The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life - An Overview

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life - An Overview The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life is a book that was distributed in the U.S. in 1959, composed by sociologist Erving Goffman. In it, Goffman utilizes the symbolism of theater so as to depict the subtleties and noteworthiness of vis-à-vis social collaboration. Goffman advances a hypothesis of social connection that he alludes to as the dramaturgical model of public activity. As indicated by Goffman, social cooperation might be compared to a theater, and individuals in regular daily existence to on-screen characters on a phase, each assuming an assortment of jobs. The crowd comprises of others who watch the pretending and respond to the exhibitions. In social cooperation, as in dramatic exhibitions, there isâ a front stage locale where the entertainers are on stageâ beforeâ an crowd, and their cognizance of that crowd and the crowds desires for the job they should play impact the on-screen characters conduct. There is likewise a back locale, or behind the stage, where people can unwind, act naturally, and the job or character that they play when they are before others. Vital to the book and Goffmans hypothesis is the possibility that individuals, as they collaborate together in social settings, are continually occupied with the procedure of impression the board, wherein each attempts to introduce themselves and carry on such that will forestall theâ embarrassment of themselves or others. This is basically done by every individual that is a piece of the association attempting to guarantee that all gatherings have a similar meaning of the circumstance, implying that all comprehend what is intended to occur in that circumstance, what's in store from the others in question, and along these lines how they themselves ought to act. In spite of the fact that composed over 50 years ago, The Presentation of Self in Everday Lifeâ remains one of the most well known and generally encouraged humanism books, which was recorded as the tenth most significant human science book of the twentieth century by the International Sociological Association in 1998. Execution Goffman utilizes the term ‘performance’ to allude to all the action of a person before a specific arrangement of onlookers, or crowd. Through this exhibition, the individual, or entertainer, offers importance to themselves, to other people, and to their circumstance. These exhibitions convey impressions to other people, which communicatesâ information that affirms the character of the entertainer in that circumstance. The on-screen character might possibly know about their exhibition or have a goal for their presentation, be that as it may, the crowd is continually crediting importance to it and to the on-screen character. Setting The setting for the exhibition incorporates the view, props, and area in which the connection happens. Various settings will have various crowds and will consequently require the on-screen character to change his exhibitions for each setting. Appearance Appearance capacities to depict to the crowd the performer’s social statuses. Appearance likewise lets us know of the individual’s brief social state or job, for instance, regardless of whether he is taking part in work (by wearing a uniform), casual amusement, or a proper social movement. Here, dress and props serve to impart things that have socially credited significance, similar to sexual orientation, status, occupation, age, and individual responsibilities. Way Way alludes to how the individual assumes the job and capacities to caution the crowd of how the entertainer will act or try to act in aâ role (for instance, predominant, forceful, open, and so on.). Irregularity and logical inconsistency among appearance and way may happen and will befuddle and disturb a group of people. This can occur, for instance, when one doesn't present himself or carry on as per his apparent economic wellbeing or position. Front The actor’s front, as named by Goffman, is the piece of the individual’s execution which capacities to characterize the circumstance for the crowd. It is the picture or impression the person in question radiates to the crowd. A social front can likewise be thought of like a content. Certain social contents will in general become regulated as far as the generalized desires it contains. Certain circumstances or situations have social contents that propose how the on-screen character ought to carry on or associate in that circumstance. In the event that the individual takes on an errand or job that is different to him, the individual may find that there are as of now a few entrenched fronts among which he should pick. As indicated by Goffman, when an undertaking is given another front or content, we once in a while find that the content itself is totally new. People regularly use pre-set up contents to follow for new circumstances, regardless of whether it isn't totally su itable or wanted for that circumstance. Front Stage, Back Stage, and Off Stage In stage show, as in ordinary communications, as per Goffman, there are three locales, each with various impacts on an individual’s execution: front stage, behind the stage, and off-stage. The front stage is the place the on-screen character officially performs and holds fast to shows that have particularâ meaning for the crowd. The on-screen character knows the individual in question is being watched and acts in like manner. When in the backstageâ region, the entertainer may carry on uniquely in contrast to when before the crowd on the front stage. This is the place the individual really gets the opportunity to act naturally and dispose of the jobs that she plays when she is before others. At long last, the off-stage area is the place singular on-screen characters meet the crowd individuals autonomously of the group execution on the front stage. Explicit exhibitions might be given when the crowd is divided in that capacity.

