Currency Risk Management
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A 10 page paper discussing the external and internal need for managing the currency risk that organizations increasingly deal with as globalization continues to increase. The trend brings with it the need to equalize business results based on widely varying changes in world currencies. In recent years, the dollar has been strong relative to other major currencies of the world, and while good for the US economy, a dollar greatly stronger than other major world currencies creates a bevy of problems for multinational organizations. Because currency values are never static but can be depended on to regularly change in exchange value, organizations must devise measures that minimize the effects of that currency exchange rate movement. The paper provides several corporate examples, including Caterpillar, Merck, Honeywell and Dow Chemical. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSacctCurrRiskMgmt.rtf

Currency Risk Management at McDonald's
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A 5 page paper discussing McDonald's approach to currency risk management for its international operations. McDonald's finances in local currencies, hedges some cash flows and purchases supplies in local currency. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSfinCurRiskMgMcD.rtf

Currency Risks
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This 4 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first part looks at the risks of speculating and considers what a bank is doing and the risk it faces if it has a long position in one currency and short position in another. The second part of the paper examines how a weak dollar could impact on inflation in the US. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TElongsh.rtf

Currency Swaps and the Swap Network
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This 4 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at currency swaps, why and how they are used and why a company may choose to use a currency swap instead of issuing bonds in a different currency. The second part of the paper looks at the swap network which takes place between central banks and discusses how the failure of a major commercial bank could result in a swap crisis. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEswaps.rtf

Cutting Inventory Costs
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This 10 page paper considers the way in which inventory levels and inventory costs may be cut. The paper looks at tools such as just in time inventory management, forecasting, pull systems and the use of consignment stock. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEcutinv

DaimlerChrysler and Dell Share Price Movements
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This 5 page paper examines the share price movements of DaimlerChrysler and Dell between 1996 and 2006 and considers the reasons behind the movement of the stocks prices. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEDchryDell.rtf

DaimlerChrysler and Ford; A Comparison
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This 20 page paper considers the performance of Chrysler and DaimlerChrysler. The paper analysis the performance of the company in financial terms, and also by placing a context on the analysis, both of the company’s own situation and strategies adopted, and that of the industry in general. A comparison with Ford is made to add value to the analysis. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEdamfrd.rtf

Danaher Corporation
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A 10 page paper discussing this Washington, D.C.-based company. Founded in 1982, the company astounded analysts years ago, and it appears to continue to do so. It outperforms its industry in all measures, and the path of its stock price provides a refreshing counterpoint to the daily dismal news of tech stocks' new lows. The paper is a study in financial ratios, using financial data from five years to arrive at ratio values. Danaher consistently outperforms its industry by adhering to sound management practices and an unshakable pursuit of manufacturing efficiency. Includes 1 chart and 5 tables. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSDanaher.wps

Data Analysis for 'Non-Linear Specification of the 91-Day T-Bill'
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This 2 page report discusses the information presented in the table entitled 'Non-Linear Specification of the 91-Day T-Bill.'
Filename: Tbill.wps

Data Mining as a Competitive Business Intelligence Tool
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This is a 7 page paper discussing data mining. The increasingly competitive markets have resulted in the development of more sophisticated business intelligence tools which can be applied to data warehouses. Data mining tools have been developed to not only give businesses the advantage of analyzing past and present data within their organizations but also allow future trends and analysis of customer behavior among other significant factors which give businesses an increase in focus in customer relations and marketing in a more efficient and non-redundant manner. Included in the paper is a 1 page outline, description of the leading data mining tools and an example of a business (PNC Bank Corp.) who purchased a data mining tool (Unica’s Model 1) in order to give them a competitive advantage in regards to marketing and expanding their customer satisfaction base. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJdatam1.rtf