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Flourishing in a Social Enterprise World

Tom Spencer

Social enterprise has the potential to change the status quo in three important ways: Firstly, social enterprises are allowed to make a profit, which means they have an incentive to innovate and operate efficiently. Management are likely to be under less pressure to shrink a social enterprise during a downturn.

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Breaking down the M&A Case Study

Tom Spencer

What’s the quality of the current management? Can the buyer easily finance the acquisition? Situation #3: Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche have been combined companies since 2012. Does the target own any assets (e.g. technology, brands, etc.) or capabilities (e.g. manufacturing know-how, distribution channels, etc.)

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Japan Tells Firms "Stop Sitting on Cash", Ignore the Lack of Customers

MishTalk

Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. Okumas clients "are not investing, not even to raise efficiency, so we are not investing either," he says. Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. Consult your.

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Lettuce Bot - Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis

MishTalk

Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. Machinery and machine technology has made farming easier and more efficient for centuries. Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. 2012-10-10: Capital Account.

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A.T. Kearney Interview & Culture

Management Consulted

Headquarters: Chicago, IL Employees: 3,200 Locations: 58 offices, 40 countries Chief Executive: Johan Aurik, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board Revenue: $1B Consulting Engagement Cost: $400K. 1935 – Tom Kearney becomes managing partner. Named fifth-largest broad-based multidisciplined management consultancy in the U.S.;

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The Risks and Benefits of Using AI to Detect Crime

Harvard Business

Businesses are constantly experimenting with new ways to use artificial intelligence for better risk management and faster, more responsive fraud detection — and even to predict and prevent crimes. So how are leading-edge companies evaluating the benefits and risks of rapidly evolving AI crime-fighting and risk management?

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The Fastest-Growing Cause for Shareholders Is Sustainability

Harvard Business

While activism takes many different forms, it usually begins with investors holding private conversations with company management on the need to change a process, business model, or management practice. Why would managers choose to respond to investors’ requests on immaterial issues if doing so decreases financial value?