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The Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule on disparate impact will:Question 1 options: Be permanently tabled Have no significance Go into effect shortly after publishing Never go into effectQuestion 2 (1 point) Who invented the credit scoring model most banks rely on for mortgage lending?Question 2 options: Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) Fair Housing Administration Urban Institute Secondary mortgage marketQuestion 3 (1 point) In 2019, how much did the L.G.B.T.Q. client base of Better.com increase in terms of married couples?Question 3 options: Remained the same Increased by 500% Doubled Increased tenfoldQuestion 4 (1 point) The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits lenders from considering which factors in mortgage underwriting?Question 4 options: Race High school attended Social media profile Vacation spotsQuestion 5 (1 point) Which company originated 98 percent of its mortgages using a digital platform last year?Question 5 options: Roostify Quicken Loans Better.com…

Note: Kindly answer nos. 4-7 only. Thank you 1. Did Netflix underestimate the pushback from their price increase? 2. Did Netflix underestimate the bad publicity from their new pricing   structure? 3.Did Netflix underestimate the number of subscription cancellations   that resulted from their new pricing structure? 4. Is Netflix actually correct in moving from mail order distribution   to online streaming? 5. Did Netflix implement too quickly? 6. Can Netflix compete with Amazon Prime?  7. Make a SWOT and PEST analysis of Netflix, Inc.

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chapter 3  2. Given this information, what is the profit dollars?  Round your answer to the dollar and add a dollar sign and comma separator  (i.e. $15,467) Net Sales  $561,800 Cost of Goods Sold      275,280 Expenses  253,936

Back Ground of Brunt Hotels, PLC Brunt Hotels, PLC, owns more than 60 hotels throughout the United Kingdom. They recently acquired a small hotel chain headquartered in France. Brunt’s chief executive decided that half of the new hotels in France would be retained and rebranded as part of the Brunt Hotels Group; the other half will be sold. This will support Brunt’s strategic objective of growing the organization slowly to make sure that new ventures are well supported and opened on time and on budget. Brunt’s hotels are considered budget accommodations; they are functional, clean and reasonably priced.  Most guests stay for one to three nights and are a combination of business and leisure travellers. The hotels are typically situated in downtown locations that are easily accessible by mass transit. Tourists are attracted to these hotels in popular visitor destinations where the many local attractions mean that they will not be spending much time in their hotel rooms. The organization…

Pls help with below homework. What was the intent behind DaimlerChrysler merger ? Does this merger was inevitable? Justify your answer

Q 3.    A) Carefully describe the risk-return tradeoff faced by all investors.            B) What does it mean for Treasury bills to be sold at a discount?

The Gray Ferrari I t all got started when Robert L. Johnson had dinner at Mr. K’s Chinese restaurant with Michael Jordan of the Washington Wizards and David Falk, the leading sports agent. When the discussion turned to cars, Johnson mentioned his interest in getting a Ferrari. Both Falk and Jordan recommended their respective dealers but Johnson found the going tough. Only a select number of Ferraris are made annually, and the automaker limits how many are sold through U.S. dealers to about 1,000 units. In practice, anyone placing an order would have to wait over two years for delivery for a car that would cost $200,000 to $300,000 depending on the model. A New Jersey dealer had a Ferrari available, but, at $300,000, Johnson felt the price was too high. Michael Jordan’s dealer had a 360 Modena available for $160,000. Although he bought it, it was not exactly what he had wanted because the Modena is not a convertible. Franco Nuschese, the owner of Georgetown’s…

Q 10 – The intangible assets section of Ghazi Company at December 31, 2019, is presented below. Patents ($60,000 cost less $6,000 amortization) $54,000 Franchises ($48,000 cost less $19,200 amortization) 28,800 Total $82,800 The patent was acquired in January 2019 and has a useful life of 10 years. The franchise was acquired in January 2016 and also has a useful life of 10 years. The following cash transactions may have affected intangible assets during 2020. Jan. 2 Paid $45,000 legal costs to successfully defend the patent against infringement by another company. Jan – June Developed a new product, incurring $100,000 in research costs and $68,000 in development costs prior to technological feasibility. A patent was granted for the product on July 1. Its useful life is equal to its 20-year legal life. 3 Sept. 1 Paid $58,000 to an extremely large defensive lineman to appear in commercials advertising the company's products. The commercials will air in September and October. Oct. 1…

