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Dana Corporation Capital Structure, 2004.
Provides insight into and an analysis of Dana Corporation's capital structure.
1,181 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This report attempts provides insight into Dana Corporation?s capital structure. The paper focuses on identifying the company's book value, market value, and the levered value. The report then demonstrates, through a quantitative analysis, what a twenty percent increase in assets will do for Dana Corporation, and assumptions are made to recommend an optimal capital structure mix. The analysis incorporates an estimation of Dana Corp's cost of capital, price per share, and the overall market value of the firm.
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"The relationship of the stockholder's equity to total liabilities has been shown to be the most significant indicator of a company's solvency because it provides the ratio of capital provided by the stockholders as compared to capital provided through creditors. The information obtained through the analysis in this report provides answers to the ever important question of whether or not a company should issue stock or carry debt. Unsophisticated investors often wonder why a company would purposely carry debt and one excellent motivation derived from the Modigliani-Miller (M&M) model demonstrates that debt can and often is used as a shield against taxes. If a company like Dana decides, therefore, to carry debt, the tax shield would be used to lower overall costs. The next idea then is for a company like Dana to obtain an ideal or optimal mix between debt and equity."
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The Value of a Corporation's Intellectual Capital, 1999.
A discussion about intellectual capital as the new wealth of organizations and the challenge of managing this asset.
2,952 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 25 sources, $ 87.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the value of a corporation's intellectual capital. The paper discusses the impact the intellectual capital has on the success of the company and how it should be managed.
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" The industrial age is over. Welcome to the world of knowledge and knowledge transformation. More and more companies are packaging and selling knowledge and information ? and not products. What determines the solvency and the ability of a company to compete in the global economy is the value of its intellectual or knowledge capital. Knowledge has become the body of what we make, do, buy, and sell. Therefore, it is knowledge, not land, physical labor, or machines that are the capital assets required to create corporate wealth. No longer can investors and creditors review the financial statements of an organization and the ?hard assets? therein to determine corporate wealth and corporate solvency. Traditional financial analysis tools taught in accounting and finance textbooks do not measure the most valuable assets of an organization. Intellectual capital is the new wealth of organizations. The most challenging and important economic task of businesses in the twentieth-first century is their ability to manage intellectual capital ? ?identifying it, developing it, storing it, packaging and selling it, and sharing it? (Stewart, 1998). "
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Johnson Controls, Inc. and Dana Corporation, 2004.
Compares and contrasts the financial position of Johnson Controls, Inc. & Dana Corporation.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper uses a financial ratio analysis as the basis of comparison of Johnson Controls, Inc. and Dana Corporation. A brief description of the two companies is included as well.
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Corporate Capitalism in the United States, 2000.
This essay analyses the term 'corporate capitalism' and shows how it has shaped the U.S. economy and society.
630 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 22.95
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"The United States economy is "corporate capitalism". For the past 50 years or so, large corporations have dominated the American economy. ?Corporations constitute less than 20 percent of the business population yet produce 90 percent of total business output. The influence of corporations varies significantly from industry to industry. They dominate manufacturing and are strong in the communications, power utilities and banking and financial industries. In 1996, some 2 million farmers combined sales were less that those of the economies two largest industrial corporations? (McConnell & Brue 1999 p.84). That is an example of how powerful and influential corporations are becoming. Just whom do these powerful giants represent?"
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Intellectual Capital: A Corporate Asset, 2000.
An examination of human intelligence and human competency as a corporate asset and the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) conceptual framework for financial accounting.