Masculine versus Feminine in To Kill a Mockingbird

In books, manly against female has been a well known composing procedure all through many composing accomplishments. Journalists have shown the manly side just as the female to communicate the setting of the story in which they are attempting to compose. Female authors have been proposed to make some troublesome memories in the understanding of male characters inside their composition. As Peter Shwenger states, â€Å"To recommend a comparative evaluation of composing by men is to advise us that the rich assortment of composing alone† (621). Notwithstanding, in the book To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee can communicate the subordinate jobs of manliness and gentility inside the story utilizing Atticus Finch and Calpurnia. Atticus Finch is the perfect dad and a very much regarded attorney. Turning out to be bereft when his kids, Scout and Jem, were exceptionally youthful; he is as yet capable work and give a steady situation to bring up his children. Lee delineates Atticus as the smart male good example he is expected to be He treats his children a similar way he treats grown-ups. He doesn't speak condescendingly to them; and when talking about Scout going to class he advises her, â€Å"I’m apprehensive our exercises would be gotten with extensive dissatisfaction by the more learned authorities† (Lee 35). Scout is utilized to him conversing with them that way yet at the same time asks him what he implies. Atticus permits his kids to gain from him which thusly permits them to welcome him more. He just needs them to do right and holds them to similar rules that he passes by. At the point when he accepts that Jem cut Bob Ewell, rather than attempting to get Jem in the clear he tells Sherriff Heck, in all seriousness, don't need my kid beginning with something like this over his head. Most ideal approach to eliminate any confusion air is to have everything out in the open. Allow the region to come and bring sandwiches. I don't need him growing up with a murmur regarding him, I don't need anyone saying, ‘Jem Finch†¦ his daddy paid a mint to get him out of that. ‘ Sooner we get this over with the better† (314). Atticus is adjusting his obligations as a dad and needs as a legal advisor. He needs what is best for his child and different legal counselors in his equivalent position may have given it their best shot to keep him from getting in a difficult situation. Atticus, be that as it may, sees what has been done and is making the correct move as a legal advisor and a dad. In the book, the peruser considers Atticus to be the legend, as a man ready to guard something he realizes he will lose. The entirety of the network regards him, and they don't lose regard when he takes the instance of Tom Robinson, a dark man blamed for assaulting a white lady. He conflicts with the network and all that they have ever known when he speaks to Robinson in court. During the procedures, he keeps his self-control and doesn't put on a dramatic act for the town. Marie A. Failinger examines Atticus’ disposition during the preliminary, â€Å"A man who basically remained as witness. Simply saying, basically, as he stood, that the case was about the network itself and its partiality toward the Negro, and about whether the decision was to be a second set inside or set apart from that reality† (305). This shows the sort of man Atticus is. He doesn't let a prominent case hinder making the wisest decision. He needs the townspeople to perceive what is correct as well. He realizes how to carry out his responsibility and show what sort of man he is without attempting to show it. Lee can verbalize his manliness by depicting his demeanor as opposed to clarifying his attributes. Despite the fact that Atticus is without anyone else in court, he gets help from Calpurnia to raise Scout and Jem. Calpurnia is a dark lady who works for Atticus. She is more a piece of the family than all else. She has been the mother figure in the lives of Scout and Jem since Scout could recall. She is appeared all through the book in the white universe of Alabama and Lee just gives the crowd a little taste of what she resembles in her own locale. At the point when Atticus is away she is there for the children. She pummels the principles, but at the same time is sustaining. At the point when Scout gets back home from her first day of school, Calpurnia she kisses her. Scout is befuddled by it, however she simply missed her being home during the day. When Calpurnia takes them to chapel she gives them a dime and when Jem demands utilizing his she says, â€Å"†I don't need anyone sayin' I don't take care of my children† (Lee 134). She has consistently seen them as her own. She shows them the mindful side and her lessons of virtues runs corresponding with Atticus’. She was likewise ready to show Scout how to compose and in light of the fact that she is a dark lady during the 1930s who is proficient she never acts better than any other individual. Scout welcomes Walter Cunningham over for supper and when she reticules him for the manner in which he is eating Calpurnia glowers Scout to demonstrate her the sort of woman should need to be. She tells Scout, â€Å"Hush your mouth! Don't make a difference what their identity is, anyone goes to this current house's yo' comp'ny, and don't you let me get you remarkin' on their ways like you was so grandiose! Yo' people may be better'n the Cunninghams yet it don't mean nothin' the way you're disgracin' them †on the off chance that you can't act fit to eat at the table you can simply set here and eat in the kitchen! † (27). This is the place the crowd first observes Calpurnia assume responsibility for a circumstance. She sees something she doesn't care for and ventures forward to address it. Calpurnia realizes how to put her foot down with her substitute family. It is her family and she realizes that how will generally be a lady about it. She realizes she could have it a ton more terrible and is thankful that she works for somebody like Atticus Finch. During the 1930s, African-American ladies laborers were not generally regarded a similar path as Calpurnia might have been. She is one of only a handful not many that can peruse and compose. In spite of the fact that wages are never talked about in the book, as per Annie Barnes, â€Å"African-Americans' paramours during the Depression paid as meager as $5. 0 week after week for full-time workers to wash windows and garments, iron (upwards of twenty-one shirts a move), and wax floors† (30). Lee never shows Calpurnia taking an interest in any of these things. The main thing she does, local astute, in the book is cook. The peruser overlooks that she is recruited by the Finches’ and just observers her as the female good example in the children’s lives. Her womanliness stays during the perusing since she keeps up the family unit and ingrains values in the youngsters which they might not have gained from just their dad. There are numerous characters in To Kill a Mockingbird. In any case, when the peruser is thinking along the terms of manliness, the most manly character is Atticus Finch. He probably won't have the option to play football like different dads in Scout’s class, however he speaks to what a genuine man ought to be. His attributes and the manner in which he handles himself makes him a perfect contender for what being manly is about. He may be a resilient man, however he was unable to have done it without Calpurnia. She is the foundation of the family. She permits Atticus to work and shields the youngsters from going out of control. Her gentility appears through from the earliest starting point to end. She is a tough lady and comprehends what is correct. She won't let things impede her of life and realizes that how will generally be a woman in all circumstances. Being female or manly isn't such a great amount about taking care of business or a lady, yet about how the individual handles themselves when confronted with specific issues. Calpurnia and Atticus know precisely how to act in all environments and that is the reason, in this book, they are the male and female good examples.

