INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

·          Ratio Analysis Liquidity Ratios Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay debt obligations and its margin of safety through the calculation of metrics including the current ratio , quick ratio and operating cash flow ratio . Current liabilities are analyzed in relation to liquid assets to evaluate the coverage of short-term debts in an emergency. Bankruptcy analysts and mortgage originators use liquidity ratios to evaluate going concern issues, as liquidity measurement ratios indicate cash flow positioning. Current Ratio The current ratio indicates a company's ability to pay its current liabilities from its current assets. This ratio is one used to quickly measure the liquidity of a company. Current assets are those assets that are expected to turn into cash within one year. Examples of current assets are cash, accounts receivable, and prepaid expenses. Also included in this category are marketable ...

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Article No-1 TITLE:  The use of tacit knowledge within innovative companies:knowledge management in innovative enterprises. Summary: The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of tacit knowledge within innovative organizations. It addresses what organizations can do to promote knowledge sharing in order to improve successful innovation. Compared to available research material on explicit knowledge, the use of tacit knowledge within companies is relatively unexplored. The use of tacit knowledge is assessed with special emphasis on its significance and implications in the innovation process. Key levers for tacit knowledge management are identified and the positive impact of tacit knowledge on innovation success disclosed. Findings – The role of tacit knowledge in innovation management is analysed. Creation, availability and transfer of tacit knowledge within an organization are highlighted. Competitive advantage will be gained when companies value their tacit knowledg...