Business
[SOLVED] The Cost of Failure
Risk and uncertainty are often used interchangeably in everyday discussions, but they are different, in business, two different concepts. Risk describes a situation in which we do not know the outcome, but we do know all the possible outcomes and can assign probabilities to each of these outcomes happening. Risked can be managed. Knowing the potential costs of errors, allows managers to hedge and/and or insure against costly outcomes. For example, ever since you quarterback had shoulder surgery, he only connects with the receiver one out of every four passes. You know that your kicker can score 80% of the time when your team is within 25 yards of the goal. You can make the calculation. Every time you are within 25 years of the goal, an attempted pass will get .25*6 points or the point payoff is 1.5 points. Versus the point payoff for a kick is .80*3 or the point payoff is 2.4 points. You can make a plan for the game.Uncertainty is the situation in which we do not know all the possible outcomes and, therefore, can’t reasonably assign probability to outcomes. Uncertainty is the unknown factor(s) in decision making for managers. Per the Warfighting Manual of the U.S, Marines, Because we can never eliminate uncertainty, we must learn to fight (manage) effectively despite it. We do this by deploying simple, flexible plans; planning for likely contingencies; developing standing operating procedures; and fostering initiatives among subordinates.” (See reference in the Welcome on this week’s page.) Two entirely new teams have just joined the league. They will play each other. Someone will win, but who? (Beware of false probability, each team does not necessarily have an even chance of a win)AssignmentGovernment support for the development of Covid-19 vaccines took two different forms. Some firms accepted grants (a.k.a, direct monetary support) for vaccine development and testing. As a condition of the grant, the government has options to purchase a first and specific number of vaccine doses. Other firms chose not to accept grants. Instead they negotiated advanced-purchase agreement to support pre-approval manufacturing of vaccines. The purchase agreement stipulates that payment will be made upon delivery of the pre-specified number of doses.1. Is the successful development and delivery of a vaccine for Covid-19 virus risky or an uncertainty?2. In the case of direct support agreements, who bears the cost of failure?3. In the case of advanced purchase agreements, who bears the cost of a failure?4. Pfizer was the first firm to have its vaccine authorized for use in the U.S. It did not accept a grant to support development and testing, but the Pfizer did negotiate an advance-purchase agreement for $1.95 billion to support the manufacturing of 100 million doses. Looking back, what hidden information is revealed by Pfizer’s
[SOLVED] Native Tribes
On pages 150 through 156 (Chapter 6), use Table 6.2. Please research and update on your part, all known/recognized Native Tribes in the United States as of recent data and submit in one full page.
[SOLVED] Investment Banks
Write an introduction. In your introduction, include the following:State the name of the company and a brief description of what it does.State the current market price per share and total market capitalization of the company.State two key historical financial performance facts about your company (you can ascertain this information from your Week 1 Assignment 3, Section 1: Financial Statement Analysis).Categorize the overall financial performance as strong, neutral, or weak.Justify your assessment based on the key facts.Summarize (briefly) the ratio performance of the company.Categorize the overall ratio performance as strong, neutral, or weak.Justify your assessment based on the key facts.Determine the valuation conclusion based on the constant growth formula in Week 4, using the required rate of return derived from the CAPM.
[SOLVED] Foreign Exchange Risk
I need 4 Copies of this assignment. Each one is 3 pagesNo Plagiarism. I will not accept the work without the Turnintin Report.Topics Chosen for each Copy.1. Copy 1- Foreign Exchange Risk2. Copy 2- Credit risk3. Copy 3- Country or sovereign risk4. Copy 4- liquidity risk
[SOLVED] The Salvage Value
Waterways (Chapter 27)For this assignment, you will apply what you have learned from the unit lesson and required unit resources. The Waterways (WP27) case is located on page 27-35 of the textbook.Waterways puts much emphasis on cash flow when it plans for capital investments. The company chose its discount rate of 8% based on the rate of return that it must pay its owners and creditors. Using that rate, Waterways then uses different methods to determine the best decisions for making capital outlays.This year, Waterways is considering buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it now has. The new backhoes are faster, cost less to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the operators, and have 1-year maintenance agreements to go with them. The old backhoes are working just fine, but they do require considerable maintenance. The backhoe operators are very familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new backhoes.The following information is available to use in deciding whether to purchase the new backhoes.Information Old Backhoes New Backhoes Purchase cost when new $90,000 $200,000 Salvage value now $42,000 Investment in major overhaul needed in next year $55,000 Salvage value in 8 years $15,000 $90,000 Remaining life 8 years 8 years Net cash flow generated each year $30,425 $43,900Instructions:In the following methods, evaluate whether to purchase the new equipment or to overhaul the old equipment. (Hint: For the old machine, the initial investment is the cost of the overhaul. For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to determine the initial cost of the investment.)Use the net present value method for buying new or keeping the old.Use the payback method for each choice. (Hint: For the old machine, evaluate the payback of an overhaul.)Compare the profitability index for each choice.Compare the internal rate of return for each choice to the required 8% discount rate.Are there any intangible benefits or negatives that would influence this decision?What decision would you make, and why?Write your responses to these questions in a Word document. Your paper should be a minimum of two pages in length. You are not required to support your assignment with outside sources; however, if you do, adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references.
[SOLVED] The Eyewear Industry
This quarter our case study questions have worked to build your ability to apply course concepts to organizational events. Lets wrap up our case studies demonstrating our mastery of our ability to apply course concepts to the Warby Parker case.1. In the Warby Parker case, we learn that the company had such a successful launch that three weeks after its launch, Warby Parker had hit its first-year sales target. A week later, the waiting list amounted to more than 20,000 customers (p. 6). Is the company poised for a tipping point, or does it experience one in the course of the case? Drawing on the three principles of tipping points from our video lecture, illustrate how Warby Parker is poised for a tipping point or experienced a tipping point.2. Warby Parker sought to change the eyewear industry. Select one change that Warby Parker made from industry practices, and then applying our reading on Kotters 8-step model of change, consider how Warby Parker has led the change. How well do the companys actions fit Kotters model of change? Would Kotter deem their approach successful?
[SOLVED] Revenue Recognition
Revenue RecognitionMemo 1A: By the end of Session 2, please write a brief memo to me on what it means to recognize revenue. Please keep it brief. I suggest you observe a soft limit of 250 words.Please do your best to write it in as professional manner as possible, as these memos will help us ease into the writing skills portion of the course.
[SOLVED] The Corporate Finance Division
Your works in the Corporate Finance division of Super Retail Group (ASX code: SUL). The head of your division believes that under the current circumstances, Super Retail Group can benefit from acquiring Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX code: KMD). He is planning on suggesting this deal to the CEO and the Board of Directors of Super Retail Group. He has therefore asked your group to prepare a briefing book or making a case for the acquisition of Kathmandu Holdings Ltd by Super Retail Group
[SOLVED] Internet Blog
What is the best platform to promote your blog and why?Thinking about your groups selected blog, would you say it was successful? Why or Why Not?Can you please write the above questions for coindesk internet blog in APA format with references
[SOLVED] Corporate Strategy
For this assignment, you will craft an essay in which you discuss and outline the essential concepts and context around corporate strategy. What are the most important aspects of corporate strategy? Support your ideas with concepts from the material we have covered so far as well as your own experience. This can be anything that has been learned from readings and class material or any research you would like to conduct about corporate strategy. Cite specific companies and describe their strategy as examples to help support your ideas.Your paper should be at least four pages in length, not including cover and reference pages. Cite at least three other scholarly references and utilize proper APA format.
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