1.What were the possible synergies and forces propelling the merger between P&G and Gillette—as well as the history of other takeover attempts for Gillette? Both P & G and Gillette were established in the early 1900’s and served similar purposes. Gillette and P & G are both strong‚ stable companies and could make an even stronger company. One of the propellers causing the companies to merge was that Gillette sold to men while P & G focused on women in the industry. These companies sell similar
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management include the idea that A. Strategy must be directed toward overall organizational goals and objectives B. Strategy must be focused on long-term objectives C. Strategy must be focused on one specific area of an organization D. Strategy must focus on competitor strengths 2. According to Henry Mintzberg‚ the realized strategies of a firm A. Are a combination of deliberate and emergent strategies B. Are a combination of deliberate and differentiation strategies C. Must be based on a company’s
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opportunity to extend their network. More information regarding the programme of the conference programme can be found in the Event Design Proposal. In addition to the Event Design Proposal‚ this report focuses on a method that can measure the Return on Investment (ROI) on this large-scale event. As ROI has become a pressing matter‚ especially in the event industry‚ this is offers a perfect opportunity to implement the ROI methodology. All staff members of iVents have been involved with the ROI institute
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flows. | | | | |10-2. |Why might investors demand a lower rate of return for an investment in Exxon Mobil as compared to United | | |Airlines? | | |
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Investment Policy‚ Ethics‚ and Portfolio Management March 10‚ 2010 Mid-Term Problems Chapter 13 Question 1) Briefly describe the results of studies that examined the performance of alternative industries during specific time periods and discuss their implications for industry analysis. Industry analysis is performed and relevant because different industries have different performance over time periods and during different stages of the business cycle. Yearly performance studies
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The plan board of trustees directed Karl 5 years ago to invest for total return over the long term. However‚ as trustees of this highly visible public fund‚ they cautioned him that volatile or erratic results could cause them embarrassment. Investment Performance | | Last 5 years | Last year | Time-weighted | 8.2% | 5.2% | Dollar-weighted (internal) | 7.7% | 4.8% | Assumed actuarial return | 6.0% | 6.0% | U.S. T-bills | 7.5% | 11.3% | Large sample of pension funds
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You are offered a T-note that pays $1‚000 in 9 months (or 270 days) for $910. You have $910 in a bank that pays a 5% nominal rate‚ with 365 daily compounding. You plan to leave the money in the bank if you don’t buy the risk-free T-note. Which investment should you choose? Use the following all three solution methods to verify your answer. Greatest future wealth: FV Figure out FV of $910 left in a bank with 9 months‚ and then compare with T-note’s FV=$1‚000 Inputs: N = 270‚ I/Y =5%/365=0.0137%
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MATHEMATICS OF INVESTMENT Simple Interest If you borrow a car from a car rental company or if you live in someone else’s house or apartment‚ you have to pay rent. Like paying rent for the use of a car or a house‚ you also have to pay rent for the money you borrowed. This is called interest. People like Marco earn by charging interest on loans. Banks earn most of their income from the interest that people pay for the amounts they borrow. How much interest one has to pay depends on three factors:
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Introduction to Foreign Direct Investment Foreign direct investment (FDI)‚ in its simplest term‚ is when a company from one country makes an investment into building a facility in another country‚ or when investments are made in order to acquire a certain stake in enterprises operating outside the economy and country of the investor. FDI plays an extraordinary role for firms wanting to operate and compete in a global business. It can provide a firm with new markets to penetrate‚ cheaper production
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INVESTMENT DECISION Tianfu Electronics Ltd is a midsized electronics manufacturer located in Chengdu‚ China. The company president is Dr. Wang Datong‚ a graduate from Tsinghua University‚ who founded the company 20 years ago. The company originally repaired radios and other household appliances. Over the years‚ the company expanded into manufacturing and is now a reputable manufacturer of various electronic items. Meng Xiaolan‚ a recent MBA graduate from Fudan University‚ has been hired
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