Assignment 1: Portfolio Management Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you: Analyze the relationship between risk and rate of return, and suggest how you would formulate a portfolio that will minimize risk and maximize rate of return. Formulate an argument for investment diversification in an investor portfolio. Address how stocks, bonds, real estate, metals, and global funds may be used in […]

Part 1… FIN 534 – Homework Set #3 FIN 534 Homework Set #3 1158 (8-14-2015) Page 1 of 1 Directions: Answer the following questions on a separate document. Explain how you reached the answer  or show your work if a mathematical calculation is needed, or both. Submit your assignment using the  assignment link in the course shell. This homework assignment is worth 100 points. Use […]

800 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.. As the firm looks for ways to offset the domestic downturn in sales, Deborah, the CEO of your company, wants to determine if a global strategy is a good […]

You need choose  ONE and only one of the essay questions below: a) Describe and analyse the principal characteristics of the business cultures in Latin America. b) Describe and analyse the benefits and challenges of Chile´s commodity-dependent economy. c) Describe and analyze Chile´s relations with its main Latin American partners. d) Describe and analyze Latin America´s regional integration process since 1950.  (should cover the OAS, […]

Part 1 Respond Please respond to the following: How is the NPV rule related to the goal of maximizing shareholder wealth, and under what conditions would you expect the NPV and IRR rules to return the same accept / reject decision? Identify one problem with using IRR as part of this decision-making process. What value might the financial decision maker gain by adding the profitability […]

1.      The most important factor in your credit score is a.       Length of credit history b.      Amount in savings c.       Making payments on time d.      Low debt to income ratio 2.      A federal approved website to get your credit report checked can be located at a.       www.freecreditreport.com b.      www.creditcheck.gov c.       www.annualcreditreport.com d.      None of the above 3.      Phyllis had three credit cards stolen. Before she […]

The vintage restaurant, on CaptivaIsland near Fort Myers, Florida, is owned and operated by Karen Payne. The restaurant just completed its third year of operation. During that time, Karen sought to establish a reputation for the restaurant as a high-quality dining establishment that specializes in fresh seafood. Through the efforts of Karen and her staff, her restaurant has become one of the best and fastest-growing […]

This is a continuing assignment 3 pages 5 references apa format You enter your project team meeting with Mike and Tiffany to hear them discussing the tools that they found to conduct an analysis of the industry and competitors. “Mike, there are so many more tools than I even realized to give us some good data,” Tiffany states.  “I know,” Mike says. “That’s why I […]

Assignment 2: Global Staffing Every company finds it challenging to recruit and select top executives for an international location. The nationals of the host country will be aware of the local laws and customs and may accept a lower wage as well, but may not be familiar with the company’s culture and policies. The company’s employees, on the other hand, will know about the company’s […]

Using the information in the assignment description: Prepare a capital budget for the Hot New Cafe with the net cash flows for this project over a 5-year period. Calculate the payback period (P/B) and the net present value (NPV) for the project. Answer the following questions based on your P/B and NPV calculations: Do you think the project should be accepted? Why? Define and describe […]