1,563 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 13 sources, $ 51.95
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"The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) defines an asset as having three essential characteristics: (1) ?probable future economic benefit?, (2) ?exchangeability?, and (3) ?the entity?s right to control-ownership?. The relevancy of the asset in generating corporate revenue determines if the asset is tangible or intangible and therefore dictates its place on the balance sheet. Corporations increased emergence in global economic activity and technology has compelled corporations to re-evaluate the importance of human intelligence/knowledge and its impact on revenues. This new awareness has resulted in corporations investing substantial capital in human resource activities such as training and development, retention, and recruitment. Corporate decision-makers and investors argue than human capital investments are directly related and essential to the organization?s income producing ability. Therefore, these investments should be recorded as assets on the balance sheet. Corporations considering mergers or buy-outs place considerable credence and relevancy on the ?soft? or ?intangible? assets of an organization. Intangible assets are crucial in aiding investors or decision-makers in evaluating the profitability and performance of operations and for futuristic planning. Investors no longer rely solely on the financial statements of corporations and the absolute values therein to determine or gauge corporate wealth and corporate performance. This revolution deems current generally accepted accounting principles invalid and outdated by corporate standards."
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Corporate Governance and Corporate Law, 2002.
Examines the implications, factors and morals of corporate governance and corporate law.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper shall demonstrate how a quote from the U.K. summarizes corporate governance and corporate law through consolidating the diverse areas of the corporate governance system. This is achieved through investigating the factors that comprise corporate governance, in addition to the effects that corporate governance and corporate law have upon the business environment.
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Business Electronics Corporation vs. Sharp Electronics Corporation, 2002.
This paper is a law analysis of the case of Business Electronics Corporation vs. Sharp Electronics Corporation.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper assess the Dsitrct Court ruling and the Fifth Appeals Court of the Supreme Court. The author points out that we can see how the Sherman Act overturned a victory to the petitioner and made a case for fair pricing competition under the higher law of the land.
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Corporate Governance: Alltel Corporation, 2004.
Identification and analysis of corporate governance issues at Alltel corporation.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper presents the identification and analysis of corporate governance issues at Alltel corporation. It describes the company and defines elements of corporate governance. The paper concludes that the company is guilty of the appearance of inproprieties. It recommends the company should adopt a policy of not funding unregulated business operations from the earnings of regulated business operations, and eliminate the requirement for a mandatory equity position for the Board of Directors.
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"The purpose of this research is to analyze relevant corporate governance issues at Alltel Corporation. This executive summary provides description of the company as well as providing a ..."
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Corporate Communication and HealthSouth Corporation, 2006.
A look at business scandal and fraudulent behavior on the part of charismatic leaders as a result of poor communication.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper examines how leadership plays a vital role in corporate communication and accountability. It also explores how a culture based on values is able to communicate across the organizational structure effectively and that the failure of communication can lead to criminal behaviour and the downfall of the company, using the HealthSouth Corporation as an example.
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Introduction
Communication and Leadership
Conclusion
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"For a future at HealthSouth, strong leadership based on values will remain key. This type of leadership involved a certain level of emotional intelligence where feelings of powerful do not become overwhelming. Of course if leadership and responsibility are equally shared, then power will be as well. The key to effective leadership does not come from charisma but from integrity and sharing information. Hughes (2004) writes an effective leader will have impact upon their team and this is "apparent in the growing interest over the past decade in topics like the leader's genuineness, authenticity, credibility and trustworthiness" (p. 3). A leader's reflection of these attributes is found in their level of connectedness with employees. As a result leaders are more interested in mentoring and training their team rather than focusing on output of numbers or turn around time. These qualities are a good indicator for selecting a potential manager. This development in team building allows for "providing people opportunities to learn from their work rather than taking them away from their work to learn" (Hughes 4). "
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Capital Structure, 2006.
An overview of different theories of capital structure.
2,698 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper presents an overview of several different theories of corporate capital structure, focusing particularly on the differences between the traditionalist view of capital structure and the Modigliani-Miller view. The paper points out that there are two major differences between the traditionalist view of corporate capital structure and the Modigliani-Miller view, explaining that the first difference lay in the traditional view's contention that the value and cost of capital of a firm is interrelated to its capital structure, whereas the Modigliani-Miller view contends that they are independent of each other. The paper next explains that the second major difference is that the Modigliani-Miller view indicates a linear relationship between shareholder rate of return and firm leverage, which means that at low levels of debt the cost of equity increases faster under the Modigliani-Miller theorem than it does under the traditional View. The paper also takes a look at several other modern theories of corporate capital structure and investigates how these theories differ from the Modigliani-Miller view.
