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The Ethics of File Sharing Software Introduction The purpose of this paper is to discuss the ethical problem that file sharing software creates when used to transfer copy written material. It is contested that the very existence of this software promotes piracy. The paper will focus on the creators of the file sharing software, knowing that the user employs their product illegally. The software creators (Kazaa, Grokster, Morpheus, etc) are claiming that they cannot control what the

analytical approach of valuing bonds and stocks for the purpose of determining an appropriate issue price. • Compare and contrast the concepts of risk, return and the opportunity cost of capital and how these concepts are applied in a real-world context. • Propose an approach for how profitable decisions can be made by using cost of capital consideration within the corporate environment. Readings Readings for the course come from a textbook and an online reading packet. The textbook is: Brealey,

department. In the private sector, the function typically resides under the Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) oversight. This responsibility includes: Strategizing acquisitions and mergers Determining appropriate borrowing structures Conducting cost-benefit analyses Growing the business financially Seeking out and implementing appropriate investments Managing cash flows The bottom line is creating value for the firm or organization. MBA 591 builds on financial concepts learned in the core

Marriott Rooms Forecasting Executive Summary In the case of the Hamilton hotel, Snow needs to make a decision as to if 60 additional rooms reservations should be accepted which could lead to overbooking (Weatherford & Bodily,1990). It is a problem of capacity utilization that is being faced in this particular case where revenue maximization is aimed while minimizing customer dissatisfaction. In this report the case is put forward and various methods have been chosen to come to a sensible conclusion

Accounting for public heritage facilities – assets or liabilities of the government? The Authors Allan D. Barton, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Economics and Commerce, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia Acknowledgements The author wishes to thank three anonymous referees for their constructive comments on earlier drafts of the paper. Abstract Public heritage facilities – national parks, art galleries, museums and so on – are now required by professional accounting

Class – or Mass? A. Executive Summary: Neptune Gourmet Seafood is currently struggling with what appears to be a temporary problem of excess inventory. A combination of new coastline regulations and an investment in new fishing vessel technology and freezer trawlers has increased their average catch size while demand in the current segment has not grown as quickly. The Neptune management team is faced with a decision of how to clear out its excess inventory that is not moving fast enough under

JÖNKÖPING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL JÖNKÖPING UNIVE RSITY IMP ROV ING INV E NTO RY M ANAGEME NT IN SM A LL BU S INESS A CA SE ST UDY Master Project in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management Authors: Lining Bai Ying Zhong Tutor: Jönköping Jens Hultman 2008-01 Master Thesis in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management Title: Authors: Tutor: Date: Subject terms: Improving Inventory Management in Small Business: A Case Study Lining Bai and Ying Zhong Jens Hultman 2008-01

Keurig: Managing a New Product Launch By: Melissa Bockhold Heather Coddington Laura Duerstock Ali Wampler March 1, 2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction……………………………………………………………………3 II. Assumptions…………………………………………………………………...4 III. History………………………………………………………………………....5 IV. SWOT Analysis 1. Two-Cup Approach……………………………………………………….6 2. One-Cup Approach………………………………………………………..7 V. The Coffee Market 1. Market Analysis/Needs/Growth…………………………………………...8 2. Competition………………………………………………………………

in which you, at least implicitly, weighed marginal costs and marginal benefits. Student answers will vary, but may include the decision to come to class, to skip breakfast to get a few extra minutes of sleep, to attend college or university, or to make a purchase. Marginal benefits of attending class may include the acquisition of knowledge, participation in discussion, and better preparation for an upcoming examination. Marginal costs may include lost opportunities for sleep, meals, or

Solutions Manual for COST ACCOUNTING Creating Value for Management Fifth Edition MICHAEL MAHER University of California, Davis Table of Contents Chapter 1 Cost Accounting: How Managers User Cost Accounting Information Chapter 15 Using Differential Analysis for Production Decisions Chapter 2 Cost Concepts and Behaviour Chapter 16 Managing Quality and Time Chapter 3 Cost System Design: An Overview Chapter 17 Planning and Budgeting Chapter 4 Job Costing Chapter