What are the functions of CFOs? How do firms determine the optimal capital allocation strategy- best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing that maximizes the return on invested capital? How do firms choose their capital structure? How do firms align and integrate their business systems and processes to facilitate learning, coordination, collaboration, and innovation? …
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Effects of the current US regulatory environment on family businesses
In the wake of the outcry from the Great Recession directed at Wall Street, the federal government has taken both legislative and regulatory measures that many fear will miss the mark. Rather than making investors more confident and making business more efficient, there is a possibility that new laws and accompanying regulations will hamper decision-making …
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Leading change in a global environment
World affairs are often unstable. This month, the Japanese stock market faltered again, capping its worst one-week performance since the global financial crisis in 2008. Japan is not alone in its underperforming markets. However, globalization has linked countries through various elements. Financial markets are no exception. This article explores issues of change in a global …
Lord Shiva: Pioneer of Disruptive Innovation
To establish in me the elements of creation in perfection. May the greatest that he can make in the world be by me, and by us, by all living things. I respect this divine potential that Shiva has shown for the common good.” – (Panchashri Mantra.) Time is a wonderful transformative tool that tests the …
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The biggest tech IPO of 2018 was overdone
Admit it… I’m one of those people who sing really loud (and off-key) when I put on my headphones. Especially if Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin” comes out. I can’t help it, the music moves me…to the displeasure of anyone within listening range. In fact, most of my iPhone’s memory is for my playlists. Before upgrading …
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Amazon, King of Troubles
an introduction When it comes to disruptive technology, one company is at the fore. Amazon ($AMZN). Amazon and its groundbreaking founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos, are responsible for disrupting more industries than I can count on my own hands, and they keep going. In this article I will explain what makes Amazon an efficient machine, …