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"Generally the capital structure of a company is much influenced by the practical influences like managerial shareholdings, corporate strategy and taxation. The investment strategy by firms necessitates managers to explore the methods of financing new investment. The managers practice three main preferences: utilization of retained earnings, borrowing through debt instruments or issue of new shares. Thus the retained earnings, debt and equity constitute the three primary ingredients of the capital structure of the firm. The first two ingredients show ownership by shareholders and the second ingredient shows ownership by means of debt holders. The financing policy, capital structure and firms ownership are inextricably linked in representing the ways the economic agents form and alter their asset acquisition behavior via firms and capital markets and impact their income levels and returns to asset holdings in the form of capital gains, dividends or direct remuneration,. (Company Financing, Capital Structure, and Ownership: A Survey and Implications for Developing Economies)"
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Altria Corporation, 2008.
A business review of Altria Group, Inc., the parent company of Philip Morris International, Philip Morris USA and Philip Morris Capital Corporation.
1,731 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses Altria Group Inc.'s success in the global business market. The author analyzes its strengths, weaknesses and competitive strategy, and finds that its integrity and honesty with regard to its product, tobacco, differentiate it from similar companies. The author concludes that Altria's charitable and environmental initiatives and its ideas for safer or alternative tobacco products will guarantee its continued success.
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World Wide Operation
SWOT Analysis
Competition
Value Chain
Strategic Alternatives
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"Altria's competitive strategy primarily lies in its focus on corporate responsibility. According to its official Web site, Altria actively pursues corporate responsibility by interviewing the public regarding their views on the company and its products. The company has taken this information to create a strategy by which it attempts to make its products as safe as possible, and to discourage the youth from using their products. This is an unusual strategy in terms of the drive to profit. This however also popularizes the company in the eyes of the public, and is hence ultimately favorable for the company's public image and by association its profit."
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Working Capital Strategies, 2008.
This paper is a research proposal on the risk and opportunities of working capital, working capital management, cash conversion cycle and credit management, among others.
4,739 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 121.95
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This paper is a research proposal that discusses Lawrence Sports, a company that manufactures and distributes sports equipment and protective gear. Lawrence has a cash flow problem because largest customer, Mayo Stores is not paying on time. This paper benchmarks other companies to determine an alternative solution which will enable the company to improve its overall cash flows. The paper introduces research that assesses the risks and opportunities of working capital, working capital management, cash conversion cycle, credit management, and short-term financing/debt reduction to prepare for long-term opportunities, cash flow, and identifies the best practices in working capital management. Also, the paper has a large appendix with information from multiple companies.
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Abstract
Introduction
Conclusion
References
Appendices
Borders
General Electric
Magna Entertainment Corporation
Fleetwood Enterprise
Wal-Mart
Starbucks
Graham Manufacturing
Dell Computers
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"In addition to the other working capital issues identified, Lawrence Sports also is experiencing issues with its cash conversion cycle. Currently, Lawrence is using short-term financing in the form of cash from operations and a bank line of credit to not only finance short term assets such as inventory but also ongoing operations. Doing so places a significant pressure on the company to convert cash quickly. Benchmarking two other companies who have successfully controlled their cash conversion cycle could lend insights to Lawrence on how its CCC may be improved.
"Graham Manufacturing had a CCC of 134 days in 2004. By reducing the amount of time to collect 42% in 2007 and 37% in 2006 as well as increasing the amount of customer deposits prior to delivery of product Graham reduced its CCC down to 46 days by Q1 FY08. Following Graham's example Lawrence Sports could reduce its CCC by requiring Mayo, its largest customer, to pay more than 20% at the time of order. Additionally, Lawrence should focus on faster collections just as Graham did successfully. Such a plan could take the form of discounts for prompt payment or negotiate an interest charge for delayed payment."
