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Working the Net

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1. What demographic and time-use information does the Bureau of Labor Statistics provide?

   "The Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles demographic data. Visit http://www.bls.gov/bls/demographics.htm, and describe the different types of information it provides. What kinds of changes are likely

2. Which technology trends are most promising and how might they affect businesses?

   "Go to either the Red Herring (http://www.redherring.com) or Wired (http://www.wired.com) site and research technology trends. Compile a list of three trends that sound most promising to you, and desc

3. What do economic indicators, economic news, and budget decisions reveal about the economy?

   "Use the Bureau of Labor Statistics site (http://stat.bls.gov) to determine the current trends in GDP growth, unemployment, and inflation. What do these trends tell you about the level of business act

4. How did Walmart change its e-commerce strategy to compete with Amazon?

   "As the world’s largest retailer, Walmart has built thousands of brick-and-mortar stores in the United States, Mexico, and elsewhere. Although a success story when it comes to traditional retail locat

5. What demographic and time-use information can the Bureau of Labor Statistics provide?

   "Working the Net 1. The Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles demographic data. Visit http://www.bls.gov/bls/ demographics.htm , and describe the different types of information it provides. What kinds o

6. Which technology trends could most affect businesses and individuals?

   "2. Go to either the Red Herring (http://www.redherring.com) or Wired (http://www.wired.com) site and research technology trends. Compile a list of three trends that sound most promising to you, and d

7. What do economic trends reveal about business activity and the federal budget?

   "3. Use the Bureau of Labor Statistics site ( http://stat.bls.gov) to determine the current trends in GDP growth, unemployment, and inflation. What do these trends tell you about the level of business

8. How is Walmart changing its e-commerce strategy?

   "Critical Thinking Case Walmart Gets Serious about E-Commerce As the world’s largest retailer, Walmart has built thousands of brick-and-mortar stores in the United States, Mexico, and elsewhere. Altho

9. How can companies improve their corporate social responsibility profiles?

   "1. You will find the listing for the 100 Best Corporate Citizens at the website for Corporate Responsibility magazine ( http://thecro.com). Review the current list of companies and pay close attentio

10. What ethical issues distinguished the HealthSouth and WorldCom fraud cases?

    "2. Richard S. Scrushy, former CEO of HealthSouth Corporation, was charged with $1.4 billion in fraud. He was acquitted. Bernie Ebbers, former CEO of WorldCom, was found guilty of helping mastermind a

11. How should businesses evaluate the ethics of using animals for clothing?

    "3. Visit the website of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), http://peta.org , and under the Issues tab, read about PETA’s view of Animals Used for Clothing. Do you agree with this vie

12. What topics shape socially responsible investing and corporate social responsibility?

    "4. Green Money Journal, http://www.greenmoneyjournal.com , is a bimonthly online journal that promotes socially responsibility investing. What are the current topics of concern in this area? Visit th

13. What makes companies excellent corporate citizens?

    "5. Double the Donation, https://doublethedonation.com , is a website that provides information on top forms of corporate philanthropy and highlights companies with strong giving programs. Research se

14. How can Uber address the ethical and organizational challenges created by its rapid growth?

    "Critical Thinking Case Uber Hits a Bumpy Road Uber Technologies, Inc. is the world’s largest technology start-up, valued at close to $70 billion. But that doesn’t mean it has been smooth sailing for

15. What can companies do to improve their corporate social responsibility profiles?

    "Working the Net 1. You will find the listing for the 100 Best Corporate Citizens at the website for Corporate Responsibility magazine ( http://thecro.com). Review the current list of companies and pa

16. What ethical issues distinguished the cases of Richard Scrushy and Bernie Ebbers?

    "2. Richard S. Scrushy, former CEO of HealthSouth Corporation, was charged with $1.4 billion in fraud. He was acquitted. Bernie Ebbers, former CEO of WorldCom, was found guilty of helping mastermind a

17. How should people evaluate the ethics of using animals for clothing?

    "3. Visit the website of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), http://peta.org , and under the Issues tab, read about PETA’s view of Animals Used for Clothing. Do you agree with this vie

18. What are the current concerns in socially responsible investing?

    "4. Green Money Journal, http://www.greenmoneyjournal.com , is a bimonthly online journal that promotes socially responsibility investing. What are the current topics of concern in this area? Visit th

