...- Accounting Information and Management Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University Jacobs Center, Room 6227, 2001 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 Telephone: (847) 491-2662, Fax: (847) 467-1202 E-mail: c-chapman@kellogg.northwestern.edu SSRN Research Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=417740 Education HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, BOSTON, MA Doctor of Business Administration degree, Accounting and Management, 2008. Dissertation Committee: Professors Paul M. Healy, V.G. Narayanan & Thomas J. Steenburgh. HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, BOSTON, MA Master of Business Administration degree, 2003. Graduated with High Distinction as a George F. Baker Scholar. UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD – MAGDALEN COLLEGE, ENGLAND Master of Arts degree in Mathematics, 1995 Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics, 1989. Graduated with Honors. Publications “Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side Analysts’ Earnings Forecasts” with Boris Groysberg and Paul M. Healy. The paper examines relative accuracy and bias of different analysts and proposes a number of possible explanations for the findings that the analysts at the Buy-side firm studied appear significantly less accurate and more optimistic than those working for sell-side firms. Financial Analysts Journal, July/August 2008, Vol. 64, No. 4: 25-39. “An Investigation of Earnings Management through Marketing Actions” with Thomas J. Steenburgh. Combining new, hand-collected data regarding firm performance with an existing and widely...
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...this report and introduction about our company’s background (including their vision and mission). In the finding and discussion part, we explain our company’s problem. It lets us can understand about our company’s problem. In addition, we use the recommendations to explain the solutions. Most of the problems and solutions about our company were using the secondary sources to find out. In the appendixes and bibliography part, we make use of chart to explain the relationship between annual sales revenue and total annual profit. We also show the annual sales revenue and total annual profit of the last five years in that part. PURPOSE OF REPORT (a) Surveyed and analysed our company’s problems. (b) Find out the suitable solution to retrieve our company’s sales and profit. (c) Explain how to solve the problems. INTRODUCTION Our company specializes in medical industry, sales rate and profit of the company was increasing since establishment in 1996 until 2010. In 2011 and 2012, total annual profit was declining from 186.75 million to 99.41 million. This report introduced our company background and found out the company’s problems. After that, we found out solutions to overcome these problems. This report recorded some important details about our company’s sales and profit. Besides that, this report involved discovering something that we had never mentioned about it such as the company potential resources and potential threats. (a) BACKGROUND 1. Become the...
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...CHAPTER 1 Introduction Chapter One is divided into eight parts: (1) Background of the Study, (2) Statement of the Problem, (3) Objectives, (4) Hypotheses, (5) Significance of the Study, (6) Research Framework, (7) Scope and Limitation of the Study, and (8) Definition of terms. Part One, Background of the Study, presents the introduction about the study and discusses the rationale for choosing the study. Part Two, Statement of the Problem, evaluates the purpose in conducting the study. Part Three, Objectives, enumerates the aim of the study. Part Four, Hypotheses, cites the assumptions on the result of the study. Part Five, Significance of the Study, describes the benefits that can be derived from the results of the study. Part Six, Research Framework, shows the theoretical framework of the study. Part Seven, Scope and Limitation of the Study, determines the extent of the study and identifies what are to be included in the study. Part Eight, Definition of terms, lists the important terms defined in conceptual and operational manner for the purpose of clarity. Background of the Study The aftermath of typhoon Yolanda or internationally known as typhoon Haiyan, is one of the worst typhoons Philippines have experienced. This calamity resulted to destruction of properties and this calamity has also caused blackouts all over the place. Electricity--- is badly needed after...
