eurojournals.com Dividend Policy: A Review of Theories and Empirical Evidence Husam-Aldin Nizar Al-Malkawi Corresponding Author‚ Faculty of Business‚ ALHOSN University P.O. Box 38772 - Abu Dhabi‚ UAE E-mail: h.almalkawi@alhosnu.ae Michael Rafferty Senior Research Analyst‚ WRC‚ University of Sydney‚ Australia E-mail: m.rafferty@econ.usyd.edu.au Rekha Pillai Faculty of Business‚ ALHOSN University‚ Abu Dhabi‚ UAE E-mail: r.pillai@alhosnu.ae Abstract The literature on dividend policy has produced
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Types of Capital Investment Decisions Organizations often are faced with the opportunity (or need) to invest in assets or projects that represent long-term commitments. New production systems‚ new plants‚ new equipment‚ and new product development are examples of assets and projects that fit this category. Usually‚ many alternatives are available. For example‚ an organization may be faced with the decision of whether or not to invest in a new plant‚ or whether to invest in a flexible manufacturing
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Long-term investment decisions By Gregory Pearson Introduction In this paper I will outline long-term investment decisions‚ including the price elasticity of demand‚ how to make prices as inelastic as possible by using strategic plans‚ the difference between demand and elasticity‚ the economic impact of production and unemployment on our company‚ the reasons why the government will get involved in economic decisions‚ the capital project expansions and their complexities‚ some actions to prevent
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRM PERFORMANCE IN KENYAN BANKING INDUSTRY Dr. Josiah Aduda‚ jaduda@uonbi.ac.ke‚ Lecturer and chairman‚ department of Finance and Accounting‚ School of Business‚ University of Nairobi‚ Kenya and Leonard Musyoka‚ University of Nairobi Abstract Economic theory of executive pay has focused on the design of optimal compensation schemes to align the interests of hired managers and shareholders. Agency theory has identified several
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Cartison Investment Firm is my dad’s first company built from the ground up. My recent acquired position is Chief Risk Officer and my twin is the company’s Senior Risk Manager‚ we were both SRM’s‚ but I fought for a position that holds corporate title and I work closely with companies of our level and those that invest heavily. My brother however‚ didn’t want anything to do with corporate because of his other jobs and those he oversees. I saw my first client inside my office and I must say I appreciate
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value (NPV) is one of such and is a summation of all discounted cash flows(Present Value) associated with whichever project(s) are undergoing appraisal. Every appraisal method have decision rules‚ examples include the Payback Period(PBP) which stipulates the approval of projects that pays back the initial investments within a specific period. For this method (Net Present Value) to be most effective‚ from the pool of prospective projects under review‚ only projects that produce a positive net present
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THE EFFECT OF DIVIDEND POLICY ON THE MARKET PRICE OF SHARES IN NIGERIA: CASE STUDY OF FIFTEEN QUOTED COMPANIES By Dr. J. J. Adefila Department of Accountancy‚ University of Maiduguri‚ Dr. J. A. Oladipo and J.O Adeoti‚ Both of the Department of Business Administration‚ University of Ilorin ABSTRACT The issue of how much a company should pay its stockholders‚ as dividend is one that has been of concern to managers for a long time. The optimal dividend policy of a firm may be defined as the best
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Portfolio Management and Investment Decision INTRODUCTION ‚ IMPORTANCE & NEED OF STUDY Portfolio management or investment helps investors in effective and efficient management of their investment to achieve this goal. The rapid growth of capital markets in India has opened up new investment avenues for investors.The stock markets have become attractive investment options for the common man.But the need is to be able to effectively and efficiently manage investments in order to keep maximum returns
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Stephanie Piris ECO 550 Dr. Gerace Assignment 4 December 20‚ 2012 Long-term Investment Decisions 1. Explain why government regulation is or is not needed‚ citing the major reasons for government involvement in a market economy. Provide support for your explanation. In a free market economy‚ buyers and sellers freely trade with each other according to their own self-interest and the laws of supply and demand. Competitive market forces efficiently allocate resources. The role of government
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GD 30203 Semester 2‚ 2012/2013 Group Assignment Relationship between Energy Consumption and Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence for Singapore Prepared for: Mr. Ling Tai Hu Prepared by: No. Name Matrix No. Course Sign 1. 2. YAP YE LI BONG HEE CHUEN BG10110560 BG10110038 HE 22 HE 22 15 MAY 2013 Date of Submission: th Current Issues GD 30203 ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between energy consumptions and economic growth and address
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