Discussion Board How does the agency problem often interfere with the ability of the shareholders to achieve their goals? Are the managers simply “getting in the way” of achieving shareholder goals?

Economics Managerial Examples 2

Managerial Economics  1. It is estimated that over 100,000 students will apply to the top 30 MBA programs in the United States this year.   a. Using the concept of net present value and opportunity cost, explain when it is rational for an individual to pursue an MBA degree.   b. What would you expect […]

Discussion 3 DB 3 1.  What types of business strategies might be best supported by recruiting externally and what types might call for internal recruiting?   2. Investigate an Internet recruiting site that you have not previously used. Monster.com and careerbuilder.com are just two possibilities. Analyze and describe what you found. How useful might this […]

Discussion 4 DB 4   1. If you are able to discuss your own organization, explain what the policy of your organization is regarding internal vs. external recruiting? What types of business strategies might be best supported by recruiting externally and what types might call for internal recruiting?   2. Investigate an Internet recruiting site […]

Discussion 5 DB 5   1. Describe in detail the performance evaluation system used where you work. What do you like about the system? What do you think can be improved? If you are not able to discuss your current organization’s evaluation system, describe what elements you think would work best to evaluate new employees […]