19. Is paying an advisory fee to speed up permits a bribe or an acceptable business cost?

    "Ethics Activity The executives of a clothing manufacturer want to outsource some of their manufacturing to more cost- efficient locations in Indonesia. After visiting several possible sites, they cho

20. Is an advisory fee to speed up foreign permits a bribe or an acceptable business cost?

    "Ethics Activity The executives of a clothing manufacturer want to outsource some of their manufacturing to more cost- efficient locations in Indonesia. After visiting several possible sites, they cho

21. How can groups evaluate the resources and partners needed to start a delivery service?

    "coffee/food delivery service and decide this might be a good business opportunity for you and some friends. Split the class into small groups. Start by outlining the management, technical, and financ

22. Which legal structure would be best for starting a company?

    "Working the Net 1. Consult Entrepreneur at http://www.entrepreneur.com . Search for “business legal structures” to read articles about S corporations and LLCs. If you were starting a company, which w

23. How can a group evaluate the resources and partnerships needed to start a delivery business?

    "coffee/food delivery service and decide this might be a good business opportunity for you and some friends. Split the class into small groups. Start by outlining the management, technical, and financ

24. Which legal structure would you choose for a new company?

    "Working the Net 1. Consult Entrepreneur at http://www.entrepreneur.com . Search for “business legal structures” to read articles about S corporations and LLCs. If you were starting a company, which w

25. How can you outline a business plan for travel services aimed at college and high school students?

    "◦ Travel services for college and high school students Prepare a detailed outline for the business plan, including the objectives for the business and the types of information you would need to devel

26. How can online business plan examples and business research support the development of a new business idea?

    "Working the Net 1. Visit Sample Business Plans at http://www.bplans.com to review examples of all types of business plans. Select an idea for a company in a field that interests you and, using inform

27. How can entrepreneurs evaluate export potential and compare resources for entering overseas markets?

    "3. Evaluate the export potential of your product idea at the Small Business Exporters Network website. Explore three information areas, including market research, export readiness, and financing. Sel

28. What resources and financing assistance does the SBA website offer to small-business owners?

    "4. Explore the SBA website at http://www.sba.gov . What resources are available to you locally? What classes does the Learning Center offer? What about financing assistance? Do you think the website

29. What questions should entrepreneurs ask when buying a business, and how can they evaluate its sale price?

    "5. You want to buy a business but don’t know much about valuing small companies. Using the “Business for Sale” column available online at http://www.inc.com , develop a checklist of questions to ask

30. How can you outline a business plan for travel services for college and high school students?

    "◦ Travel services for college and high school students Prepare a detailed outline for the business plan, including the objectives for the business and the types of information you would need to devel

31. Is it ethical for a business owner to apply for a minority-owned supplier program when the employees are members of a minority group?

    "Ethics Activity As the owner of a small factory that makes plastic sheeting, you are constantly seeking ways to increase profits. As the new year begins, one of your goals is to find additional funds

32. How can web resources help entrepreneurs develop, evaluate, finance, and value a small business?

    "Working the Net 1. Visit Sample Business Plans at http://www.bplans.com to review examples of all types of business plans. Select an idea for a company in a field that interests you and, using inform

33. Should CEOs receive higher compensation and severance packages when companies perform poorly?

    "CEOs to be in the top half, and preferably the top quarter, of all CEOs. This leads to annual increases. He also criticizes the enormous severance packages that company boards give to CEOs that fail.

34. How can leadership assessment and strategic planning improve organizational performance?

    "Working the Net 1. Are you leadership material? See how you measure up at Your Leadership Legacy, http://www.yourleadershiplegacy.com/assessment.html. Read the commentary, and take the test. Study th

35. How can new supervisors develop management skills and corporate culture?

    "3. Congratulations! You’ve just been promoted to your first supervisory position. However, you are at a loss as to how to actually manage your staff. This guide to general management, https://www.the

36. How can employee empowerment and action planning strengthen leadership effectiveness?

    "5. Good managers and leaders know how to empower their employees. The Business e-Coach at http://www.1000ventures.com explains why employee empowerment is so important in today’s knowledge economy. A

37. Should CEOs receive higher compensation and large severance packages when companies perform poorly?

    "CEOs to be in the top half, and preferably the top quarter, of all CEOs. This leads to annual increases. He also criticizes the enormous severance packages that company boards give to CEOs that fail.

