Does the input requirement set

V (y) = {(x1, x2, x3) | x1 + min {x2, x3} ≥ 3y, xi ≥ 0 ∀ i = 1, 2, 3}

corresponds to a regular (closed and non-empty) input requirement set?
Does the technology satisfies free disposal? Is the technology convex?

Subject ; innovation and technology maangement

Many firm choose to enter the market early to get a number of advantages including the opportunity to do monopoly of the business. What are some benefits of entering market early? There are opportunities to enter the market late. Why a firm may choose to enter into a market late?

Discuss historical data from 2010 - 2020 about GDP growth rate (percentage) and Real GDP volume (in dollar value)

ACCOUNTING 3220 CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTING 1 Spring 2018

Assignment #9 – Noncurrent Liabilities

This assignment is due at 9:00am Monday, April 30, 2018 regardless of your section. The assignment must be submitted electronically via D2L. DO NOT EMAIL ME YOUR HOMEWORK.

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Kraft Foods Inc. issued four tranches of notes in 2010 to finance its acquisition of Cadbury. The four types of notes were individually priced. Below you will find excerpts from their prospectuses and 8-K disclosure of material events. The Settlement Date is the date on which Kraft Foods Inc. received the proceeds from the note issue (some terms were modified for analytical simplicity). Questions for the assignment follow the excerpts.

Kraft Foods Inc.'s notes prospectus

Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Relating to Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated February 3, 2010 to Prospectus Dated December 4, 2007 Registration Statement No. 333-147829

Pricing Term Sheet

$9,500,000,000
$1,000,000,000 2.625% Notes due 2013 (the “2013 Notes”) $1,750,000,000 4.125% Notes due 2016 (the “2016 Notes”) $3,750,000,000 5.375% Notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) $3,000,000,000 6.500% Notes due 2040 (the “2040 Notes”)

Issuer:
Offering Format: Size:

Maturity:

Coupon:

Price to Public:

Interest Payment Dates:

Kraft Foods Inc. (“Kraft”)

SEC Registered

$1,000,000,000 of 2013 Notes $1,750,000,000 of 2016 Notes $3,750,000,000 of 2020 Notes $3,000,000,000 of 2040 Notes

2013 Notes: May 8, 2013
2016 Notes: February 9, 2016 2020 Notes: February 10, 2020 2040 Notes: February 9, 2040

2013 Notes: 2.625% 2016 Notes: 4.125% 2020 Notes: 5.375% 2040 Notes: 6.500% 2013 Notes: 99.731% 2016 Notes: 99.658% 2020 Notes: 99.176% 2040 Notes: 99.036%

2013 Notes: Semi-annually in arrears on May 8 and November 8, commencing on November 8, 2010

Settlement Date:

2016 Notes: Semi-annually in arrears on February 9 and August 9, commencing on August 9, 2010

2020 Notes: Semi-annually in arrears on February 10 and August 10, commencing on August 10, 2010

2040 Notes: Semi-annually in arrears on February 9 and August 9, commencing on August 9, 2010

May 8, 2010

Interest on the 2013 Notes is payable semiannually on May 8 and November 8, commencing November 8, 2010, to holders of record on the preceding April 23 and October 24. Interest on the 2016 Notes is payable semiannually on February 9 and August 9, commencing August 9, 2010, to holders of record on the preceding January 25 and July 25. Interest on the 2020 Notes is payable semiannually on February 10 and August 10, commencing August 10, 2010, to holders of record on the preceding January 26 and July 26. Interest on the 2040 Notes is payable semiannually on February 9 and August 9, commencing August 9, 2010, to holders of record on the preceding January 25 and July 25. Interest on the Notes will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months.

The 2013 Notes will mature on May 8, 2013. The 2016 Notes will mature on February 9, 2016. The 2020 Notes will mature on February 10, 2020. The 2040 Notes will mature on February 9, 2040.

Answer the following questions based on the prospectus of Kraft Foods Inc.'s bond issue. You can provide your answers in the spaces below or in a separate document.

1. Are the notes issued at a premium or discount? How do you know?

2. What is the coupon interest rate on the “2013 Notes”?

3. What is the market rate of interest rate (also known as effective interest rate) on the “2013 Notes”?

4. Show the journal entry for the “2013 Notes” on May 8, 2010.

5. Construct an amortization schedule that shows premium/discount amortization over the life of the “2013 Notes” (similar to the examples in class).

6. Show the journal entries for the “2013 Notes” on November 8, 2010.

7. Assume the fiscal year ends on December 31, 2010. Show the appropriate adjusting entries related to the “2013 Notes” (round interest for the period to the nearest month for simplicity).

8. Show the entries on May 8, 2011 (related to the “2013 Notes”), assuming the financial statements were correct on December 31, 2010 (round interest for the period to the nearest month for simplicity).

9. Show the entries on November 8, 2011 (related to the “2013 Notes”).

10. Assume 60% of the “2013 Notes” are redeemed early on May 8, 2012 for $595,000,000 in cash. Provide all the journal entries required on this date related to the “2013 Notes,” assuming the financial statements were correct on December 31, 2011.

11. Does the early redemption affect the income statement? If so, what is the effect?

Critical Leadership Competencies Needed in 2020

Comment these answer :

What are the key leadership competencies that will be needed in leaders by 2020?

