Week 4 Discussion Questions • What are main elements in calculating the cost of capital? How does an increase in debt affect it? How do you identify an organization’s optimal cost of capital? • The main elements in calculating the cost of capital are cost of debt‚ cost of equity‚ preferred stock and common stock. • An increase in debt indicates a higher risk which can increase the required rate of return which raises the cost of capital. Higher debt can also accrue additional costs. • By mixing
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This document of XACC 280 Week 9 Capstone Discussion Question shows the solutions to the following problems: Review the annual reports for PepsiCo.‚ Inc and the Coca-Cola Company in the Appendixes A B of Financial Accounting. Select either PepsiCo‚ Inc or Coca-Cola Company. In your estimation‚ the company you chose may be financially healthier or weaker. Would you invest in this company? Explain why or why not. Justify your reasoning by presenting at least three key financial ratios
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This file MGT 426 Week 5 Discussion Questions includes answers on the following questions: 1. What characteristics of a learning organization do you see in your organization? What can your organization do to transform into a learning organization? 2. How closely does your organization follow Senge Communications - General Communications 1. In machine-assisted interpersonal communication‚ feedback is often limited to one channel‚ and is often difficult. A) True B)
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Evaluation Criteria HRM/558 February 16‚ 2015 Evaluation Criteria Bradford Enterprises has experienced rapid expansion within the last 12 months of operations. The growth consists of going from 10 locations and 3000 employees in one state to the expansion of 22 locations and 8000 employees in seven states. The rate of growth has led Bradford Enterprises to the conjecture that managing growth and the intensification of the staffing pool Bradford Enterprises must implement an HR approach. The
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Ethical Issues In HRM Strategy Brandi Hancock HRM 530 Strategic Human Resource Management October 30‚ 2012 Dr. Lila Jordan Ethical Issues in HRM Strategy Identify areas of overlap in the new client organization with other that you have had as clients When hired as a newly HRM (Human Resource Management) consultant‚ you must first have understand of the role before beganing assisting with any issues or other areas of overlap. The primary role of a HRM consultant “is to assist the client
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This pack of BIS 220 Week 5 Discussion Questions consists of: DQ1: What are some emerging technologies available in the marketplace today? How can we benefit from them? DQ2: are some benefits of using social networking? What are some drawbacks? DQ3: What do you predict will be the most influential emerging technology for business over the next five years? Why do you think this? DQ4: How do you see social networking sites being used in the future professional
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Read the interview with Elizabeth Buchanan on virtual research ethics [Readings in virtual research: Issues and controversies. (2004‚ January-June). Information Technology Newsletter‚ 15(1)‚ 22-25.]. You can find this article through the Ashford Online Library. Write a summary of this interview and add your thoughts on how this affects the business research process. Respond to at least two of your fellow students ’ postings. As technology has advanced‚ many researchers have started conducting
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Part 1: A. I think there is a big difference in college writing and casual writing. I fell like college writing has is more structured. You have to capitalize the words that need to be capitalized‚ Indent at the beginning of each paragraph‚ and write paragraphs in the write structure. College level writing is more in-depth and detailed than casual writing. B. My favorite hobby is listening and creating music. Music is very strong‚ meaningful‚ and a way to express feelings. C. I love
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Internal Communication Internal communication within a company or business can be defined as “both "official" communication -- memos‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures‚ etc. -- and the unofficial communication… -- the exchange of ideas and opinions‚ the development of personal relationships‚ and the proverbial conversation around the water cooler” (CTB‚ 2013). The most effective way to communicate with your boss is to use clear‚ succinct and direct language. I would also suggest employing communication
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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. One example that comes to mind is of companies using puffery in order to sell product in the bottled water industry. In many cases‚ bottled water companies use images in their advertising
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