Questions from Business Foundation

Q: Do all companies have an R&D function? Explain your

Do all companies have an R&D function? Explain your answer.

Q: How does the role of a financial manager different from the role

How does the role of a financial manager different from the role of an accountant?

Q: Summarize seven of the most important business professions. (1

Summarize seven of the most important business professions. (1) Why are communication skills essential in all seven of the functional areas discussed in this section? (2) Why would financial managers...

Q: What is the fundamental difference in the way businesses approach debt and

What is the fundamental difference in the way businesses approach debt and the way consumers approach it?

Q: What are two key reasons investors choose index funds over actively managed

What are two key reasons investors choose index funds over actively managed mutual funds or individual stocks?

Q: Assume you are trying to save money for a down payment on

Assume you are trying to save money for a down payment on a house, and your goal is to have enough within three years. The stock market is raging and has been for nearly four years. Should you invest...

Q: If accepting risk is part of being an entrepreneur or running a

If accepting risk is part of being an entrepreneur or running a business, should the government, taxpayers, or any other entity ever bail out a company that took risks and failed? Explain your answer....

Q: Should banks that have become “too big to fail” (

Should banks that have become “too big to fail” (meaning their collapse would significantly damage the economy) be subject to stricter regulations than smaller banks? Why or why not?

Q: List five managerial strategies that are vital to maintaining a motivated workforce

List five managerial strategies that are vital to maintaining a motivated workforce. (1) Referring to the job characteristics model, how does micromanaging destroy motivation? (2) Annual performance r...

Q: Identify four contemporary staffing challenges, and explain the process of planning

Identify four contemporary staffing challenges, and explain the process of planning for a company’s staffing needs. (1) How can alternative work arrangements also help companies reduce costs and their...