Questions
What signs might alert you to a potential professional boundary violation or crossing? 250 words please...

What signs might alert you to a potential professional boundary violation or crossing?

250 words please and no plagiarism. Thanks!

In: Nursing

Write the simplified conservation of momentum equation for boundary layer on a flat plate and explain...

Write the simplified conservation of momentum equation for boundary layer on a flat plate and explain the physical meaning of each term in the equation.

In: Mechanical Engineering

Toolkit Exercise 10.3 Application of Simon’s Control Systems Model Consider a change you are familiar with...

Toolkit Exercise 10.3

Application of Simon’s Control Systems Model

Consider a change you are familiar with (higher education change).

1.      Describe the control processes and measures that were used with the change (i.e., the belief, interactive, boundary, and diagnostic controls). When and how were they used and what was their impact?

      a.    During the earlier stages of the change initiative

      b.    During the middle stages of the change initiative

      c.    During the latter stages of the change initiative

2.      Were there forbidden topics in the organization, such as questions related to strategy or core values? Were those limits appropriate and did anyone test those limits by raising controversial questions or concerns? Were small successes celebrated along the way?

3.      What changes could have been made with the control processes and measures that would have assisted in advancing the interests of the change?

In: Operations Management

You are Given the Following Information for an OECS country for the years 2005 and 2004:...

You are Given the Following Information for an OECS country for the years 2005 and 2004:

GDP Component (EC$MN)

2005

2004

Personal consumption

2949.9

2920.4

Government expenditure

1098.3

933.6

Investment

629.7

623.4

Exports of goods and services

2590.7

2538.8

Imports of goods and services

2305.2

2259.1

  1. Calculate GDP for the years 2005 and 2004.You have just calculated nominal GDP.

2.You are told that inflation in 2005 was approximately 2%,what would be your initial estimate of real GDP growth in 2025?Briefly outline the difference between nominal and real GDP.

In: Economics

Compute and Interpret Liquidity, Solvency and Coverage Ratios Balance sheets and income statements for Lockheed Martin...

Compute and Interpret Liquidity, Solvency and Coverage Ratios
Balance sheets and income statements for Lockheed Martin Corporation follow. Refer to these financial statements to answer the requirements.

Income Statement
Year Ended December 31 (In millions) 2005 2004 2003
Net sales
Products $ 31,518 $ 30,202 $ 27,290
Service 5,695 5,324 4,534
37,213 35,526 31,824
Cost of sales
Products 27,882 27,637 25,306
Service 5,073 4,765 4,099
Unallocated coporate costs 803 914 443
33,758 33,316 29,848
3,455 2,210 1,976
Other income (expenses), net (449) (121) 43
Operating profit 3,006 2,089 2,019
Interest expense 370 425 487
Earnings before taxes 2,636 1,664 1,532
Income tax expense 811 398 479
Net earnings $ 1,825 $ 1,266 $ 1,053
Balance Sheet
December 31 (In millions) 2005 2004
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,164 $ 780
Short-term investments 429 396
Receivables 4,579 4,094
Inventories 1,921 1,864
Deferred income taxes 861 982
Other current assets 495 557
Total current assets 10,449 8,673
Property, plant and equipment, net 3,924 3,599
Investments in equity securities 196 812
Goodwill 8,447 7,892
Purchased intangibles, net 560 672
Prepaid pension asset 1,360 1,030
Other assets 2,728 2,596
Total assets $ 27,664 $ 25,274
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accounts payable $ 1,998 $ 1,726
Customer advances and amounts in excess of costs incurred 4,331 4,028
Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes 1,475 1,346
Current maturities of long-term debt 202 15
Other current liabilities 1,422 1,451
Total current liabilities 9,428 8,566
Long-term debt 4,664 5,264
Accrued pension liabilities 2,097 1,300
Other postretirement benefit liabilities 1,277 1,236
Other liabilities 2,331 1,887
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $1 par value per share 432 438
Additional paid-in capital 1,724 2,223
Retained earnings 7,278 5,915
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,553) (1,532)
Other (14) (23)
Total stockholders' equity 7,867 7,021
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 27,664 $ 25,274
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31 (In millions) 2005 2004 2003
Operating Activities
Net earnings $ 1,825 $ 1,266 $ 1,053
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 555 511 480
Amortization of purchased intangibles 150 145 129
Deferred federal income taxes 24 (58) 467
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables (390) (87) (258)
Inventories (39) 519 (94)
Accounts payable 239 288 330
Customer advances and amounts in excess of costs incurred 296 (228) (285)
Other 534 568 (13)
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,194 2,924 1,809
Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (865) (769) (687)
Acquisition of business/investments in affiliated companies (84) (91) (821)
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses/Investments in affiliated companies 935 279 234
Purchase of short-term investments, net (33) (156) (240)
Other 28 29 53
Net cash used for investing activities (19) (708) (1,461)
Financing Activities
repayment of long-term debt (413) (1,369) (2,202)
Issuances of long-term debt -- -- 1,000
Long-term debt repayment and issuance costs (12) (163) (175)
Issuances of common stock 406 164 44
Repurchases of common stock (1,310) (673) (482)
Common stock dividends (462) (405) (261)
Net cash used for financing activities (1,791) (2,446) (2,076)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,384 (230) (1,728)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 780 1,010 2,738
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2,164 $ 780 $ 1,010

