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Strategic Management Class

dboerner — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:20:10 +0000

Here is a pdf version of the power point I showed in class (I think I have finally figured out how to do this).

How to get to TCU databases

dboerner — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:17:27 +0000

Just occurred to me that I do not believe I have posted the pathway to get to the TCU databases. Based on the emails I get, there are at least a few people who don’t know, so here it is.

Go to www.lib.tcu.edu
click on the “Journal Articles & Databases” link on the left side of the page. (Alternately click on the “Find Article” link in the middle of the page)
From this point, if you know the name of the database you want, click on that letter in the alphabetical listing and scroll down to find the link to your database
If you don’t know the name of a specific database, but know the Subject (or topic) of your search, I recommend you use the drop-down box under “Databases by Subject” to get to a short list of databases applicable to your search. For business research, here are the subject groupings you might be most interested in: Company & Industry, Finance/Accounting, Management & Marketing, Newspapers, Multi-Disciplinary, and Supply Chain Management.

Now that you know the pathway, here are a few key points about databases:

If you are off-campus, you will need to use the same username/password that you use to get into MyTCU.
Some databases have a limited # of users (click the ‘info’ link next to the database name to know for sure). If you get a non-TCU password screen, chances are the max # of users for that database has been reached. Wait approx. 10 minutes and try again.
Databases are NOT websites. Sure, you use the internet to get to databases, but databases contain electronic versions of Magazines, Newspapers, Journals, and sometimes Books.
DON”T Google to get to the databases! It has to recognize that you are coming from a TCU IP address. In addition, many of the databases (like Hoover’s) also have corresponding websites: problem is, the websites will try to charge you $$$$$ to get the info; whereas, you could be getting the info for “free” by accessing it through TCU. Everybody is trying to make a buck.

Let me know if you have any questions!

The Wall Street Journal

dboerner — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:51:20 +0000

Only of use to TCU folks- to access the Wall Street Journal (full text): I am giving you instructions on how to only search through the Wall Street Journal publication.

Go to the TCU database, Factiva (note: this database only allows 5 users at a time, so if a nonTCU password screen pops up, that means that 5 people are currently using the database, and you’ll have to try later- wait 10-15 minutes) (I’m taking a breath now!)
Note: You may just want to double click the image below vs. reading all this verbage!
Type your search in the search box
Make sure the date range works for your needs
Click the “Source” plus sign
Click on the “Group: WSJ Publications” link (this should make it show up in pink above the Source search box)
Click “Run Search”
DONE!

Morningstar’s Guide to Green & Socially Responsible Investing

dboerner — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:55:54 +0000

Morningstar Rocks! They keep sending free investment reports and giving permission for those reports to get posted onto blogs. SO- here a Morningstar report on how to invest in “green” and “socially responsible” companies. Reports within the pdf include: 1) Socially Responsible Investing, 2) Going Beyond the Hype of Green Investing, 3) Carbon Regulation, 4) Energy Investing in a Carbon-Conscious America, and 5) Can you Build an Excellent All-SRI Portfolio?.

Here’s the report: Guide to Green and Socially Responsible Investing

Enjoy!

Morningstar’s Where to Invest 2009

dboerner — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:43:35 +0000

One of our database vendors, Morningstar, sent their analyst’s investment report for 2009 with permission to put on a website. So I am. There are 4 different reports in the pdf file: 1) 10 Best Companies in the World, 2) The Best Funds for 2009, 3) Retirees’ 2009 Survival Guide, and 4) Clip and Save: 20 Common Investing Mistakes. Enjoy!

Morningstar Report: wheretoinvest09

IBISWorld- Industry Specific Recession Info

dboerner — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:59:07 +0000

TCU’s domestic industry database, IBISWorld, is now providing recession analysis for each industry (down to the 5 digit NAICS code). Here’s their blip:

In response, IBISWorld has developed a special “Recession Insights” macro-economic study. From this high level study, we have developed new “Recession Update” chapters for all industry reports – including quarterly forecasts for all 700 industries.

The ramifications of the recession and length of time until recovery are just a few of the many unknowns plaguing the nation. While many industries are suffering, some are actually benefiting from the economic downturn. The turning point of recovery for every industry is different therefore there is no single answer. Used together, this new research will provide a comprehensive review of long and short-term economic implications.

To see their economists’ report titled “Economic Crisis: When will it End?”, go to http://www.ibisworld.com/recession2009/

(It may ask for your TCU user name/password).

SBBI

dboerner — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:24:47 +0000

The TCU database, Morningstar, contains the Ibbotson Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Classic Yearbook which contains historical market information. This report provides data and analysis of both domestic and international markets. The report in the database is for 2007, but does contain some historical data within it.

To get to the report, click on the ‘Industries’ tab at the top of the page. The report link will be on the bottom, left-hand side of the page (see screen shot below). Note: Our subscription only allows 2 simultaneous users in the database, so be sure to click ‘end session’ when you exit to allow others in more quickly.

Smackdown: Hoovers.com vs. Hoover’s Online

dboerner — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:58:07 +0000

I really just used the title as an attention getter. This one’s a no brainer comparison-wise, but a common “mistake” for TCU students.

1. If you go to the website, www.hoovers.com you will be able to get some information from the site; however, at some point, it will ask you for your credit card # in order to obtain the information you want.

2. If you go into Hoover’s Online through the library’s databases, the TCU library has already paid for a deeper level of information than what you can get through the Hoovers.com website.

Who wins the smackdown? TCU library, of course. Same Hoovers site, but MORE information!