Olavson and Fry (2008) Have Worked on Many Spreadsheet Models

question 49

Essay

Olavson and Fry (2008) have worked on many spreadsheet models for assisting decision makers at HP and have identified several lessons from both their successes and their failures when it comes to constructing and applying spreadsheet-based tools. How do they define a tool?

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Definitions:

Corporate Takeovers

The process by which a company is acquired by another, often by purchasing a majority of its stock to gain control.

Aggressor

An individual or country initiating hostilities or conflict without provocation.

Shareholder's Direct Suit

A legal action initiated by a shareholder on behalf of themselves against a corporation, typically for mismanagement or violation of rights.

Shareholder

An individual or entity that owns shares in a corporation, giving them ownership interests and possibly voting rights.