Chapter 10 Closing Case 1. Tycos multibusiness model has changed a lot over time. At first‚ the strategy was diversification. Tyco acquired businesses in other industries to become the dominant competitor in these new industries. Then‚ Tyco decided to target low-tech products that commanded a large market share but had underperformed their competitors. Tyco would acquire these businesses if it passed an audit‚ and would transform them into profitable business units under the Tyco name. But as time passed
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Enron’s name was formerly Northern Natural Gas Company‚ which was formed in 1932 in Omaha‚ Nebraska. But in 1985‚ it bought the smaller Houston Natural Gas and finally changed its name to Enron. The “crooked E” logo was designed in the 1990s. Enron was well known for transmitting and distributing electricity and gas throughout the United States. Enron developed‚ built‚ and operated power plants and pipelines while dealing with the rules of law. They owned a huge network of natural gas pipelines which
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During the first nine weeks I have learned an immense amount about myself. The multiple intelligences‚ learning styles‚ and 16 personalities tests have taught me to understand myself and how I learn. When reviewing the results I noticed extreme accuracy in every field covered‚ including‚ how I learn‚ communicate‚ develop relationships and see myself. There were subjects explained that I had never before considered about myself so it was interesting to see how people similar to me perform in those
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begins with a brief history of Tyco‚ followed by an explanation of Tyco CEO L. Dennis Kozlowki’s rise to power. As Kozlowki rose to become the second-highest-paid CEO‚ some red flags pointed toward the impending disaster. Most notably‚ Kozlowski’s aggressive approach to business‚ his lavish lifestyle‚ his clashes with the former‚ more conservative CEO‚ and his ousting of those who criticized Tyco’s activities all acted as indicators of Kozlowki’s unethical behavior. (Tyco International: Leadership in
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Week 6 Checkpoint The accounting cycle is a series of procedures that allow a company to record their transactions and prepare their financial statements in the most accurate way possible. Every cycle starts with a single transaction and ends with the books being closed out for a specific time period. There are nine steps in all. 1. Analyze Business Transactions – As financial transactions occur they are analyzed and considered with respect to their effect on their financial position in the
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Assumptions * Assume fiscal year begins July 1 * Personal savings account of $15‚000 and added family money gives him an investment fund of $35‚000. The $15‚000 personal savings is included in the total investment fund. * Acceptable to base pro forma estimates off of 1956 data. * The property‚ including the two plants‚ can be assumed as Plant & Equipment‚ and given the appraised value of $200‚000. * Assume that this P&E will not need major repair in the near future
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Discover‚ appraise‚ and attend to changing locales‚ populations‚ scientific and technological developments‚ and emerging societal trends to provide relevant services To understand the changing locales‚ population to provide leadership in implementing delivery in improving social services Analyze social welfare policies and governmental policies to assist client with services Use knowledge and skills to respond proactively Review with field instructor Throughout practicum Provide leadership in promoting
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when founder Sam Walton created Wal-Mart. It has been the place where a lot of people usually do their shopping for the low prices and variety of products. This is why it is so controversial Wal-Mart continues to grow even with the accusations of unethical business practices. Wal-Mart has been accused of sexual discrimination and unfair pay for employees‚ and destruction of small towns‚ excessive amounts of corporate power through the government and how Wal-Mart is turning into a monopoly. With all
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isn’t one way or another to be able to ensure ethical behavior in any business all the time. There are things that can be done to help encourage and increase the likely hood of a business acting ethically all the time. The two strongest influences for ethical behavior in the professional world are the regulations that are set by the government and committees like the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)‚ and to have good ethical behavior being modeled from top management (lead by example). The
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Option: 3‚ Personal Reflection I want to write about an event happened to me during the middle of last semester. It was about the Epidemiology midterm exam. A lot of students apparently did not perform well on that exam‚ so the professor decided to curve the grades and proposed to make the midterm exam worth less. Originally‚ the midterm exam and final exam were both worth 40% of the final grade‚ and the online modules were worth 20% of the final grade‚ according to the syllabus. However‚ the instructors
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