Im still here.

I’m still here. Whew. Its been awhile. Umso what Ive come to realize is that IAP is supposed to be this easy, carefree ooh Im going to take one three-credit class that meets twice a week for an hour and spend the rest of my time sleeping. But then I had to be like nah, Im going to take a class that meets for 9 hours a day 4 days of the week. That sounds like a plan! Well anyway, I just got 11 hours of sleep last night, so I finally feel functional enough to update! Ok, first things first: we have a new blogger! Yay! Go check out Luiss Blog and say hi. Next, Mystery Hunt! Yes I know it was a week ago, but Ive been tired, ok? Anyway, if you check out the Mystery Hunt Website, you can check out all of the puzzles, metapuzzles, and some data about teams involved in the hunt. One of my absolute favorites was one that I didnt even remotely work on: No Silver Lining. Ill give you all a few days to work on it, then Ill tell you the funny story behind it. Mysterious Cry, Quiet Habit was also a great puzzle. It was one of the most annoying (and therefore most rewarding) puzzles in the hunt. It took us about 15 man-hours to solve. Finally, this puzzle was the most fun: Denial. Keep in mind that this is just a sampling. I slept a lot during Mystery Hunt, so I missed a lot of puzzles. The above featured puzzles were just some of my personal favorites. In a few days Ill reveal their secrets. =) Im going to explain to you why Mystery Hunt is so much fun. Imagine this: youve got this huge group of people sitting around in a classroom. The chalkboards are covered with color-coded diagrams, zip codes, cities, reconstructed scrabble boards, mock licensce plate numbers, and about 3 million sets of scrambled letters that mean nothing to anyoneyet. There are tangles of extension cords all over the room, and every laptop has a browser open to either google.com, dictionary.com, thesaurus.com, or some crossword solver website. Every once in awhile someone shouts out, quick, name a color that starts with g! or Hey, who knows the name of that movie where or artist! The second word is artist! Write that down! Suddenly, the Mario Theme sounds throughout the room, which means that someone submitted a request to check an answer through the website and the designated cell phone with the Mario ringtone is ringing. The room falls silent and some anxious person whos been working on the same puz zle for the last 4 hours answers the phone. Hello, this is death. (The team name is Death from Above. It makes sense. Even if it is disturbing.) *pause* Yes, wed like to check the answer BATHTUB. Thats B-A-T-H-T-U-B. *pause* Yes, thank you. The person hangs up and announces to the room that they were right, and everyone cheers. And the puzzle solving continues. I have just one more comment about Mystery Hunt, and that is this: no idea is crazy. Ever. For one puzzle, a group of people had done a bunch of work, and had 3 sets of data- there were 17 rows, and each row had a word or phrase, a number, and a letter. They had no idea what to do with all of this, and after hours of feeling like they were banging their heads against a wall, they finally gave up. I came along and had nothing to do, so I tried to find a rule that would allow me to rearrange the rows in a way that would give more information. I tried about 15 different ideas, and none of them worked. (It turned out we still needed more information anyway.) Someone came over and asked how I was arranging them. Oh, well I was just alphabetizing the words by their last letter. This well-meaning person, suddenly concerned for my mental health, physically dragged me away from the blackboard and gave me something else to do. Hours later, someone else found some more information and managed t o solve the puzzle. The next day, we went to the wrap-up, where the hunt organizers explained how some of the puzzles worked. They claimed that the solution to one of the metas was given by reading the first letter in each word of the meta. Someone in the audience shouted out, how do you arrange them so that it works? And do you know what they said? Oh, you alphabetize the words by their last letter. Thank you and good night. In other news, my weekend has been amazing. I have basically done nothing, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Although last night, Becky and Sam and Sarah and I all went grocery shopping together. Becky and I bought, among other things, 3.5 pounds of chicken (!!), and made paella. It was awesome. Im learning how to cook. And the food came out really good, too. Anyway, today is the Mafia Potluck with New House 4. I will be making nachos. It promises to be a fun time. Coming soon- an entry with all of the two dozen photos Ive taken for this blog but havent yet gotten around to posting. Promise!

