International Business Decision Making

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Assignment 1: Discussion Questions—International Business Decision Making

The various factors impacting international business may be brought together into a process for evaluating international business opportunities. Choosing the right mode of entry is the next step.

Research evaluation of business opportunities and modes of entry using your textbook,  University online library resources, and the Internet. Respond to the following:

  • Explain how a business can assess international business opportunities giving examples. Do you think the size of the company matters in assessing an international business opportunity? Give reasons for your answer.
  • In your opinion, what would be the single most effective way for a potential international business to gain entry into an international market? What are the apparent risks of the mode of entry you recommend? For at least one other mode of entry, explain why it would be less effective compared to the one you chose.

Write your response in 400 words or less. Apply current APA standards for writing style to your work. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

By Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Assignment 2: Presentation—Starting an International Business

Business decisions are not made on a hunch or some vague idea of a good place to do business. Professionals assess business opportunities and modes of entry to choose the best alternative.

Research the topic using your textbook,  University online library resources, and the Internet. Based on your research, develop a presentation. Your role is of an educational specialist in international business and your audience is a group of middle managers.

Discuss the following in your presentation:

  • Steps to analyzing international business opportunities with specifics of what is involved in each step
  • Alternative methods for gaining entry into an international business opportunity or market

Submit your work in a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation. Use the speaker notes area to write the information supporting the slides. Apply current APA standards for writing style to your work. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

By Saturday, Feb 16,2013

WK5 – #4 Case Study – New Belgium Brewing

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WK5 – #4 Case Study – New Belgium Brewing

Answer the following questions related to Case 5 in Business Ethics in a 2-page essay:

• Is there a possible conflict between an industry that sells a product that can have negative consequences from the use of its product and the industry’s ability to engage in socially responsible activities?

• What perks do you see in the New Belgium Brewery that could be an added plus to your work environment? Identify at least two of those perks.

• What are the dangers any company might face if its sole focus is the bottom line? Identify at least five of those dangers.

Read the following sections of Business Ethics:

• Ch. 7, “Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical Culture and Relationships”

• Ch. 8, “Developing and Effective Ethics Program”

• Case 5, “New Belgium Brewing: Ethical and Environmental Responsibility,” on pp. 437–446

Read the following sections of Conscious Capitalism:

• Ch. 15, ”Conscious Cultures”

• Ch. 16, ”Conscious Management”

• Ch. 18, ”The Power and Beauty of Conscious Capitalism”

• “The Conscious Capitalism Credo” on p. 273

Required Course Materials

Title: Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases

Edition: 11th

Authors: Ferrell, O. C., Fraedrich, J., & Ferrell, L.

ISBN-13: 9781305500846

Title: Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business

Authors: MacKay, J., & Sisodia, R.

ISBN-13: 9781422144206

FIN 435 Case Study

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This case written assignment is on Arcadian Microarray Technologies, In. (Case 44).

 

Report Requirements:

·       Cover sheet with case name, date, team number and team members;

·       One or two page written report analyzing questions given; and

·       Exhibit with any financials, ratios, charts/graphs that you address in your report.

 

 

Your analysis should cover the following concerns:

1.

3.     1.. Regarding the cash flow forecasts in case Exhibit 5, at what point in the future would you set the forecast horizon for the three investments? Why? More generally, what should determine when you stop forecasting annual cash flows and estimate a terminal value?

4.    2. Estimate other terminal values based on alternate estimation approaches. From these various estimates, please triangulate toward a single composite estimate of terminal value for each of Sierra Capital and Arcadian’s forecasts.

What is the resulting present value (PV) of cash flows under Sierra Capital and Arcadian’s outlook?

How significant was TV in creating the difference between the two present value estimates?

5.    3.  As a general matter in valuation work, how much attention should terminal value garner? What short list of questions about TV could you keep on hand in case a client asked you to opine on a valuation of that company?

 

Turnadot & Sons is a small wholesaler of decorative cast iron objects.

