Bridging the Theory-Practice Gap in Corporate Finance: A Survey of Chief Financial Officers EMERY A. TRAHAN and LAWRENCE J. GITMAN Northeastern University and San Diego State University The primary objective of this article is to assess general research opinions‚ barriers to using sophisticatedfinancial utilization‚ management decision-making techniques‚ and the understanding‚ and research preferaces of practicing financial managers. Data is gathered through 4 mail survqr of the CFOs of the
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Corporate Success through Innovation and Adaptation Contents ABSTRACT 3 Introduction 4 Evolution of innovation capability 5 Use of management control systems in innovation and performance 5 Innovation & Adaptation from MCS point of view 6 Performance from MCS point of view 6 Areas of Innovation 7 Conclusion 18 References 19 Appendix 1 20 ABSTRACT In this paper we look at how different innovation and adaptation initiatives by the corporations have translated
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GAP INC Financial and Strategic Analysis Review Summary The Gap‚ Inc (Gap) is a specialty retailer‚ engaged in providing a wide range of casual apparel‚ accessories‚ and personal care products for men‚ women and children. The company markets its products under the brand name Gap‚ Old Navy‚ GapKids‚ babyGap‚ GapBody‚ Banana Republic and Piperlime. Gap operates 3‚167 stores in United States‚ Canada‚ the United Kingdom‚ France‚ Ireland and Japan. The company also operates its stores in
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WORLDCOM‚ INC: CORPORATE BOND ISSUANCE Introduction This case raises many interesting questions concerning the record setting issuance of corporate debt by WorldCom‚ Inc. (“WorldCom”). Both the surprisingly voluminous structure of the proposed issuance and the foreboding macro-economic climate in which it was slated spark concerns over the risk and cost of the move. One of the first questions that must be addressed is whether WorldCom’s timing was appropriate. Next‚ the company’s choice of
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Macy Inc Introduction Macy is a top company in the Retail Industry specialized has a chain of mid-range American department stores which deals with product such as clothing ‚ footwear ‚ bedding ‚furniture ‚ jewelry ‚beauty product and house wares . It common business activity and principal product or commercial enterprise are classified as being part of the Retail Industry How Macy’s Inc mission ‚purpose and goals communicate a commitment to ethical and business practices .The company is entrusted
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Place of Citizenship Education in the Primary Curriculum SUBMISSION TO THE PRIMARY REVIEW FROM THE CITIZENSHIP FOUNDATION March 2007 A. A1. About the Citizenship Foundation The Citizenship Foundation is an independent educational charity that aims to empower individuals to engage in the wider community through education about the law democracy and society. We focus‚ in particular‚ on developing young people’s Citizenship skills‚ knowledge and understanding. Our work includes Citizenship resources
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Corporate Case Study: Apple Inc. Article One: Apple’s Secret Plan for Its Cash Stash In 2012‚ Forbes Magazine published an article that discusses what Apple Inc. plans to do with the large amounts of money it has acquired over the years. The sum reaches up to $100 billion‚ making the company one of the most profitable in history. However‚ the company has around $64 billion of their cash stuck oversees. If Apple were to choose to move the money back to the United States they would be hit with a
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During this assignment I am going to explain how genetic‚ biological‚ environmental‚ socio-economic‚ and lifestyle factors can influence an individual’s development. Life factors can have a huge impact on an individual’s development. This links in with the nature- nurture debate. The genetic and biological influences that I will discuss link to the nature side of the debate‚ whilst the socio-economic and environmental influences link to the nurture side of the debate. All the factors within the
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This application form is your first step to being selected for the Global Citizen Programme (previously known as GCDP) offered by AIESEC in FTU HCMC. If your application is selected‚ you will advance to the final round of selection - the interview and evaluation sessions. INSTRUCTION - Fill in this form and click "Save" - Send your form and a picture of yours to us at Xl.recruitment@aiesec.net (subject: [Global Citizen][Application form][Your name]) no later than 23:59 October 1st‚ 2013
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The issue that we have been researching and investigating in class is alcohol education in school‚ so that we can campaign and raise some kind of awareness for alcohol education as a regular lesson in all schools throughout Britain. The reason for this is because we feel and have noticed that young adults in their teen years are drinking regularly on a daily basis and a part of that main reason might actually be the fact that we don’t have any real education to teach us about the dangerous effects
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