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Working Capital Strategies, 2008.
This paper is a research proposal on the risk and opportunities of working capital, working capital management, cash conversion cycle and credit management, among others.
4,739 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 121.95
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This paper is a research proposal that discusses Lawrence Sports, a company that manufactures and distributes sports equipment and protective gear. Lawrence has a cash flow problem because its largest customer, Mayo Stores, is not paying on time. This paper benchmarks other companies to determine an alternative solution which will enable the company to improve its overall cash flows. The paper introduces research that assesses the risks and opportunities of working capital, working capital management, cash conversion cycle, credit management, and short-term financing/debt reduction to prepare for long-term opportunities, cash flow, and identifies the best practices in working capital management. Also, the paper has a large appendix with information from multiple companies.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Conclusion
References
Appendices
Borders
General Electric
Magna Entertainment Corporation
Fleetwood Enterprise
Wal-Mart
Starbucks
Graham Manufacturing
Dell Computers
From the Paper
"In addition to the other working capital issues identified, Lawrence Sports also is experiencing issues with its cash conversion cycle. Currently, Lawrence is using short-term financing in the form of cash from operations and a bank line of credit to not only finance short term assets such as inventory but also ongoing operations. Doing so places a significant pressure on the company to convert cash quickly. Benchmarking two other companies who have successfully controlled their cash conversion cycle could lend insights to Lawrence on how its CCC may be improved.
"Graham Manufacturing had a CCC of 134 days in 2004. By reducing the amount of time to collect 42% in 2007 and 37% in 2006 as well as increasing the amount of customer deposits prior to delivery of product Graham reduced its CCC down to 46 days by Q1 FY08. Following Graham's example Lawrence Sports could reduce its CCC by requiring Mayo, its largest customer, to pay more than 20% at the time of order. Additionally, Lawrence should focus on faster collections just as Graham did successfully. Such a plan could take the form of discounts for prompt payment or negotiate an interest charge for delayed payment."
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Capital Budgeting: Theory Versus Process, 2008.
A case study analysis of how capital budgeting theory can be applied at Ghana Oil Palm Development Corporation.
3,841 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper explores the capital budgeting process in a real-work scenario. The paper aims to determine how companies apply capital budgeting theory in actual practice and what results they can expect to achieve. The paper specifically examines the capital budgeting theory and how it is applied at the Ghana Oil Palm Development Corporation.
Table of Contents:
Background
Recent Capital Projects
Theoretical Background of Study
Choice of Methodology
Results
Analysis and Interpretation
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"The results of this study demonstrated the importance of considering external factors in the capital budgeting process. The role of local and national governments must also be considered. This study will help others realize how important it is to include external factors in their capital budgeting analysis. This study achieved its goals be providing in-depth insight into the thought processes that govern the capital budgeting process. As we found out, often those that make the decisions regarding the method for capital budgeting must act under the direction of others above them. This can make the process difficult, especially if the superior does not understand the importance of external variables that can affect the outcome of the project."
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Human and Social Capital: Impact on Economy, 2008.
A discussion of the influence of both human and social capital on a modern economy and their positive correlation to the wealth of a nation.
4,065 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 109.95
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This paper discusses and defines several types of human capital and social capital and describes the differences between both kinds of capital. The author discusses the theoretical aspects of social capital, as expounded by modern economists, and shows several examples of social capital at work, in the education system and in the work environment. The paper demonstrates the positive connection between social networks and economic development and the need for both human and social capital in increasing a nation's prosperity.
Outline:
Introduction
Human Capital
Social Capital
Types of Social Capital
Social Capital and Modern Economics
Promoting Social Capital
Implications
Conclusion
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"The research indicates that social capital involves the relationships that are developed in society. The developing and sustaining of such relationships or networks appears to play an integral role in allowing people to work together to achieve common goals. In addition to human capital which is associated with the development of knowledge and skills, social capital is focused more on the development of relationships that ultimately result in individuals and groups working side by side who would not ordinarily cross paths."
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