Week 8-10

"Organizational Form" Please respond to the following:

* From the scenario, examine the major implications for firms entering into a merger. Develop key guidelines to follow when creating the terms of the merger in order to benefit all parties concerned.

Examine two (2) organizational forms of business (e.g., functional, product, etc.). Predict the possible implications of the principal agent relationship for each of these organizational forms of business. Determine which of the organization forms would have more of an economic impact on the operations of the firm and its ability to maximize profits. Provide a rationale for your response.

*Note Please respose to one student comment by Thursday’s @ 8:00 pm est 

"Government Regulations" Please respond to the following:

* From the scenario, take a position as to whether government regulation is constraining or enabling in this situation, as it relates to the operational efficiency of the company. Speculate on the fundamental manner in which government regulation could impact the shareholders’ wealth and profitability.

From the e-Activity, take a position on whether the banking industry needs more or less government regulation. Support your position with two (2) examples of the impact of regulation.

*Note Please respose to one student comment by Thursday’s @ 8:00 pm est 

"Long-Term Investment" Please respond to the following:

* From the scenario, suggest one (1) method in which Herb could use a cost-benefit analysis to argue for or against an expansion. Create three (3) optimal decision rules for Katrina’s Candies (e.g.., whether to hire more staff or hire temporary workers to meet production schedules).

Assess both the short-term and the long-term costs and benefits of obtaining a graduate degree. Support your decision to obtain a graduate degree with a cost-benefit analysis of your particular situation.

*Note Please respose to one student comment by Thursday’s @ 8:00 pm est