You are the in-house counsel for a small bank (the “Bank”) located in Northwest Colorado. The Bank has three locations: Steamboat Springs, Hayden and Craig. The Bank offers a broad range of banking services, such as making personal and commercial loans and offering various types of savings and checking accounts. The vast majority of the Bank’s customers live in Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties. The Bank has a reputation as being a friendly, small town bank that knows its customers by name. The Bank sponsors and helps organize many local community activities. The Bank is a publicly traded company. During the past several years, the price of the Bank’s stock has fallen at alarming rates. This is mainly due to decreased profits. Many of the Bank’s customers work for the coal, oil and gas industries, and with recent regulations and falling energy prices, many have lost their jobs and cannot afford to use the Bank’s services to buy cars, real estate or start businesses that require loans. Shareholders are losing faith in the Bank, and because of the mass of selling of its stock, its price has fallen by 50% in the past three years. Major shareholders are demanding that the Bank take initiative immediately to generate more revenue. The CEO of the Bank wants your advice on whether the Bank should get into the business of subprime lending. That is, relax its own lending standards to allow customers with poor credit to obtain a loan by putting as little as 3% down. Currently, the Bank requires a down payment of at least 15%, and only lends to customers with good or great credit scores. The CEO thinks that subprime lending will immediately generate additional revenue without adding to the Bank’s risk. Once the Bank makes the loan, it will sell the promissory note and deed of trust or security agreement to another financial institution for less than the total repayment amount, but more than the original amount. For example, if the Bank lends its customer $200,000 to buy a house, and the total repayment owed including interest is $350,000, the Bank could sell the debt for $250,000 and make a $50,000 profit in a short period of time. The customer would then make payments to the company that bought the debt from the Bank. The CEO says that the practice of relaxing its lending standards will allow local residents who are short on money to obtain loans to buy homes or start businesses. Please write a memorandum to the CEO counseling her on whether the Bank should, in your opinion, relax its lending standards and get into the business of subprime lending. Make sure to support your opinion with evidence such as laws that apply, historical examples, etcetera. You may use the information you learned in class, but you will also have to conduct your own research via the internet. As the attorney for Bank, you may provide both legal advice and practical advice.

Factors you should discuss include: What, if any, legal implications are there? (For example, are subprime loans allowed? Are there any laws that govern subprime loans?) What, if any, financial implications are there? (What are the possible good and bad things that could happen to the finances of the customers, the Bank, the Bank’s shareholders, and the economy in general?) What, if any, ethical implications are there? (For example, should the Bank be responsible for the higher risk that the customers will not be able to repay the loan? How should the Bank balance its own interest in making a profit versus protecting customers from risky loans?) Are there any other issues you think the CEO should know about before making a decision? If the Bank starts offering subprime loans, what precautions should it take in order to minimize the risks you think are greatest?

51.

When Carrie drove up in her new car, Ken told her that she had made a mistake. Even though the car was very sporty, easy on gas, and had lots of trunk space, he ignored these attributes and told her it would need to be repaired frequently. He said this because he had previously owned the same car, and that was his experience. This is an example of

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Self-serving bias

stereotyping

projection

overconfidence

52.

_______ has been found to be more important than other traits in the success of CEOs of private equity companies.

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Agreeableness

Extraversion

Openness to experience

Conscientiousness

53.

________ leaders inspire followers to transcend their self-interests for the good of the organization and can have an extraordinary effect on their followers.

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Transactional

Task-oriented

Laissez-faire

Transformational

54.

Mr. Henshaw, CEO of MBA Bank, decides that the organization needs to provide more convenient service to customers. He decides to increase the bank’s service hours from 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday, to 12 hours a day, plus 8 hours a day each weekend day. He has his assistant compile a report that gives data on how the number of open hours of many banks is correlated with their customers’ satisfaction, and presents the data to his executive committee. What stage of Lewin’s change process is Mr. Henshaw operating in?

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reinforcement

refreezing

unfreezing

freezing

55.

