Geometry I

Growth, Revenue & Profit Sources

Value to business is its ability to provide a utility of offering(s) to its targeted customer base with expansion through an increasing number of consumers. Accomplishing this requires ongoing improvement in knowledge of product utility, consumer usage, and the economic and social engagement of the employed human capital. Effective implementations will ultimately result in a growing enterprise with consumer recognition of proactive attention to market(s) served. Growth is an important focus of investment managers and market strategists in the determination of business (corporate) valuation and investment decision metrics. Most growth expectations are revenue (sales) based which flow to net earnings in a consistent, efficient operation [margin improvement]. However, growth in earnings (bottom-line) with flat periodic sales (top-line) is a reflection of operational or capital structure improvements. In an effort to review some common finance evaluative metrics used in business decisions, I have added them to the categories on the Basic Summary of the Business Process graphic. A few important observations to note: 

1) Cash Flow and Return are specific to evaluations of Income (earnings) which include tax implications relative to ownership distributions;
2) Turnover metrics evaluate sales volume relative to distribution and operational efficiencies.
3) Equity Valuations specific to publicly traded stocks depend heavily on growth compared to expected returns compared to industry peers.
4) Return on tax liabilities rendered is not a metric!


Prior to making project investment decisions, each corporation has an analysis benchmark to satisfy expectation of return on invested capital. Growth is part of the evaluation and as evident in the listed metrics, the analysis is firm specific. So, what is the source of growth? New products or services? Competitive product defeat? Vertical or horizontal business combinations? Increased consumer consumption? New markets (domestic or international)? Is the industry growing or shrinking?

Each answer has an implication on the economy, policy, and overall employment levels. They also reflect the differing objectives and directives between Corporations and Governments. Business finance decisions tend to be very firm specific while governments must maintain the rules of fairness and policies to support balanced, sustainable economic growth of opportunities for all citizens to prevent social disruptions due to biased misallocations. While corporations look for revenue and earnings growth via new customers/consumers and operational efficiencies to improve the retention of each sales dollar received, governments are looking to invest in projects that improve the lives of citizens through educational access and services to maintain certain standards of humanity. Additionally, governments ensure equal and fair citizen access to the necessary resources for improvement to livelihoods through market creating rules & conditions and the collection of taxes from beneficial commerce of infrastructure investment. When domestic sales growth slows, companies generally look in other geographic locations for opportunities. Investment in local under-served communities is also an opportunity for additional consumer development; however, many companies do not consider the investment due to the longer duration in payback (return on investment) of population educational improvements and wage increases. Two things governments can accomplish from collected taxes are the re-allocation of investments into education & skill development as well as targeted technology research to match and create marketplace opportunities. Just as business looks to maximize return on investment, governments should invest in the societal groups that stand to gain, or improve, the most (those below normal standards). Diversity in investment will yield diversity in ideas, developments, thoughts, innovation, and achievement.


Basic Summary of Business Process

World Data: A Comparative Look

Although not much of the data proves to be statistically significant from preliminary comparative analysis, evident is the relationship between Fertility (family size) and Economics (Per Capita GDP). In addition to Population Growth and Fertility, this is quite logical when you think about it. I thought taking a look at the relationship comparisons would be interesting and also supportive of the next blog post regarding Business Revenue and Profit Sources to show the importance of market creation through living standard improvements.

Personality Types

Not to be literally interpreted as absolute personal descriptions!

Additional tools to help identify and manage when working with individual differences, or groups of multiple personality types: (http://www.personalitypage.com/). 

Description of the Sixteen Personality Types

ISTJ

Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful living. Extremely thorough, responsible, and dependable. Well-developed powers of concentration. Usually interested in supporting and promoting traditions and establishments. Well-organized and hard working, they work steadily towards identified goals. They can usually accomplish any task once they have set their mind to it.

ISTP

Quiet and reserved, interested in how and why things work. Excellent skills with mechanical things. Risk-takers who they live for the moment. Usually interested in and talented at extreme sports. Uncomplicated in their desires. Loyal to their peers and to their internal value systems, but not overly concerned with respecting laws and rules if they get in the way of getting something done. Detached and analytical, they excel at finding solutions to practical problems.

ISFJ

Quiet, kind, and conscientious. Can be depended on to follow through. Usually puts the needs of others above their own needs. Stable and practical, they value security and traditions. Well-developed sense of space and function. Rich inner world of observations about people. Extremely perceptive of other's feelings. Interested in serving others.

ISFP

Quiet, serious, sensitive and kind. Do not like conflict, and not likely to do things which may generate conflict. Loyal and faithful. Extremely well-developed senses, and aesthetic appreciation for beauty. Not interested in leading or controlling others. Flexible and open-minded. Likely to be original and creative. Enjoy the present moment.