Argument Against the Person - Argumentum ad hominem

The ad hominem fallacy is a class of fallacies which is not only common but also commonly misunderstood. Many people assume that any personal attack is an ad hominem argument, but that isnt true. Some attacks arent ad hominem fallacies, and some ad hominem fallacies arent clear insults. What the concept argument​ ad hominem means is argument to the man, although it is also translated as argument against the man. Instead of criticizing what a person says and the arguments they are offering, what we have instead is a criticism of where the arguments are coming from (the person). This is not necessarily relevant to the validity of what is said - thus, it is a Fallacy of Relevance. The general form this argument takes is: 1. There is something objectionable about person X. Therefore, person Xs claim is false. Types of Ad Hominem Fallacy This fallacy can be separated into five different types: Abusive ad hominem: The most common and well-known type of ad hominem fallacy is just a simple insult and is called the abusive ad hominem. It occurs when a person has given up attempting to persuade a person or an audience about the reasonableness of a position and is now resorting to mere personal attacks.Tu quoque (two wrongs dont make a right): An ad hominem fallacy which does not attack a person for random, unrelated things, but instead attacks them for some perceived fault in how they have presented their case is often called tu quoque, which means you too. It often occurs when a person is attacked for doing what they are arguing against.Circumstantial ad hominem: Dismissing an argument by attacking an entire class of people who presumably accept that argument is called the circumstantial ad hominem. The name is derived from the fact that it addresses the circumstances of those who hold the position in question.Genetic fallacy: Attacking the origins for the position someone is proposing instead of the person or the argument is called the genetic fallacy because it is based on the idea that the original source of an idea is a sound basis for evaluating its truth or reasonableness.Poisoning the well: A preemptive attack on a person which questions their character is called poisoning the well and is an attempt to make the target appear bad before they even have a chance to say anything. All of these different types of ad hominem argument are fairly similar and in some cases can appear almost identical. Because this category involves fallacies of relevance, the ad hominem argument is a fallacy when the comments are directed against some aspect about a person which is irrelevant to the topic at hand. Valid Ad Hominem Arguments It is important, however, to remember that an argumentum ad hominem is not always a fallacy! Not everything about a person is irrelevant to every possible topic or any possible argument that they might make. Sometimes it is entirely legitimate to bring up a persons expertise in some subject as a reason to be skeptical, and perhaps even dismissive, of their opinions about it. For example: 2. George is not a biologist and has no training in biology. Therefore, his opinions about what is or is not possible with regards to evolutionary biology do not have a lot of credibility. The above argument rests upon the assumption that, if a person is going to make credible assertions about what is or is not possible for evolutionary biology, then they really should have some training in biology - preferably a degree and perhaps some practical experience. Now, to be fair pointing out the lack of training or knowledge does not qualify as an automatic reason for declaring their opinion to be false. If nothing else, its at least possible that they have made a guess by random chance. When contrasted with the conclusions offered by a person who does have relevant training and knowledge, however, we have a sound basis for not accepting the first persons statements. This type of valid ad hominem argument is therefore in some ways the reverse of a valid appeal to authority argument.