38. What resources can help new supervisors manage staff and develop corporate culture?

    "3. Congratulations! You’ve just been promoted to your first supervisory position. However, you are at a loss as to how to actually manage your staff. This guide to general management, https://www.the

39. How can managers empower employees and create success-oriented action plans?

    "5. Good managers and leaders know how to empower their employees. The Business e-Coach at http://www.1000ventures.com explains why employee empowerment is so important in today’s knowledge economy. A

40. How can organizational charts be analyzed to identify an organization’s structure?

    "1. Using a search engine, look for the term “company organizational charts,” and find at least three examples of organizational charts for corporations, not-for-profits, or government agencies. Analy

41. Why do companies reorganize, and how successful are their reorganization efforts?

    "2. Search the archives at the Bloomberg Businessweek ( https://www.bloomberg.com ), Fortune ( http://fortune.com ), or Forbes ( http://www.forbes.com ) website for stories about companies that have r

42. How do virtual corporations use span of control and informal organization?

    "3. Visit the Inc. magazine website, http://www.inc.com , and use the search engine to find articles about virtual corporations. Using a search engine, find the website of at least one virtual corpora

43. What role has FlexJobs played in the growth of flexible work?

    "4. FlexJobs ( http://www.flexjobs.com ) is an online company devoted to matching job hunters with flexible job experiences, whether they are telecommuting jobs, contract work, or part-time gigs. Read

44. How have companies approached the change management process?

    "5. Managing change in an organization is no easy task, as you’ve discovered in your new job with a consulting firm that specializes in change management. To get up to speed, go to Bpubs.com, the Busi

45. What are the requirements and career opportunities for project managers?

    "6. After managing your first project team, you think you might enjoy a career in project management. The Project Management Institute is a professional organization for project managers. Its website,

46. What are the arguments for and against outsourcing portions of IT departments?

    "7. Many companies are outsourcing portions of their IT departments. Should they, and why? Develop a position on this issue by researching outsourcing trends on Information Week, ( http://www.informat

47. How does Gore’s flat organizational structure work?

    "Critical Thinking Case Gore’s Flat Structure Works Well Imagine an organization with more than 10,000 employees working in 30 countries around the world—with no hierarchy structure. W. L. Gore & Asso

48. How can online research help you understand organizational structures, change, careers, and outsourcing?

    "Working the Net 1. Using a search engine, look for the term “company organizational charts,” and find at least three examples of organizational charts for corporations, not-for-profits, or government

49. How does W. L. Gore & Associates demonstrate the effectiveness of a flat organizational structure?

    "Critical Thinking Case Gore’s Flat Structure Works Well Imagine an organization with more than 10,000 employees working in 30 countries around the world—with no hierarchy structure. W. L. Gore & Asso

50. When does GPS employee tracking become an invasion of privacy?

    "Tracking employee information through global positioning systems (GPS)—in particular, on company vehicles driven by employees—is becoming commonplace. Location information is transmitted to a server

51. How can job seekers create effective résumés?

    "Working the Net 1. Go to the blog page of the College Recruiter website at https://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog , and read the relevant articles to learn how to prepare a résumé that will get result

52. What are the advantages of working as a temporary employee?

    "2. Working as a contingent employee can help you explore your career options. Visit the Manpower website at http://www.manpower.com , and use the Job Search feature to look for several types of jobs

53. How should corporate recruiters screen prospective employees?

    "3. As a corporate recruiter, you must know how to screen prospective employees. The Integrity Center 330 Chapter 8 Managing Human Resources and Labor Relations This OpenStax book is available for fre

54. Do GPS devices constitute an invasion of employee privacy?

    "Tracking employee information through global positioning systems (GPS)—in particular, on company vehicles driven by employees—is becoming commonplace. Location information is transmitted to a server

55. How can you prepare a résumé that gets results?

    "Working the Net 1. Go to the blog page of the College Recruiter website at https://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog , and read the relevant articles to learn how to prepare a résumé that will get result

56. How can you apply motivation theories to understand and motivate employees?

    "rewards (money, bonuses, etc.)? Interview some friends and classmates to find out what motivates them. Discuss your differences in perspective. (Interpersonal, Information) 2. Think of a task or proj

57. How can a start-up motivate employees without relying on high salaries and bonuses?

    "5. Team Activity Assemble a team of three to five students. Imagine that you are the management team for a start-up business with limited resources but a need for a highly motivated, skilled workforc