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...RESEARCH PROPOSAL TOPIC: Rising inflation in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies SUBMITTED BY: NAILA ERUM NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD Rising inflation in Pakistan: Causes and Remedies Introduction Pakistan is currently facing unprecedented high Inflation. High inflation is contributing to increase in vulnerability and fall in real income of lower, middle and fixed income segments of the society. It is increasing uncertainty about future scenario of the business environment and instability of the financial system, erosion of business and investors’ confidence, slowing down of real economic activities, investment, economic growth and employment. Inflation is known as a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. When the general price level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services. Consequently, there is a decline in the real value of money and purchasing power. Inflation is an indicator of a country’s macro economic stability and provides important insight on the state of the economy and the sound macroeconomic policies that govern it. A stable inflation not only gives a nurturing environment for economic growth, but also uplifts the poor and fixed income citizens who are the most vulnerable in society. A numerous supply side and demand side factors could be responsible for this surge in inflation. Inflation can be a result of shocks to the supply of certain food items and to world...
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...non-agricultural field, making urban areas very developed causing a high density of human structures such as houses, buildings, and transport links. Urban areas contain microclimates which measures the average weather condition in a small area. Due to human activity, temperature in an urban area is a fundamental characteristic, as temperature is relatively higher compared to surrounding rural areas, named as an urban heat island. This is due to housing and buildings being constructed close together. The material used for building is non-reflective and therefore absorbs heat, also road surfaces such as tarmac and concrete have a high thermal capacity and result in large insulation due to the albedo effect, where only light surfaces reflect more heat. Therefore urban heat islands have a low albedo effect due to the dark coloured nature of the area, only 5-10% of radiation is reflected due to the dark colours. There are large amounts of buildings with glass windows within urban areas due to high building capacity, the glass contributes a high reflective capacity and therefore reflects heat towards the surfaces where it is absorbed. Average night temperature in an urban area is 4 degrees Celsius warmer than surrounding areas due to the dust and clouds acting as a blanket to reduce radiation. During the night, temperatures remain high as the buildings block heat escaping from the surface into the cold night sky. This results in heat being trapped at lower levels thus causing temperature to be...
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...Inflation Unlikely to Subside Soon Overview: Inflation continues to be the single most important macroeconomic risk and challenge for the Indian economy. It has remained above the 9 per cent mark for eight consecutive months. Headline inflation stood at 9.2 per cent in July 2011 compared to 9.4 per cent a month earlier. Inflationary pressure is unlikely to subside over the next few months due to the second round effect of fuel prices increase and the hike in minimum support prices (MSP) of agricultural commodities. Accordingly, we have upped our annual average inflation forecast for FY12 by 50 bps and expect it remain in the range of 8.0 to 8.5 per cent. Inflationary pressure which had emerged initially due supply- side constraint in agricultural commodities has spilled over to manufacturing items and become broad based, indicating demand- side pressure as well. Inflation has now remained in high single or double digit for nearly 20 months. RBI has raised the key policy rate by a cumulative 325 basis points since March 2010 to tame inflation but with little effect. There is, however, a silver lining now as the commodity especially crude prices in the global market are showing signs of moderation due to the weakening of growth outlook in USA and EU area. Moderation in crude prices will hold the key with respect to inflation going forward, as fuel inflation has remained in double-digits since February 2010. Though total food (manufacturing + primary) inflation has moderated to...
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...raise the minimum wage to $15 over a course of the next three years. This article intends to analyze the impact of the decision on businesses. The ripple effects of the wage hike are felt not just businesses that employ blue-collar workforce but also by larger corporations and the US economy as a whole. The wage hike is primarily aimed at providing economic stimulus to blue-collar workforce, who must live off their hourly wage. The article will be segmented into two parts – Fair and Unfair. Reasons that highlight both standpoints will be listed out and discussed in each segment. Fair to US Businesses Reduces employment and training costs. Employee turnover, ranging from 50 to 200%, is a serious problem among many businesses that employ a major chunk of the blue-collar workforce. (For example, an employer with annual turnover of 100% means that the firm is employing two different people for one position). All this translates to roughly 30 to 150% of yearly pay . Increases consumer spending due to increase in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). Research undertaken by the federal government and also research agencies, indicates that wage hike results in approx. $50 B in spending. This increased spending can be captured by businesses in general. GDP grows by $22B , which leads to better business. Research by EPI, a research group funded partly by labor unions, shows that increasing minimum wage boosts the economy. A better economy translates to higher opportunities for businesses...