Abis Sneakers & Stuff states that it plans to be “the number one athletic company in the world.” What does this represent?

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organizational structure

vision

strategic plan

mission statement

56

A(n) ______ is someone who is a catalyst in helping organizations to deal with old problems in new ways.

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initiator

change agent

mentor

recipient

57.

For an OB team project, you have been assigned to a group of classmates to complete an assignment. According to the Punctuated-Equilibrium Model, teams tend to experience ________ about halfway between the first meeting and the assignment deadline.

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transition

equilibrium

mid-life crisis

stagnation

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58.

Marion will receive a promotion and a raise if she completes a difficult assignment. This is an example of

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extrinsic motivation.

organizational citizenship behavior

job satisfaction

intrinsic motivation

59.

An artifact is

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part of the organization’s structure.

a physical manifestation of an organization’s culture.

an explicitly stated value preferred by the organization.

an organizational value that has become taken for granted.

60.

Hilton is a hospitality company, whose __________ is “dedicated to providing high-quality desserts in a comfortable atmosphere for clients who seek a fun gourmet experience outside restaurants.”

Group of answer choices

vision statement

SWOT analysis

mission statement

strategic plan

Dow Chemical, a US-based firm, seeks to hedge most of the exposure of its European operations by borrowing in Swiss francs (CHF). At the same time the French tire manufacturer Michelin is seeking US dollars to finance additional investment in its US manufacturing plants. Both firms want the equivalent of $150 million US dollars in fixed-rate financing for 10 years. Dow can issue dollar-denominated debt at an interest rate of 7.5 percent per year, or Swiss franc denominated debt at a rate of 8.25% per year. Equivalent rates for Michelin are 7.8% per year in US dollars and 8.1% per year in Swiss francs. The current spot rate is 1.13 USD/CHF. A bank is willing to arrange 10-year currency swaps with its clients at the following rates: the bank is willing to pay to (receive from) clients US dollars at 7.6% p.a. (7.7% p.a.), and pay to (receive from) Swiss francs at 8.25% p.a. (8.3% p.a.).

(a) Suggest how Dow Chemical can use a swap to achieve its objective of reducing the currency risk from its European operations while still obtaining the lowest cost of funding. Outline the cash flows for the swap.

(b) Based on the swap you proposed, what is the all-in cost of financing for Dow? Show your calculations.       

P 4–6: University Physician Compensation Physicians practicing in Eastern University’s hospital have the following compensation agreement. Each doctor bills the patient (or Blue Cross Blue Shield) for his or her services. The doctor pays for all direct expenses incurred in the clinic, including nurses, medical malpractice insurance, secretaries, supplies, and equipment. Each doctor has a stated salary target (e.g., $100,000). For patient fees collected over the salary target, less expenses, the doctor retains 30 percent of the additional net fees. For example, if $150,000 is billed and collected from patients, and expenses of $40,000 are paid, then the doctor retains $3,000 of the excess net fees [30 percent of ($150,000 – $40,000 – $100,000)] and Eastern University receives $7,000. If $120,000 of fees are collected and $40,000 of expenses are incurred, the physician’s net cash flow is $80,000 and Eastern University receives none of the fees. Required: Critically evaluate the existing compensation plan and recommend any changes.

As a member of an international negotiation team, you have been requested to prepare a short summary (no more than 1 page) of the cultural situation the CEO will face when s/he visits The United Kingdom. Include as many sections as you think relevant. Include sources as well. The CEO likes to be well prepared

Laura Leasing Company signs an agreement on January 1, 2020, to lease equipment to Metlock Company. The following information relates to this agreement.

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Prepare all of the journal entries for the lessee for 2020 to record the lease agreement, the lease payments, and all expenses related to this lease. Assume the lessee’s annual accounting period ends on December 31. (For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided and round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 5,265.25. Credit account titles are automatically indented when the amount is entered. Do not indent manually. Record journal entries in the order presented in the problem.)

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Laura Leasing Company signs an agreement on January 1, 2020, to lease equipment to Concord Company. The following information relates to this agreement.