58. Is choosing volunteer work that benefits your boss ethical or manipulative?

    "Ethics Activity You join a large bank that encourages and promotes employee volunteerism, allowing employees one day a month, or up to 12 days a year, to volunteer for a cause of their choosing. Shor

59. Where can managers find ideas for motivating employees and comparing stock ownership plans?

    "Working the Net 1. Looking for 1,001 ways to motivate or reward your employees? Bob Nelson can help. Visit his Nelson Motivation site at http://www.nelson-motivation.com to get some ideas you can put

60. What motivates people to exert effort and perform well at work?

    "rewards (money, bonuses, etc.)? Interview some friends and classmates to find out what motivates them. Discuss your differences in perspective. (Interpersonal, Information) 2. Think of a task or proj

61. How can managers motivate employees when resources are limited?

    "5. Team Activity Assemble a team of three to five students. Imagine that you are the management team for a start-up business with limited resources but a need for a highly motivated, skilled workforc

62. Is using volunteer work to gain a promotion ethical?

    "Ethics Activity You join a large bank that encourages and promotes employee volunteerism, allowing employees one day a month, or up to 12 days a year, to volunteer for a cause of their choosing. Shor

63. Where can you find ideas about employee motivation and stock ownership plans?

    "Working the Net 1. Looking for 1,001 ways to motivate or reward your employees? Bob Nelson can help. Visit his Nelson Motivation site at http://www.nelson-motivation.com to get some ideas you can put

64. What sources discuss workplace safety rules under fire in the Trump era?

    "Meier and Danielle Ivory, “Worker Safety Rules Are Among Those Under Fire in Trump Era,” The New York Times , https://www.nytimes.com, March 13, 2017; Kenneth Cheng, “Senior Managers Could Be Taken t

65. How do supplier requirements differ and resemble one another across companies?

    "Working the Net 1. Use the Google search engine, http://www.google.com , to conduct a search for “supplier information,” and visit the websites of several firms (for example, Walmart, Northrop Grumma

66. Which U.S. locations are best suited for different industries?

    "2. Visit Site Selection magazine, http://www.siteselection.com . Click on Area Spotlights for information about the manufacturing environment in various U.S. locations. Pick three to four areas to re

67. How can manufacturers investigate legislative and regulatory issues?

    "3. Manufacturers face many federal, state, and local regulations. Visit the National Association of Manufacturers at http://www.nam.org . Pick two or three legislative or regulatory issues discussed

68. How are ERP, CAD/CAM, and robotics technologies used to automate production?

    "4. Using a search engine to search for information about technologies such as ERP, CAD/CAM systems, or robotics. Find at least three suppliers for one of these technologies. Visit their websites, and

69. What are the requirements, costs, and benefits of quality programs?

    "5. Research either the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award or the ISO 9000 Quality Standards program on the internet. Write an executive summary that explains the basic requirements and costs of

70. How can innovation and e-mail rules support world-class operations management?

    "Critical Thinking Case Innovation and E-mail Rules This chapter provides insights into how manufacturing and service organizations can implement processes and controls to increase efficiency, manage

71. How can online research compare supplier requirements, locations, and regulations?

    "Meier and Danielle Ivory, “Worker Safety Rules Are Among Those Under Fire in Trump Era,” The New York Times, https://www.nytimes.com, March 13, 2017; Kenneth Cheng, “Senior Managers Could Be Taken to

72. How can research into technology and quality programs support world-class operations?

    "4. Using a search engine to search for information about technologies such as ERP, CAD/CAM systems, or robotics. Find at least three suppliers for one of these technologies. Visit their websites, and

73. How can organizations use innovation and operational controls to improve performance?

    "Critical Thinking Case Innovation and E-mail Rules This chapter provides insights into how manufacturing and service organizations can implement processes and controls to increase efficiency, manage

74. How can students investigate pricing strategies and product life cycles?

    "penetration pricing, and value pricing. Make copies and show them to the class. (Information) 7. Explain how something as obvious as a retail price can have a psychological dimension. (Information) 8

75. Is it ethical for research institutions to endorse cosmetics products?

    "Ethics Activity As cosmetics companies roll out line after line of products to satisfy consumers’ quest for youth, the shelves are getting crowded. How can a company stand out? Products such as the C

76. Is multi-level marketing ethically different from a pyramid scheme?

    "Similarly, Rodan+Fields was established as a cosmetics company by two medical doctors. They began their company by starting out as a multi-level marketing company. The practice of multi-level marketi

