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Sb 545. Costs Of Distributing Dry-Bulk Fertilizer: Effects Of Plant Size, Plant Utilization, Use Density, And Method Of Delivery And Application, Dale G. Anderson, James Miller

Department of Agricultural Economics: Faculty Publications

1. About 1.8 million tons (1.6 million t) of fertilizer were applied by ~ ebraska farmers in 1978, an increase of nearly 800 percent over 1954 levels. Slightly more than one-third of recent usage was dry-bulk fertilizer.

2. Utilization of plant capacity was the most important of the cost factors analyzed. Even at capacity output, average fixed costs accounted for half to two-thirds of average total costs. Increasing plant output from 50 percent to 100 percent of capacity saved from $12.23 to $17.01 per ton ($13.48 to $18.75/t), depending on plant size and type of application/delivery system.

3. Economies of …

Annual Report 1979-1980, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

Annual Reports: 1943 - Present

The file contains the annual report for the library from 1979-1980.

The Banker's Executive Mba Program, Nova University

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Farm, Ranch And Home Quarterly Institute Of Agriculture And Natural Resources, University Of Nebraska- Lincoln

Farm, Ranch and Home Quarterly

In this issue

: Market Center Proposed...................................... 2

Founder-Researchers Seek Baseline Information .......................... 3

Research Digest .......................................... 4

'Technical Assistance is Key In Food Production Development ......................... 6

Botulism-A Big Problem in a Small Package ........................ 8

Pen of Three-Youth Experience in Beef Production ...................................... 11

Applicators Tested for Soybean Herbicide Control ...................................... 12

Fuel Survey-Keeping Tabs on Energy Use ................... 14

Creativity in Young Children .............................. 16

Education Importance and Satisfaction- QUALITY OF LIFE................................ 18

Alexandria: A Study in Community Development .......................................... 22

Budgeting Capital For R & D: An Application Of Option Pricing, John W. Kensinger

Historical Working Papers

This paper presents the insight that R&R investments are "natural" options, and examines the extent to which they can be valued using currently available option pricing models. The nature of the industrial research effort determines whether the appropriate model is based on a diffusion process or a jump process. The option model based on the former is sufficiently developed to satisfactorily deal with the direct benefits of R&D, while the model base on the latter presents several problems. Furthermore, indirect benefits are not captured in these models. These applications and shortcomings are examined in detail in the hope of not …

Correlates Of Climate Discrepancy, William F. Joyce, John W. Slocum, Jr.

Historical Working Papers

Foremen from three truck manufacturing plants were assessed for performance, job satisfaction, and psychological climate in order to gain understanding of the differences between a concensus perspective of organizational climate and individual perceptions of climate. A measure of climate discrepancy seems to be a better predictor of performance than a measure of organizational climate.

Strategies Of Growth: Forms, Characteristics And Returns, Richard D. Miller

Historical Working Papers

Using a sample of retail firms that have different product lines and a variety of geographic scopes, the study assesses the effect of geographic scope and breadth of product on economic performance.

Implementing The Portfolio (Sbu) Concept, Richard A. Bettis, William K. Hall

Historical Working Papers

Using a simplistic categorization based on market share and market growth, companies are attracted to using the assessment to assign "mission" roles to individual business units. The categorization is show to be valuable in providing a common "language" for organizational planning, but considerable emphasis is placed on the need for flexibility in assessing the individual circumstances of each unit.

Project Abandonment As A Put Option: Dealing With The Capital Investment Decision And Operating Risk Using Option Pricing Theory, John W. Kensinger

Historical Working Papers

The possibility of liquidating assets used in a capital project are modeled as a "put" option in order to properly incorporate the qualities of the assets in the total valuation and assessment of risk in the project. Where assets can be diverted to other uses, abandonment of the project carries less risk than if the assets expired.

The Information Needs Of Business With Special Application To Managerial Decision Making, Paul Gray

Historical Working Papers

Current developments in computing and telecommunications are discussed and the implications for management decision making are explored.

