Discuss what issues managers should consider when making capital structure decisions? Why would companies have different capital structures? Explain.

Steroids are often given for severe inflammatory pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. For acute surgical pain, however, these drugs are rarely used, even though inflammation is probably the major cause of postoperative pain. What is the rationale for the contrasting approaches?

You are an HR representative at Delta Corporation.  Your manager has asked you to analyze the company profile and address the following in 525 to 700 words:

• Assess the current company profile and identify any current or potential diversity issues
• Evaluate why diversity is an issue
• Create a strategy for recruiting a competent and diverse workforce for your company.

Delta Corporation Company Profile

Delta Corporation – Delta started in 1998 and is a small family-owned firm in the microcomputer business. The company grew rapidly because of its disk, optical, backup drive, and innovative approaches to computer hardware problems. Managers and workers have all put in long hours, often sacrificing their personal time to get the company off the ground as many are long tenured employees.

Employee Profiles

FINANCE DEPARTMENT:

· John Wilde, 33, white male, MBA Marketing, married, 4 dependents. Fifteen years of service, average job performance and a four-year college education.

· Joseph Dana, 55, white male, CPA, widower, no children at home. Started with the company at its inception

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:

· Otis Armstrong, 49, white male, some college, single, 1 dependent at home with 17 years dedicated service. Exceptional corporate knowledge and networking ability enabling him to accomplish what few can.

· Hardy Hanger, 53, white male, PhD Computer Science, married, no children at home, 16 years of service.

· Kent McCullum, 23, white male, 1 year college, single, no children.

MARKETING:

· Jake Jakes, 42, white male, been with the company for 5 years, single, custody of 3 children.

· Lance Ripper, 56, white male MBA, rated as exceptionally good manager. Married, 2 children at home. Hired as an HR manager with Debby.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:

· Debby Wringer, 33, African-American female, BS in HRD, married with no children, 10 years of service.

· Mark Jones, 46, white male, BA in Accounting, single, no dependents. Hired 1 year ago.

SALES: