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Leadership and Organizational Development • During Q4, selection criteria for Mountaire University, was improved and refined to allow for a more focused selection process. Twenty-eight (28) employees were selected for the program. Communication and class registrations for Mountaire University will occur during the first quarter. • Training was conducted for the executive team that provided an over view of specific courses currently being utilized as part of Mountaire’s Six Pillars program. During

Essay: TYS N2003 Q4 For many years the USA did not conduct normal trading relations with Vietnam. In 2001 a trade agreement was signed between the two countries which reduced tariffs, encouraged foreign direct investment and opened up export markets. a. How does the theory of comparative advantage explain why a developed country such as the USA might wish to trade with a developing country such as Vietnam? [12] b. Discuss what effect such a trade agreement might have on the economies

Q4 [1,858] Have you served on council? At all levels of fraternity, 76% of respondant served on either local, regional, national, provincial or international council and as spiritual assistants. The vast majority, 71.69%, served at the local level, and 24.11% have not served on council. Q5 [1,817] How to change having the same people holding various leadership positions. To provide new rather than recycled leadership, 71.99% chose inform members that participation in leadership

of the contracts were recognized at acquisition, so cost of revenues is reduced to avoid double counting. 3. Using Exhibit 2, compute Shaw’s gross profit margin for each quarter between 2000: Q4 and 2003: Q4: a. As reported Quarter Q4:00 Q1:01 Q2:01 Q3:01 Q4:01 Q1:02 Q2:02 Q3:02 Q4:02 Q1:03 Q2:03 Q3:03 Q4:03 Revenues 263.8 418.8 340.3 394.2 385.7 453.6 566.2 902.6 1248.2 996.9 720.5 824.0 765.4 Cost of Revenues 212.2 349.1 282.4 324.7 313.5 384.8 492.4 809.3 1127.9 903.3 666.9 738.3 680.0 Gross

TO: JB Penn, Chief Economist, Deere & Co. FROM: DATE: 29 October 2014 SUBJECT: Quarterly sales analysis Following an analysis of sales data between 1995 and 2012, it is recommended that that Deere and Co. incorporate the seasonal indicator variables model to forecast future sales. In the regression analysis for this model it was determined that it was able to explain approximately 90% of the variability in past sales. Adjustments to this forecasting model can be made by incorporating overall economic

costs. The company is also considering diversifying its product range to reduce exposure to poor sales of one product. Sales Information Q2 = $1 million. Q1, Q3, Q4 = Q2- 30% Commission negotiated with members of the sales team is now set at 2.5% of sales. Q2 depend on completion of 100% of repairs and maintenance. So: Q2 = 1,000,000 Q1= Q3= Q4 = 1,000,000 –

| |Operating Ratio |2.81 |2.27 |2.2 |2.13 |2.34 | |Asset Ratios |Q1 |Q2 |Q3 |Q4 |ANNUAL | |Inventory Turnover Ratio |3.11 |3.09 |3.09 |3.01 |12.16 | |Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio |.30 |.26

Bear’s failure? Q4: Is market perception of liquidity more important for an investment bank than it is for a traditional manufacturing or distribution business? If so, why? Q5: How could Bear have addressed perception of its illiquidity? Could it have stopped the run on the bank? If so, why? Q6: Did Bear’s failure undermine the viability of the so-called pure play investment banks? Q7: What role should the Fed play in

Both profit margin and basic earnings power are stable. Regarding earnings per share, there is a slight increase in Q2 and then a continual decrease in Q3 and Q4. This is a result of a decrease in the average number of common shares. The following table represents the debt ratios for ExxonMobil for FY 2011: Debt Ratios | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Annual | Total Debt | .51 | .50 | .50 | .51 | .51 | Interest Coverage | 653.31 | 414.76 | 191.61 | 223.25 | 296.08 | Debt/Equity | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.04

The following table summarizes the results of the ratio computations for PETM: PETM: KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS |Liquidity Ratios |Q4* |Q1 |Q2 |Q4 |ANNUAL | |Current Ratio |1.89 |1.92 |2.03 |1.92 |1.92 | |Quick Ratio