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Enron was the 7th largest corporation in the United States when it completely went under (Enron). In the year 2000, nobody would predict that the name Enron and the word bankrupt would ever be in the same sentence. Back then, Enron had the same reputation as Google and Apple today. Their stock prices were some of the highest, investing in them was deemed the safest, and everybody recommended buying their stock. Then a few months later, they were completely gone. How did a company as big as Enron…

Music is one of the most powerful things in the world. No matter the situation, there is always a song that can take over the mood. As a young kid, I was introduced to many different kinds of music that I am very fortunate for. My mom made me play the Cello and the Percussion in the band up until I was in ninth grade. I also played the drums on the side up until then as well. I would play in various concerts, practice for countless hours, and spend time studying musical notes and sheets. A few…

Lehman Brothers Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc was a global financial institution that played an important part in the financial and commercial history of the United States for more than 150 years. It was found in 1850 by Henry, Emanuel and Mayer Lehman and was the largest investment bank in the US. Its headquarters was in New York and it was dealing with investment and private banking. On September 15, 2008, it created a record bankruptcy in American history. The following day, part of it was…

After Obama ruled in favor of the new Department of Labor (DOL) fiduciary rule, financial planners will no longer have their own interests in earning high-commissions and fees over their clients. The new rule is to protect advisor’s clients by adding a sense of transparency by making sure the advisor is acting within the best interest of the client, by recommending the best investments at the lowest prices. Implementation of the new rule is set out to prevent the $17 billion a year in…

Verizon Wireless Financial Analysis Although, the real history of telecommunication is relatively unknown on earth, at least we know the Neanderthals used an early form of telecommunications in order to communicate over large distances. In fact, Neanderthals used the first documented form of telecommunications by using smoke signals, banging on drums, and the blowing of horns in order to communicate with other tribes. This form of telecommunications showed humanity that it was indeed possible…

1) Describe Slave Codes – what were the 5 central conditions? How did this affect their racial formation’ and what is the importance of Africa to African Americans today? (Be sure to include Afrocentric perspective) (p.?) Slave codes were law in each of the United States defining the status of slaves and the rights of the masters. (Chapter 7, Page 168) There were also demonstrated legal sanctions over the black population that pushed the harsh restrictions on slave’s freedom and gave the slave…

Background of The Royal Bank of Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) was founded in 1727. It was one of the retail banking subsidiaries of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS Group) and also the second bank operated in Scotland beside the Bank of Scotland, which was founded in 1695. The growing of Royal Bank of Scotland was significantly good especially between 18th to 19th century. RBS mainly operated as a retail banking that provides banking services for personal, business as well as…

When using information systems, it is essential to ask, “What is the ethical and socially responsible course of action?” A MODEL FOR THINKING ABOUT ETHICAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL ISSUES Ethical, social, and political issues are closely linked. The ethical dilemma you may face as a manager of information systems typically is reflected in social and political debate. One way to think about these relationships is given in Figure 4-1. Imagine society as a more or less calm pond on a summer…

Unfortunately, some companies have mismanaged their greatest asset—their brands. This is what befell the popular Snapple brand almost as soon as Quaker Oats bought the beverage marketer for $1.7 billion in 1994. Snapple had become a hit through powerful grassroots marketing and distribution through small outlets and convenience stores. Analysts said that because Quaker did not understand the brand’s appeal, it made the mistake of changing the ads and the distribution. Snapple lost so much…

At the beginning of the period, the price of Computers, Inc. divided by the industry index was 0.39; by the end of the period, the ratio had increased to 0.50. As the ratio increased over the period, it appears that Computers, Inc. outperformed other firms in its industry. The overall trend, therefore, indicates relative strength, although some fluctuation existed during the period, with the ratio falling to a low point of 0.33 on day 19. 18. Five day moving averages: Days 1 – 5: (19.63 + 20 +…