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Mini-Case Penny Stock Is the Chairperson of Pirate Recording Company Inc

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Penny Stock is the chairperson of Pirate Recording Company Inc. She is the person responsible for the tremendous growth this company has enjoyed over the past three years. It was Penny's intuition and clever negotiating that enabled the company to sign two very hot recording artists: Half a Dollar and N'elli. These groups have generated profits of over $25 million.
The future looks even brighter at the firm because several current and aspiring entertainers have indicated an interest in signing on with Pirate Recording. This incredible growth has delighted everyone at the company, but it has also created a major problem for Penny. Pirate Recording has never been a major player in the recording industry, primarily because of limited capital. In order to take the company to the next level Penny realizes that she will need to expand the firm's personnel and equipment. The amount of new funds required to finance this needed expansion is $150 million. Penny has started to consult with others about how to finance this major expansion of the company.
-Penny is impressed with contemporary high-tech companies that have listed their stock on an electronic telecommunications network of securities dealers who trade the stock. She is referring to firms such as Microsoft [MSFT], Google [GOOG], and Apple [AAPL]. Penny ideally would like her company's stock listed on the ____________.

Definitions:

Purchase Price

The amount of money paid to acquire a good or service, including the base cost plus any additional charges or fees.

Management Philosophy

A belief system or framework that guides the managerial decisions, actions, and behaviors of an organization.

Maximizing Customer Value

The process of increasing the benefits a customer receives from a product or service relative to its cost, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Eliminating Waste

The process of identifying and removing unnecessary materials, tasks, and processes to improve efficiency in operations.