The traditional profit maximizing theories of the firm have been criticised for being unrealistic. As a result‚ alternative theories of the firm were introduced (Sloman & Sutcliffe‚ 2001). One of the alternative theories of the firm is Growth maximization. Following are the main motives for the firms to grow: The cost motive: A growth maximising firm can lower its long run average costs by exploiting economies of scale and economies of scope. Economies of scale come into effect when increasing
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relationship between two people in the following terms: "person A getting person B to do what person A wants them to do." This simple outlook on power has become one of the most widely used definitions‚ although there are many variations to it. Managerial power is the ability to control employees‚ resources‚ decisions‚ knowledge‚ technology and workplace rules. SOURCES OF POWER IN BUSINESS ORGANISATION MANAGEMENT According to the 1960 study Bases of Social Power by John R.P. French and Bertram
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Chief Characteristics Of Managerial Economics It would be useful to point out certain chief characteristics of Managerial Economics‚ inasmuch it’s they throw further light on the nature of the subject matter and help in a clearer understanding thereof. 1. Managerial Economics micro-economic in character. 2. Managerial Economics largely uses that body of economic concepts and principles‚ which is known as ‘Theory of the firm’ or ‘Economics of the firm’. In addition‚ it also seeks to apply
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Three Managerial Skills In the past decade‚ businesses became more technology based‚ more diverse and competitive. Cortwell in an online article mentions‚ how businesses have changed from simple barter trade‚ when the concept of money was not introduced until now‚ the computer revolution has changed everything (Importance of Technology in Business‚ 2009). Every manager should adopt key skills in order to manipulate the employees in the correct fashion. In today’s world of diversity of business
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Final Project Bryant/Smith Manual Case 7: Tom’s Used Mustangs Applied Managerial Statistics I. Executive Summary The data file named “MUSTANGS”‚ contains observations on 35 used Mustangs with a variation of 10 different characteristics[1]. This file was used to prepare a report on the influence of various options on asking price and to relay how this information could be used to set prices on used Mustangs. Statistical analysis by Hypothesis Testing and Multiple Regression Analysis
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TEST QUESTIONS: Questions 1-3 refer to the following: The following selected data for March were taken from Rubenstein Company’s financial statements: Cost of goods available for sale Manufacturing overhead Cost of goods manufactured Finished goods inventory ‑ ending Direct materials used Sales Selling and administrative expenses Direct labor Work in process inventory ‑ beginning $ 65‚000 20‚000 51‚000 10‚000 15‚000 105‚000 30‚000 20‚000 0 1. The gross
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as intangible assets (IAS 38.63). Page 42 measurement and recognition of intangibles acquired in business combinations: An identifiable intangible asset acquired in a business combination shall be recognised at fair value. An intangible asset is identifiable if it meets either the separability criterion or the contractual-legal criterion. An in-process
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The legal issue is whether or not George is liable for Adam’s injury due to the attractive nuisance doctrine. The attractive nuisance doctrine states that possessors of property can be responsible for injury to children if 1) The defendant was the possessor of and knew there was an artificial condition around which children were likely to trespass; 2) The defendant knew or should have known the condition posed an unreasonable risk of death or serious bodily harm;
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IT Business Value Organizations use IT to capture‚ store‚ manipulate‚ and present data in order to support the firm’s business processes and value adding activities (ex‚ think of point of sale system in a retail store) IT is ubiquitous (found everywhere) A sign of a well-functioning system is one you take for granted but how much does this cost? o IT is a very large expenditure which can range from a million to billions of dollars IT spending depends on: o State of Industry o State of Economy
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employees. In this case‚ they ensure workers are given fair compensation for the work done. This is because workers in a union can negotiate for higher wages or safe working environment through the union (ETI member briefing 2). Unions are helpful to a firm because they ensure satisfaction of the employees. When workers’ demands are addressed‚
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