ABSTRACT Behavioural finance is part of finance that seeks to understand and explain the systematic financial market implications of psychological decision processes. It utilizes knowledge of cognitive psychology, social sciences and anthropology to explain irrational investor behavior that is not being captured by the traditional rational based models. INTRODUCTION Classical investment theories are based on the assumption that investors always act in a manner that maximizes their return.
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Version 1.2 The Blue Sky Software Consulting Firm Case for Management and Leadership Program Assessment The Blue Sky is a fifteen-year old software-consulting firm. It was founded by Max Blue, who was until last year its CEO and Chairman of the Board. Blue has stepped down from the CEO role, but remains Board Chairman. The new CEO is Jim Willis, who joined the company as VP for the HR software division five years ago. Before coming to Blue Sky Willis was an executive with a major accounting/consulting
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Personal Development Plan Introduction My very first class as a graduate student was more valuable than all my classes taken as an undergraduate. As I was called up to the front of the class to be part of the hula-hoop demonstration, a lot of thoughts raced through my mind. “Oh no! It’s a hula hoop. I’m going to have to circulate my hips in front of the whole class. Okay, nevermind, it’s a team building exercise. We could all stand as close as we can, but maybe everyone would be uncomfortable
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knowledge. The best case studies are learning-centered, not instructor-centered. Details describing the differences between the two can be found in Exhibit 1. A student reading the case should be provided with the information needed to make good decisions about the case, or the ability to find the information if that is a learning objective. Information critical to solving the case should never be contained exclusively in the case’s teaching note, because doing so puts the instructor in the center
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Managerial Leadership Report: Effectively Taking the Lead AMBA 620 Section 9040 Professor Schulin August 20, 2013 Abstract Leadership is learned and performed in different ways. There will always be conflicts with one’s viewpoints. This means that certain individuals will see it as a form of power and expertise. Other individuals in managerial positions may see this as a time to shape and assist in raising the lower level staff. However, effectively implementing such characteristics
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Generate Alternative Solutions 5. Decision 6. Taking Action - General Reminders / Check List - Writing Tips - Final Comments Table of Contents * Why We Use the Case Approach * Your Responsibilities * The Six Steps for Problem Analysis 1. Comprehend the Case Situation: Data Collection, identify relevant facts 2. Defining the Problem 3. Identify the causes of the problem 4. Generate Alternative Solutions 5. Decision 6. Taking Action *
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A Decision-making Perspective to Negotiation: A Review of the Past and a Look into the Future Chia-Jung Tsay Max H. Bazerman Working Paper 10-002 Copyright © 2009 by Chia-Jung Tsay and Max H. Bazerman Working papers are in draft form. This working paper is distributed for purposes of comment and discussion only. It may not be reproduced without permission of the copyright holder. Copies of working papers are available from the author. 1 A Decision-making Perspective to Negotiation:
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overview of the organization and my role in it. | Problem Statement | How is any problem identified & analyzed, and how effectively are decisions taken, necessary changes communicated & implemented, to avoid any repercussions? | Analysis | Detailed analysis of the problem statement. * Identification & Analysis of a problem * Effective Decision Making * Identifying and Implementing Changes * Communications | Solutions | Identification and critical evaluation of potential workable
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Reasons that a Business Modeling Course is Included in the MBA Curriculum As a student it is important to know just how Business Modeling is going to help me and why it’s required. The number one reason for this requirement is that it will train me on how to analysis quantitative data and turn me into a successful decision maker. Mark Chussil illustrates the need for good decision in this quote, “Better strategy decisions come from a qualitative shift in how we use numbers, how we generate strategy
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Case study: Companies are trying to improve Employee attitudes during the recession. This is a case study which revolves around the steps taken by managers and corporations in improving the attitudes of employees towards recession. Real life examples are given in the form of consumer services giants like Bain & Co, Home Depot and Best buy. Now let us look at the facts and the answers to the questions asked. Facts Presented in the case: 1. Bain & co.’s CEO Steve Ellis hired people even
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