Part 1 BOR Analysis-What is Tesla’s SCA? Brand –How does the TESLA brand create value? What parts (think IBM) are the most valuable? Describe. Use your IBM analysis from earlier this semester Offerings–What does TESLA offer that creates a Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA)? Pick one offering (except insurance) that Tesla provides and explain how they create value/moats/barriers to competitors. Relationships–What relationships does TESLA have have that create value/SCA? List all relationships you can think of and explain how they create value/moats/barriers to competitors. Part 2 For the SCA you provided, please discuss the likelihood that a competitor could battle you on that front. In other words, what might a competitor attempt to do to counteract the SCA you described in Part 1?

Bond Valuation Theory Question 5 Discuss the concept of Bond Ratings, including its primary concern (use actual ratings e.g. AAA etc, in your discussion).

TRUE FALSE QUESTIONS Assuming that there is no default and inflation (inflation is stable) risk on bonds, using the IS-LM framework with rigid prices, if a recession is expected in the future, the yield curve is negatively inclined. In the Solow model for long-term growth, a higher level of the saving rate does not assure a lower level of consumption per capita in the long run Two countries are identical in all aspects, but country A has a higher capital-labour ratio than country B. According to the Solow model, country A will growth faster. In Neo-Keynesian models, money is not neutral in the short term. If the Central Bank increases the supply of money, prices increase but also output increases, given the presence of some forms of price-rigidity. Economic aggregates periodically fluctuate around a long-run trend. We call this phenomenon the business cycle. After a recession, we can predict that a new recession will arrive exactly in 8-10 years. One way to model infinite per capita…

Question 2                            Consider the following extract and then answers the questions that follow:    How SA's recession is impacting consumer spending    Consumers are actively doing pre‐shopping research either through broadsheets or online, and comparing retailers’ offerings to seek out the best value before even leaving the house. Consumers simply no longer purchase certain items, pointing to their extreme need for frugality in current market conditions. Added to this, consumers have also changed the way they use these products in their homes to maximise usage and minimise wastage. This includes the alternative use of products, like using margarine in place of cooking oil and fragranced body lotion instead of perfume.   Q.2.1 Discuss the impact of the economy on consumer behaviour. Note: it is important that you consider using examples that is relevant and specific to the scenario provided when responding to this question.

Question 2 You plan to launch a small business to supplement your income. You believe that despite the economic challenges associated with Covid-19, there are several opportunities to start new business and have decided to start a fruit and vegetable delivery service business. Your friend cautions you against the idea because there are several existing and new entrants to this market. You value the opinion of your friend, and immediately set about doing a competitor analysis. Applying the theory that you have learned to your planned business by demonstrating the steps and considerations associated with competitor analysis.

4.3 Briefly describe the term circular flow (2) 4.4 Explain the role of the factor market in the circular flow? Discuss the interaction between household and firms in the economy (2x2) 4.5 (4) QUESTION 5: Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow. RAND TUMBLES TO 3-WEEK LOw. STOCKS FALL AS EARNINGS DISAPPOINT At 1600 GMT the rand was 2.2% weaker at R16.91 per dollar, its weakest since Jul Source : https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news-fast-news/rand-tumbles-to-3-week-I stocks-fall-as-earnings-disappoint/ 5.1 Identify the market above 5.2 List any type of notes used by South Africa Reserve Bank 5.3 Briefly describe the term market. GAUTENG PROVINCE © Gauteng Department of Education URKO SUTH CA