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...CPOE Systems and ADE Prevention Strategies Mikki Dowling Grantham University 08/09/2015 CPOE Systems and ADE Prevention Strategies Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), is a process of electronic entry of medical practitioner instructions for the treatment of patients (particularly hospitalized patients) under his or her care. These orders are communicated over a computer network to the medical staff or to the department responsible for fulfilling the order (Inpatient Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE), 2015). Benefits of the CPOE include: -Standardized orders that improve response time and avoid scheduling problems and conflict with existing orders. -The CPOE includes a display of the patient's medical history and current results and evidence-based clinical guidelines to support treatment decisions. -The CPOE system allows for real-time patient identification, drug dose recommendations, adverse drug reaction reviews, checks on allergies, and test or treatment conflicts. -Physicians and nurses can review orders immediately for confirmation. -Access is secure, and a permanent record is created, with electronic signature. -The system accepts and manages orders from any location in the health system, through a variety of devices, including wireless PCs and tablet computers (Inpatient Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE), 2015). The benefits are the main reasons why CPOE has the advantage over paper orders, especially with them being more secure because...
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...ISLS 4301 - Section 5 Energy Drinks Research By: Maram Balubaid, Rahmah Bukhary, Sara Al Akel, Haifa Al Akel and Basma Salah Energy drinks Energy drinks are drinks that don’t contain alcohol, and often lightly carbonated. They are designed to give the drinker a burst of energy by adding of a number of ingredients, most notably caffeine. They are mostly found in grocery stores, corner stores and gas stations, usually displayed beside the soft drinks, juices and sports drinks. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, reports that more teens are downing energy drinks; in 2003, 16% regularly consumed the drinks, while in 2008, that percentage jumped to 35%. Another study of college student consumption found 50% of students drank at least one to four energy drinks a month. This year, research documented a jump in energy drink-related emergency room visits; and politicians and consumers called upon the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to look into deaths associated with the drinks. So, what are the ingreadients that are causing this harm? * Caffeine Which is a stimulant that acts on the nervous system to speed up the messages to and from the brain. it is the main active ingredient in energy drinks . Caffeine can make a person feel more alert and it also has been shown to help exercise endurance. However, it can also have some negative side effects, such as heart palpitations and insomnia in case of overdose. (Laurent, 2000). There is no official recommended limit...
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...are opposed to the legalization of marijuana they are often misinformed and misguided. Marijuana is a drug that is overlooked and can be used in many positive ways. There are many people that oppose the idea of legalizing marijuana and their point of view can be justified, but marijuana can be used for other purposes than getting “high”. Although there are valid points to each side, ultimately, if legalized the benefits of legal marijuana could greatly outweigh the risk. It has been documented that marijuana can severely reduce some effects of cancer. Also, it is known that marijuana has prolonged the lives of people who were diagnosed as terminally ill. Many rely on the drug to ease their pain and suffering. Another useful benefit is its aide in reducing nausea in chemotherapy patients. Medicinal uses for cannabis date back to 2737 B.C. when the Chinese emperor and pharmacologist Shen Neng prescribed the drug for gout, malaria, beriberi, rheumatism, and memory problems (Earleywine 168). While it hasn't been proven to cure these diseases, it clearly has positive medical effects. As more and more research is done on marijuana, people are starting to realize that it can in fact help patients with other various other medical problems. Marijuana has many medicinal uses and many therapeutic applications for the treatment of different diseases. It can help with...