(a) Compute Lockheed Martin's current ratio and quick ratio for 2005 and 2004. (Round your answers to two decimal places.)
2005 current ratio = Answer


2004 current ratio = Answer

2005 quick ratio = Answer
2004 quick ratio = Answer

Which of the following best describes the company's current ratio and quick ratio for 2005 and 2004?

The current ratio has increased while the quick ratio has decreased in the period from 2004 to 2005, which suggests the company has a shortage of liquid assets.

Both the current and quick ratios have decreased from 2004 to 2005. The company is fairly illiquid.

Both the current and quick ratios have increased from 2004 to 2005. The company is fairly liquid.

The current ratio has decreased while the quick ratio has increased in the period from 2004 to 2005, which suggests the company has a shortage of current assets.



(b) Compute total liabilities-to-equity ratios and total debt-to-equity ratios for 2005 and 2004. (Round your answers to two decimal places.)
2005 total liabilities-to-stockholders' equity = Answer
2004 total liabilities-to-stockholders' equity = Answer

2005 total debt-to-equity = Answer
2004 total debt-to-equity = Answer

Which of the following best describes the company's total liabilities-to-equity ratios and total debt-to-equity ratios for 2005 and 2004?

The total liabilities-to-equity ratio has decreased while the total debt-to-equity ratio has increased in the period from 2004 to 2005, which suggests the company has decreased the use of short-term debt financing.

The total liabilities-to-equity ratio has increased while the total debt-to-equity ratio has decreased in the period from 2004 to 2005, which suggests the company has increased the use of short-term debt financing.

Both the total liabilities-to-equity and total debt-to-equity ratios have increased from 2004 to 2005. These increases suggest that the company is less solvent.

Both the total liabilities-to-equity and total debt-to-equity ratios have decreased from 2004 to 2005. The difference between these two measures reveals that any solvency concerns would be for the short run.



(c) Compute times interest earned ratio, cash from operations to total debt ratio, and free operating cash flow to total debt ratios. (Round your answers to two decimal places.)
2005 times interest earned = Answer
2004 times interest earned = Answer

2005 cash from operations to total debt = Answer
2004 cash from operations to total debt = Answer

2005 free operating cash flow to total debt = Answer
2004 free operating cash flow to total debt = Answer

Which of the following describes the company's times interest earned, cash from operations to total debt, and free operating cash flow to total debt ratios for 2005 and 2004? (Select all that apply)
Answeryesno Lockheed Martin's free operating cash flow to total debt ratio increased slightly over the year 2005 due to increased cash flow from operations and decreased levels of debt.
Answeryesno Lockheed Martin's cash from operations to total debt ratio increased slightly over the year 2005 due to increased cash flow from operations and decreased levels of debt.
Answeryesno Lockheed Martin's times interest earned increased significantly during 2005, due to both an increase in profitability and a decrease in interest expense.
Answeryesno Lockheed Martin's times interest earned decreased significantly during 2005, due to both a decrease in profitability and an increase in interest expense.

(d) Summarize your findings in a conclusion about the company's credit risk. Do you have any concerns about the company's ability to meet its debt obligations?

Lockheed Martin's total debt-to-equity is very low, thus increasing any immediate solvency concerns. The company's ability to meet its debt requirements will depend on increasing short-term debt.

Lockheed Martin's quick ratio is very low, thus increasing immediate solvency concerns. The company's ability to meet its debt requirements will depend on liquidating inventories for emergency cash.

Lockheed Martin's times interest earned ratio is high, thus lessening any immediate solvency concerns. The company's ability to meet its debt requirements will depend on its continued profitability.

Lockheed Martin's total liabilities-to-equity is high, thus lessening any immediate solvency concerns. The company's ability to meet its debt requirements will depend on its use of equity financing.

In: Accounting

Compute and Interpret Liquidity, Solvency and Coverage Ratios Balance sheets and income statements for Lockheed Martin...

Compute and Interpret Liquidity, Solvency and Coverage Ratios
Balance sheets and income statements for Lockheed Martin Corporation follow. Refer to these financial statements to answer the requirements.

