Impact of Petrol Price Hike Economics State-run oil companies announced a hike of Rs 7.50 per litre in petrol prices - a direct fall-out of elevated international crude oil prices‚ which had until now not registered a pass-through in domestic market prices; thereby impacting the financial and liquidity position of oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the country. A depreciating rupee has only added to this pressure. While diesel and LPG prices have been left untouched‚ this move is expected to provide
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1.) “The only rule of business is the increase of profits.” Discuss. We are now discuss about the rule of business‚ is it just maximize profit without any moral responsibility? Or we need to make decisions that protect and benefit society? According to the Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms‚ social responsibility is the “principle that businesses should actively contribute to the welfare of society and not only maximize profits”. We don’t have “absolutely” in the world‚ but we still
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WHY CRIME IS INCREASING IN COLUMBIA Inflation and lack of job opportunities are the main factors that have produced an increase in the crime rate of Columbia. Inflation that happening in Columbia is a serious problem. For example‚ A good education costs 6‚000 Columbian pesos ($U.S 120) per month per child because of that only middle- and upper-income children attend school. Another examples of inflation‚ the average Columbian makes a salary of about 13‚000 pesos per month ($U.S 250)‚ the inflation
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or seller will a. have a negligible impact on the market price. b. have little effect on market equilibrium quantity but will affect market equilibrium price. c. affect marginal revenue and average revenue but not price. d. adversely affect the profitability of more than one firm in the market. Table 14-1 Quantity Total Revenue 0 $0 1 $7 2 $14 3 $21 4 $28 2. Refer to Table 14-1. For a firm operating in a competitive market‚ the price is a. $0. b. $7. c. $14. d. $21. 3. Suppose that a firm
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new ultrasound Imaging system * The product was faster‚ cheaper and more compact * Design was supported by Heidelberd division’s engineers at full cost of time compensation. To get a best price for its component‚ ISD did a bidding which involved Heidelberg. Unfortunately Heidelberg bidding price was much higher than outsider company‚ therefore ISD decided to buy from Display Technology Plc Here is the bidding: Supplier | Cost per X73 System (€) | Heidelberg Division | 140‚000
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and sales of $3‚213‚456 in 2003‚ by what percentage did sales change during this time period? (3213456-2587643) /2587643 = 24.18% a. If the company had a goal of increasing sales by 25% over a five-year period‚ did it meet its objectives? Almost met its objective but short by 0.82% b. If the company had set a goal of increasing sales by 28% during the next five years‚ what should be the sales goal for 2008?128% (2587643) = 3312183 3. List and briefly describe the five categories of business
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Content Page(s) 1.a Effects of government policy that sets price controls on the sale of some goods 1.b Effects of government policy that subsidises the costs of goods to consumers 2 Evidence of maximum price controls in Venezuela 3 Costs and benefits of government regulation of prices in the short and long run 1. Using a basic demand and supply model‚ explain the effects of a government policy that: a) Sets maximum price controls on the sale of some goods Market is defined as
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Inherent risk Computerizing risk Non-routine transactions (Beasley 2010‚ p268) ‘Transactions that are unusual for the client are more likely than routine transactions to be incorrectly recorded‚ because of the client often lacks experience in recording them.’ Why it is risk: Santos use a series of computerizing or IT technology to support their business for increase market competition. IT technology has been used for trade ordering systems between customs and Santos. Customers can order
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systematic risk of the volatility of an asset relative to the market volatility. J.Choi & M.Richardson (n.d) stated that the asset volatility is time-varying and that financial leverage matters and has a large influence on equity volatility. Besides that‚ the systematic risk is defined as the probability that the financial system as a whole might become unstable‚ rather that the health of individual market participants (E.V.Murphy‚ 2012). Sometimes‚ systematic risk is called as market risk. According
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(*) Discuss the functions of chief financial officer. Q3:- Inter-relationship between investment‚ financing and dividend decisions. Q4:- (**) Explain as to how the wealth maximization objective is superior to the profit maximization objective. Q5:- (*) Explain the limitation of profit maximization principle of the firm. Q6:- Discuss the changing scenario of Financial management in India. Q7:- Difference between Financial Management and financial accounting. Financial Analysis & planning Q1:-
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