1.What are the core competencies of J&J?
2. How would you characterize the organizational structure of J&J? Is decision making centralized?
3. How does J&J create value through diversification? (Economies of scope, market power, corporate parenting, corporate structuring?) (due on Apr 6 before class)

Uestion 7 you hold a portfolio consisting of a $5,000 investment in each of 20 different stocks. the portfolio beta is equal to 1.12. you have decided to sell a coal mining stock (b = 1.00) at $5,000 net and use the proceeds to buy a like amount of a mineral rights company stock (b = 2.00). what is the new beta of the portfolio?

Owning a word is a characteristic of a powerful a. productb. servicec. organization d. brand

As a project manager for a large construction company, shaun decided to make the performance appraisal process as painless as possible for his crew. he spent a considerable amount of time creating performance standards he felt were reasonable, and after six months' time, he scheduled individual appointments with each worker to discuss strengths and weaknesses and areas that needed improvement according to the standards he privately set. some employees were sent to vestibule training, and one even got a promotion with additional compensation. what did he fail to do correctly