Questions from Business Foundation

Q: Define corporate social responsibility (CSR), and explain the difference between

Define corporate social responsibility (CSR), and explain the difference between philanthropy and strategic CSR. (1) Given that “society” is not an organized entity, how can society decide what the re...

Q: Could a company that just introduced an amazing audio product, say

Could a company that just introduced an amazing audio product, say a tiny music player with audiophile-quality sound, hope to replicate the social media success that GoPro has enjoyed? Why or why not?...

Q: GoPro introduced its first camera in 2004, the same year that

GoPro introduced its first camera in 2004, the same year that Facebook was launched. Given the role social media has played in GoPro’s success, was it a waste of time and energy for Woodman and his te...

Q: Consumers can be a fickle lot, quickly abandoning a brand if

Consumers can be a fickle lot, quickly abandoning a brand if the company behind it stumbles or something new catches their attention. Is it risky for GoPro to rely on social media so heavily? Should i...

Q: Given the eventual need for rigorous financial management, should every company

Given the eventual need for rigorous financial management, should every company have extensive cost controls in place from the first moment of operation? Explain your answer.

Q: Google recently had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0

Google recently had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. Microsoft, one of its key competitors, had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. From a bank’s point of view, which of the two companies is a more attract...

Q: Over the course of a recent six-month period, Google’s

Over the course of a recent six-month period, Google’s current ratio increased from 8.77 to 11.91. Does this make Google more or less of a credit risk in the eyes of potential lenders? Why?

Q: How might Visa executives use scenario planning in the budgeting process?

How might Visa executives use scenario planning in the budgeting process?

Q: Could Visa have accomplished its funding goals through short-term or

Could Visa have accomplished its funding goals through short-term or long-term debt financing instead? Why or why not?

Q: As Visa continues to explore growth opportunities, should it consider becoming

As Visa continues to explore growth opportunities, should it consider becoming a lender by issuing cards itself or lending money to banks that issue cards? Why or why not?