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1. Turnadot & Sons is a small wholesaler of decorative cast iron objects. The following events, related to a special customer order, occur as described below:
• August 5, 2005: Turnadot receives the special order for 200 outdoor planters at a selling price of $50 each, including delivery at a future convenient time and location. The customer, with whom Turnadot has had a long-term, trouble-free relationship, pays $3,000 as a deposit and agrees to pay the rest on delivery. Turnadot immediately orders $4,000 worth of planters from its supplier and pays a $1,000 deposit for them.
• August 27, 2005: Turnadot pays $3,000 balance due to the supplier upon delivery of the planters to its warehouse.
• September 5, 2005: The customer calls for delivery of the planters, and pays the balance of $7,000 when they arrive at the customer site.
What is the dollar gross margin earned by Turnadot on the special order for 200 planters?
• $2,000
• $7,000
• $9,000
• $6,000

2. The next 6 questions refer to Quentin Company’s December 31, 2004 Balance Sheet.
Quentin began 2004 with the following non-current asset balances: Plant and equipment (net) $59,000; Patent (net) $28,000. No long-term assets were purchased or sold during the year. How much amortization and depreciation expense did Quentin record during 2004?
• $3,000
• $4,000
• $7,000
• Cannot be estimated

3. Quentin’s 2004 net income was $5,000. No dividends were declared or paid during 2004. What was Quentin’s retained earnings balance on December 31, 2003?
• $39,000
• $49,000
• $34,000
• Cannot be estimated

4. Quentin’s current ratio on December 31, 2004 is:
• 1.25
• 0.80
• 0.53
• 1.125

1. Quentin’s total debt to equity ratio on December 31, 2004 is:
• 2.12
• 1.52
• 1.19
• 0.53

2. Quentin Company’s year-end 2004 total assets equals its year-end 2004 total liabilities and owners’ equity. This is most likely the result of the company following the:
• Historical Cost concept
• Dual-aspect concept
• Materiality concept
• Money measurement concept

3. Quentin’s December 31, 2003 inventory T-account debit balance was also $56,000. During 2004, its inventory purchases amounted to $25,000, and there were no inventory-related write-downs or losses. What was Quentin’s 2004 cost of goods sold expense?
• $5,000
• $67,000
• $20,000
• $45,000

4. The next 6 questions refer to Carlita Company’s 2004 Income Statement.
Carlita’s 2004 gross margin percentage is:
• 50%
• 33%
• 30%
• 25%

1. During 2004, Carlita’s competitor Farside had double the sales of Carlita, but it also earned a gross margin of $30,000. Farside’s 2004 gross margin percentage was:
• 25%
• 50%
• 12.5%
• Insufficient information; cannot be calculated

2. Carlita began 2004 with a retained earnings account balance of $132,000. During 2004, it declared and paid dividends of $5,000. Its December 31, 2004 retained earnings account balance is:
• $132,000
• $120,000
• $139,000
• Cannot be calculated

3. Carlita’s 2004 return on sales percentage is:
• 25%
• 16.67%
• 15%
• 10%

4. Carlita began 2004 with an interest payable account balance of $13,000. During 2004, it paid $5,000 in interest to its lenders. On December 31, 2004, its interest payable account balance is:
• $15,000
• $10,000
• $13,000
• Cannot be calculated

 

1. Carlita began 2004 with a taxes payable account balance of $3,000. On December 31, 2004, its taxes payable account balance is $7,000. How much did Carlita pay to the tax authorities during the year?
• $2,000
• $6,000
• $4,000
• Cannot be calculated

2. On January 1, 2005, Jon Sports has a bond payable of $200,000. During 2005, it pays off $20,000 of the outstanding bond principal and issues a new $70,000 bond. There are no other transactions related to the bond payable account.
What is Jon Sports’ December 31, 2005 bond payable balance?
• A debit balance of $250,000
• A credit balance of $150,000
• A debit balance of $150,000
• A credit balance of $250,000

