Incertidumbre política en Grecia, desaceleración del gigante asiático, desplome del petróleo. Los obstáculos a los que se tiene que enfrentar la economía para crecer durante los próximos meses son muchos. Por ello, la evolución de Estados Unidos, el comportamiento de Japón y el ‘tirón’ de Alemania y España tendrán un papel importante. Las últimas revisiones…
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Las estrategias financieras empresariales deberán estar en correspondencia con la estrategia maestra que se haya decidido a partir del proceso de planeación estratégica de la organización. Consecuentemente, cada estrategia deberá llevar el sello distintivo que le permita apoyar el cumplimiento de la estrategia general y con ello la misión y los objetivos estratégicos. Ahora bien,…
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Si eres gestor de proyectos tienes que tener en cuenta muchos factores que influirán en la determinación de los objetivos, la definición de los recursos y del presupuesto, las tareas a realizar y la definición de plazos. Precisamente es el tiempo uno de los factores que más importan en la gestión de proyectos. Los plazos…
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A decision to supplement your accounting firm with non-certified accountants typically results from the combined effects of a small labor pool and increasing opportunities for growing your business. While adding non-CPAs keeps payroll expenses low and allows you to service more clients, its downside is increasing ethical challenges. Knowledge and training State licensing requirements underscore…
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What does it take to grow a business? An honest business requires a sound business model, hard-working employees, long hours, and a «can-do» attitude, right? Of course, there are companies that take a different route and uses incentives to bribe those in power, hoping it will fast track their success and provide new growth that…
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They’re everywhere, and they can help—but it’s not automatic. Here’s how to ensure your mission and values statements make a real impact. These days, corporate values statements are all over the place. Most large companies now post them online—and everywhere else from wall signage to wallet cards. Many include them as components of corporate training,…
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We hear a lot about different generations in the workplace – Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials. But what does business ethics mean to them, and how do you engage them with ethical issues in the workplace? Understanding the different characteristics of the generations is fundamental in building a business culture founded on ethical values.…
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Consumers seek out socially or environmentally responsible brands and products. Today’s consumers expect companies to focus on more than the bottom line—addressing social and environmental issues is also important. According to March 2015 polling by Cone and Ebiquity, 91% of internet users worldwide expected companies to do more than make a profit. Such demand can actually affect…
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Attitudes among business leaders about the relationship between business and social change are shifting. On the one hand, executives understand that their businesses have an important role to play in solving social problems. On the other hand, the value of corporate social responsibility isn’t clear and many believe a new approach that delivers more return…
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Ever since the publication of Milton Friedman’s book; Capitalism and Freedom, there has been constant debate of corporate social responsibility and profits, both in the business world, as well as the academic field. The debates now transcend to another level, whether businesses exist for “reason” or profits. Put his argument in simplicity, Milton thinks that…
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