Discussion Questions

Instructions for each set of questions must be followed to the letter.

Write a 100 word response to each of the bulleted questions below. Each question must have its own response.

• Why must preferred stock dividends be subtracted from net income in computing earnings per share?
• Why is common stock usually not issued at a price that is less than par value?
• Why do corporations buy back their own stock? What does it tell you about the corporation?
• What effect does the purchase have on the price of a company's stock?
• Which one (bond, preferred stock, or common stock) would you currently invest in? Why?

Write a 75 – 100 word response to each of the bulleted questions below. Each question must has its own response.

• Explain how a firm can be both big and small.
• How might larger firms organize to meet customer service requirements?
• Why it is critical for organizations to be responsive?
• How does span of control affect structure and managerial effectiveness?
• Explain how differentiation and integration influence an organization's structure. 
• Summarize how unions and labor laws influence human resources management.
• How do companies use human resources management to gain competitive advantage?