Effects of working capital management on the profitability of Portuguese manufacturing firms Sónia Silva* sonia@eeg.uminho.pt Florinda Silva** fsilva@eeg.uminho.pt July 2012 Abstract This study provides empirical evidence about the effects of working capital management on the profitability of Portuguese manufacturing firms. A database covering the period 1996-2006‚ collected from Portuguese Statistical Office‚ is analyzed under panel data methodology. In line with previous research
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PHD OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION UNIT: HUMAN RESOURCE SEMINAR UNIT CODE: DHR 702 TOPIC: HUMAN AND SOCIAL CAPITAL BY: JOSEPH KIOKO REG. NO: D80/61281/2011 DATE: 05/06/2013 LECTURER: PROF. P. O. K’OBONYO Introduction and Definitions: Human capital is defined by the OECD (1998‚ p9) as “the knowledge‚ skills and competences and other attributes embodied in individuals that are relevant to economic activity.”
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Learning Connection—Learning Guide Referencing using the Harvard author-date system What is referencing? In-text referencing Why reference? Reference lists What are the rules of referencing? Student essay sample Managing your references More referencing examples Frequently asked questions What is referencing? Referencing‚ or citing‚ means acknowledging the sources of information and ideas you have used in an assignment (eg. essay or report). This is a standard
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2 Change Orders 3 Lessons 3 Appendix A: Simulation Comments 4 Appendix B: Simulation Results 6 Consensus versus Average Forecasting The consensus forecasts worked well for quick insight into estimated demand for each month. In our first year we used the consensus demand because we did not know the dynamics of the group‚ and we were relying on their expertise to guide us toward a more accurate forecast. As we progressed through the simulation we came to the realization that the consensus
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questionnaire and visited a number of employees of the organisation .I am heartily grateful to all of them for supporting and encouraging me. This project not only enhanced my knowledge in the field of field of principle and policy making in present business scenario but latest strategy trend involved in formulation of wages and salary administration in an organisation. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT It gives me great pleasure to present this report‚ a written testimony of the most fruitful training. I sincerely
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------------------------------------------------- SIMULATION REPORT The objective of the project was to trade on a Market Simulation “STOCK TRACK”‚ from 2/13 to 4/20. We were supposed to try to trade different types of instruments in order to gain more knowledge about they are trade in the real world; and how a strategy which seems good can be overturned by the market circumstances. During this period as a conservative‚ I tried to trade less risky instruments. The qualities that I used to
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Thomas Shewman Eaton MKT 300 9 December 2012 Simulation Paper In the first quarter and second quarter‚ I had to develop my brand name‚ the target segment‚ the responsibilities as Vice President‚ and location of where I will sell my product. I chose the name Pacers for my brand name. When I think of selling computers‚ I want a brand name that sounds fast and reliable; I came up with a few names and chose Pacers because it makes the consumers or buyers think the computer is fast and reliable. When
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In the simulation the change in supply was caused by how many apartments were being rented out. The change in demand increased dramatically a new company into town which caused people to want to live closer to work. When the change in demand increased‚ the supply was decreasing because the apartments were filling up and the company only had a set amount of homes to rent out. When the change in demand decreased‚ this caused an increase in supply for the company which means that they were losing
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Coventry University Harvard Reference Style The Coventry University’s Harvard Reference Style is the recommended format for documenting all the sources you use in your academic writing. The golden rule when documenting sources is to be transparent. Ask yourself whether you could find the passage/image/publication/web site address with the information you have provided. To download a full guide on using the CU Harvard Reference Style‚ visit www.coventry.ac.uk/caw and follow the ‘CU Harvard Style’ links
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how I utilized my skills to contribute to the teams’ common goals. The correct use of my and every other member’s skills was crucial to succeed in the Everest Simulation. In a team of five people‚ I was the Team Physician. The challenge was to align different private and group goals and maximize total outcome. Consequentially‚ the Simulation proved to be a steady trade-off between personal goals and group objectives. 1. What lessons did you learn about how to build‚ participate in‚ and lead teams
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