cite your forecasting conclusions that support TFC’s decision, Week 7 Discussion help

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1. 
From the scenario, cite your forecasting
conclusions that support TFC’s decision to expand to the West Coast market.
Speculate as to whether or not the agency conflict discussed in the scenario
could become a roadblock to your conclusions. Provide a rationale for your
response.  Scenario attached. 

2. 
From the mini case, recommend two (2) desired
characteristics of a board of directors. Provide support for your response,
citing the ways in which these characteristics usually lead to effective
corporate governance.

3. 
Assess the financial performance forecasting
process, identifying the assumptions made that are most likely to cause a gap
between the forecast and actual performance. Indicate how these gaps may be
minimized. Provide support for your rationale.

4. 
Create an argument supporting the value of
forecasting to an organization. Provide support for your argument.

5. 
Assess the market and shareholder behaviors when
a publically traded company makes the decision not to pay dividends to its
shareholders, suggesting how management should react to these behaviors.
Provide support for your rationale.

6. 
Evaluate the factors that an investor may
consider when deciding whether or not to invest in a company with a policy of
non-dividend payments. Indicate whether or not you believe this a prudent
choice for some investors. Provide support for your rationale.