CASE STUDY: PolyMedica Corporation (A) Northwood University DeVos Graduate School of Management September 17‚ 2012 PROBLEM STATEMENT PolyMedica’s method of capitalizing direct-response advertising expenditures rather than expensing the cost is under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and has caused concern for investors who are questioning the legitimacy of this practice. ANALYSIS
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Cendant Corporation 1a. An auditor conducting an audit obtains reasonable assurance that the financial statements taken as a whole are free from material misstatement‚ whether caused by fraud or error. When obtaining reasonable assurance‚ an auditor maintains an attitude of professional skepticism throughout the audit considers the potential for management override of controls and recognizes the fact that audit procedures that are effective for detecting error may not be appropriate in the context
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LEADERS AS COMMUNICATORS Leaders as senders of information: In order to reach new benchmarks of achievement for the company‚ a leader shall master the art of clear communication. This means the message’s purpose and intention need to be clearly transmitted and understood by the receiver. Therefore‚ it involves two challenges: firstly‚ to be clear of the purpose of the message; and secondly‚ transmitting the message clearly. The best way for establishing and maintaining clarity of purpose is to
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values in terms of management 5. Conclusion 6. References 1. Introduction Paying attention to our values helps us to: ❖ become self-aware ❖ make ethical decisions ❖ prioritize our tasks ❖ develop credibility as a leader Reasons why values are important to managers: 1) Understanding one’s own core values is essential to becoming self-aware. And self-awareness helps us to understand how people perceive us; also it allows us to identify the personal
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society. Some people believe that scientists should be allowed to test new drugs‚ medicines‚ and treatments on animals‚ but this testing is completely uncalled for. Animal experimentation should be outlawed because it is unethical‚ unnecessary‚ and unreliable. Animal testing is unethical because animals have feelings‚ just like humans‚ but they are treated inhumanely in labs because there are not sufficient laws to control what can and cannot be done to animals used for experimentation. Research animals
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ACF: CONGOLEUM CORPORATION Summary Congoleum Corporation has three product market segments: home furnishings‚ shipbuilding and automotive and industrial distribution. In 1979‚ First Boston Corporation bid for an LBO of Congoleum for a price per share of $38. The purpose of this analysis is to assess Congoleum as a LBO candidate and determine whether the offer made by First Boston Corporation is fair. 1. Is Congoleum a good LBO candidate? In other words‚ does this company have a lot of debt
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Define the ff: Behavior Organization Human Behavior Organizational Behavior Behavior - the response of an individual‚ group‚ or species to its environment. It also refers to the actions or reactions of an organism‚ usually in relation to its environment. Behavior can be conscious or unconscious‚ overt or covert‚ and voluntary or involuntary. It is the series of actions and mannerisms made by individuals‚ organisms‚systems‚ or artificial entities in conjunction with themselves or their environment
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The limited menu allowed them to concentrate on quality and customer service. Kroc had the idea to take the Speedee Service concept and open restaurants nationwide. In 1955‚ partnering with the McDonald Brothers‚ Kroc founded the McDonald’s Corporation and opened the first franchise in Des Plaines‚ Illinois. In 1961 he bought the exclusive rights to the McDonald’s name for 2.7 million dollars. (http://www.mcspotlight.org) Hamburger University‚ the McDonald’s training center in Elk Grove‚
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Essay on Woman Leader Machiavelli and Castiglione both present the epitome of perfection in their topics of leadership and the way a women should be‚ respectively. In the case of Castiglione’s work‚ it is stated by signor Gaspare that "...in the way people sometimes hanker after things that are impossible and miraculous‚ rather then explain them you (Magnifico) have wished them into existence." This quote is true of both excerpts. Both have created idealisms that are of perfection; however‚ both
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The Qualities of a Great Leader Kate A quiet but mean‚ always criticizing‚ and stuttering leader- would you want that person as a leader of the society or even a small group? Would you want them to be in charge of organizing and leading? Hello class 4C my name is Kate and I will be presenting the qualities of a great leader. There are overall 4 main qualities for an effective leader in my opinion. They are healthy relationships‚ passion‚ presenting skills‚ and lastly‚ criticizing and complimenting
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