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Prepare all of the journal entries for the lessee for 2020 to record the lease agreement, the lease payments, and all expenses related to this lease. Assume the lessee’s annual accounting period ends on December 31. (For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided and round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 5,265.25. Credit account titles are automatically indented when the amount is entered. Do not indent manually. Record journal entries in the order presented in the problem.)

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Recording Purchase of Equipment through Debt and Equity On January 1, 2020, Sidelines Company purchases equipment with an estimated 6-year useful life by making a $28,000 cash payment and issuing a noninterset-bearing note for $96,000 due in two years. The fair value of the the equipment is unknown. An 11% annual interest rate is typical of this transaction. The company uses the effective interest method to amortize interest expense and the straight-line method to estimate depreciation expense. a. Prepare the entry to record the purchase on January 1, 2020. b. Prepare the entry on December 31, 2020, to record (1) interest expense and (2) depreciation expense. c. Indicate the balance sheet presentation related to this transaction as of December 31, 2020. d. Prepare the entry on December 31, 2021, to record (1) interest expense and payment of the note and (2) depreciation expense. e. Assume instead that Sidelines exchanged 2,000 shares of its own $10 par value common stock along with $28,000 cash for the equipment. At the date of the exchange, the stock was trading on the market at $40 per share. Prepare the entry to record the purchase of equipment. Purchase of Equipment with Debt Purchase of Equipment through Equity a. Prepare the entry to record the purchase on January 1, 2020. Date Account Name Dr. Cr. Jan. 1, 2020 Equipment Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer Cash Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer b. Prepare the entry on December 31, 2020, to record (1) interest expense and (2) depreciation expense. Date Account Name Dr. Cr. Dec. 31, 2020 Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer To record interest. Dec. 31, 2020 Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer To record depreciation. c. Indicate the balance sheet presentation related to this transaction as of December 31, 2020. Balance Sheet, Dec 31 2020 Assets: Equipment, net Answer Liabilities: Note payable, net Answer d. Prepare the entry on December 31, 2021, to record (1) interest expense and payment of the note and (2) depreciation expense. Date Account Name Dr. Cr. Dec. 31, 2021 Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer To record interest. Dec. 31, 2021 Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer To record payment on note. Dec. 31, 2021 Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer Answer To record depreciation.

Laura Leasing Company signs an agreement on January 1, 2020, to lease equipment to Kingbird Company. The following information relates to this agreement.

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Prepare all of the journal entries for the lessee for 2020 to record the lease agreement, the lease payments, and all expenses related to this lease. Assume the lessee’s annual accounting period ends on December 31. (For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided and round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 5,265.25. Credit account titles are automatically indented when the amount is entered. Do not indent manually. Record journal entries in the order presented in the problem.)

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Income Statement

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

Sales                                                               $8,500,000

Manufacturing Expenses

Variable                                $3,250,000

Fixed overhead                       640,000       3,890,000

Gross Margin                                                  $4,610,000

Selling and administrative expenses

Commissions                           $580,000

Fixed marketing expenses       300,000

Fixed admin expenses               450,000      1,330,000

Net Operating Income                                     $3,280,000

Fixed Interest expenses                                       230,000    

Income before Taxes                                      $3,050,000     

Income Taxes (21%)                                            640,500

Net Income                                                     $2,409,500

Your company is considering out-sourcing the sales and marketing to an agency specializing in these types of sales. The outsourcing would remove the commissions, reduce the marketing by $270,000, and reduce the fixed administrative expenses by $35,000. The out-sourcing firm, Jangler Marketing, will charge a fee of 14% of sales. Jangler requires a 3-year contract. Jangler believes that it can increase sales by 10% for 2019 and 13% each year after (2020 and 2021). The company believes that with its current sales and marketing staff, sales will increase by 8% for 2019 and 9% in each year after (2020 and 2021).

1.Prepare contribution format projected income statements for 2019, 2020 & 202a assuming the company hires Jangler Marketing.

2.Prepare contribution format projected income statements assuming the outsourcing is rejected.