77. How can cosmetics companies use research affiliations to differentiate their products?

    "Ethics Activity As cosmetics companies roll out line after line of products to satisfy consumers’ quest for youth, the shelves are getting crowded. How can a company stand out? Products such as the C

78. Is multi-level marketing ethical, and how does it differ from a pyramid scheme?

    "They began their company by starting out as a multi-level marketing company. The practice of multi-level marketing by companies like Herbalife, Rodan+Fields, Beachbody, and Plexus also is controversi

79. How can companies use supply-chain management and global logistics research to improve performance?

    "1. Visit Industry Week ’s website at http://www.industryweek.com . Under Archives, do a search using the search term “supply-chain management.” Choose an article from the results that describes how a

80. How can e-retailers attract customers and support comparison shopping online?

    "3. Go to http://www.woot.com . Why do you think that this e-retailer is successful? How can it expand its market? Why do you think that the site has such a cult following? 4. A competitive advantage

81. How can company websites and marketing publications support advertising and customer relationship strategies?

    "5. The Zenith Media site at http://www.zenithmedia.com is a good place to find links to internet resources on advertising. Research the leading brands listed on the site. Pick three of the company si

82. How can entrepreneurs use guerrilla marketing and press releases to promote their businesses?

    "7. Entrepreneurs and small businesses don’t always have big sales promotion budgets. The Guerrilla Marketing page at http://www.gmarketing.com has many practical ideas for those with big ideas but sm

83. Why is the Super Bowl considered a major advertising opportunity?

    "Critical Thinking Case Advertisers Score with the Super Bowl What sporting event is televised in 170 countries and has created a quasi–national holiday in the United States? The Super Bowl is conside

84. How can companies use supply-chain management and global logistics to improve performance?

    "Working the Net 1. Visit Industry Week ’s website at http://www.industryweek.com . Under Archives, do a search using the search term “supply-chain management.” Choose an article from the results that

85. How do e-retailers and comparison-shopping websites compete for customers?

    "3. Go to http://www.woot.com . Why do you think that this e-retailer is successful? How can it expand its market? Why do you think that the site has such a cult following? 4. A competitive advantage

86. What marketing strategies and communication tools can businesses use to promote their brands?

    "5. The Zenith Media site at http://www.zenithmedia.com is a good place to find links to internet resources on advertising. Research the leading brands listed on the site. Pick three of the company si

87. Why is the Super Bowl considered a major opportunity for advertisers?

    "Critical Thinking Case Advertisers Score with the Super Bowl What sporting event is televised in 170 countries and has created a quasi–national holiday in the United States? The Super Bowl is conside

88. How can management support systems help students make better course decisions?

    "information. Indicate the information a student needs to choose courses and its sources. Explain how several types of management support systems could help students make better course decisions. Incl

89. How should a company develop a program to protect its data?

    "4. You recently joined the IT staff of a midsized consumer products firm. After a malicious virus destroys some critical files, you realize that the company lacks a security strategy and policies. Ou

90. Should companies outsource IT and use application service providers?

    "5. Team Activity Should companies outsource IT? Some executives believe that IT is too important to outsource and that application service providers don’t have a future. Yet spending for ASP subscrip

91. Should companies use employee-monitoring software?

    "Ethics Activity As the owner of a small but growing business, you are concerned about employees misusing company computers for personal matters. Not only does this cost the company in terms of employ

92. What can enterprise resource planning vendors offer businesses?

    "Working the Net 1. Enterprise resource planning is a major category of business software. Visit the site of one of the following companies: SAP ( http://www.sap.com ), or Oracle ( http://www.oracle.c

93. How can a company develop and present a program to protect its data?

    "4. You recently joined the IT staff of a midsized consumer products firm. After a malicious virus destroys some critical files, you realize that the company lacks a security strategy and policies. Ou

94. Should companies use employee-monitoring software to protect information systems?

    "Ethics Activity As the owner of a small but growing business, you are concerned about employees misusing company computers for personal matters. Not only does this cost the company in terms of employ

95. What ERP products and capabilities do SAP and Oracle offer?

    "Working the Net 1. Enterprise resource planning is a major category of business software. Visit the site of one of the following companies: SAP ( http://www.sap.com ), or Oracle ( http://www.oracle.c

