Case Studies in Finance: Managing for Corporate Value Creation Fourth Edition July‚ 2002 Robert F. Bruner Distinguished Professor of Business Administration Darden Graduate School of Business Administration University of Virginia Post Office Box 6550 Charlottesville‚ Virginia 22906 Email: brunerr@virginia.edu Web site: http://faculty.darden.edu/brunerb/ ABSTRACT: This book presents 46 case studies in finance‚ targeted toward upper-level undergraduates and introductory and intermediate-level MBA
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SOUTHEASTERN HOMECARE Cost of Capital Background Southeastern Homecare was initially a taxable partnership owned organization run by three partners‚ but later due to lack of capital and the rapid growth of the organization‚ the company was incorporated and the stocks were sold to the public. The company has two operating divisions: the Healthcare Services Division and the Information Systems Division. Both these divisions provide different services and operate individually. The Information Systems
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Corporate Finance and Investment 1. Define “Working Capital” Working Capital=Current Assets-Current Liabilities =Accounts Receivable + Inventory - Accounts Payable “Working capital is how much in liquid assets that a company has on hand. Working capital is needed to pay for planned and unexpected expenses‚ meet the short-term obligations of the business‚ and to build the business.” 2. Give concrete measures how w.c. can be optimized (receivable‚ inventories (JIT
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AMONG THE EXISTING PARTNERS‚ ADMISSION OF A PARTNER‚ RETIREMENT/DEATH OF A PARTNER) Admission of a Partner Learning objectives:After studying this lesson‚ the students will be able to: Identify and deal effectively with the situation of reconstitution of partnership. Identify the problem arising due to admission of a partner in the firm. Calculate new and sacrifice ratio in different cases. Understand‚ calculate and make treatment of goodwill in different cases. Make accounting treatment
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ABSTRACT The study is a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of ICT on the banking industry (a case study of FIRST CAPITAL PLUS). Three categories of variables that relate to the adoption and implementation of information technology devices were used for the study. These include the nature and degree of adoption of innovative technologies‚ degree of utilization of the identified technologies‚ and the impact of the adoption of ICT devices on banks operation. These developments in technology have
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make its products? Name several examples.Extractors take resources from nature to make their product. Some examples are oil refineries‚ coal‚ copper mines‚ and lumber mills. Why is raising capital critical to success of a business? One of the most challenging aspects of running a business is raising capital. Financial resources are needed to purchase buildings and equipment‚ hire and train employees‚ and obtain items needed for day to day operations. If you were to start any one of three types
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Beverage Partners Worldwide The Coke and Nestlé Joint Venture Adventure A joint veture is a business agreement in which the parties agree to delevop‚ for a finite time‚ a new entity and assets by contributing equity. An important joint venture over the years was Coca Cola and Nestlé. They both selled refreshments and they thought to sell the ready-to drink tea called NESTEA. Normally when companies join together is in order to benefit of something the other companies has that your lack off. For
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PEOPLE MANAGEMENT‚ THE MANTRA FOR SUCCESS: THE CASE OF SINGHANIA AND PARTNERS PEOPLE MANAGEMENT‚ THE MANTRA FOR SUCCESS: THE CASE OF SINGHANIA AND PARTNERS PROBLEM STATEMENT Singhania Partners need to structure such a people management system such that not only they can overcome the high attrition rate but also tackle the situation of increasing competitors due to liberalization of economy. PEST ANALYSIS Political Factors Under Indian Advocates Act of 1961‚ foreign law firms
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Case for Human Resources as a Strategic Partner In an era of organizational flux due to competition and globalization‚ companies and employees are faced with constant change. Leaders must be able to adapt to change as the environment shifts. HR has been known as the organizational change agent‚ administrative expert‚ and employee advocate. More recently they have been regarded as business strategic partners for many organizations. In order to be successful and remain competitive in today’s market
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Student Self-administered case study Principles of Management ‐ an Introduction Case summary: Case duration (Min): Principles of Management (PoM) 45-60 Introduction to PoM Worldwide This case considers what is meant by management from the perspectives of commercial and not‐for‐profit organisations. Similarities and differences are considered and arguments from two people presented over three short film clips. Consider using role play initially ‐ i.e. make one group of students a profit
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