Fifth Business

Leaving Well Enough Alone “If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is a common phrase, which suggests that it is unwise to improve something that appears to be working. “The phrase is widely attributed to Gainesville, Georgia-born Thomas Bertram Lance, who believed he could save Uncle Sam billions if he could get the government to adopt the motto,"If it ain't broken, don't fix it!" He explained,"That's the trouble with government: Fixing things that aren't broken and not fixing things that are broken."…

In the seven habits profile there are nine categories. The first two are foundational habits of the seven habits, the last seven are the “7 habits”. The first category scored the emotional bank account. After receiving a score of 16, knowing that the highest score is 18, it is a good time to start adding deposits to my emotional bank account. The quickest way to accomplish this, is to not speak negatively of others, or allow people around me to speak negatively of others. This will be a win-win…

Dr. Uma Sridharan works at Columbus State University in the Turner College of Business as a Professor who teaches Accounting and Finance. In addition, she is the Department Chair of Accounting and Finance. Also, she is a faculty member who works along side with Clearview Hall – Residence Life at Columbus State University to be able to meet the freshmen who attend CSU and help them advance in their career field of study. Her research was not yet specifically given to me, but she works with CSU…

Joe Flint’s article “Why does the Cable-TV Bundle Exist Anyway” depicts the conception of the cable TV channels and how they came to became bundled into sellable package deals. Now with millennials and technology innovations there is an even greater switch from cable bundle packages to the consumer seeking only the programs they wish to watch. As far as the external environments are concerned technological, sociocultural, economical, and legal/political players all have a part to play in the…

What strategic moves are rivals likely to make next? (See Chapter 3, page 102-104). Using each of the categories in the chart on page 104, forecast what competitors in this industry would likely do next. (20 points) Rivals come in all sizes in the CPA industry. While the market is dominated by the Big Four there is still room for smaller firms and even new entries to differentiate themselves and find a niche or other differentiation. Analyzing the profiling objectives and strategies of the…

services provided by the Go Global. During my last academic years at UBC and until recently, I have worked as an intern at a pharmaceutical platform company called, Vesta Health Systems Inc. I had an opportunity to not only gain analytical skills as a business analyst, but also to provide basic administrative support such as data entry, confidential document management, and responding to inquiries of both native speakers and non-native speakers of English. Even though I had short, limited…

I choose Chicago, IL for this discussion. Success in Charleston, SC started with the key leadership of Mayor Joseph Riley. His success has been measured by his ability to create a model community with sustainable and affordable living. A model that other leaders in communities across the U.S. are following to this day. He redeveloped the economy and revitalized Downtown Charleston. Downtown Charleston can be enjoyed by the entire community. No matter your age, race, religion, or income.…

Are you interested in developing an effective sales process for your business? If so, you should attend the webinar, How to Make Your Sales System Fun and Profitable. Attending this free webinar is something you should consider if you are looking for a convenient way to interact with someone who has acquired as much sales knowledge as Eddy Mindlin. Mindlin is definitely an authority on sales systems and their effectiveness. Mindlin has over 30 years of experience in the sales industry as an…

In this video directed by Nicholas Tucker, adapted from, Leonard E. Read’s 1958 essay, I, Pencil, a pencil is used to illustrate how the free market system works. The video demonstrates a pencil, at first glance, appears relatively simple; a piece of wood with a lead- actually graphite- in the center, some paint, a metal ferrule and the eraser. The video is intended to illustrate the extensive amount of people, skill and materials that come together to form an economic system. The narrator…

• The Chamber of Commerce is an organization that caters to business organizations. This interest group focuses on creating and supporting jobs that will benefit the nation's economy. The Chamber of commerce is involved with issues such as debt and deficit, financial regulation, health care, immigration, international trade, and national security. • US Chamber of Commerce have opposed and took a stance against a numerous amount of legislations in comparison to those they supported. Chamber of…