INFJ

Quietly forceful, original, and sensitive. Tend to stick to things until they are done. Extremely intuitive about people, and concerned for their feelings. Well-developed value systems which they strictly adhere to. Well-respected for their perserverence in doing the right thing. Likely to be individualistic, rather than leading or following.

INFP

Quiet, reflective, and idealistic. Interested in serving humanity. Well-developed value system, which they strive to live in accordance with. Extremely loyal. Adaptable and laid-back unless a strongly-held value is threatened. Usually talented writers. Mentally quick, and able to see possibilities. Interested in understanding and helping people.

INTJ

Independent, original, analytical, and determined. Have an exceptional ability to turn theories into solid plans of action. Highly value knowledge, competence, and structure. Driven to derive meaning from their visions. Long-range thinkers. Have very high standards for their performance, and the performance of others. Natural leaders, but will follow if they trust existing leaders.

INTP

Logical, original, creative thinkers. Can become very excited about theories and ideas. Exceptionally capable and driven to turn theories into clear understandings. Highly value knowledge, competence and logic. Quiet and reserved, hard to get to know well. Individualistic, having no interest in leading or following others.

ESTP

Friendly, adaptable, action-oriented. "Doers" who are focused on immediate results. Living in the here-and-now, they're risk-takers who live fast-paced lifestyles. Impatient with long explanations. Extremely loyal to their peers, but not usually respectful of laws and rules if they get in the way of getting things done. Great people skills.

ESTJ

Practical, traditional, and organized. Likely to be athletic. Not interested in theory or abstraction unless they see the practical application. Have clear visions of the way things should be. Loyal and hard-working. Like to be in charge. Exceptionally capable in organizing and running activities. "Good citizens" who value security and peaceful living.

ESFP

People-oriented and fun-loving, they make things more fun for others by their enjoyment. Living for the moment, they love new experiences. They dislike theory and impersonal analysis. Interested in serving others. Likely to be the center of attention in social situations. Well-developed common sense and practical ability.

ESFJ

Warm-hearted, popular, and conscientious. Tend to put the needs of others over their own needs. Feel strong sense of responsibility and duty. Value traditions and security. Interested in serving others. Need positive reinforcement to feel good about themselves. Well-developed sense of space and function.

ENFP

Enthusiastic, idealistic, and creative. Able to do almost anything that interests them. Great people skills. Need to live life in accordance with their inner values. Excited by new ideas, but bored with details. Open-minded and flexible, with a broad range of interests and abilities.

ENFJ

Popular and sensitive, with outstanding people skills. Externally focused, with real concern for how others think and feel. Usually dislike being alone. They see everything from the human angle, and dislike impersonal analysis. Very effective at managing people issues, and leading group discussions. Interested in serving others, and probably place the needs of others over their own needs.

ENTP

Creative, resourceful, and intellectually quick. Good at a broad range of things. Enjoy debating issues, and may be into "one-up-manship". They get very excited about new ideas and projects, but may neglect the more routine aspects of life. Generally outspoken and assertive. They enjoy people and are stimulating company. Excellent ability to understand concepts and apply logic to find solutions.

ENTJ

Assertive and outspoken - they are driven to lead. Excellent ability to understand difficult organizational problems and create solid solutions. Intelligent and well-informed, they usually excel at public speaking. They value knowledge and competence, and usually have little patience with inefficiency or disorganization.

LINKS:

Myers & Briggs Foundation

Personality Type Descriptions (1)

Personality Type Descriptions (2)

Personality and Politics

Personal Evidentiary Theory, Part II

Reflections in Society?: Gendered Social Policy Impacts

I have discussed the current economic reflections in the American society using the GDP analysis compared to individual average per capita earnings. It allowed the development of an analytical perspective on the distribution of American economic productivity and prosperity. Furthermore, it compares to the historic employ of labor dating back to the European expeditions to the Americas. The historical accounts of Portuguese and Spanish settlements in Central and South America (subsequent to Caribbean settlements) also reflected a similar system of labor for the Natives, Africans, and resulting multi-ethnic offspring from social relations. Initial 16^th century discovery in the Americas mainland was of remarkable astonishment according to Hernán Cortés. He stated in correspondence to Spain “…that these people live almost like those in Spain, and in as much harmony and order as there…” Also, reports back to Spain from Peru reflected a similar impression, “This is the greatest and finest ever seen in this country or anywhere in the Indies… and has such fine buildings that it would be remarkable even in Spain.”

