BA 201: Principles of Management

Explore the financial decisions of Longhorn Corporation in its debut year. Understand how net income distribution affects stockholders and the significance of retained earnings in maintaining company growth.

Explore logrolling, the exchange of reciprocal support in politics. Understand how it fosters collaboration yet can hinder policy efficiency. The balance between gaining support and ensuring transparency is crucial in this political maneuver.

Witness Janice's decision-making process at a market, weighing perceived value against costs. Understand the dynamics of consumer choice in economics. Learn how maximizing utility and budget constraints affect purchasing decisions.

Explore the classification of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) in business accounting. Understand the difference between tangible, intangible, and current assets. Grasp the importance of PPE on a company's balance sheet.

Explore the concept of externalities, the unintended market effects impacting third parties. Through examples of pollution and neighborhood beautification, understand how externalities can lead to market inefficiencies. Discover interventions, like taxes and subsidies, designed to align private and social costs.