96. Should you change auditors because they apply the Sarbanes-Oxley Act too stringently?

    "(Information) Ethics Activity As the controller of a medium-sized financial services company, you take pride in the accounting and internal control systems you have developed for the company. You and

97. How can public accounting firm websites help clients understand services and financial information?

    "Working the Net 1. Visit the website of one of the following major U.S. public accounting firms: Deloitte ( http://www.deloitte.com ), Ernst & Young ( http://www.ey.com ), KPMG ( http://www.kpmg.com

98. How can accounting firm and annual report websites improve understanding of financial information?

    "Working the Net 1. Visit the website of one of the following major U.S. public accounting firms: Deloitte ( http://www.deloitte.com ), Ernst & Young ( http://www.ey.com ), KPMG ( http://www.kpmg.com

99. Should you seek out subprime auto loans when you believe the fees may be unjustified?

    "Ethics Activity You are a loan officer with a financial company that specializes in auto loans. The senior vice president in charge of your area sets new loan quotas for your group and suggests that

100. What can you learn about banking careers, financial institutions, money laundering, and digital banking?

     "Working the Net 1. Banking on a great career? Go to http://www.careerbank.com to explore what positions are available in banking, finance, and accounting. Make a presentation on the type of job you m

101. Should you seek out subprime auto loans when the fees may be unjustified?

     "Ethics Activity You are a loan officer with a financial company that specializes in auto loans. The senior vice president in charge of your area sets new loan quotas for your group and suggests that

102. What can online research reveal about financial careers, money laundering prevention, digital banking, and sales pressure?

     "Working the Net 1. Banking on a great career? Go to http://www.careerbank.com to explore what positions are available in banking, finance, and accounting. Make a presentation on the type of job you m

103. Does selling stock before undisclosed bad news constitute insider trading?

     "impending bad news will cause the stock price to plummet? Does this constitute insider trading? Sources: Verne Kopytoff, “Equifax Board Reviews Executive Stock Sales after Data Breach,” Fortune, http

104. How does factoring accounts receivable benefit companies?

     "Working the Net 1. If factoring accounts receivable is still a mystery to you, visit the 21st Financial Solutions site, http://www.21stfinancialsolutions.com . Follow the links on the home page to an

105. How do venture capital firms and angel investors differ in their investment requirements?

     "2. Go to the AdvisoryHQ website at https://www.advisoryhq.com , and link to three different venture capital firms listed in the website’s “best” list. Compare the firms’ investment strategies (indust

106. How do the listing requirements of the NYSE and NASDAQ compare?

     "3. Compare the listing requirements of the NYSE and NASDAQ, using the information at their websites: http://www.nyse.com and http://www.nasdaq.com . Search the sites for listing requirements. What ty

107. How should investors evaluate a company traded on the NYSE?

     "4. Choose a company currently traded on the NYSE ( http://www.nyse.com ). Find the company’s website using a search engine such as Google. At the website, find the firm’s investor relations informati

108. What are the pros and cons of investing in corporate bonds?

     "5. Using the information and links available at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) website, https://www.sifma.org, write a brief paper explaining the pros and cons of

109. What education and experience does a corporate investor relations officer need?

     "6. Research the job responsibilities of a corporate investor relations officer (IRO). If possible, try to interview an IRO, by either phone or email. The National Investor Relations Institute ( http:

110. Does trading stock before undisclosed bad news constitute insider trading?

     "impending bad news will cause the stock price to plummet? Does this constitute insider trading? Sources: Verne Kopytoff, “Equifax Board Reviews Executive Stock Sales after Data Breach,” Fortune, http

111. How can businesses use factoring to manage accounts receivable?

     "Working the Net 1. If factoring accounts receivable is still a mystery to you, visit the 21st Financial Solutions site, http://www.21stfinancialsolutions.com . Follow the links on the home page to an

112. How do venture capital firms and angel investors differ in their investment strategies?

     "2. Go to the AdvisoryHQ website at https://www.advisoryhq.com , and link to three different venture capital firms listed in the website’s “best” list. Compare the firms’ investment strategies (indust

113. What are the listing requirements for companies on the NYSE and NASDAQ?

     "3. Compare the listing requirements of the NYSE and NASDAQ, using the information at their websites: http://www.nyse.com and http://www.nasdaq.com . Search the sites for listing requirements. What ty

114. What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in corporate bonds?

     "5. Using the information and links available at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) website, https://www.sifma.org, write a brief paper explaining the pros and cons of