            The key leadership competency that will be needed in leaders by 2020 is the ability to be an effective communicator.   This competency is necessary because technology allows for organizations to be networked and outsourced. Therefore teams will not be in the same office building or even from the same country.

            What are the most significant leadership trends that require a change in leadership approaches by 2020?

            The most significant leadership trend that requires a change in leadership approach by 2020 is authenticity and caring.   Leaders must be real and leaders must care. Authenticity includes credibility and trust. Caring is important because if an employee doesn’t feel that a leader cares about them as a person or individual morale will be low and therefore productivity will decrease.

            What are some of the external trends (e.g., increased globalization, increased diversity, and increased use of technology) that will influence the leadership changes?

            External trends that will influence the leadership change are the use of technology. No longer are face-to-face meetings the norm. Conference calls, video conferencing and email have all transformed meetings. Technology is essential today and will be even more important in 2020.

            What will the employee of 2020 look like in terms of expectations, skills, and experience?

            The 2020 employee will have higher expectations, stronger skills and more work experiences. These terms are all required in order for stakeholder expectations to be met in 2020

Subject: Innovation and technology management

Case 1: Use of Technology

Federal Express (FedEx) was founded about 50 years ago. It handles on an average of 3 million package-tracking requests on a daily basis. To remain ahead of its competitors, FedEx strives on customer service by keeping a comprehensive website, FedEx.com. It increases customer service and reduces costs. For example, each request for information which can be retrieved from the website rather than by the call centre help FedEx to save an estimated $1.87. The costs for FedEx have been reduced from more than $1.36 billion per year to $21.6 million per year by customers using the website instead of the call centre calculating each package-tracking request costs Federal Express 3 cents.

Another know-how that improved its customer service is Ship Manager, an application installed on customers’ sites so users can determine shipping charges, weigh packages, and print shipping labels. Customers can also tie their invoices, billing, accounting and inventory systems to the application, Ship Manager.

Nevertheless, Federal Express still spend almost $326 million annually on its call centre to reduce customers’ annoyance when the website is down or when customers have difficulty using it. It uses CRM software called Clarify in its call centres to ensure customer service representatives’ job easier and to speed up response time.

Answer the following questions:

a)     What is the importance of technology to ensure high-quality customer service?

b)    Can you estimate Federal Express’ annual savings from using information technology?

c)     Can you give a few examples of information technologies used by Federal Express?

d)    What is the role of the application ‘Ship Manager’?

e)    Your overall observations and learning from the above case study.

From 2010-2020 discuss the market performance in that 10 year period. What were some of the major drivers of performance during that decade?

Discussion Questions
1.What would you recommend to union workers whose employer is threatening to close down
unless they agree to wage decreases or other concessions?
2.Is there some alternative to cutting wages or closing down? What is it?
3.Union workers often feel that the company is bluffing when it threatens to close. How can such
doubts be settled so that more open negotiations can take place?
4.Does government have a right to interfere with organizations (i.e., union and employer) that have
already negotiated a collective agreement and force them to renegotiate?

Subject; Innovation and technology management

A single product or process architecture that dominates a product category usually 50% or more of the market. A dominant design is a de facto standard, meaning that while it may be officially enforced or acknowledged, it has become a standard for the industry. Are dominant designs beneficial for competitors, consumers, complementors, and suppliers?

In 2016, a panel of judges from PBS Nightly Business Report and Forbes’ Wharton College was commissioned to make a list of top 30 technological inventions that have shaped the world and dramatically impacted the 21st century. After reviewing 1200 submissions, and developing a strict definition of the innovation, the list was created, with surprisingly enough, genome mapping taking only the fifth place, the first four belonging to the digital technology.

The list is as follows, in order of importance:

1. Internet, broadband, www (browser and html)

2. PC/laptop computers

3. Mobile phones

4. E-mail

5. DNA testing and sequencing/human genome mapping

6. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

7. Microprocessors

8. Fiber optics

9. Office software (spreadsheets, word processors)

10. Non-invasive laser/robotic surgery (laparoscopy)

11. Open-source software and services (e.g., Linux, Wikipedia)

12. Light-emitting diodes

13. Liquid crystal display (LCD)

14. GPS systems

15. Online shopping/e-commerce/auctions (e.g., eBay)

16. Media file compression (jpeg, mpeg, mp3)

17. Microfinance

18. Photovoltaic solar energy

19. Large- scale wind turbines

20. Social networking via the Internet

21. Graphic user interface (GUI)

22. Digital photography/videography

23. RFID and applications (e.g., EZ Pass)

24. Genetically modified plants

25. Bio fuels

26. Bar codes and scanners

27. ATMs

28. Stents

29. SRAM flash memory

30. Anti-retroviral treatment for AIDS https://www.forbes.com/2009/02/19/innovation-internet-health-entrepreneurs-technology_wharton.html Unit 3 Discussion Board (Due by Wednesday)

Select 3 technological advances from the list and explain the impact that each has had on both individual and collective reality. For each of the technological advances, address both potential positive and negative impacts. Provide one resource in APA format that you think might be applicable in regards to the use of each technology that you discuss. Explain why this site/resource is valuable. This topic is valued at 40 points. Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria. Estimated time to complete: Research, Writing, Posting- 3 hours