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Pine Street Capital
by George Chacko Eli Peter StrickA technology hedge fund is trying to decide whether and/or how to hedge equity market risk. Its hedging choices are short-selling and options. The fund has just gone through one of the most volatile periods in NASDAQ's history, it is trying to decide whether it should continue its risk management program of short-selling the NASDAQ index or switch to a hedging program utilizing put options on the index.
Pine Street Capital
by Eli Peter Strick George ChackoA technology hedge fund is trying to decide whether and/or how to hedge equity market risk. Its hedging choices are short-selling and options. The fund has just gone through one of the most volatile periods in NASDAQ's history, it is trying to decide whether it should continue its risk management program of short-selling the NASDAQ index or switch to a hedging program utilizing put options on the index.
Pinedo y Prebisch: Vida, obra y gestión de dos economistas argentinos
by Juan Carlos de PabloJuan Carlos de Pablo resitúa en la discusión contemporánea a dos de los más importantes economistas de la historia argentina: Federico Pinedo (1895-1971) y Raúl Prebisch (1901-1986), "inteligentes, comprometidos, laboriosos, corajudos y discutidos". Federico Pinedo (1895-1971) y Raúl Prebisch (1901-1986), dos de los economistas más importantes de nuestra historia a los que Juan Carlos de Pablo califica como "inteligentes, comprometidos, laboriosos, corajudos y discutidos", integran la enorme galería de argentinos sobre los cuales se opina mucho más de lo que se sabe. Este libro encara la tarea de resituarlos en la discusión contemporánea y en ese gesto se vuelve indispensable para cualquiera que se interese por la copiosa obra escrita por ambos, pero también por su accionar concreto en su experiencia de gestión y formulación de políticas, sobre todo en circunstancias dramáticas. Federico Pinedo fue diputado nacional en cuatro oportunidades, y ministro de Economía en tres. Entre muchas otras cosas, le tocó enfrentar el impacto que la Gran Crisis del 30 produjo sobre la economía argentina. Entre 1930 y 1943 Raúl Prebisch, creador del impuesto a los réditos, fue subsecretario de Hacienda y gerente general del Banco Central (de cuyo diseño fue autor). Ambos fueron protagonistas centrales de la política económica de nuestro país. "Esta obra está destinada a los economistas, pero no tengo inconveniente en que también la lean quienes no lo son", dijo John Maynard Keynes al comienzo de su Teoría general de la ocupación, el interés y el dinero. De Pablo, en cambio, pensó esta para quienes no tienen formación económica, aunque reconoce que no tiene inconveniente en que también la lean economistas.
Pinewood Mobile Homes, Inc.
by Wei Wang William E. FruhanThis case presents a realistic situation in which a firm in financial distress attempts an out-of-court financial restructuring by means of a debt exchange. Pinewood Mobile Homes is a large manufacturer of prefabricated homes, producing one-story, ranch-style houses; two-story, single-section and Cape Cod modular homes; and townhomes, apartments and duplexes. The company has lost the ability to compete effectively in the market place because it borrowed and acquired aggressively prior to the housing market crash. In order to avoid filling for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Pinewood Mobile Homes must receive consent form senior lenders, junior creditors, and shareholders for a comprehensive restructuring plan. This case is written for use in elective MBA courses in corporate restructuring or advanced corporate finance. It can also be used in upper-level undergraduate finance courses that cover financial restructuring and corporate valuation.
