Group‚ Inc. has forged ahead and found a spot on the Fortune
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explain detailed description of Bus Reservation System. It will explain the aim of the project‚ the limitations of the system‚ interfaces of the system‚ what the project will do‚ what kind of future works may be done. 1.2 Maintenance An accredited bus operator may demonstrate compliance with this requirement by: • accessing manufacturer’s specifications and/or any other reference material deemed appropriate for the age‚ make and model of the buses in the accredited bus operator’s fleet • developing
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Statistics 1 Business Statistics LaSaundra H. – Lancaster BUS 308 Statistics for Managers Instructor Nicole Rodieck 3/2/2014 Statistics 2 When we hear about business statistics‚ when think about the decisions that a manager makes to help make his/her business successful. But do we really know what it takes to run a business on a statistical level? While some may think that business statistics is too much work because it entails a detailed decision making process
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Role and Functions of Law Grace N. Lockhart LAW/421 July 31‚ 2012 Sherry Goodrum Role and Functions of Law In week one the objectives were to define the functions of law in society and to define the role of law in business. Law in society is the regulation of social behavior. Laws play an essential role in the success of society and businesses. Laws in which a society operates efficiently regulate most social behavior. Laws are an essential part of any successful society. This includes
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pregnant women and continues to be an ongoing dilemma in this country. I read two articles concerning lead poisoning; the first article is from FineTuning‚ a popular press and the second article is from Pediatrics‚ a peer-review journal. In this paper‚ I will clearly summarize each article by comparing the content of both articles. In addition‚ I will summarize the attention to details communicated in each article. Next‚ I will discuss the reasons for the research‚ who conducted the research‚ the
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Week One Article Analysis ECO/365 January 16‚ 2012 Week One Article Analysis David Colander defines economics as "the study of how human beings coordinate their wants and desires‚ given the decision-making mechanisms‚ social customs‚ and political realities of the society” (Colander‚ 2010‚ p. 4). Coordination in this definition refers to production content‚ method‚ recipients‚ and even quantity. To think like an economist one must analyze every situation by comparing the costs and benefits
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Case Analysis BUS/475 September 2‚ 2013 Victor De Jesus Case Analysis In the case study titled Building a Megabrand Named Dwayne‚ the article focuses on the basketball player Dwayne Wade‚ and his business partnership with T-Mobile to create a cell phone called the Sidekick that will appeal to 20-somethings. This article explains how important the branding an item and advertising an item is to make the product a success. Dwayne Wade of course has help in the department of branding an marketing
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Business Ethics Article Review XMGT 216 University of Phoenix Abstract This paper is written to provide a summary and overview of two articles that have been selected from two different countries‚ Brazil‚ South America; and Germany‚ Europe. The primary ethical perspectives of the countries will be discussed as they were in the article‚ along with how the article contributes to understanding global ethical perspectives. It will conclude with how each countries business ethics differ from
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This pack of BUS 210 Week 5 Discussion Questions part 2 of 2 contains: Review the political tactics used by organizations described on pp. 196 Business - General Business WEEK 5 DQ 2 How do effective leaders communicate persuasively? Describe and provide examples of how a leader you know has been an effective and persuasive communicator. · Friendly Persuasion Persuasive Language · Make Constructive Criticism Work for You · Leadership Memorize
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