Shawn’s construction company has asked you to calculate oper…

Shawn’s construction company has asked you to calculate operating cash flow for 2019.  The company had total revenue of $4,116 with selling and administrative expenses of $554.  The cost of goods sold for 2019 was $2,354.  Shawn’s used depreciation expense of $319 and interest expense of $162.  The company paid out $75 in dividends after paying taxes of $186. 

Under many circumstances, conglomerates display negative add…

Under many circumstances, conglomerates display negative added value which implies that the conglomerate is pursuing a corporate strategy that destroys value.  When considering why this negative added value exists, the most prominent and likely rationale includes: