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Portfolio Selection
Step 1: Mean S.D Annualized S.D. Portfolio 1(Harris) 0.58 5.798 20.086 Portfolio 2 (Urban) 0.83 8.244 28.558 Portfolio 3 (Maya) 1.08 12.59 43.644 Portfolio 4 (S&P) 0. 4.337 15.026 Portfolio 5 (Equally Weighted Portfolio) 0.83 6.223 21.559 Based on the assumption that young investor can tolerate more risk, I would recommend Portfolio 3 to him. It gives the highest average but comes with highest risk as well. I would recommend Portfolio 4 to our 60
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Stakeholder Theory and Its Applications
Group Project Instructions 1 Project Theme 1.1 Your group project must comply with the theme - "Stakeholder theory and its applications". Your project group may choose one of the following approaches to examine how stakeholder theory is applied by a business, a government agency or a segment of society. In essence you should examine the manner in which Business, Government and Society interact in Singapore in the setting or issue you have chosen. Examples –
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Investment Portfolio for the Susan Griffin
Investment Portfolio for the Susan Griffin Development of the investment portfolio for the Susan Griffin requires deep understanding of her current worth and her future plans with her assets. Susan Griffin is the owner and the CEO of the Griffin Incorporate company that in partnership with her husband, Bill Griffin founded in the year 1970. Nearly 31 years before the year 2002, the company had been successful in its operations with its annual returns ranging
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Introduction to Computer Science
(Question 1) import java.util.Scanner; public class testingquestion1 { public static void main(String[] args) { Scanner temp = new Scanner (System.in); int employeenumber; double retailprice, commission; char code; System.out.println("Enter employeenumber:"); employeenumber = temp.nextInt(); System.out.println("Enter the retailprice of an item:"); retailprice = temp.nextDouble(); System.out.println("Enter the price of code:"); code = temp.next().charAt(0); if (code=='A' || code=='a') { commission = retailprice * 0.06; System.out.printf("the commission is:$%.2f\n",commission); } else if (code=='B' || code=='b') { commission = retailprice * 0.08; System.out.printf("commission
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Game Theory
IIM Calcutta – PGPEX 2017-18 Session(11th Batch) – Term IV Strategic Brand Management – Course Outline 1. Course Title: Strategic Brand Management 2. Course Coordinator: Prof. Chandradeep (CD) Mitra 3. Batch: PGPEX 11th Batch 4. Course Prerequisite: Foundation Marketing Courses 5. Course Objective: To familiarize students with the historical evolution of brands, the changing role and meaning of brands in people's lives, the impact of brands on society, business & economy & vice versa, the
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Introduction Competitive Bidding
Session 2 - Introductions to competitive bidding * Auctions often come together with negotiations * Biddings are used to gain a shortlist of buyers first, afterwards make an auction amongst them * HERE: company organizes auction to sell something (seller) Bidding for a dollar: very efficient auction * Difficulties: Risk aversion? Make sure you get a payoff while trying to secure a win? * More competition -> higher bid, to make a sufficient chance of
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The Divine Command Theory
The Divine Command Theory The divine command theory can be found in almost all theistic religions. In it, God is the law giver as he is ominous, omnipotent and omnibenevolent. The rules are laid out by Him, but God “does not compel us to obey them. (297)” Instead we are free to choose whether or not to abide by these rules. It is suggested that the proper way to live is through God’s laws as
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Introduction of Lynne Cox
Introduction of Lynne Cox Lynn Cox, born [] in New Hampshire, began her swimming career at the age of nine. A natural at open-water swimming, she swam the notoriously difficult English Channel in record time at the age of 15 and broke her own record two years later. - 9 yo - Open-water swimming - World record at 15 yo Why she wants to do the Bering Strait swim? - ? Why was the idea
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Accounting Theory and Current Issue
ACCOUNTING THEORY AND CURRENT ISSUE Author Name Name of Class (Course) Professor Name Name of University Location Due Date ________________ Executive Summary In the following report, the accounting policies of Medibank Insurance and NIB Insurance is discussed. There are two parts of this report. The first part consists of the evaluation of the accounting policies and estimates applied by the selected organisation. These policies are critically evaluated further so that the quality of their applicability
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Big Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory is a theory which provides explanation about the origin of the Universe. According to this, the universe had started from a single point and gradually expanded during the next 13.8 million years in to cosmos. This theory was conceptualized by Georges Lemaitre in 1927. This theory explains the cosmic microwave background and the Hubble’s Law. In 1929, Hubble observed that the galaxies were moving farther from the earth’s
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3m Organizational Theory
CASE STUDY PART 1 Case Study Part 1 Rana D. Gray MGT24030 June 12, 2017 Professor Beth Groh ________________ Case Study Part 1 3M is a multinational company that has products in a variety of industries which is marketed all over the world. 3M is mostly known for inventing scotch tape, innovation of post-it notes and other office and school supplies as well as for its innovation techniques and ideas that has the company in
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Introduction About Vietnam
Introduction * Capital : Hanoi * Largest City : Ho Chi Minh City * Language : Vietnamese * Ethnic Groups : 86.2% Vietnamese. Population of Indians was 2000 as of 2011 and they were mostly settles in Saigon. Prior to the Vietnam war there was a vibrant Indian community settled in Vietnam primarily consisting of Tamils and specifically the Chettiars * Government. : Marxist-Leninist one party socialistic republic * President : Tran Dai Quang *
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From the Perspective of the Problem Space Theory and the Information Processing Approach Are the Findings in This Paper Compatible or Not with the Idea That Insight Is Nothing Special? Why?
From the perspective of the Problem Space Theory and the information processing approach are the findings in this paper compatible or not with the idea that insight is nothing special? Why? Kunios et al.’s (2006) findings are incompatible with the Problem space theory’s (Newell & Simon, 1971) notion that insight is nothing special. The problem space theory delineates that humans are information processing systems whereby problem-solving is a sequential accumulation of partial information which progress
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Expectancy Theory of Vroom
Expectancy Theory Expectancy Theory 12/4/2017 ________________ Expectancy Theory Expectancy theory of Vroom is regarding the motivation and management. Vroom believes that human behaviors are the result of choosing among alternatives to maximize the reward. Theory believes that efforts and performance are positively correlated. Positive performance helps to achieve desired rewards. Rearwards helps to satisfy the needs and desire to satisfy the needs is strong enough to make efforts worthy. A person's trust about the possibility
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Theory of Knowledge Essay
Theory of Knowledge Essay “That which is accepted as knowledge today is sometimes discarded tomorrow.” Consider knowledge issues raised by this statement in two areas of knowledge. Prescribed Question #14, May 2014 ________________ The prescribed quote speaks to one major idea, that accepted knowledge is ever changing, or provisional. As the quote states that accepted knowledge today is “sometimes discarded tomorrow,” it is implied that knowledge changes on the basis of the passage of time
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Capital Structure Theory
Capital Structure Theory A firm must choose its mixture of debt and equity financing. This will be their capital structure. The firm will strive to be as close to their target capital structure as possible so the intrinsic value of the firm can be maximized. Different levels of the debt and equity measure pose different risk problems and different ROEs. One industry can be very different from another; these differences are attempted to be explained
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Introduction to Marketing Research
MARKETING RESEARCH Marketing may be defined as a social and managerial process through which goods and services move from concept to the customer. Businesses use marketing as a means to interest potential customers and clients in their everyday products and services. The role and importance of marketing stems from the desire of businesses to attract new customers by promising superior value and to keep current customers by delivering satisfaction. It is to be ensured that
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Role of Theory in Research
MASENO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN MANAGEMENT OLIYO HASTING OMONDI MA/PA/00022/017 Mobile number: +254719653333 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY PPM 814 2017 TASK: Discuss the use of theories in carrying out research ________________ Introduction Leedy and Ormrod (2005:4) defined theory as an organized body of concepts and principles intended to explain a particular phenomenon. It may explain the existence and nature of a phenomenon, which can either be physical or social, so as to
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Introduction to Automotive Engineering Exam Questions
CAx in Automotive and Engine Technology Ergänzung des bestehenden Fragenkataloges Bestehende Fragen, die in der VO genannt wurden, sind gelb hinterlegt Bestehende Fragen, die in der VO NICHT genannt wurden, sind nicht hinterlegt Fragen, die in der VO neu genannt wurden, sind grün hinterlegt 1. CAx in Automotive Engineering 1. Important notations used in CAx (Abkürzungen)(CAE, MBS, FEM,…) CAE/D/M (Computer Aided Engineering/Design/Manufacturing), D/VMU (Digital/Virtual Mock Up), FEM (Finite Element Method), MCAE( 1.2. Explain the terms
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Ethical Theories How to Recognize Them
Consequentialism Deontology Virtue Theory Emphasis on Emphasizes the effects of an action: costs/benefits relationship; advantages/disadvantages. Emphasizes the intentions of an action: motivations or reasons; good will or bad will. Emphasizes the moral status of the agent: positive/negative traits of personality; virtues or vices. Focus on Focuses on the overall amount of happiness (would the world be a better place?) Focuses on the rights and duties of the people. Rights (to live, to own property, to
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Leadership Theory - Purpose and Goals of Leadership
Purpose and Goals of Leadership After completing the course in Leadership in Organizations, my opinion about the duties of a leader has changed. Earlier I felt the purpose of a leader was to motivate the followers to work towards achieving a common goal. But after understanding the various theories that have been proposed over the years about leadership, I now believe that a leadership role is not only confined to achieving a common goal of
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Criminological Perspectives and Theory
Introduction: Criminological perspectives and theory's can be used to assess any crime, the case of the ‘backpack murders’ is no different. Ivan Milat is the person responsible for these crimes, with seven murders under his name, he is known as one of Australia's most notorious serial killers. There are criminological theories that can be used to analyse and help gain a sense of understanding about these cases. The theories that this essay will use are
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A Theory-Based Synthesis Paper on Information Management
A Theory-Based Synthesis Paper On Information Management In fulfillment of the requirements for the Masteral in Business Administration Information Management Southville International School and Colleges By: Ramones, Maria Eloisa S. May 2018 ________________ 1. What is information management in a nutshell? It is the management of data, systems, technology, processes and – where the availability of information is critical to organizational success. [Wikipedia] 2. How do one manage information systems in an organization? What can
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Criminal Behaviour - Classical Strain Theory
Strain Theory Essay Rebecca Ashcroft Criminal behaviour is prevalent in our society and is influenced by strains which are generated by society thus strain theory provides a sociological explanation to criminal behaviour. Adolescents frequently encounter strains and thus opportunities for delinquent coping through criminal behaviour which can have significant costs (General Strain Theory, 2017). This essay aims to discuss the consequences of adolescent strain in relation to criminal behaviour. This will be attained by considering
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Law Introduction - Civil Law and Criminal Law
What is law? Law is a known as a system and set of rules that are maintained by the government of the country for society to establishing standards, maintaining orders, solving disputes and protecting liberties and rights. (Harris, 2018) The law influences about each part of our lives each day. Additionally, laws adjust individual rights with our commitments as members of society. For instance, when a law gives the right to anyone to drive, it
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