Pinfluence
by Beth HaydenHow to effectively use Pinterest to market your business, product, or servicePinterest, the rapidly growing social networking site that allows users to post and share images and videos on "pinboards" (a collection of "pins," usually with a common theme), is providing businesses and savvy entrepreneurs with a new platform to market their products and services. And, as with any new platform, learning what works best and what doesn't when it comes to marketing can be a challenge. Pinfluence is a complete guide to Pinterest marketing that will teach you how to effectively raise awareness for your brand, product, or service, drive traffic from Pinterest to your website, and connect with current and potential customers.You will learn:How to create a powerful Pinterest profile, your Pinterest brand strategy, set up boards, pin and repin images, and get into conversations in the Pinterest user interface. Pinterest marketing techniques, including great content creation, how to optimize websites and blogs for pinning, and how to start growing your followers. How to integrate Pinterest with other social media tools (including Facebook, Twitter, and blogs) and how to track trends and monitor conversation on Pinterest. Advanced Pinterest marketing techniques, including how to grow your audience, how to use the Pinterest iPhone app, advice for special types of businesses (B2B companies and nonprofits), and how to make your pins and boards "sticky" so they capture public attention and influence people to change their behavior.Pinterest copyright issues Pinfluence is for anyone who wants to join the likes of companies like Whole Foods, Gilt, West Elm and others, and harness the marketing power of Pinterest to grow their business.
Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication
by Andrew BrodskyThe essential guide for when (and how best) to use virtual communication tools, from video to instant messaging and everything in between.Award-winning professor, management consultant, and virtual communications expert Andrew Brodsky is here to tell you that, yes, that meeting could have been an email. And that email? Maybe it should have been a voice note (really!). And your camera—it&’s okay to turn it off; sometimes it&’s even better. If you&’re crushed under the weight of your inbox or exhausted from back-to-back-to-back video calls, then Ping is here to help workers at all levels and of all stripes—remote, hybrid, and in person—who use communication technologies as part of their jobs. Split into three parts, this book tackles the core components of how to better navigate communication challenges and technology in contemporary workplaces. Brodsky addresses critical topics such as: -When to choose an email, instant message, or video call -How to make better virtual first impressions -Methods for optimizing communication productivity -How to build strong relationships at a distance -Ways to win negotiations and solve conflicts from behind a screen -And more With enlightening stories, interviews with top business leaders, and Brodsky&’s cutting-edge social science research on virtual communication tools, Ping is the necessary playbook for mastering virtual communication to increase productivity, gain influence, and deepen connections.
Ping An: Pioneering the New Model of "Technology-driven Finance"
by Feng Zhu Nancy Hua Dai Anthony K. WooCase
Pink Globalization: Hello Kitty's Trek across the Pacific
by Yano Christine R.In Pink Globalization, Christine R. Yano examines the creation and rise of Hello Kitty as a part of Japanese Cute-Cool culture. Yano argues that the international popularity of Hello Kitty is one aspect of what she calls pink globalization--the spread of goods and images labeled cute (kawaii) from Japan to other parts of the industrial world. The concept of pink globalization connects the expansion of Japanese companies to overseas markets, the enhanced distribution of Japanese products, and the rise of Japan's national cool as suggested by the spread of manga and anime. Yano analyzes the changing complex of relations and identities surrounding the global reach of Hello Kitty's cute culture, discussing the responses of both ardent fans and virulent detractors. Through interviews, Yano shows how consumers use this iconic cat to negotiate gender, nostalgia, and national identity. She demonstrates that pink globalization allows the foreign to become familiar as it brings together the intimacy of cute and the distance of cool. Hello Kitty and her entourage of marketers and consumers wink, giddily suggesting innocence, sexuality, irony, sophistication, and even sheer happiness. Yano reveals the edgy power in this wink and the ways it can overturn, or at least challenge, power structures.