3. The next 7 questions are based on Panjim Trading Company’s cash T-account for 2005.
Based on Panjim’s 2005 cash T-account, which one of the following statements must be true?
• During 2005, Panjim’s total merchandise sales were $60,000
• During 2005, Panjim’s total merchandise purchases were $44,000
• During 2005, Panjim issued $75,000 of debt
• Panjim did not record any tax expense for 2005

4. Panjim began 2005 with salaries payable balance of $75,000. It had 2005 salary expense of $80,000. Its 2005 ending salaries payable balance must be:
• $95,000
• $55,000
• $155,000
• $105,000

 

Question And Problem Sets

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I attached the reading material and questions along with 2 excel templates

a total of 8 questions

I will have to email you because some of the images did not copy to the attachment.

need this in 24 hours…..if you can do please let me know asap

Purpose of Assignment

Provide students with a basic understanding of financial management, goal of the firm, and the basic financial statements. Students should be able to calculate and analyze solvency, liquidity, profitability and market value ratios, and create proforma financial statements.

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 for office products.

Complete the following Questions and Problems (Concepts and Critical Thinking Questions for Ch. 1 Only) from each chapter as indicated.

Show all work and analysis.

Prepare in Microsoft® Excel® or Word.

  • Ch. 1: Questions 3 & 11 (Concepts Review and Critical Thinking Questions section)
  • Ch. 2: Questions 4 & 9 (Questions and Problems section): Microsoft® Excel® template provided for Problem 4.
  • Ch. 3: Questions 4 & 7 (Question and Problems section)
  • Ch. 4: Questions 1 & 6 (Questions and Problems section): Microsoft® Excel® template provided for Problem 6.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines if submitting in Microsoft® Word.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Materials

  • Question and Problem Sets Grading Guide
  • Ch. 2 Problem 4 Microsoft® Excel® Template
  • Ch. 4 Problem 6 Microsoft® Excel® Template
  • Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Ch. 1: Introduction to Corporate Finance
  • Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Ch. 2: Financial Statements, Taxes, and Cash Flow
  • Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Ch. 3: Working with Financial Statements
  • Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Ch. 4: Long-Term Financial Planning and Growth

Government Role And Trading Blocks

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Assignment 1: Discussion—Government Role and Trading Blocks

Please answer all questions

While there are powerful economic arguments for international trade, countries do impose restrictions on international trade. At the same time, regional agreements form one method to reduce or eliminate such restrictions among countries signing the agreement.

Research government role in trade and trade agreements using your textbook,  University online library resources, and the Internet. Respond to the following:

  • Should governments promote or restrict international trade? Describe at least three ways in which countries can restrict trade. Irrespective of your answer, which position—promoting or restricting international trade—is most likely to find support as a national strategy? Why do governments commonly initiate policies that support both positions?
  • Research one regional trading bloc of which the United States is a member. Describe when the bloc was constituted, which countries are currently members, and which products are included in agreements. What is the economic justification for this trade bloc? Do you agree with the U.S. involvement in this trading bloc? What does the U.S. gain or lose?

Write your response in 400 words or less. Apply current APA standards for writing style to your work. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

By Thursday, January 24, 2013, submit your assignment

 

Assignment 2: Case Analysis—Google in China

Governments play an important role in business decisions and business operations. The case study in this assignment provides a fascinating view of the business environment in China.

Read the following case study:

Analyze the case. In your case analysis, address the following questions:

  1. What is the basic situation described in the case? Summarize the Google experience.
  2. What other companies are described in the case as having had to deal with Chinese censorship. What is your opinion of their actions?
  3. What seems to be the policy of Chinese censorship?
  4. What are some U.S. congressional initiatives related to Chinese censorship? Do you support those initiatives?
  5. Did Google make the right choice? What were the different opinions expressed in the case regarding the Google choice? Form an argument.

