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    Payoff Matrix and Prisoners Dilemma

    Firm B (Problem 1) ___________ Low Price High Price __________________________________________________________________ Low Price (1,1) (3, -1) Firm A High Price

    Purchase of Insurance

    The main reason that diversified shareholders might NOT want their corporate managers to purchase insurance against firm specific losses is that: a. they like risk b. they have already diversified away the risk that is being insured c. they are risk averse d. cash flow variability increases their return on investment.

    Search engine placement and visability

    Assume you are the manager of a company that sells books that can be downloaded from the Internet. Why is it important for your company to have a high ranking in search engines? What impact will higher visibility have on the firm? Would it be difficult to get a high search engine ranking for a company that sells e-books?

    Exxon Corporation's Oil Spill of 1989

    If the Exxon Valdez oil crisis were to occur today, how would new technologies, such ast the internet, impact the case? Due to the recent globalization of markets, would the outcome of this case be different if the events occured today?

    Negotiation Planning Guide

    Using the attached case study, from the prespective of of General Manger Washington Bullets: Wes Unseld, I am requesting for help in answering the following questions: 1. What are the issues in the upcoming negotiation? (all the issues not just Wes Unseld's issues). 2. Based o n a review of ALL the issues, what is the "

    Crashing Schedule for Production and Operations Management

    Need help developing a crashing schedule. the relevant data is attached as a word document. Problem description is below. A contract has been landed to build a custom boat for a lawyer. Relevant data is shown below. The complication is that the lawyer wants delivery in 32 weeks or he will impose a penalty of $375 for each

    Triple Constraints

    What are triple constraints and why are they important to understand? Answer in 200 words

    Find the UCL and LCL

    Four samples of 100 each were taken from an assembly line, with the following results: Using the historical average as the central line of the chart, which one of the following is the limits for an attributes control chart with z = 2? Sample Number Number Defective 1

    Selecting new location

    The Hunan Restaurant wishes to locate a new facility. Based on the following subjective criteria, where should the new facility be located? (Very good=5, Good=4, Fair=3, Poor=2, and Very poor=1 Factor Score Evaluation by location Factor Weight A B C D Market 30 5 4

    Career Development Plan Summary

    1. Individual Assignment: Career Development Plan Summary. Imagine that you have recently been promoted to a midlevel management position, and your upper-level manager has revealed that your team will be restructured. Your team will take on new responsibilities that require the hiring of additional personnel and training for

    Fishbone Diagrams: A Car That Won't Start

    I am trying to create a fishbone digram I am sure I have left some vital steps out, could you please assist me. See problem a. a. A common problem that many drivers encounter is a car that will not start. Create a fishbone diagram to assist in the diagnosis of the potential causes of this problem?

    Forecasting Demand Using Exponential smoothing

    Consider the following actual and forecast demand levels for the Burger King Whopper sandwich at a local Burger King restaurant: Day Actual Demand Forecast Demand Monday 88 88 Tuesday 72 88 Wednesday 68 84 Thursday 48 80 Friday The forec

    Business Forecasting: Exponential Smoothing

    HP uses the AMD chip in some of its desktop computers. The prices for the chip during the last 12 months were as follows: Month Price per Chip January $1.80 February $1.67 March $1.70 April $1.85 May $1.90 June $1.87 July $1.80 August $1.83 September $1.70 October $1.65 November $1.70 December $1.75

    Phoenix House

    Write in your own words information relating to Phoenix House. Be sure to include the following information: - General ethical dilemmas in the human services profession - Ethical dilemmas that are faced by the specific services provided by Phoenix House - Legal requirements placed on Phoenix House - Specific efforts re

    Public relations

    Could you please describe a reaction to a recent PR crisis that happened to an organization, national or global. What was the attitude toward the organization after their response?

    Forecasting & Demand Planning

    Please help me with the following 2 exercises. I have attached the scanned documents in a PDF file for your review. I am having a problem understanding and need your assistance. Thank you in advance for your help! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    PLEASE HELP......EASY 4 PAGES....HR ADMINISTRATION

    PLEASE BE ORIGINAL IN YOUR RESPONSE...THIS NEEDS TO BE IN APA FORMAT WHICH NEEDS TO BE 4 PAGES WHICH IS PROBABLY 2 1/2 PAGES DOUBLED SPACED PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ME HELP FROM PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED WORK FOR OTHER STUDENTS.... Consider the following scenario: Jim Delaney, president of Apex Door, has a problem. No matter h

    Developing Training Program

    Consider this unit of this course a "training phase." you are to produce the following: One question that could be used to facilitate group or chat discussion on this topic (i.e. Developing Training Programs) A paragraph for your question indicating the extent to which each question is likely to stimulate useful discussi

    Sales Management

    In 500 words or more, describe at least three sales management strategies currently used in organizations. - Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy. - Provide examples of situations in which each strategy could best be used. I am attaching some reading materials so you have an idea exactly what I need.

    Personal Values Development Paper

    In 1500 words I need help on this 1. Personal Values - Define your values 2. Source of Development - Discuss the sources that helped shape your values. Include specific examples or experiences to define the value. 3. Revising Values - Describe the criteria and/or decision-making factors that you use to revis

    Financial Management

    3-4 paragraphs You work for an large investment firm and recently wrote a position article on your firm's approach to investing for the small investor, titled "Investing is for the little guy". The article now appears on your company's website. It has, interestingly enough, generated e-mailed responses from potential clients

    Mission and Vision Statement Critique

    Mission and Vision Vision DNA provides service that is responsive, supportive, and cooperative, and is delivered with professionalism through ethical behavior, collaborative practice, and respect for all participants in the process. Our organization builds its foundation on integrity in both business practice and intellectual

    Current Value of Operations

    A company forecasts free cash flow in one year to be -$10 million and free cash flow in two years to be $20 million. After the second year, free cash flow will grow at a constant rate of 4 percent per year forever. If the overall cost of capital is 14 percent, what is the current value of operations, to the nearest million?

    Forecasting Earnings for Pisa Pizza

    Pisa Pizza, a seller of frozen pizza, is considering introducing a healthier version of its pizza that will be low in cholesterol and contain no trans fats. The firm expects that sales of the new pizza will be $20 million per year. While many of these sales will be to new customers, Pisa Pizza estimates that 40% will come from