Thousands of analysts spend hours everyday crunching numbers to project the returns companies will make in the future and the corresponding value of their stock prices. As executive compensation becomes more closely tied to the performance of a company's stock, executives pay much more attention to analysts" forecasts. ... Are sophisticated users of financial data (such as analysts and institutional investors) able to see through the accounting hocus pocus to perceive the true value of companies, or are investors unable to tell the quality of reported earnings? ...

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This is needed for many reasons, investors and banking needs just to name a few. The business plan also will tell prospective investors how you plan on marketing and reaching potential clients. ... If you form a corporation, you also have the ability to sell stock to obtain a source of funds. ... The advantages of a line of credit or selling stock, if you have a corporation, is that it takes capital to run a business and provide product or services that meet the customer needs. ...

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In fact, respondents to a survey conducted by the authors indicate that the three strategies mentioned above are more effective compared to giving bonuses, pay, increases, or providing stock options. ... Investing in financial motivation is quite expensive especially when taking into account that humans are emotional beings who need assurance. ...

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For example, shortly after GE sold 71 businesses and product lines, Welch invested $75 million to build a fitness center and a guesthouse and conference center at Crotonville (GE's management development center). ... The curve supported the reward system of salary increases, stock options, and promotions. ...

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