Theory Covariance: how close two variables move Together The reward-to-volatility = sharpe ratio Serial correlation of daily returns is close to zero => very hard to predict from their past Value-at-Risk (VaR): a measure of downside risk ->Measures the potential loss over a specified horizon such that there is a (low) probability α that the actual loss will be larger No clear guidelines as to the choice of sample length m: small m means that the VaR will be more influenced by recent
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SWOT analysis This checklist is for those carrying out a SWOT analysis, SWOT being the acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. It is a simple, much-used technique, which can help to prepare or amend, plans, in problem solving and decision-making. Definition SWOT analysis is a general technique, which can be applied across diverse functions and activities, but it is particularly appropriate to the early stages of planning for a TIPD visit. Performing a SWOT analysis involves
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Alice Darmon and Mr. Neil Thomas. Course Coordinator: Dr. Sana Rouis sana.rouis@essca.fr COURSE OUTLINE INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGIC MARKETING PLANNING AND MARKET ANALYSIS Session 1: Introduction to Course Session 2: Strategic Marketing Planning Session 3: Market Analysis (1) – The Internal and External Environment Session 4: Market Analysis (2) – Buyer Behaviour DEVELOPING DOMESTIC MARKETING STRATEGY Session 5: Strategy Development Session 6: Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning Session 7: Marketing
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audit • training in financial modelling, corporate finance, leasing and credit analysis on an in-house and public basis • finance and operating lease structuring as a consultant and lessor Alastair is author of a number of books including three published by FT Prentice Hall: Mastering Financial Modelling, Mastering Risk Modelling and The Financial Director’s Guide to Purchase Leasing. Alastair has a degree in Economics and German from London University together with an MBA and is an associate
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Introduction 1 2 Industry review 2 2.1 What is the current stage of industry evolution 2 2.2 What are the important factors that impacting the current and near future of such industry? 3 2.3 Five forces analysis 5 2.4 Possible trends identified from above analysis 8 3 Firm level analysis 8 3.1 Brief overview of the firm and its business 8 3.2 Firm’s Strategy 9 3.3 Under the present stage of industry life cycle, what is the key factors that impacting the firm’s strategy 9 3.4 Suggestion
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BIT 211 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS CLASS EXERCISE DUE DATE: 17/2/2015 STUDENT ID: 140079 ------------------------------------------------- NAME: COSMAS KANCHEPA QUESTIONS 1. Define and Explain Scheins classification of Motivational Assumptions. 2. What are Maslow's hierarchy of needs and why is it important in the study of motivation. 3. What are the characteristics of Theory X and Theory Y people? ANSWERS Question1 I. The rational-economic model is the mental picture held by managers who
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT MAY 2012 OUMM 3203 PROFESSSIONAL ETHICS MATRICULATION NO: : 861215566517001 IDENTITY CARD NO: : 861215-56-6517 TELEPHONE NO: : 017-2542131 E-MAIL ADDRESS : VICKY_BUISS@YAHOO.COM LEARNING CENTRE : PPNS ETHICAL PROBLEMS IN MANAGEMENT “A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world” Albert Camus “Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure the inner perfection of his own personality” Albert Schweitzer
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Introduction Exercise 1: Toyota Production System (TPS) today TPS term definitions & practical examples IV Exercise 1: TPS as a total entity Advantages Limitations Evolution TPS use among other companies V Exercise 2: Grid analysis (Weighted scoring model) Exogenous factors & assumptions Endogenous factors & assumptions Constraints VI VII Exercise 2: Location recommendation Exercise 3: Decision tree analysis TMMC production capacity recommendation Limitations Past performance: RX 330/350 VIII Exercise 4: Current
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Tutorial: Introduction to accounting. Decision making and the role of accounting Learning Objectives: Discuss the nature of decisions and the decision making process. Outline the range of economic decisions made in the marketplace. Apply information to make basic economic decisions. Exercise 1.6 Factors in making a business decision Consult the business section of a local newspaper, or the The Australian Financial Review, or a business journal, such as BRW (Business Review Weekly),
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Strategic Value of HR: HR Analytics and Evidence-Based HR 10 The HRM Profession: Positions, Education, and Competencies 11 Competitive Challenges Influencing Human Resource Management 14 Key Terms 61 Discussion Questions 61 Self-Assessment Exercise 62 Exercising Strategy 62 Managing People Skill Shortages Make It Difficult to Fill Positions and Customer Orders 63 Twitter Focus 64 Notes 64 Parti The Human Resource Environment 69 2 Strategic Human Resource Management 70 The Sustainability
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