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Explore how a firm determines the optimal scale of a plant for a given rate of output and why this determination relates to longer-run strategies versus current operations. Also, discuss the differences between economies of scale and economies of scope and how firms can benefit from each.Then, provide a specific company example of economics of scale or economics of scope and how it affects production and cost or how technology affects the inputs and costs. Conduct research and use specific examples

Finance

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Question 1.5

An arbitrage firm (A) notes that a bidder (B) whose stock is selling at $30 makes an offer for a target (T) selling at $40 to exchange 1.5 shares of B for 1 share of T. Shares to T rise to $44; B stays at $30. A sells 1.5 B short for $45 and goes long on T at $44. One month later the deal is completed with B at $30 and T at $45. What is A’s dollar and percentage annualized gain, assuming a required 50% margin and 8% cost of funds on both transactions?

Case 2.8 UNITED AIRLINES AND US AIRWAYS

On July 27, 2001, the U.S. Department of Justice blocked the merger of United Airlines and US Airways. According to Attorney General John Ashcroft, “if this acquisition were allowed to proceed, millions of customers … would have little choice but to pay higher fares and accept lower-quality air service.” Legislators on Capitol Hill applauded the decision of the DOJ to block the merger. The view was that competition along the East Coast would be greatly reduced because United Airlines and US Airways are the only two airlines in many markets offering connecting services between cities up and down the coast. When the merger was announced in May 2000, the stock price of US Airways increased from $26.31 to $49.00, nearly doubling in price. The bid by United Airlines was for $60 in cash. As investors expected the deal to take a considerably long time to complete, and because there was a good chance that the deal might be rejected by the regulations, the stock price of US Airways traded at a fairly large spread relative to the agreed-upon price. When the DOJ blocked the merger, the stock price of US Airways immediately dropped into the teens, and in August 2002, the company filed for federal bankruptcy protection. Interestingly, before the year 2002 had ended, United Airlines had also filed for federal bankruptcy protection. As of early 2003, the surviv-ability of both firms is questionable.

QUESTIONS

C2.8.1

The DOJ’s blocking of the merger rested on the case that it would greatly reduce competition along the East Coast because the merging parties were often the only two major airlines in some markets. Should potential competition, for example, arising from Southwest Airlines, a mover into the East Coast market, factor into the DOJ’s decision?

C2.8.2

US Airways is a failing firm and has a substantial probability of bankruptcy. Should the antitrust authorities consider a “failing firm” defense from the merging parties? That is, should mergers be allowed to occur if otherwise the target firm faces bankruptcy

Supply and Demand Simulation

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Option 1:

Complete the Supply and Demand Simulation.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper summarizing the content of the simulation and address the following:

Identify two microeconomics and two macroeconomics principles or concepts from the simulation/video.
Explain why you have categorized these selected principles or concepts as microeconomics or macroeconomics.
Identify at least one shift of the supply curve and one shift of the demand curve in the simulation/video.
Explain what causes the shifts, and how each shift affects the price, quantity, and decision making.

Include responses to the following:

How might you apply what you learned about supply and demand from the simulation/video to your workplace or your understanding of a real-world product with which you are familiar?
How do the concepts of microeconomics help you understand the factors that affect shifts in supply and demand on equilibrium price and quantity?
How do the concepts of macroeconomics help you understand the factors that affect shifts in supply and demand on the equilibrium price and quantity?
How does the price elasticity of demand affect a consumer’s purchasing and the firm’s pricing strategy as it relates to the simulation/video

Read and complete case study 10-10, “Eat at My Restaurant” (attached) in your text. Address the following elements, which are also “required” elements at the end of the case study:

Comment on the difference between net cash provided by operating activities and net income. Speculate on which number is likely to be the better indicator of long-term profitability.
Comment on the data reviewed for each firm.
Do any of these firms appear to have a cash flow problem?

Your answers should be in an essay form with an introduction and conclusion; ensure you are addressing each element clearly and thoroughly, following these guidelines:

Requirement (a) of the problem should be answered in general terms; you do not need to consider the 3 firms in the case. However, you do need to make a choice and rationalize that choice.
When addressing requirement (b), you should make AT LEAST 4 observations on each firm, focusing on the cash flow ratios provided.
All information should be considered when answering requirement (c). Even if you don’t think any one company is in “trouble,” you should still choose a company and support your choice.

Your paper should be 3-5 pages long and MUST BE IN APA with Reference page.

Write a 200- to 350- word explanation of the relationship between critical thinking and ethics.

Are the principles and rules of critical thinking applicable to ethical reasoning? Why?
If everyone followed the rules and guidelines of logic, would there be a need for ethical decision making? Why?

Use examples from the scenarios provided this week to support your answer.

Select a provided ethical scenario or choose one from section IV of Thinking Critically.

Analyze your chosen scenario from a critical thinking perspective.

What is the moral responsibility of all participants?
What are the stakeholders’ moral failings?
What ideals or obligations are in conflict?
What is the best outcome, given the consequences?

Write a brief reflection of your analysis by describing the relationship between critical thinking and ethics.

Note. Remember that this should be based on critical thinking, not on your personal opinion.

Please note that the video “Blood Money” contains graphic content which might be disturbing to some viewers

Write a 350- to 700-word essay comparing the similarities and differences between virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics. Include the following in your essay:

A description of the differences in how each theory addresses ethics and morality
A personal experience to explain the relationship between virtue, values, and moral concepts as they relate to one of the three theories

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Please answer the question below. Please number it.

Chapter 1

2. What is the role of a manager in the hospitality industry?

7. What are some things to observe in both the front of the house and the back of the house in the early stages of your career?
9. What are three principal concerns in regard to a job after graduation?
10. What are the five elements of the strategy of job placement?

chapter2.

2. Site name: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics URL: www.bls.gov Background information: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. Exercises:

a. Describe the information that can be obtained from the BLS Web site and how this information could be helpful to a hospitality management student.
b. Under “Wages, Earnings, & Benefits,” determine the average annual salary for both food service managers and lodging managers. How does the state you live in compare to the national average for these occupations?
c. Click on the “Occupational Outlook Handbook” link. Search for either lodging managers or food service managers. Describe the information that is available from BLS regarding these two occupations. What is the employment outlook for these two occupations?

Write a 525- to 700-word response that addresses the following prompts:

Define statistics with citation and reference.
Contrast quantitative data and qualitative data with citation and reference.
Describe the levels of data measurement.
Describe the role of statistics in business decision-making.
Provide at least two business research questions, or problem situations, in which statistics was used or could be used.

Copy and paste the five prompts above into a Microsoft® Word document and write a response below each prompt. Add an APA title page to your document. Use APA quotation, citation, and reference format for all sources used

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you analyze the relationship between ethics and professional behavior in the administration of criminal justice. Explain the role of critical thinking with regard to the relationship of ethics and professional behavior. Include in your paper a proposal for a seminar in ethics training for law enforcement officers. In your proposal choose five areas of ethical conduct and that will be stressed in the seminar. Explain why you chose those areas and what the expected benefits of the training will be for both officers and the community.

Include at least four peer reviewed references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Include in-text citations and at least four peer reviewed references.