last shit Flashcards
What are the 7 solutions to address the problems in the documents
Policy Advocacy
Business model innovation
Stakeholder engagement
Customer awareness and advocacy
Investor activism
Regulatory Reforms
Corporate Governance Reforms
Hewlett Packard summary for the exam
“Hewlett Packard (HP)” was not specifically mentioned in the provided summary of “Fishing with Dynamite.” However, if the documentary did discuss HP, it might have focused on its corporate practices and how they align with the themes of the film, such as the pursuit of short-term profits versus long-term sustainability and stakeholder interests. HP, as a major technology company, could serve as an example of how corporations navigate the tension between maximizing shareholder value and addressing broader social and environmental concerns. If you have specific information about HP mentioned in the documentary, I can help provide further insights.
MD&A (Part of annual report)
narrative explanation of a company’s financial performance and condition
provide context for the financial statements
risks facing the company
Footnotes (Part of annual report)
disclose the accounting policies that are most important to the portrayal of the company’s financial condition and results
GAAP VS IFRS
GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) are two primary sets of accounting standards used globally. Here’s a comparison of the two:
List of the things the SEC does:
Registration of Securities
Financial Reporting
Disclosure Requirements
Corporate Governance
Insider Trading Regulations
Proxy Statements
Securities Offerings
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Primary Targets:
These are the main or primary objectives that an organization focuses on achieving.
Primary targets are often fundamental to the core mission or purpose of the business.
They are typically directly related to the organization’s overall strategic goals and long-term vision.
Examples of primary targets might include increasing revenue, expanding market share, improving customer satisfaction, or launching a new product line
Secondary Targets
These are additional objectives that complement or support the primary targets.
Secondary targets may not be as central to the core mission of the business but still contribute to its success.
They often serve as stepping stones or intermediate goals toward achieving the primary targets.
Secondary targets can include objectives such as reducing operating costs, enhancing brand awareness, optimizing internal processes, or fostering employee development.
Warren buffet famous bet?
Warren Buffett’s famous bet was made in 2007 when he wagered that a low-cost index fund would outperform a selection of hedge funds over a ten-year period. Buffett made this bet with Protege Partners, a New York-based asset management firm.
Buffett selected the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFIAX) as his investment, representing the low-cost index fund. Protege Partners chose to invest in a basket of hedge funds.
In 2017, at the end of the ten-year period, Buffett’s index fund had significantly outperformed the basket of hedge funds selected by Protege Partners. As a result, Buffett won the bet.
The terms of the bet stipulated that the winnings would be donated to charity. Buffett directed the winnings, which amounted to around $2.22 million, to Girls Inc. of Omaha, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
This famous bet highlighted Buffett’s belief in the long-term performance of low-cost index funds compared to actively managed hedge funds, and it also demonstrated his commitment to philanthropy by donating the winnings to charity.
what is the importance for a bussiness in setting primary and seconday targets ?
Clarity of Objectives
Measuring Success
Resource Allocation
Risk Management
Motivation and Engagement
Flexibility and Adaptability
Overall summary about primary and secondary targets?
Overall, primary targets represent the core focus areas that drive the organization’s strategy and direction, while secondary targets provide additional areas of emphasis that contribute to overall success. Both primary and secondary targets are important for guiding decision-making and measuring progress toward the organization’s broader goals.
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