1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910464314703321

Autore

Shaw Kenneth A (Kenneth Alan), <1941-, >

Titolo

Integrated management of processes and information / / Kenneth A. Shaw

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : , : Business Expert Press, , 2013

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (204 p.)

Collana

Quantitative approaches to decision making collection, , 2163-9582

Disciplina

658.4038

Soggetti

Business information services

Information resources management

Decision support systems

Management information systems

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Part of: 2013 digital library.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-176) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents -- List of illustrations -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Changing role of processes and information -- 2. Nature of information -- 3. Modeling integrated information and processes -- 4. Use and acquisition of information -- 5. Alphabet soup, big data, cloud computing, DSS, ERP, VoIP -- 6. Managerial considerations -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Acronym and symbol definitions -- Appendix C. Excel tips and useful functions -- Notes -- References and bibliography -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Each step in a company's manufacturing, service, and information processes uses, creates, supplies, and stores information. In many businesses, the information processes are managed separately from other business processes. However, they should be considered together with other operations in a process to develop more effective and less-expensive methods for acquiring and using that information. Using a conversational tone, the author discusses a number of the procedural and managerial policy considerations for small and large businesses regarding information technology, process management, and business choices. The discussion focuses more on informing the reader about



process-oriented concepts and management options available rather than providing specific recommendations regarding which process or information strategy to use.

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Record Nr.

UNINA9910145253303321

Autore

Curley Michael T

Titolo

Margin trading from A to Z [[electronic resource] ] : a complete guide to borrowing, investing, and regulation / / Michael T. Curley

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : J. Wiley & Sons, c2008

ISBN

1-119-20070-9

1-281-23755-8

9786611237554

0-470-26792-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (205 p.)

Collana

Wiley Trading ; ; v.352

Disciplina

332.63/2280973

332.645

Soggetti

Margin accounts - United States

Margins (Security trading) - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Margin Trading from A to Z; Contents; Preface; About the Author; Chapter 1: Cash Accounts; SALE OF SECURITIES; PAYING FOR SECURITIES BY THE SALE OF OTHER SECURITIES; DELIVERY AGAINST PAYMENT; EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS; CHAPTER ONE QUESTIONS; Chapter 2: Initial Federal Margin Requirements; PURCHASES; SALES; MEETING A MARGIN CALL; CHAPTER TWO QUESTIONS; Chapter 3: Initial and Minimum Maintenance Requirements; INITIAL REQUIREMENTS; HOUSE REQUIREMENTS; NYSE MINIMUM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS; CHAPTER THREE QUESTIONS; Chapter 4: The Special Memorandum Account; CUSTOMER'S ACCOUNT; CHAPTER FOUR QUESTIONS

Chapter 5: Short SalesCOVERING SHORT SALES; NYSE MINIMUM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS; SAMPLE TRANSACTIONS; SHORT SALE



VERSUS THE BOX OR SHORT AGAINST THE BOX; PRIME BROKER; CHAPTER FIVE QUESTIONS; Chapter 6: Bonds; U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES; ZERO-COUPON GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPALS; NONCONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS; CHAPTER SIX QUESTIONS; Chapter 7: Miscellaneous Categories; WHEN-ISSUED AND WHEN-DISTRIBUTED TRANSACTIONS; SEGREGATION OF CUSTOMERS' SECURITIES; REVIEW OF CUSTOMERS' ACCOUNTS; INTEREST CHARGES; MARGIN ON NEW ISSUES; DAY TRADES; CHAPTER SEVEN QUESTIONS; Chapter 8: Options

DEFINITIONSADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS RELATED TO THE TYPES OF OPTIONS; EXAMPLES; REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND/OR SALE OF OPTIONS; LONG-TERM EQUITY ANTICIPATION SECURITIES; OTHER TYPES OF OPTIONS; ADDITIONAL DETAILS CONCERNING OPTIONS; CHAPTER EIGHT QUESTIONS; Chapter 9: Portfolio Margining; MARGIN DEFICIENCIES; CHAPTER 9 QUESTIONS; Appendix A: The Federal Reserve; RESERVE REQUIREMENTS; Appendix B: Customer Margin Account and SMA Sheets; Appendix C: Answers to Chapter Questions; CHAPTER ONE; CHAPTER 2; CHAPTER 3; CHAPTER 4; CHAPTER 5; CHAPTER 6; CHAPTER 7; CHAPTER 8; CHAPTER 9

Appendix D: Final Examination QuestionsAppendix E: Final Examination Answers; Glossary; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Margin Trading from A to Z offers a step-by-step explanation of the mechanics of the margin account. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this book uses a hands-on approach to show how a Regulation T Margin Call is arrived at; how it may be answered; and how an account looks once a call is issued and after the call is met. Other items covered by this detailed guide include minimum maintenance requirements, short selling, memorandum accounts, options, hedge funds, and portfolio margining. The book includes quiz questions and a comprehensive exam.