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The Phenomenon Of Superconductivity: A Feasibility Study For Business, Julian E. Thrash

Theses and Dissertations

Why should American industries risk future viability in order to invest in superconductivity? This independent study explored this question in order to reach a more informed conclusion. The tendency for American firms is to plan for short-term profits at the expense of research and development programs. By cutting research and development funds, firms are losing a proprietary knowledge base necessary to compete in a dynamic environment. A loss of proprietary knowledge in the field of science, severely handicaps a firm in its drive for success.

The information presented in this study is an attempt to give the average corporate executive …

A Study Of The Elimination Of Corporate Income Taxes In America, Ronald E. Hansen

Theses and Dissertations

A study advocating the elimination of corporate income taxes. Resulting benefits and savings are described including the creation of a more progressive personal tax structure and a reduction of general price levels. The shift in tax burden from public to private sectors is examined along with the determination of an average corporate tax rate used to calculate the expected price reductions. Implementation strategy is discussed and focuses on public acceptance and flexibility.

Effect Of Mergers And Acquisitions On Stockholders And The Economy, Timothy J. Parker

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The size and volume of takeover activity has increased astronomically since the frenzy of current takeover activity began with the 1974 raid on ESB, Inc. in Philadelphia. Since then we have witnessed the growth of the raider financing tool: the junk bond. This high yield but incredibly risky bond has helped finance some of the largest mergers and acquisitions in history. The risk has not driven away investors looking for substantial fast earnings. The demand for these so called bellow-investment-grade bonds continue to grow.

Are these bonds causing companies to take on too much debt to finance takeovers? Does this …

The Training Function In Buisness, Terry A. Huseth

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The problem statement to be discussed is the training function in business today, including a review of training alternatives available and how these alternatives can be made to fit a company's needs in a cost-effective manner. The method used for this paper is a review of recent articles regarding training. The majority of the materials reviewed were written by professional training management persons or training consultants. These people should have a working knowledge of the training function. Information was also drawn from personal experience, since a portion of my job includes being education officer for the company. The resulting information …

Financial Management For The New Entrepreneur, Janna L. Rohrer

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Management Practices In Family Practice Residency Programs, Carol L. Schwan

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Why Small Businesses Fail, William W. Schlepuetz

Theses and Dissertations

Small businesses fail at an alarmingly high rate. The seriousness of this is underscored by the impact of small business on the economy. Small business accounts for 45% of the U. s. gross national product and employs nearly 60% of the work force.

External factors such as the environment are responsible for some failures. Internal causes of failure parallel all functional areas of the business: however, approximately 90 percent of all small business failures are related to management incompetence or inexperience.

Two major failings of the incompetent or inexperienced manager are the lack of a business plan and poor managerial …

The Position Of The Stockholder In Corporate Bankruptcy, Daniel S. Vinger

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The fate of a stockholder's investment in declining corporation depends on what the company does before and during bankruptcy. It is certainly possible that the firm may end up being liquidated with the stockholder loosing everything. On the other hand, the company can be bought by another firm, merge with a more successful entity, or even successfully reorganize alone to become a highly profitable firm. Just which of these events will come to pas~ is not always certain. It depends on the legal environment the company is faced with before and after the bankruptcy decision is made. In addition, market …