Pink Ribbons, Inc.: Breast Cancer and the Politics of Philanthropy
by Samantha King&“Samantha King explains how, beyond being an all-too-frequent and still-too-lethal disease for many women, breast cancer is a corporate dream come true.&” —Herizons &“Fascinating. King&’s deft and thoughtful interpretation of the pink ribbon phenomenon is an important wake-up call. Going against the grain, she takes a clear-eyed look at a trend that often seems to outshine the disease that put it on the map.&” —Women&’s Review of Books &“King&’s criticisms of breast-cancer philanthropy provide a new means of looking at one of our culture&’s most celebrated causes. For anyone who has ever squirreled away yogurt lids for the cause, Pink Ribbons, Inc. is food for thought.&” —Bitch &“A fascinating read for anyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer.&” —Curve &“Breast cancer advocacy is being transformed from meaningful civic participation into purchasing products. To understand the personal, social, and political costs, read this book.&” —Barbara Brenner, Executive Director of Breast Cancer Action In Pink Ribbons, Inc., Samantha King traces how breast cancer has been transformed from a stigmatized disease and individual tragedy to a market-driven industry of survivorship. Here, for the first time, King questions the effectiveness and legitimacy of privately funded efforts to stop the epidemic among American women. Highly revelatory-at times shocking-Pink Ribbons, Inc. challenges the commercialization of the breast cancer movement. Samantha King is associate professor of physical and health education and women&’s studies at Queen&’s University, in Kingston, Ontario
Pink Tax and the Law: Discriminating Against Women Consumers
by Alara Efsun YazıcıoğluThe emergence of the terms ‘pink tax’ and ‘tampon tax’ in everyday language suggests that women, who already suffer from an economic disadvantage due to the gender wage gap, are put in an even more detrimental position by means of ‘discriminatory consumption taxes’. This book is the first conducting a legal analysis to establish to what extent this public perception is accurate. <P><P>Does the practice of ‘pink tax’ effectively amount to a tax in the legal sense? Does the so-called ‘tampon tax’ genuinely constitute an anomaly within the general consumption tax system? Most importantly, can these two ‘taxes’ be legally qualified as discriminatory? <P><P>This book provides scientific answers to these questions. It first cuts through the existent information clutter by elucidating the pertinent economic, sociological and psychological components of the practices referred to as ‘pink tax’ and ‘tampon tax’. It then proceeds with a thorough legal analysis of all relevant aspects to determine whether women are indeed subject to discriminatory consumption taxes. <P><P>It is well-established that women earn less than men. This book investigates if they simultaneously pay more due to ‘discriminatory consumption taxes’.
Pink Tourism: Holidays of Gay Men and Lesbians
by Howard L. HughesThis book presents a detailed picture of gay and lesbian tourism from, primarily, a marketing perspective and examines how marketing activity engages with and affects social issues relating to homosexuality. It gives an overview of the nature of homosexuality and relevant issues that bear upon tourism and marketing.
Pinkerton (A)
by Adam S. Berger Scott P. MasonA California based security guard firm considers the acquisition of another security guard company. The value of the target firm and the financing of the acquisition are the key issues.
Pinkerton (B)
by Elizabeth R. Lawrence Adam S. Berger Scott P. MasonThe CEO of Pinkerton, a security guard service firm, is considering options to alter the company's current restrictive and expensive capital structure. A leveraged recap and initial public offering are considered.
The Pinochet Shock: Radical Economic Change and Life Under Dictatorship in Chile
by Felipe González Mounu PremThis book explores the economic and political transformation of Chile under the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship. It highlights how radical change, in this case the arrival of an authoritarian regime, takes place, as well as the impact it has upon citizens and the disruptions it has on everyday life. Through examining how conservative and market-based reforms were introduced to fight socialist ideas and stimulate the private sector, a framework is created for understanding the long-term economic, political, and social impact of the Pinochet dictatorship. Particular attention is given to the consequences of state-led repression, local governments, higher education, the privatization of state-owned businesses, the labor market, censorship, and indigenous policies, among others. This book provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the reforms seen in Chile under Pinochet and brings together ideas from economics, history, political science, sociology, and regional studies. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the political economy and history of Chile and Latin America.
Pinpointing Affluence
by Judith E. NicholsFortify your fund raising by re-thinking who your best prospects are - persons of affluence, not persons of wealth. This book tells you the truth about wealth and charity. It teaches you how to steer your focus from funding towards planned giving.
