Financial Markets, Capital, and Globalization
The Evolution of Financial Markets Since 1979
The process of financial markets has been the result of measures that were taken around 1979. The 1979 models reflect the policies of President Ronald Reagan (USA) and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (UK). After this time, money began circulating more freely and easily in the financial markets, especially in the United States, the European Union, and Japan. Money in financial markets is intangible, and financial markets can have both positive and negative
Read MoreMastering Recruitment: Job Descriptions to Onboarding
Steps for an Effective Recruitment Process
1. Job Analysis
Explain the role thoroughly. Ask questions to understand needed skills and daily tasks. Define the job title.
2. Responsibilities
Use action statements and be specific. Avoid copying templates.
3. Qualifications
List necessary knowledge, skills, and traits. Limit to 5-10 items, including personality and years of experience.
4. Compensation
Specify salary, equity, commissions, and health insurance. Use job search engines and compensation surveys
Read MoreStrategic Business Development and Expansion
Firm Growth and Development
Firm Growth: This means the company is getting bigger by increasing things like:
- Assets (what the company owns, like equipment or buildings).
- Production (making more products or services).
- Sales (selling more).
- Profits (earning more money).
- Employee count (hiring more people).
Why is growth important?
- It shows the company is healthy and strong, like how growth in people shows vitality.
- It helps the company stay competitive and improve its market position.
- Growth is often a goal
Mastering Management Functions: Planning, Organization, and Control
Core Management Functions
- Planning: Defining objectives, actions, resources, and execution strategies.
- Organization: Structuring resources and activities to achieve goals.
- Control: Monitoring performance and taking corrective actions.
- Human Resources: Managing personnel to optimize performance.
Essential Capacities
- Strategic Thinking: Developing long-term plans.
- Capacity Building: Enhancing organizational capabilities.
- Executive Leadership: Guiding and motivating teams.
Modes of Change in a Company
- Conservative:
Construction Project Cost Control & Resource Optimization
Plan of Work
- Assessment of current expenditure, depending on the duration of activities.
- Optimizing the use of resources.
- Assessment by the construction team, particularly the Head of Work, regarding expectations of compliance with the work period.
- Drafting of decision-making calendars, procurement, and supplies.
- Clearance for implementation, optimization possibilities for time management.
- Assessment of the number of equipment and facilities necessary for compliance with the program.
- Through monitoring,
Investment Characteristics and Selection Methods
Characteristics of an Investment
The financial characteristics of an investment are:
- Down Payment (D0): The amount the company pays at the time of purchasing the assets.
- Duration of the Investment (n): The number of years during which the investment will produce inflows and outflows of money.
- Net Cash Flows or Quasi-rents (Fi): The difference between receipts and payments that the company supports over each of the n periods of the investment. Net cash flows are the difference between charges (which