main function that is of critical importance is one of control. Control is important because it is the only way managers know whether organisational goals are being met and if not‚ the reasons why. Control entails setting standards of quality‚ comparing actual performance with required performance standards and also taking corrective measures to align what is actual and supposed to be in existence. According to Cole‚ G. A. (2007) control is essentially a question of developing feedback systems
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Case Case questions. Q1: How did Bear’s potential collapse differ from that of LTCM in the eyes of the Federal Reserve? Q2: What could Bear have done differently to avoid its fate: a) In the early 2000s; b) During the summer of 2007; c) During the week of March 10‚ 2008. Q3: Who stood to benefit from Bear’s failure? Q4: Is market perception of liquidity more important for an investment bank than it is for a traditional manufacturing or distribution business? If so‚ why? Q5: How could
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make an ordinary product sound magical and amazing. One of his famous quotes was: “Stay hungry‚ stay foolish”. With this in mind Steve Jobs remained “hungry” to make the best product in the world. And he stayed “foolish” too‚ to believe and pursue what people think is foolish to pursue. And one thing that has always confounded analysts is how Apple can sell so well when they don’t even advertise much? They are not very prominent on TVs or magazines or radios. They only show commercials occasionally
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those of the Federal Reserve‚ namely‚ to exert control over the direction and extent of changes in the money supply. The aim of all central banks is also the same. They want to keep their economies supplied with the "right" amount of money. If money supplies are scarce‚ the economy will suffer as if it were in a straitjacket. Households and business alike seeking in vain for credit from their banks‚ and householders and business alike contracting their economic activity as a result. If money supplies
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IMC TOOLS USED BY LUX Promotion The great Indian brand wagon started nearly four decades ago. Great brands sometimes outlast their ambassadors as proven by Lux which celebrated its 75th anniversary in India. The first ambassador‚ Leela Chitnis featured in a Lux advertisement which flagged off the Lux wagon. She gave way to a galaxy of stars which includes Madhubala‚ Nargis‚ Meena Kumari‚ Mala Sinha‚ Sharmila Tagore‚ Waheeda Rehman‚ Saira Banu‚ Hema Malini‚ Zeenat Amaan‚ Juhi Chawla‚ Madhuri Dixit
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WHAT ARE THE FACTORS THAT WOULD INFLUENCE THE FEDERAL RESERVE IN ADJUSTING THE DISCOUNT RATE? Weak Economy. Low Employment Levels. High Prices Fluctuation. Low Economy Production Capacity. High Federal Funds Rates. HOW DOES THE DISCOUNT RATE AFFECT THE DECISIONS OF BANKS IN SETTING THEIR SPECIFIC INTEREST RATES? Lower Discount Rates: 1. Banks borrow more reserves 2. Increase in loan offers. 3. Lower interest rates . Increase Discount Rates: 1. Bank reserve decrease. 2. Fewer
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1. Control Chart A control chart is a statistical tool that shows whether sampled products or processes are meeting their intended specifications and‚ if not‚ the degree by which they vary from those specifications. It can help determine if defects are occurring randomly or systematically. 2. Check sheet A check sheet is a structured‚ prepared form used for collecting and analyzing data. It can be used when collecting data on the frequency or patterns of events‚ problems‚ defects‚ defect location
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The Federal Reserve (Fed) creates and manages some of the most important economic policies in the world. Its current chairman‚ Janet Yellen is considered one of the most powerful people in the world because of the decisions she oversees. One of the biggest decisions that Federal Reserve has to make is what to do with the short-term interest rate. To comprehend that question one must look at the two factors that go into that decision. Those two factors are referred to as the dual mandate. So what
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A budget is one of your best tools for reaching your goals – whatever your age or stage in life. It’s a plan of what money you expect to receive and how you expect to spend it. * Who should have a budget? * How to make a budget * Use the money planner * Things you need * Getting help * Tracking your spending * Making the most of your income Who should have a budget? Tip: A tight budget is harder to stick to. Be realistic. Everyone can benefit from a budget. It’s not
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If the Federal Reserve wanted to reduce the amount of liquidity in the Banking system‚ how would they accomplish this via open market operations? The Federal Reserve uses three methods to influence the money supply in the United States. Their tools are: open market operations‚ discount lending and the reserve requirement but open market operations are the most essential to the control of the monetary policy. An open market purchase increases not only the monetary base but also the money supply
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