Discussions

Instructions: Do not combine topics. Answer each number/letter separately. All answers must be at least five sentences.Label each answer individually. Include any references.

1) "Distributions to Shareholders"

• Use the Internet to research a company that declared a 100% stock dividend or a 2-for-1 split. Contrast the differences between a stock dividend and a stock split. Imagine that you are a stockholder in a company. Determine whether you would prefer to see the company that you researched declare a 100% stock dividend or declare a 2-for-1 split. Provide support for your answer with one real-world example of your preference.

2) "Rules of an Employer"

• Two stockbrokers, in clear violation of the rules of their employer, sold worthless stocks to unsuspecting customers. There was no question that the brokers had the actual or implied authority to sell the stock. The customers who lost money sued the brokerage firm, contending it was liable for their losses because the brokers had apparent authority. Based on this scenario, debate whether or not you believe these stockbrokers had apparent authority. Next, speculate on how the outcome of the customer's suit against the brokers will turn out. Explain your rationale.

3) "Mission Possible"

• Describe how an organization's mission statement and values are supported by specific aspects in the marketing, operations, technology, management, and social responsibility sections of a business plan.

• In a real life situation, feedback from your business plan development team can be extremely valuable. Explain the value of receiving feedback from your ‘team' (your instructor and fellow students) on the various sections of your non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) business plan while you work towards making necessary revisions.