How important would reliability and dependability factor into your evaluation? * How does one evaluate the characteristics of a quality intangible product? How important would courtesy and knowledge be of the person representing the provider in resolving an issue with a quality intangible service? Week Three Discussion Questions What are the two principle activities in strategic planning? Why is it important to correctly identify and address these two activities to ensure success in the quality initiative?
Explore how entrepreneurs make financing decisions when they are faced with timing issues and low bargaining power versus VCs. Mindersoft Stephen R. Chapin Jr., the CEO of a new startup, Mindersoft, Inc., must evaluate an offer from a venture capital firm in March 1997. The firm, Novak Biddle Venture Partners, offers to invest $2.0 million for 40 percent of the company resulting in a $5 million post-money valuation for the firm. He is concerned that the valuation offered by the venture capitalist is too low. He believes that the premoney valuation of the company should be at least $10 million based on the potential profitability of the company and the successful efforts to date in lining up several key sponsorships with national retailers.
I would make an investment in the company’s 5% convertible bonds. Sepracor’s ROA and ROE is above the average and showing that it is profitable; however, the company’s debt to asset ratio is above 1, which means that most of its assets are financed through debt instead of equity. Sepracor would be in trouble if its creditors were to start demanding repayment. C.) To make valid comparisons between Sepracor and Bayer, you would have to compare the rules for fair value under the U.S GAAP and iGAAP. Under IFRS, convertible bonds are separately recorded as liabilities and stockholder’s equities.
c. What type of organizational structure would you want to use for this company (by function, by process, by product, and so on)? Explain why you would prefer this structure. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points) c. How important would liability protection be for this type of company? Explain why it would or would not be important.
True False | 3. | One of the competitive dimensions that form the competitive position of a company when planning its strategies is delivery speed. True False | 4. | One of the competitive dimensions that form the competitive position of a company when planning its strategies is making the best trade-off. True False | 5.
legal fees, and amortized over 5 years or less. expenses of the period. patents, and amortized over the remaining useful life of the patent. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 12 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 3. Question : (TCO C) Negative goodwill arises when the _____ of the net assets acquired is higher than the purchase price of the assets.
Do you Agree or disagree? Give at least three specific reasons for your answer and provide at least one counter argument and rebut it. Week 2 Discussion Questions Question A Provide and discuss an example of a situation where a company would use a job cost sheet. As part of your analysis, be sure to explain the nature and importance of a job cost sheet. Question B Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Job Order Costing.
1. How strong are the competitive forces confronting Under Armour, Nike, and The Adidas Group? Do five- forces analysis to support your answer. 2. What are the key elements of Under Armour’s strategy?
Star River Electronics Ltd. Team 14 Constantine Brocoum Courtney Delia Stephanie Doherty David Dubois Radu Oprea December 19th, 2009 Contents Objectives 1 Management Summary 1 Financial Health 1 Financial Forecast for 2002 and 2003 3 Key Driver Assumptions 5 Star River WACC 5 Free Cash Flows of the Packaging Machine Investment 7 Appendices 7 i. Objectives This report seeks to answer the following five questions about Star River Electronics Ltd.: 1. Assess the current financial health and recent financial performance of the company. What strengths and/or weaknesses would you highlight to Adeline Koh?