Group Two is for people who have substantial knowledge of accounting and financial issues but little knowledge of vineyard and winemaking practices. Ron Larson Sr. The Evaluation of Investment Decisions Discussion of the basic financial principles involved in the evaluation of an investment project. Participants will apply these concepts in a mini-case about Freemark Abbey winery, which must decide whether to harvest early or late in the season. Cost of Capital Provides an intuitive overview of the cost of capital and its role in capital budgeting.
Most successful companies trace their success to good cost management.
This seminar explains how to develop cost systems and use the information from them for strategic advantage. Participants will study a 15-page case and participate in small group sessions. An introduction to recent research in image management for individuals and organizations. Findings from several studies of organizational crisis-management will be presented that describe how to protect the images of credibility and legitimacy when things go wrong. These are interactive presentations, allowing participants to evaluate image-management tactics as a means of preparing for their own image management.