Investment banking

There has been accounts of criticism towards Porter’s (1980) Five Forces framework, stating that it was designed too long ago when the business environment was different from the current, fast paced business environment and furthermore that it should include pressure from international markets but more importantly pressure from domestic rivalry and governments (Öz, 2002: 509). In a study by Van Den Bosch and Van Prooijen (1992: 174), they believe that Porter’s framework fails by stating that…

Continuance Commitment: Continuance commitment is the “need” component or the gain/loss of working in an organization. Continuance commitment is the degree with which employees realize that if they left the organization, the loss of it would be greater than the benefit. The perceived losses can be monetary (pay and benefits); social (friendship); or professional (might have seniority). If there is higher level of continuance commitment, the degree of attachment with the organization will be…

Abstract This paper presents a case study on the financial standings of Avis which is a large car rental group. The years 2012, 2013, and 2014 will be used to determine its financial stability. In comparison to Avis we will be using one of its competitors, Hertz Company, along with its 2013 financial information. The purpose of this analysis is to determine which company has a better financial standing and it will also influence our decision on which company will be suitable for investing. This…

The case of Millegan Creek Apartments revels how the process of acquiring a Real Estate and develop it takes place. In this case JPI Inc. is the developer and work with Fleet Banks, the lender to developpe the Milligan Creek Apartments project. This paper presents the result of our analysis which we present in two points. In the first point, we present the background of the case and in the second point we present our analysis. Background of the case JPI Inc want to build the Milligan Creek…

Investment Strategy for Technology Company: Cash is considered to be the most important asset for an organization. It is the engine which keeps the business moving. The company needs enough cash to maintain liquidity and at the same time earn returns on any excess cash which is lying dormant. The safe limit is to have enough cash on hand to cover at least two months overhead. This limit is in addition to any existing line of credit from the bank to take care of the working capital requirements.…

experience impacted me. As I ran around town desperately searching for help- money that is, I was concluding quickly there would not be any help from local bankers. I finally gave in and went and asked a “friend” of mine for $800.00. I hope it doesn’t embarrass my family in anyway. I just have to make a solid point. Well, I called him a friend because I use to play softball with him. He was really helping me out with some injury issues, as he was a local professional, as well. I truly enjoyed…

If you are one of the millions of Americans who are hitting the age of retirement, then you should consider your options. Retirement offers you new possibilities for hobbies, travel, and additional time to spend with family and friends. Making the most of this free time may mean letting go of those things that are holding you back from enjoying your retirement in its fullness. For many retirees, large and cumbersome single family dwellings are a strain to financial resources, require tiresome…

After toiling in the workplace for decades, it seems natural to expect easy living in your golden years. If you have planned your finances efficient, then this may be the case. Yet, a lack of resources and financial planning continues plague many Americans. Typically, retirement planning encompasses a detailed account of your expected expenses. This can include leisurely activities, such as vacations and travel, to necessities, such as taxes. In particular, where you plan on retiring can…

Every year, the most important statement the government makes is the approval of their budgets because it reveals in financial terms what their priorities are. A budget is defined as a plan expressed in dollars. It is the use of financial resources to meet the needs of organizations. All police agencies operate within a budget. A budget can also be defined as operating and capital. An operating budget usually covers a 12-month period and is covers salaries, fringe benefits, uniforms, crime scene…

If you are currently struggling with bad credit debt and are looking to consolidate your finances and budget better in the new year taking out a debt consolidation loan might be a great solution for you and can really solve your credit problems in the long run. However there are some things you do have to consider to make sure that taking out a debt consolidation loan is not going to cause you more problems and your credit rating will not be affected. 1.Consolidating all your debt into one loan…