Assignment Overview Due to the increasingly complex nature of corporate finance, more and more corporations are tapping their chief financial officer to become their chief executive officer. The CFO brings substantial financial expertise to the position of CEO. However, there may be other reasons why the CFO is not necessarily the best person to become the CEO. Please note that the CFO must have an […]

The most important function of information technology (IT) for the managed care organization (MCO) is to support the business of the MCO. How the IT department aligns with the operational dynamics of the MCO is a vital management consideration. A well-functioning IT department will help the MCO reduce risk (i.e., costs). The IT department should design, implement, and operate the systems that run the MCO. […]

Questions 1. Project monitoring and evaluation is part and parcel of project management cycle discuss (30 Marks) 2. Using relevant examples and illustration show the similarities and dissimilarities between Evaluation and Social Research (30 Marks) 3. Earned value analysis (EVA) is one of the models used in the monitoring and evaluation of projects. Discuss the concept of EVA and using examples and illustrations show how […]

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you complete the following: Research and describe the internal and external environments of 2 to 3 real-world companies using an environmental scan. Determine whatcompetitive advantages each company has and what strategies each company is using. How does each company create value and sustain competitive advantage through business strategy? What measurement guidelines is each company using to verify […]

Assignment 4: Annual Review Due Week 9 and worth 125 points Imagine you work at a company and it is time for an employee named Jim’s annual review. While he was a model employee the first nine (9) months of the year, recently Jim has been coming in late. It has not been just a few minutes each day, either. It is starting to cause […]

Principles of finance What is its self-supporting growth rate?  Need math solution discussion    Bannister Legal Services generated $2 million in sales during 2010, and its year-end total assets were $1.5 million. Also, at year-end 2010, current liabilities were $500k, consisting of $200k in notes payable, $200k in accounts payable and $100k in accruals. Looking ahead at 2011, the company estimates that its assets must […]

Imagine that you have decided you need to a purchase 2015 Range Rover Land Rover for $83,500. Conduct some research as to the cost of this car.  You have determined in this imagined scenario that you could afford to make a 10% down payment.  You can borrow the balance either from your local bank using a four-year loan or from the dealership’s finance company.  If […]

Drawing similarities between credit card processing and the insurance industry is interesting. Many years ago as a young banker, I managed credit card complaints for a large bank in Chicago.  One method of mitigating risks back then was to  educate consumers of their rights regarding credit card charges by merchants.  In your opinion and expertise, is that still a viable risk management approach for consumers […]

Purpose of Assignment Students should understand and be able to calculate the net present value and internal rate of return for corporate cash flows, determine project cash flows and a company’s sales, variable costs, fixed costs, and its breakeven point. Assignment Steps  Resources: Tutorial help on Excel® and Word® functions can be found on the Microsoft®Office website. There are also additional tutorials via the web that offer support […]

It appears that George is running a profitable business. George is aware you are in an MBA Managerial Finance class and comes to you for advice on his working capital practices. More specifically George asks you to do the following: Describe his working capital practices, including his methods of capital budgeting analysis techniques. Analyze the potential pitfalls in his capital budgeting practices that George should […]