New Efficient Equations To Compute The Presentvalue Of Morgage Interest Payments And Accelerated Depreciation Tax Benefits, Elbert B. Greynolds, Jr.

Historical Working Papers

Equations are presented that allow students to quickly calculate present value for mortgage payments and depreciation tax benefits. Calculations can be done witha hand calculator that has a Y x(exponent) function.

Comparison Of The Eeocc Four-Fifths Rule And A One, Two Or Three Binomial Criterion, Marion Gross Sobol, Paul Ellard

Historical Working Papers

The amount of error is examined in using the four-fifths rule or the standard deviation to decide court cases which deal with discrimination. Since one, two or three standard deviations may be used as a criterion, it becomes apparent that it is possible for players in a court case to "game" the scenarios and use statistics to support their case. It is suggested that courts adopt a statistical standard in addition to the four-fifths rule in order to minimize the game playing.

Hedging Uncertain Foreign Exchange Positions, Mark R. Eaker, Dwight M. Grant

Historical Working Papers

A strategy is outlined for hedging foreign exchange currency.

Mentors & Managers, Michael Mcgill

Historical Working Papers

Participants in a managerial banking seminar who had 7 years or less experience were sampled with questionnaires to assess their experience with mentoring. Results indicate that roughly 80 percent of participants experienced mentoring. More research into the process and outcomes of mentoring is suggested.

The Interrelationships Between Banking Returns And Risks, George H. Hempel

Historical Working Papers

Using a model of a fictitious bank, various risks and associated returns are modeled to evaluate the impact on overall bank performance. The underlying truism that additional risk is necessary to realize increased returns is observed.

Person-Situation Interaction: An Exploration, William F. Joyce, John W. Slocum Jr., Mary Ann Von Glinow

Historical Working Papers

Data from foremen working in 3 plants owned by one manufacturing firm were surveyed to assess work climate, job satisfaction, achievement and motivating potential. Results were used to build a taxonomy for classifying patterns of fit between persons and situations. Three congruency models are used to interpret the data and interpretation seems to support the need to weigh environmental variables fully in examining performance.

The Environment For Funds Management Decisions In Coming Years, George H. Hempel

Historical Working Papers

Trends in the banking industry are tracked from the 1950s through the 1980s. Against this backdrop, the effects of increased competition, cost control measures, and increasing use of technology are discussed.

Touche Ross Report On Progress & Perspectives 1980, Touche Ross & Co.

Touche Ross Publications

No abstract provided.

Southeast Asia & Korea & Taiwan, Touche Ross International

Touche Ross Publications

No abstract provided.

Oil & Gas Accounting, Rudy C. Schreider

Touche Ross Publications

Originally published by: Touche Ross & Co.;

Framework For Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Earle Steinberg, James A. Brimson

Touche Ross Publications

Originally published by: Touche Ross

Survival Basics In The Recession Economy, Touche Ross & Co

Touche Ross Publications

Originally published by: Touche Ross & Co.;

Hr 3919 : The Crude Oil Windfall Profit Tax Act Of 1980 - An Explanation, Touche Ross & Co.

Touche Ross Publications

Originally published by: Touche Ross & Co.;

New Power Of The Nominating Committee, Silas S. Cathcart

Touche Ross Publications

Illustrations not included in Web version

European View: Corporate Board In Transition, Bohdan Hawrylyshyn

Touche Ross Publications

Illustrations not included in Web version

Wanted: 100,000 Directors -- But Who Is Qualified?, Richard H. Murray

Touche Ross Publications

Illustrations not included in Web version

How To Make Decisions In The World Market, Fred W. O'Green

Touche Ross Publications

Illustrations not included in Web version

Chairman's View: Why Do We Concentrate On Rutabagas?, Donald S. Perkins

Touche Ross Publications

Illustrations not included in Web version

Notes From The Boardroom, Roderick M. Hills

Touche Ross Publications

No abstract provided.

Six Hats Of Ray Baumhart, S J, David Dworsky

Touche Ross Publications

Photographs not included in Web version