Early settlers had no statutory resistance to intermarriage and the identity economic system was based solely on maintenance of power and control. Social unions and marriages reflected the population inter-ethnic relations of Natives, Spaniards, and Africans.  Also, important to note is that both Spain and France held territory in early North American formation with Spain in Florida (1513-1763), Texas (1718-1819), and Alabama (1780-1813) contributing to social norms that quite possibly relate to current socio-ethnic relationships aside from political competition. American constitutional and legal freedoms have since reversed legal restrictions on inter-ethnic marriages to recognize individual freedoms to determine profession and career directions in life; "family" definitions; and obligations. Given this history, it is more than plausible that this structure could be the origin of current competitive emotions with American Latinas for those women with a strong African-American social identity to historical generation(s) and necessary to improve for prosperous growth as referenced in Black-Brown Relations and Stereotypes.

Current day American demographics of Black women outnumbering Black men contribute to the social design through fraternal “church” organizations working for ethnic solidarity and racial commitment. This environment would allow the political-social morality exploitation relative to religious biblical interpretation and an excuse to claim “family rights” for a personal, non-favored interaction directed toward the ideological Order commitment. However, orchestrated human violations as a systemic fraternal Order moral trap contributes to social dysfunction. It also fails the religious recognition of equal rights and human value to be protected from abuse and manipulative control to continue human existence with a mutually agreed chosen mate. Manipulation and exploitation for "family" rights and values or any other reason are the problems, not sexual relations itself directed toward commitment. The psychological design aspect of this "moral trap" creation is a perceived non-exclusive Black male sexual identity ‘ego’ which limits other human social-intellectual development  furthering the fraternal exploitation of the “Order” concept discussed in my previous blog post. Is "Order" the basis for "family" solidarity? This effort to maintain “Order” (racial-ethnic fraternal religious traditions) advantage allows disproportionate benefits to accumulate to the groups with the ability to intentionally orchestrate outcomes and responsibility/ blame is shifted to the vulnerable reinforced with ethnic, gendered stereotypes of moral judgment. For those that believe in God sanctioned domain over the earth, would they not be initiators of situations for an economical, or political, beneficial purpose making themselves morally liable? Given an appropriate level of dedicated resources (centralized authority) and concentrated economic opportunity leverage based upon moral judgment, this societal situation narrative can be created. It would also explain the actions by certain Southern fraternal collaborations using dysfunctional psychological tactics of sexual-identity morality tests furthering a community “stereotype” to protect a segmented order most likely related to the fallible-individual African tradition religious design.

Spain also incorporated the Christian religion into the Americas’ Native cultural conversions and the economic development of precious metals and other natural resources. The history of human civilizations has always included religious worship of some kind. The consolidation of Christianity since the Roman era correlates with relatively expanding economic prosperity, notwithstanding cultural struggles for rights and inclusion. Also evident are the geographic regions (countries) with stagnant economic development that maintain the same or similar Christian worship practices. In an effort to maintain balance, religious practices are not my point of emphasis in the economic analysis explanation although heavily used in political assessments of success in the United States. However, subjugation is not economically productive for a constitutionally democratic, maximally functional society.

Open for discussion relative to constitutional protections, freedoms, and social design is the role of a range of activities in the Adult entertainment industry compared to the fraternal “Order” concept, ethnic identification, religious structure, and legal-political-intelligence collection systems. In business analysis, a couple of questions most asked that provide the greatest insight are: (1) Who benefits most [economically and morally]? (2) Who has the greater control and resources? These questions will ultimately lead to an evaluation of objectives, purposes, and related outcomes. Does a theoretical correlation exist between the industry and society in general? Contrary to recognized rights, human asset value would be a measure of commitment to the system and rules of “family” expansion within the fraternal “Order” system. Morality, in this system, would not be a consideration for the coordinator but would be used against a knowing or unknowing participant. Applicable to efforts to reverse historical human ethnic inter-relations and to maintain ethnic, or racial, separation for political-economic reasons. In a society with an identity heavily based in fraternal-religious worship, sex and morality would be the most effective strategic opposition objective to maintain social “Order” while protecting narrow ethnic “family” identities. There is no justification for orchestrating moral vulnerabilities against human repute and community value to manipulate support for fraternal religious family responsibility “Order” including the use of exploitative procreation attempts.

Hollywood seems to have a strong connection with scripts relevant to hypothetical societal developments that combine imagination and reality. Analyzing the thematic symbolism, many productions reflect the conflict between good and bad / the Holy and evil with structural similarities. So, it is necessary to use other distinguishing determinant criteria like, for one example, usage of intended contextual interpretations.

I mentioned in one of my early blog posts that my conceptual openness writing and communication in addition to my early exposure to diverse, multi-ethnic relationships and later business career environment impressions tended to differ with some in Alabama and the South. So, I would not be surprised of attempts to project "out of order" with most and continued attempted pressures that have been historically used to maintain the power of persuasion. However, attempts will validate and provide substantive relative context to my blog posts easily identifying the source(s) (which may be a surprise to some) of attacks criticism and future resolute explanations.

Updated participation estimates: From 32% to 35% with estimated allocation adjustments.