Pinterest for Business: The Basics
by Karen LelandDesigned to save you time, this ebook short offers a digestible action plan for setting up camp on this new social playground. In minutes, learn step by step how to set up a magnetic account as an individual or business, master the fundamental features for building a community, and basic tools for engaging users. This "short" is designed to acquaint you with the power of Pinterest.Topics covered include: The ins and outs of signing up and getting started on Pinterest Building boards that get noticed, drive traffic and convert fans into customers How to become a content creator and curator Strategies for creating an enthusiastic following Best practices for engaging the Pinterest community Pinterest etiquette
Pinterest Marketing: An Hour a Day
by Jennifer Evans CarioDevelop and implement a Pinterest marketing strategy with this step-by-step guide Pinterest is the fastest-growing social media platform, with more than 80 percent of its users women between the ages of 25 and 54. Learn to reach this desirable market by following the advice in this step-by-step, task-based guide! It explains Pinterest's unique appeal and fundamentals, then shows how to develop a strategic marketing plan, set up an account, curate winning content, find followers, and track and monitor Pinterest traffic. The popular An Hour a Day format uses a detailed how-to approach with case studies, tips, interviews, and more. Learn how craft, implement, measure, and optimize a successful Pinterest marketing plan Explore the factors behind Pinterest's appeal and learn how to develop a plan based on your business's core goals, then implement it and monitor the results Review case studies and interviews with successful Pinterest marketers to use as guidelines for your own campaigns Pinterest Marketing: An Hour a Day gives you the know-how and the confidence to market your business on today's hottest social media platform.
Pinterest Marketing For Dummies
by Kelby CarrTap into the marketing power of PinterestPeople are using Pinterest to organize their digital lives. This hot social site lets users create visual bookmarks of their favorite things and 'pin' them on virtual pinboards. Now you can learn how to market on Pinterest with this hands-on guide. You'll discover how to launch new products, showcase your brand's personality, seek product approval, run innovative contests, and engage your community in a way that is difficult to replicate on other social networks.Helps you get the most out of marketing on Pinterest, a visual collection of bookmarks that you can organize into virtual pinboards Shows you how to set up an account and boards, how to pin and re-pin, use hashtags and like pins, and integrate your Pinterest activity with your other social networks Reveals how to run contests on Pinterest Gives the lowdown on launching new products Includes tips and techniques for building a community on PinterestMarket with Pinterest, it's fun and easy, and even more so with Pinterest Marketing for Dummies.
Pintura Corporation: The Lena Launch Decision
by John A. Quelch Katherine B. HartmanPintura Corporation: The Lena Launch Decision by John A. Quelch and Katherine B. Hartman
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.: Supply Management
by Paul Clark Francis J. Aguilar Xin X HeThis case depicts the supply-management practices--including planning, production, and distribution--at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, the world's leader in the genetically engineered hybrid crop-seed industry. Set in the context of a supply-management planning meeting, it reveals conflicting considerations in setting policies for production (what, how much, and where to plant) and distribution. Since the issues are viewed from three independent perspectives--planning, production, and distribution--the case lends itself to role playing.
A Pioneer of Management Research and Education in Japan: Challenges from Kobe University Business School
by Norio Kambayashi Kyohei Hirano Izumi MitsuiThe purpose of this book is to clarify the mission and history of Kobe University Business School (KUBS), not only for the development of management education but also for the familiarization of industry in Japan with the ideas of modern management. Kobe University was the first in Japan to establish a faculty of business administration and has continued to conduct research and education in the field to this day. Under the influence of Germany and the USA, the academic area of management in Japan has achieved unique development not witnessed in other countries. Since 1902, when its predecessor, Kobe Higher Commercial School, was established, KUBS has been a pioneer of research and education in management studies in Japan by overcoming many obstacles and difficulties.Even now in the age of globalization, the spirit of innovation and liberal academic style, from the time of its establishment, are inherent in KUBS, and the faculty members have made great efforts to be innovative in management studies. This book aims to explore the mission and history of KUBS and to elucidate the development process of Japanese-style management research and education by introducing the diverse areas of management studies and the profiles of researchers.
