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WAS THE DOLLAR TREE – FAMILY DOLLAR MERGER SYNERGIC? FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ANALYSIS
No full textPurpose- Family Dollar and Dollar Tree were the second and the third largest firms in the discount variety store industry in the United States of America. In July 2014, Dollar Tree made an offer to acquire Family Dollar, citing potential synergy. In this study, we examined whether the expected benefits from the Dollar Tree-Family Dollar merger materialized. Methodology- We examined the pre-merger and post-merger performance of the two companies by analyzing the companies’ annual financial statements. Improvements in performance of the merged company should be reflected in better financial ratios for the post-acquisition period compared to the pre-acquisition period. Findings- We found an across-the-board improvement in the financial ratios and a possible decrease in systematic risk after the merger of the two companies. Conclusion- Our analysis of financial statements indicates possible synergy in the merger of Dollar Tree and Family Dolla
The Mediating Role of Alliances in the International Market Orientation-Performance Relationship of SMEs
No full textEnhancing international performance is a critical issue for internationalizing SMEs. Researchers have suggested that firms need to enhance their international market orientation (IMO) in order to increase performance; but the way this association works is rather unexplored. This is important for both theory and practice since its exploration would lead to a better understanding on how SMEs can effectively enhance their international performance. In this paper, we examine whether alliances through which firms access knowledge and resources play a mediating role in the IMO and performance relationship. We investigate our hypothesis on a sample of 94 companies based in the United Arab Emirates. We discovered that alliances mediate the IMO-performance relationship and we extend the knowledge- and resource-based views of the firm
The Scarlet Rose #1: I Knew I'd Meet You
No full textMaud is quite happy living her simple life with her father and learning the exciting art of sword fighting. But when her father is murdered, Maud is whisked away from the life she knows by her rich and lordly grandfather. He wants to give her a home – on his terms – and help Maud become a real lady. All Maud wants to do is keep on fighting, so that she can have her revenger on her father’s killer.
High adventure and historical fiction come together in a swashbuckling thriller! Swords, vengeance, and a dashing highwayman known as the Fox comprise the key components to The Scarlet Rose, as Maud learns everything she thought she knew about her life wasn’t true, and how to grow and grieve after losing her father. The Scarlet Roseblends exciting, thrilling action with grounded, emotional characterization
Teaching an old dog new tricks: Investigating how age, ability, and self-efficacy influence intentions to learn and learning among participants in adult education.
No full textAffiliation Clayton State UniversityParticipation in adult education and adult learning are two important areas of research
as more and more adults seek learning opportunities, via academic institutions or organizational training programs, in their quest to achieve their various goals. Thus, it is important that educational (and business) leaders are aware of the dynamics surrounding the learning process of the “older generation” so that reasonable steps can be taken to facilitate their success in acquiring and retaining required and/or desired knowledge and skills. Numerous factors play a role in individuals’ decision to participate in adult education and in the learning process they experience. This paper will investigate the influence of age, ability and self-efficacy on adults’ intentions to learn and actual learning from educational/training programs. A conceptual model, implications for educators and educational leaders, and suggestions for future inquiry will also be presented
How Forensic Accounting Is Used to Combat Terrorism in the United States
No full textThe purpose of this paper is to provide a concise overview of how forensic accounting is used to combat terrorism in the United States especially since the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks. A brief explanation of the work of forensic accountants along with a description of how these financial specialists help the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) combat terrorism in the United States will be provided. Additionally, a timeline of major terrorist cases since the 1920s along with references to a few famous quotes of Sherlock Holmes will be used to emphasize some of the analytical methods employed in forensic accounting. This paper concludes with a summary of the employment outlook for forensic accountants in the next few year