Income Statement
Year Ended December 31 (In millions) 2005 2004 2003
Net sales
Products $ 31,518 $ 30,202 $ 27,290
Service 5,695 5,324 4,534
37,213 35,526 31,824
Cost of sales
Products 28,800 27,879 25,306
Service 5,073 4,765 4,099
Unallocated coporate costs 803 914 443
34,676 33,558 29,848
2,537 1,968 1,976
Other income (expenses), net 449 121 43
Operating profit 2,986 2,089 2,019
Interest expense 370 425 487
Earnings before taxes 2,616 1,664 1,532
Income tax expense 791 398 479
Net earnings $ 1,825 $ 1,266 $ 1,053
Balance Sheet
December 31 (In millions) 2005 2004
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,244 $ 1,060
Short-term investments 429 396
Receivables 4,579 4,094
Inventories 1,921 1,864
Deferred income taxes 861 982
Other current assets 495 557
Total current assets 10,529 8,953
Property, plant and equipment, net 3,924 3,599
Investments in equity securities 196 812
Goodwill 8,447 7,892
Purchased intangibles, net 560 672
Prepaid pension asset 1,360 1,030
Other assets 2,728 2,596
Total assets $ 27,744 $ 25,554
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accounts payable $ 1,998 $ 1,726
Customer advances and amounts in excess of costs incurred 4,331 4,028
Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes 1,475 1,346
Current maturities of long-term debt 202 15
Other current liabilities 1,422 1,451
Total current liabilities 9,428 8,566
Long-term debt 4,784 5,104
Accrued pension liabilities 2,097 1,660
Other postretirement benefit liabilities 1,277 1,236
Other liabilities 2,291 1,967
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $1 par value per share 432 438
Additional paid-in capital 1,724 2,223
Retained earnings 7,278 5,915
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,553) (1,532)
Other (14) (23)
Total stockholders' equity 7,867 7,021
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 27,744 $ 25,554
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31 (In millions) 2005 2004 2003
Operating Activities
Net earnings $ 1,825 $ 1,266 $ 1,053
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 555 511 480
Amortization of purchased intangibles 150 145 129
Deferred federal income taxes 24 (58) 467
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables (390) (87) (258)
Inventories (39) 519 (94)
Accounts payable 239 288 330
Customer advances and amounts in excess of costs incurred 296 (228) (285)
Other 534 568 (13)
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,194 2,924 1,809
Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (865) (769) (687)
Acquisition of business/investments in affiliated companies (564) (91) (821)
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses/Investments in affiliated companies 935 279 234
Purchase of short-term investments, net (33) (156) (240)
Other 28 29 53
Net cash used for investing activities (499) (708) (1,461)
Financing Activities
repayment of long-term debt (133) (1,089) (2,202)
Issuances of long-term debt -- -- 1,000
Long-term debt repayment and issuance costs (12) (163) (175)
Issuances of common stock 406 164 44
Repurchases of common stock (1,310) (673) (482)
Common stock dividends (462) (405) (261)
Net cash used for financing activities (1,511) (2,166) (2,076)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,184 50 (1,728)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,060 1,010 2,738
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2,244 $ 1,060 $ 1,010


(a) Compute Lockheed Martin's current ratio and quick ratio for 2005 and 2004. (Round your answers to two decimal places.)
2005 current ratio = Answer


2004 current ratio = Answer



2005 quick ratio = Answer


2004 quick ratio = Answer



Which of the following best describes the company's current ratio and quick ratio for 2005 and 2004?

The current ratio has increased while the quick ratio has decreased in the period from 2004 to 2005, which suggests the company has a shortage of liquid assets.

Both the current and quick ratios have decreased from 2004 to 2005. The company is fairly illiquid.

Both the current and quick ratios have increased from 2004 to 2005. The company is fairly liquid.

The current ratio has decreased while the quick ratio has increased in the period from 2004 to 2005, which suggests the company has a shortage of current assets.



(b) Compute total liabilities-to-equity ratios and total debt-to-equity ratios for 2005 and 2004. (Round your answers to two decimal places.)
2005 total liabilities-to-stockholders' equity = Answer


2004 total liabilities-to-stockholders' equity = Answer



2005 total debt-to-equity = Answer


2004 total debt-to-equity = Answer



Which of the following best describes the company's total liabilities-to-equity ratios and total debt-to-equity ratios for 2005 and 2004?

The total liabilities-to-equity ratio has decreased while the total debt-to-equity ratio has increased in the period from 2004 to 2005, which suggests the company has decreased the use of short-term debt financing.

The total liabilities-to-equity ratio has increased while the total debt-to-equity ratio has decreased in the period from 2004 to 2005, which suggests the company has increased the use of short-term debt financing.

Both the total liabilities-to-equity and total debt-to-equity ratios have increased from 2004 to 2005. These increases suggest that the company is less solvent.