Pioneer Petroleum Corp.
by Richard S. RubackPioneer is an integrated oil company. Its operations include exploration and development, production, transportation, and marketing. The case focuses on Pioneer's cost of capital calculations and its choice between a single company-wide cost of capital or divisional costs of capital. Provides students the opportunity to learn how to calculate a company-wide weighted average cost of capital. An appropriate measure of the cost of equity capital is presented so that students are able to challenge their understanding of key concepts by critiquing the company's measure and suggesting their own.
Pioneering African-American Women in the Advertising Business: Biographies of MAD Black WOMEN (Routledge Studies in the History of Marketing)
by Judy Foster DavisMuch has been written about the men and women who shaped the field of advertising, some of whom became legends in the industry. However, the contributions of African-American women to the advertising business have largely been omitted from these accounts. Yet, evidence reveals some trailblazing African-American women who launched their careers during the 1960s Mad Men era, and went on to achieve prominent careers. This unique book chronicles the nature and significance of these women’s accomplishments, examines the opportunities and challenges they experienced and explores how they coped with the extensive inequities common in the advertising profession. Using a biographical narrative approach, this book examines the careers of these important African-American women who not only achieved managerial positions in major mainstream advertising agencies but also established successful agencies bearing their own names. Based on their words and memories, this study reveals experiences which are intriguing, triumphant, bittersweet and sometimes tragic. These women’s stories comprise a vital part of the historical narrative on women and African-Americans in advertising and will be instructive not only to scholars of advertising and marketing history but to future generations of advertising professionals.
Pioneering Economic Reform in China's Special Economic Zones: The Promotion of Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer in Shenzhen (Routledge Revivals)
by Weiping WuFirst published in 1999, this volume assessed the economic situation of Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, China, including its trade connections with Hong Kong and foreign investments in the area. Designated as one of four Special Economic Zones (SEZ) as part of China’s domestic economic reform in 1979, Weiping Wu examines Shenzhen’s economic situation in the context of Hong Kong’s transition just two years prior to publication in 1997. Wu explores the developments in Shenzhen in local policy, labor costs, export performance, domestic linkages and complementarity with Hong Kong as a result of Hong Kong’s closer connection with the Shenzhen trade area. Shenzhen’s suitability can then be assessed in its role as an SEZ to experiment with and digest western technology and management techniques for inland China and as a buffer between China and the wider world.
Pioneering Portfolio Management: An Unconventional Approach to Institutional Investment, Fully Revised and Updated
by David F. SwensenIn the years since the now-classic Pioneering Portfolio Management was first published, the global investment landscape has changed dramatically -- but the results of David Swensen's investment strategy for the Yale University endowment have remained as impressive as ever. Year after year, Yale's portfolio has trumped the marketplace by a wide margin, and, with over $20 billion added to the endowment under his twenty-three-year tenure, Swensen has contributed more to Yale's finances than anyone ever has to any university in the country. What may have seemed like one among many success stories in the era before the Internet bubble burst emerges now as a completely unprecedented institutional investment achievement. In this fully revised and updated edition, Swensen, author of the bestselling personal finance guide Unconventional Success, describes the investment process that underpins Yale's endowment. He provides lucid and penetrating insight into the world of institutional funds management, illuminating topics ranging from asset-allocation structures to active fund management. Swensen employs an array of vivid real-world examples, many drawn from his own formidable experience, to address critical concepts such as handling risk, selecting advisors, and weathering market pitfalls. Swensen offers clear and incisive advice, especially when describing a counterintuitive path. Conventional investing too often leads to buying high and selling low. Trust is more important than flash-in-the-pan success. Expertise, fortitude, and the long view produce positive results where gimmicks and trend following do not. The original Pioneering Portfolio Management outlined a commonsense template for structuring a well-diversified equity-oriented portfolio. This new edition provides fund managers and students of the market an up-to-date guide for actively managed investment portfolios.