Submit your work in a 3-page Word document. Apply current APA standards for writing style to your work. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Finance Multiple Choice Questions

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All else constant, what would Baldwin’s SG&A/Sales ratio be if the company had spent an additional $1,500,000 for Buddy’s promotional budget and $750,000 for Buddy’s sales budget?
Select: 1
11.3%
8.4%
11.8%
9.8%
The Chester’s balance sheet has $106,417,000 in equity. Further, the company is expecting $3,000,000 in net income next year. Assuming no dividends are paid and no stock is issued, what would their Book Value be next year?
Select: 1
$16.22
$71.60
$32.41
$33.33
Chester Corp. is downsizing the size of their workforce by 10% (to the nearest person) next year from various strategic initiatives. How much will the company pay in separation costs if each worker receives $5,000 when separated?
Select: 1
$225,000
$2,030,000
$90,000
$812,000
In the Month of March, Baldwin Corporation received orders of 162 units at a price of $15.00 for their product Bold. Baldwin uses the accrual method of accounting and offers 30 day credit terms. Baldwin delivers 108 units in March and the balance of 54 units in April. They received payment for 54 units in March, 54 units in April, and 54 units in May. How much revenue is recognized on the March income statement from this order? How much in the April Income statement? (Answer in thousands)
Select: 1
$2,430 , 0
0 , $2,430
$1,620 , $810
$810 , $810
Your Competitive Intelligence team is predicting that the Baldwin Company will invest in adding capacity to their Baker product this year. Assume Baldwin’s product Baker invests in increasing its capacity by 10% this year. Because of this new information, your company anticipates all other products in the Core segment will increase their capacity by the same amount. How much can the industry produce in the Core segment the next year? Consider only products primarily in the Core segment last year. Ignore current inventories. Figures in thousands (000).
Select: 1
8,725
9,702
7,675
8,652
11,066
3,980
7,668
Assume Andrews is paying a dividend of $1.38 (per share). If this dividend was raised by 15%, given its current stock price, what would be the Dividend Yield?
Select: 1
0.9%
134.5%
0.7%
0.7%
Last year Abby charged $2,753,867 Depreciation on the Income Statement of Andrews. If Abby sold a fully depreciated piece of equipment at a loss, the effect on Andrews’s financial statements would be (all other items remaining equal):
Select: 1
Decrease Net Cash from operations on the Cash Flow Statement
No impact on Net Cash from operations
Increase Net Cash from operations
Just impact the Balance Sheet
The Baldwin company wants to decrease its plant utilization for Buddy by 15%. How many units would need to be produced next year to meet this production goal? Ignore impact of accounts payable on plant utilization.
Select: 1
1,305
1,782
2,030
1,535

Business Law Assignment 8 Question And One Discussion

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Please answer the essay questions in detail with citing of following chapters.

Chapter 13 assignment- Essay question 1,2, 4,5- page 314

Chapter 15, assignment: Essay question 2,3,4,5 page 354

Discussion

Star Chevrolet Co. v. Green
Facts: Kevin Green paid $4,600 cash for a used Camaro from Star Chevrolet. When the car blew a gasket, the dealer refused to give Kevin his money back. Kevin repaired the car himself and drove it on the highway, where it was wrecked. Kevin sued Star, and the trial court awarded him the full price of the car, because he was a minor when he bought it. Star appealed.
Issue: Is Kevin Green entitled to disaffirm the contract even though the Camaro has been destroyed?
Holding: The appeals court affirmed judgment for Green but reduced the award to $3,100, based on the car’s salvage value. A minor may disaffirm a contract. He is required to return the consideration only if it is still in his possession. If the minor has wasted, squandered, or otherwise destroyed the consideration, he need not return it and is still entitled to his money back.
1. Question: Star Chevrolet either did not know that Green was entitled to his money back, or knew but refused to honor it. Why was that a particularly costly mistake by Star?
2. Question: Kevin Green knew that he was a minor. Why should he be allowed to make an agreement, wreck a car, and then get his money back?