Both the total liabilities-to-equity and total debt-to-equity ratios have decreased from 2004 to 2005. The difference between these two measures reveals that any solvency concerns would be for the short run.



(c) Compute times interest earned ratio, cash from operations to total debt ratio, and free operating cash flow to total debt ratios. (Round your answers to two decimal places.)
2005 times interest earned = Answer


2004 times interest earned = Answer



2005 cash from operations to total debt = Answer


2004 cash from operations to total debt = Answer



2005 free operating cash flow to total debt = Answer


2004 free operating cash flow to total debt = Answer



Which of the following describes the company's times interest earned, cash from operations to total debt, and free operating cash flow to total debt ratios for 2005 and 2004? (Select all that apply)
Answeryesno

Lockheed Martin's free operating cash flow to total debt ratio increased slightly over the year 2005 due to increased cash flow from operations and decreased levels of debt.
Answeryesno

Lockheed Martin's times interest earned decreased significantly during 2005, due to both a decrease in profitability and an increase in interest expense.
Answeryesno

Lockheed Martin's cash from operations to total debt ratio increased slightly over the year 2005 due to increased cash flow from operations and decreased levels of debt.
Answeryesno

Lockheed Martin's times interest earned increased significantly during 2005, due to both an increase in profitability and a decrease in interest expense.

(d) Summarize your findings in a conclusion about the company's credit risk. Do you have any concerns about the company's ability to meet its debt obligations?

Lockheed Martin's total debt-to-equity is very low, thus increasing any immediate solvency concerns. The company's ability to meet its debt requirements will depend on increasing short-term debt.

Lockheed Martin's quick ratio is very low, thus increasing immediate solvency concerns. The company's ability to meet its debt requirements will depend on liquidating inventories for emergency cash.

Lockheed Martin's times interest earned ratio is high, thus lessening any immediate solvency concerns. The company's ability to meet its debt requirements will depend on its continued profitability.

Lockheed Martin's total liabilities-to-equity is high, thus lessening any immediate solvency concerns. The company's ability to meet its debt requirements will depend on its use of equity financing.

In: Finance

An analyst believes that incoming GPA, the number of hours spent on Facebook per week, and...

An analyst believes that incoming GPA, the number of hours spent on Facebook per week, and upperclassman status can predict scores. Data is collected for 260 students. Students’ incoming GPA and the average number of hours spent on Facebook each week is recorded. For Academic Standing, data was included based on the number of years of college already completed  (3 = senior, 2 = junior, 1 = sophomore , 0 = freshmen). A regression is performed, and the results of the regression are in Table 1.
TABLE 1

SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0.68
R Square 0.86
Observations 260
Coefficients Standard Error p-Value

Intercept

74.569

0.029

0.00000

GPA

4.801

1.275

0.03956
Facebook (hours per week) -2.704

0.635

0.02598

Academic Standing 0.75

0.40

0.11903

1.What is the dependent variable?

Intercept

GPA

academic standing

Facebook

The Score

2. From Table 1, what is the t-stat for the Academic Standing coefficient ?

Enter your answer with two decimals.

3.According to Table 1, the coefficients are:

Not statistically significant.

All statistically significant

All statistically significant except for Academic Standing.

All statistically significant except for GPA.

All statistically significant except for Facebook.

4.According to the sign on the Academic Standing coefficient from Table 1,

If the Academic Standing coefficient is bigger than the Facebook coefficient, students grades will increase.

If students been at college longer, then the score is lower.

If students been at college longer, then the score is higher.

If students been at college longer, then the Facebook use is higher.

In: Economics

Consider the Church Turing Thesis. 1. Find website that supports it, with a reason (give it),...

Consider the Church Turing Thesis. 1. Find website that supports it, with a reason (give it), and 2.
website that does not support it. Again, say why.

In: Computer Science

What was the role of the Supreme Court in deciding issues of church vs state. What...

What was the role of the Supreme Court in deciding issues of church vs state. What was their decision? Where should the Supreme Court draw the line?

In: Operations Management

Academic drops have been a concern for university administration due to the negative impact they have...

Academic drops have been a concern for university administration due to the negative impact they have on graduation rates and consequently the image of the university.

The Management Department has collected the data for 10 semesters with the following results:

Academic drops from the last 20 to 10 semesters have been:

10, 7, 8, 9, 8, 6, 10, 12, 8, 10.

Has the Management Department seen a significant change in the number of academic drops over the last 5 years?

                     

              b.    The 10 most recent semesters of sample data are: 5, 6, 8, 4, 2, 4, 3, 4, 3, 2.

              

              c.    Based on your evaluation of these data should the Management Department change their program to lower academic drops?

In: Statistics and Probability