Intermediate Financial Management
Intermediate Financial Management
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ISBN: 9780357516782
Author: Brigham, Eugene F., Daves, Phillip R.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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A mid-sized human resources management company considering the expansion plans including acquisition of Company T which is an employment agency supplies computer programmers and word processors to businesses. Company also considering the purchase of Company B (privately held company)

To discuss: Reason managers often emphasize short-term earnings.

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