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...2014 The main aim of this paper is to show whether or not religion has impacts on international trade and how it does happen. To do so, researches about the topic will be covered and some worldwide statistics are gathered together. Empirical Studies There are few empirical studies about impacts of religion on international trade or its relationship with international trade. In shared research of Emilia Justyna Powell, University Alabama, and Stephanie J. Rickard, London School of Economics, impacts of Islamic law on international trade is examined. Two models which are monadic and dyadic techniques are used in this study. The main purpose of them to demonstrate whether or not countries governed by Islamic law are effected regarding their international trade although they believe that “the importance of countries’ legal systems for trade has declined over time, possibly due to the increased role of international arbitration bodies and/or the standardization of international sales contracts (Powell & and Rickard, 2010). This research is important as being the first direct test of the effect of Islamic law on countries’ trade relations. The researched draws our attention to the situation that trade can be conceptualized as the aggregate flow of goods and services between countries but in fact that flows are a series of contracts between buyer and seller countries. Enforcement of contract is really important to reduce risk and cost of business. In case of occurrence of a problem...
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...5 Evidence on effectiveness of innovation policy 16 2. Innovation policy budgets – an overview 19 2.1 Trends in funding of innovation measures 19 2.2 Departmental and implementing agency budgets for innovation policies 2 1 2.3 Future challenges for funding of innovation policy 22 3. Thematic report: Demand-side innovation policies 23 3.1 Trends in the use of demand-side innovation policies 24 3.2 Governance challenges 30 3.3 Recent demand-side innovation policy measures 3 1 3.3.1 Sectoral specificities 3 1 3.3.2 Good practice case 3 1 Appendix A : Plan to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of RDI expenditure (Summary of provisions) 32 Appendix B : Recommendations of World Bank’s Functional Review for the reform of the Romanian RDI system 34 Appendix C : Research and innovation policy measures for Romania 35 Appendix D : References 37 Mini Country Report/Romania i Preface The European TrendChart on innovation is the longest running policy benchmarking tool at European level. Since its launch in 1999 it has produced annual reports on national innovation policy and governance, created a...
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...www.nber.org/releases The website is for the National Bureau of Economic Research. Within this website, there are publications, activities, meetings, data, people, and information on the bureau. NBER is a non- profit organization that uses many different sources to understand the economy. The research they do is so that they can understand economical issues that influence our society. The bureau is there to oversee all the effects that public policies, policy proposals and other factors have on our economy. The people that work and do research for them come from many different disciplines. These people are listed in the section entitled “Research Associates and Faculty Research Fellows.” The data provided are of that of surveys, economic releases, business cycles, macro data, industry data, international trade, etc. All is public information and can be clicked on and read about. This website serves as ongoing research into everyday economical growth. There are publications to show how different countries deal with the change in their economy. It also shows the meetings that will be taking place in the near future. Everything is kept quite concise and direct. www.bloomberg.com The Bloomberg website illustrates the most recent news and financial information. Everything on their website is the most current and up to date. The website refreshes every few seconds with updated information on anything that could possibly happen. The right...
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...after the inauguration on January 21. They will also be having their annual march on January 27 a week after the march on Washington DC. Abortion can harm the mother both mentally and physically after the abortion is over. It is also not right to kill the unborn child when it did not even have a chance at life. You should join the Pro-life movement because the more pro lifers we have the more unborn children are going to be saved. Life is more valuable than what most people think. A lot of people do not think of the baby when they decide to have an abortion(“Pro-Life Action”). Pro-life is a amazing movement to protect the right of the baby that abortion kills....
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...I joined the EMS Explorer Program freshman year of high school, where I was able to explore the emergency side of medicine. Since then, I set a goal for myself to become an Emergency Medical Responder and an Emergency Medical Technician. As soon as I became sixteen, I took a course over the summer, spending more than twenty hours a week learning about how to become an effective Emergency Medical Technician. I also attended many conferences such as the annual EMS Expo and a Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Conference. Through this intensive course, I received a First Responder/ CPR certification and learned many hands- on experiences which I will apply in my medical career. I took a test at the end of this course which I aced, causing me to become an EMR. Now, I am volunteering as an EMR, riding ambulances and taking care of people who call for...
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