credit ratings affect the capital structure of a firm Credit ratings is the assessment of the credit worthiness of a firm based on historyof borrowing and repayment. Credit rating is the credit worthiness of a debtor. The debtors ability to pay back the debt. Companies with high rating (AAA) have a good market reputation and logically would avoid not being in favor of more debt in capital structure to save them from any adverse circumstances. High credit ratings expose a firm to obtain higher external
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Effects of working capital management on the profitability of Portuguese manufacturing firms Sónia Silva* sonia@eeg.uminho.pt Florinda Silva** fsilva@eeg.uminho.pt July 2012 Abstract This study provides empirical evidence about the effects of working capital management on the profitability of Portuguese manufacturing firms. A database covering the period 1996-2006‚ collected from Portuguese Statistical Office‚ is analyzed under panel data methodology. In line with previous research
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[NOVEMBER The Nature of the Firm By R. H. COASE ECONOMIC theory has suffered in the past from a failure to state clearly its assumptions. Economists in building up a theory have often omitted to examine the foundations on which it was erected. This examination is‚ however‚ essential not only to prevent the misunderstanding and needless controversy which arise from a lack of knowledge of the assumptions on which a theory is based‚ but also because of the extreme importance for economics of
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the Internet encyclopedias describes globalization as “the changes in societies and the world economy that result from dramatically increased international trade and cultural exchange”. The World Bank defines globalization as “the growing integration of economies and societies around the world”. The British magazine “The Economist” likened globalization to a line from a John Lennon song‚ “Imagine there’s no countries. It isn’t hard to do”. Clearly‚ globalization means different things to different
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Chris Scheefer Cbs5150@psu.edu LAS Capstone – Global Perspective The dark side of Globalization – A new age of Global Terrorism The interdependence and interconnectedness of the new world is upon us. This new era Globalization has brought about many new frontiers and new opportunities; but this interconnectedness has a dark side. The world is now a mouse click away‚ with a global exchange of ideas and up to the minute news from anywhere
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Globalization and its effects on organizations and employees around the world What is globalization and what are the effects of it on organizations and employees? The aim of this essay is‚ with the help of relevant sources‚ to clarify the term globalization and determine its impact on the work force and businesses. Buchanan and Huczynski (2010) has defined globalization as “the intensification of world-wide social and business relationships which link localities in such a way that local condition
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2 C H A P T E R Operations Strategy in a Global Environment DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Human Resources 1. Global seems the better label for Boeing since authority and responsibility reside in the U.S.—the home country. Supply Chain 2. Six reasons to internationalize: Reduce costs‚ improve supply chain‚ provide better goods and services‚ attract new markets‚ learn to improve operations‚ attract and retain global talent. Scheduling 3. No. Sweetness at Coca-Cola is adjusted for
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A Rousseau says‚ “Man is born free‚ and yet we see him everywhere in chains” (p. 458). In your own words‚ explain what he meant. Do you agree with Rousseau? Does his claim apply to todays society? Defend your answer‚ then discuss why you chose this topic. “Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make.” Can freedom ever be truly found or is it just a tool used to give people something to strive for. This is the question presented by
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It is first useful to define what is meant by transitions. According to Vogler et al (2008): transitions can be defined as “key events and/or processes occurring at specific periods or turning points during the life course.― They are generally linked to changes in a personâ€TMs appearance‚ activity‚ status‚ roles and relationships as well as changes of setting. Common transitions include: puberty/entering adulthood‚ starting nursery or school‚ moving schools eg primary to secondary‚ moving class
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EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION December 2‚ 2013 Globalization and modernization play a major role in a nation’s development. Nations such as China and Vietnam have ventured into the global economic stage in order to preserve their future . Their government’s reform laws on global manufacturing and exporting has improved their economic growth. Globalization both brings a positive and negative outcome and greatly influences the course of the nation. In 1978 Chinas leaders reformed their economic
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