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A Study Of The Utility And Validity Of Earnings Forecasts, Michael P. Howell
A Study Of The Utility And Validity Of Earnings Forecasts, Michael P. Howell
Honors Theses
According to William J. Casey, the past Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and recently appointed Under Secretary of State and Economic Affairs, forecasting should be the first and most important priority of all areas of management and public accounting. Only large institutional investment corporations have had access to such "useful" information when needed. Consequently, large investors are able to make more objective and intelligent investment decisions. A recent study determined that few investment corporations veritably have access to pertinent internal forecasting models. In fact, when interviewed, many executives claimed that even if they could procure such information, they …
The Socialist Evolvement Of The Cuban Revolution 1948-1960, Ross E. Chapman
The Socialist Evolvement Of The Cuban Revolution 1948-1960, Ross E. Chapman
Honors Theses
Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba after a surprisingly powerless Batista fled the country during the early morning hours of January 1, 1959. Joyous celebration swept the country as Castro made his triumphant journey across the island, leaving his hideout of two years in the Sierra Maestra for Havana. The revolution had succeeded in over throwing the hated Batista, for whom almost all elements of Cuban society felt disdain. The people were rejoicing at his overthrow* let most had little conception of what was to come. Fidel Castro, outside of being a popular hero, was a little known commodity …
Conflict Theory: Concepts, Techniques, And Stages, Thomas Kramer
Conflict Theory: Concepts, Techniques, And Stages, Thomas Kramer
Honors Theses
The social worker of today is being placed in situations which call for him to devise new tools and strategies of intervention which are relevant to present day problems. It is recognized that many of our current social problems are inherent in some of our institutions and that only by changing these institutions can real results be achieved. Problems arise due to the fact that these institutions often stringently resist change and conventional methods employed by professional practitioners have often only been able to solve or ease individual difficulties or maladustments. There have been a growing number of social workers …