Due on 03/03 11:00 PM PST

A broad player competes in all parts of the market

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Baldwin’s turnover rate for this year is 6.29%. This rate is projected to remain the same next year and no further downsizing will occur from automating. Baldwin plans to spend an additional $500 beyond the extra amount above the $1000 recruiting base it spent this year. The goal of this additional investment is to improve the quality of applicants. What would the total recruiting cost be for Baldwin next year?
Select: 1

$168,535

$202,242

$185,389

$219,096

Next year Baldwin plans to include an additional performance bonus of 0.25% in its compensation plan. This incentive will be provided in addition to the annual raise, if productivity goals are reached. Assuming the goals are reached, how much will Baldwin pay its employees per hour?
Select: 1

$28.22

$29.63

$31.04

$28.15

Andrews Corp. ended the year carrying $80,392,000 worth of inventory. Had they sold their entire inventory at their current prices, how many more dollars of contribution margin would it have brought to Andrews Corp.?
Select: 1

$128,965,000

$80,392,000

$46,302,000

$158,626,950

Which description best fits Digby? For clarity:

– A differentiator competes through good designs, high awareness, and easy accessibility.
– A cost leader competes on price by reducing costs and passing the savings to customers.
– A broad player competes in all parts of the market.
– A niche player competes in selected parts of the market.

Which of these four statements best describes this competitor?
Select: 1

Digby is a broad cost leader

Digby is a niche cost leader

Digby is a niche differentiator

Digby is a broad differentiator

The statement of cash flows for Baldwin Company shows what happens in the Cash account during the year. It can be seen as a summary of the sources and uses of cash (sources of cash are added, uses of cash are subtracted). Please answer which of the following is true if Baldwin issues bonds:
Select: 1

It is a source of cash and will be shown in the financing section as an addition.

It is a source of cash, and will be shown in the investing section as an addition.

It is a use of cash, and will be shown in the financing section as a subtraction

It is a use of cash, and will be shown in the investing section as a subtraction

This year Baldwin achieved an ROE of 5.1%. Suppose management takes measures that decrease Asset turnover (Sales/Total Assets) next year. Assuming Sales, Profits, and financial leverage remain the same, what effect would you expect this action to have on Baldwin’s ROE?
Select: 1

Baldwin ROE will remain the same

Baldwin ROE will increase

Baldwin ROE will decrease

On the income statement, which of the following would be classified as a variable cost?
Select: 1

Inventory Carry Expense

R&D Expense

Depreciation Expense

Promotion Expense

It is January 2nd and senior management of Baldwin meets to determine their investment plan for the year. They decide to fully fund a plant and equipment purchase by issuing 75,000 shares of stock plus a new bond issue. Assume the stock can be issued at yesterday’s stock price ($40.86) and leverage changes to 2.7. Which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply.
Select: 3

Total assets will rise to $235,152,272

Baldwin will issue stock totaling $3,064,500

Working capital will remain the same at $16,424,173

The total investment for Baldwin will be $26,272,303

Total liabilities will be 147,968,084

Finance Help Prob 1-4

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value:
3.00 points

 

Problem 6-1

An assembly line with 17 tasks is to be balanced. The longest task is 2.4 minutes, and the total time for all tasks is 18 minutes. The line will operate for 450 minutes per day.

 

a. What are the minimum and maximum cycle times? (Round your answers to 1 decimal place.)

 

   
  Minimum cycle time  
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III  
IV  

 

e. Compute the percentage of idle time for the assignment in part d. Use the actual bottleneck cycle time in your calculation. (Round your answer to 1 decimal place. Omit the “%” sign in your response.)

 

  Percentage of idle time  
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III  
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e. Calculate the percentage idle time for the line using the 50 second cycle time. (Round your answer to 1 decimal place. Omit the “%” sign in your response.)

 

  Percentage of idle time  
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III  
IV  

 

b. In order of greatest positional weight.

 

Work Station Tasks
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c. What is the efficiency? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places. Omit the “%” sign in your response. )

 

 

   Efficiency [removed]  %