10. Questionable business practices according to antitrust agencies Complete the following table by matching each of the scenarios to the concept of resale price maintenance, predatory pricing, or bundling. Resale Price Maintenance Predatory Pricing Scenario SnapFace is a firm that manufactures polaroid cameras. Suppose SnapFace sells its polaroid cameras to online retailers for $166 each and requires those online retailers to charge at least $176 to shoppers for each polaroid camera. Warm Winds is the only firm producing space heaters. It costs $1,500 to produce one space heater, and Warm Winds sells each space heater for $2,100. After Breezy Hut, a new firm with the same costs as Warm Winds, enters the market for space heaters, Warm Winds starts selling its space heaters for a price of $800. Hynes sells a wide variety of condiments to retail grocery stores. Hynes recently developed two new condiments: a popular barbacuffalo and a much less popular green ketchup. Hynes requires…

Which statement about Disneyland Paris' terrorism risk is not true? The risk of terrorism in France has had no effect on Disneyland Paris. A series of terror attacks in Paris have worsened financial pressure on Disneyland Paris. O The risk of terrorism in France decreased tourism spending by more than 6.5% in 2016. The risk of terrorism in France decreased tourism by 5% in the first 9 months of 2016. QUESTION 2 In 2017 the Walt Disney Company changed its investment strategy in France to O international joint venture O license wholly-owned subsidiary export O O O

Q.1.1 With reference to the scenario above, and by conducting additional research, conduct a market environment analysis of Tesla using any three market environmental factors. Provide practical examples in your discussion.

Profit Centers: Hospitals Suburban General Hospital owns and operates several communityhospitals in North Carolina. One of its hospitals, Cordona Community Hospital, is a not-for-profitinstitution that has not met its financial targets in the past several years because of decreasing volume.It has been losing market share largely because of the entrance of a new competitor, JeffersonMemorial Hospital. Jefferson has successfully promoted itself as the premier provider of qualitycare; its slogan is “Patients Come First.” To compete with Jefferson, Cordona has developed a new[LO 18-3][LO 18-3][LO 18-3]Final PDF to printerChapter 18 Strategic Performance Measurement: Cost Centers, Profit Centers, and the Balanced Scorecard 821blo17029_ch18_775-825.indd 821 02/19/18 09:10 AMdepartment, guest services, to improve patient relations and overall customer service. Guest servicespersonnel will be positioned throughout the hospital and at major entrances to help patients andtheir families get where…

Plan for potential investors for 39 Storage https://www.39storage.com/ (This Company) Cover these points below Identify the problem to be solved. Introduce your solution to the problem. Discuss your beginning traction for getting sales. Identify the target market. Explain the costs of acquiring customers in your target market. Communicate the value proposition relative to competitors. Describe the basics of the revenue model. Provide financial projections, along with the assumptions. Sell the team. Identify your funding needs, and explain the use of the funds (the investment price must be stated) Describe possible exit strategies—how the investors may be able to cash out. End on a high note—remind investors why your product/service/team is so great.

"credit risk analysis involves 2 type of approaches which is Art and science approach" 1. Give 3 advantage of art approach and explain.

Please answer part a only. if possible part c too. Q1. Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban proved his business intelligence once again with the acquisition of star player Kristaps Porzingis. To benefit from this blockbuster trade even further, Cuban plans to sell one-time-only special edition Porzingis jerseys at a price of $380 each during the first month of the season (i.e., during October 2019 only). The production cost for each of these jerseys would be $100 thanks to their golden details, and any unsold jersey during October will be sold for $80 during November 2019. Knowing the fan base for years, Cuban estimates demand for these special edition jerseys to follow a normal distribution with a mean of 10,000 units and a standard deviation of 2,000. part a: The design process, sourcing, production and shipping of these jerseys take about two months. Hence, Cuban has one opportunity to place a production order and receive these orders on time (before October) for sale. Determine the…

You have been employed as a business analyst for Kingdom Bank. Your main duties andresponsibilities will include analysing banking transactions, reviewing credit and loan applications,suggesting repayments and interest rates on clients’ accounts and ensuring compliance with thebanking regulations. Q.1.1 What are the five business analyst personal qualities required to fulfil the aboveduties and responsibilities?Q.1.2 Explain what is meant by competitive advantage in the Kingdom Bank perspectiveand what Kingdom Bank must do to sustain a competitive advantage.Q.1.3 What benefits will Kingdom Bank have if it outsourced some of their businessfunctions?