Research notes that project managers must work with project stakeholder's clients, team members, and outside partners to agree upon clear, concise and manageable objectives. If not, small differences in direction at the start of a project can lead to a large divergence in position at the end. The methods, standards,...
This study's results suggest that regulatory concerns over potential problems related to backdating are valid because backdating will not be beneficial to all who backdate?i.e., those insured that lapse or die soon after paying a renewal premium generally will be worse o. from backdating. Life insurance backdating occurs when the...
This study analyzes the returns of publicly traded property companies using the style analysis approach. The results show that the proportion of direct real estate has increased over time. This suggests that indirect and direct real estate are becoming closer substitutes for each other. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the...
Cost information is critical for an organization for deciding on a host of financial matters, which include outsourcing and product or service pricing. Activity Based Costing ABC methodology measures the cost and performance of activities, resources and cost objects. It assumes that a number of activities combine to create a...
Statistics involves interpreting meaning information from numerical data. It is an effective tool to study the relationship between variability and quality in an organization. It is important for the organization to achieve high levels of quality towards increased productivity and gaining sustainable competitive advantage. Total Quality Management TQM is a...
Researches indicate that numerous frauds were involved in the financial statements presented by organizations. Hence, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was considered the most viable tool for keeping a check on corporate frauds. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 seeks to usher in an era of transparency in the working of organizations. The...
Selling involves a transaction between two or more individuals or parties wherein one party or individual receives some product or service in exchange of an economic benefit or another service or product. Obtaining customer commitment is one of the most important aspects of the sales process. Commitment is built on...
Control forms one of the important components of management. It refers to overseeing that the organizational systems and processes are conforming to pre-defined norms and taking corrective action in case of any deviation in the same. The financial statements of an organization are important tools towards implementing financial control in...
Benchmarking is the continuous process of measuring products, processes, and systems of an organization against those that are rated best in the industry. It helps in uncovering weaknesses and flaws in the organizational systems, processes, and products. This way, benchmarking, helps in quality measurement and improvement. The paper discusses issues...
The paper examines some major issues contained in a recent Act seeking to re-define financial transactions and audit management in organizations. The Act incorporates several penalties for defaulting on any of the provisions of the same. Another important issue is the rotation of the audit partner after a fixed period...
Total Quality Management TQM is a zero-error approach towards improving the quality of processes and systems in an organization. TQM calls for the principle of ‘continuous improvement’ with regard to all the areas of the organization. This approach calls for continuously examining quality of organizational systems rather than making it...
Florida TaxWatch was asked by the Florida Outdoor Advertising Association to do an analysis of the economic impact that billboard advertising has on Florida's economy and the future economic outlook. Even prior to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and subsequently, Florida's economy was headed toward a recession. In the...
The past two decades brought dramatic transformations in the way work is done. Few occupations and organizations escaped these changes and will likely face more future turbulence. The sense of time urgency has never been stronger resulting in demand for reduced cycle times1 in all areas of the enterprise. Large...
Some research models can accurately forecast the success of a motion picture shortly after its release. This paper develops several models that provide forecast before release. These models consider factors under the control of the studio (e.g. directors, producers, screenwriters and cast), plus intent-to-see measures from consumers exposed to trailers...
Secret Terms in FSU Contract with Credit Card Giant TAMPA, Fla., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Warning Network has just released a report exposing secret details of a marketing agreement between Florida State University and credit card giant Bank of America. At the same...
Tonkon Torp LLP has hired attorney Gwendolyn Griffith to join its tax practice group. Griffith's practice focuses on closely held businesses in matters of taxation, succession and estate planning, and the formation, reorganization, purchase or sale of businesses. She also advises many Oregon nonprofits as general counsel....
digiMedical Solutions, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: DGMS) announced today that the Company has signed a contract with Dr.Geoffrey Colino in Bonita Springs, Florida to implement the Company's.Net-based digital prescription handling software, digiRX and digiReauth,and to supply call center services to support the reauthorization ofprescriptions. Dr. Colino received his license at the University...
AUSTIN, Texas, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Opus Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading national provider of clinical information systems, has named Ray Bechtold, CPA, as controller. Based at the company's Austin headquarters, Bechtold will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial administrative functions. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080701/LATU055) (Logo:...
XM's Expanded Coverage of SEC Football, Basketball and Baseball Begins This Fall WASHINGTON, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio, the official satellite radio provider of the Southeastern Conference SEC, today announced that the University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Florida, and Vanderbilt University will join...
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Legacy Bank of Florida has announced Nancy W. Proffitt as a member to the Board of Directors. Proffitt is the President of Proffitt Management Solutions in West Palm Beach which is an International Coaching firm specializing in individual and organizational strategic planning and leadership...
