Quantitative research allows assessing and analyzing data. The association between an independent and dependent variable is studied in detail. Quantitative research can be used to test hypotheses in trials since it is effective in measuring data gathered from the statistics. The main disadvantage of quantitative research is that a large sample of the population must be studied; the larger the sample of people researched, the more statistically accurate the results will be. However,
Other things equal they prefer to pay more for stocks that are more risky and have uncertain cash flows. • Investors are risk averse. Other things equal they prefer to pay more for stocks that are less risky and that have relatively certain cash flows than other stocks. When determining the value of a firm, which of the following statements is ture? • A financial asset is considered to have value if it has the ability to generate positive cash flows.
In his first section Paul says that “It is universally acknowledged that education is the key to economic success.” He is actually just stating that to make a generalization of most of the worlds thoughts on education and job success, because right after he makes that statement he goes on to say that “what everyone knows is wrong.” Krugman says that the growing technology and use of software is extremely cheaper than the “old fashioned” way of doing things. Such as using armies of lawyers and paralegals to do legal research. Basically, technology is reducing demand for highly educated workers. Another example he uses are engineers. He says technology is eliminating the need for them because you can make chips much simpler with a computer than a human worker.
• Authoritative opinion from a 1993 Anders Ericsson paper suggests that although practice focusing on fixing errors may not be the most enjoyable, it is probably the most effective. • Research on practice sessions of pianists published in the Journal of Research in Music Education indicates that the best pianists put a stronger focus on immediately fixing errors so they do not occur again. Comment: The argument is fairly persuasive because, as presented, it makes good logical sense (logos = logical appeal) and basically validates my personal experiences. The results of the studies on the musicians’ practices made the argument much more credible (ethos = ethical appeal) and convincing to me. In fact, I would have liked hearing about the studies in more detail.
How Effective was the National Government? • Some National Government policies, did help reduce unemployment and encourage economic recovery, but others were of limited value. • Cutting government spending in 1931, including the wages of public employees like teachers and policemen as well as unemployment benefit, helped to maintain international confidence and stopped the banking crisis. • Leaving the Gold Standard meant that Britain sold more exports to the empire within the 'sterling area' as British exports were cheaper as the pound was allowed to fall. • A more important benefit of coming off the Gold Standard was that the Bank of England was able to lower interest rates.
The information is easily translated into simple charts and graphs due to the fact the information provided are in statistical number form (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2011). Not having a large enough sample is a imitation to quantitative research. Before the study is started, large samples are required for quantitative studies. Validity, accuracy, and projectability all can be affected by the misuse of sampling, which can also limit the research. Another limitation was not having enough give, which can cause statistical error because the research has short interviews (Winters et al.,
Value and cost of information. Competent marketing researchers show concern for estimating the value of information against its cost. Value/cost evaluation helps the marketing research department determine which research projects to conduct, which research designs to use, and whether to gather more information after the initial results are in. Research costs are typically easy to quantify, while the value is harder to anticipate. The value depends on the reliability and validity of the research findings and management's willingness to accept and act on its findings.
Both strategies failed, therefore it is necessary to analyze what were their mistakes. • Core Competencies: Trexel has the know-how to development of different product better than its competitors (lower production cost), so it is necessary to consider the cost savings of the different alternatives. • Competitive Advantage: Because of Trexel has the know-how to produce high-quality products at low production cost, they are better positioned that its competitors. Also Trexel have protected their intellectual property through patents, which allow maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage in the time. For these reasons, it is necessary to analyze the competitive advantage of the different options presented.
This is a move less risky than corporate owned expansion and will likely produce positive cash flow. Franchised stores will eventually replace whole selling to grocery and convenience stores, a strategy with a negative net present value due to erosion in sales at franchised or company owned stores. Recommendation 1 resolves the problem surrounding high operating leverage in areas with low sales potential. While these markets are profitable, high investments in buildings and equipment provide excess capacity at a high cost. In an attempt to reduce the uncertainty of Krispy Kreme’s stock recommendation 2 suggests that Krispy Kreme make a firm commitment to issue financial statements on a feasible date.
Q2 What cost savings do you predict from the Charlotte Pilot? The centralization pilot program has advantages over the usual decentralized structure in terms of saving cost. In declining economic environment and increased competition, centralization has the potential to reduce the dormant staff especially the multiple credit managers who are allocated the same branch office. In addition, centralization will ensure that Ferguson rides on the informal performance ranking. Duplication of duties occasioned by decentralization consumes much of Ferguson revenue and thus the intended centralization will eliminate this weakness.