Personal Statement Essay - 959 Words

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Analysis N.Sparks “True Believer” Free Essays

Dariya Glazova, group 402 Nicholas Sparks  «True Believer » The text under stylistic analysis presents the excerpt from the novel  «True believer » written by Nicholas Sparks. In this passage the author touches upon the issue of generation gap. He contrasts the grandmother, Doris McClellan, with her grandchild, Lexie. We will write a custom essay sample on Analysis N.Sparks â€Å"True Believer† or any similar topic only for you Order Now It is known that the adults like to teach their children how they should live their life and Doris isn’t exception. From the very beginning the reader can guess that the granny and her granddaughter are polarities. The author employs the parallel construction  «For Doris, the reason was †¦ For Lexie, the reason was†¦Ã‚ » to enhance this idea. Also we can see that the relationship between these two women are very close because even Lexie is angry with her granny’s interference in her life she loves her with her whole heart. To show that the grandmother’s existence is full of taking care of her lovely treasure the author uses the following choice of word: she meant no harm, frequently wondered aloud, all of her hemming and hawing and such like things. Among the other problems of society Nicholas Sparks raises the question of crisis of women of thirty years in this extract. He draws the reader’s attention to the fact that at her thirties Lexie  «hadn’t settled yet » and she is still in the search of her knight in shining armour. This special kind of her happiness, on the other hand she wants to meet the right guy as every normal girl or woman, is described by the author in the only one masterfully collected word  «her man » and this idea is also strengthened by the graphical expressive mean- the italics of the possessive pronoun her. The powerful effect produced by these stylistic devices is quite unquestionable. But she wants not only to be with the right guy but she wants the only one man who possible never has existed in the real world because he is a figment of her imagination which is created by herself according to the glamorous magazines overstuffed her library. This idea manifests itself through such demands to her chosen one as  «both sensitive and kind, at the same time sweet her off her feet, offer to rub her feet after a long day, challenge her intellectually, buy her flowers for no reason ». Furthermore Sparks draws the parallel between the past and the present which are embodied by main characters. Here we can see that the writer depicts the moral principles of women of the past and the representatives of the gentle sex of modern world. With having a keen eye for details the author claims that in the past women married men who were  «decent, with some principles and had a good job » but modern daughters of Eve want to feel passion for somebody as well and it is not easy for them to get married and find someone special in the whole world. The author’s object in employing the antithesis is quite evident because he enhances the desired effect with the help of this stylistic device. To the conclusion I’d like to wish all the women to find their partner in life but don’t have allusion about your eligible bachelor because everybody architects of his own fortune and also I completely agree with Nicholas Sparks that the excitement alive in the relationship is mostly up to the woman. if I’m wrong, correct me. How to cite Analysis N.Sparks â€Å"True Believer†, Papers

Policy Changes In An Emerging Stock Market -Myassignmenthelp.Com

Question: Discuss About The Policy Changes In An Emerging Stock Market? Answer: Introduction: Business Finance is a part of finance which covers great varieties of disciplines and activities which is revolving around the money management and valuation of assets. This accounting system makes it easy for the professionals to understand the position and worth of an organization in the industry, various tools are covered in this financial type. With the help of business finance, PRO PAC PACKAGING LIMITED Company has been evaluated. This report paper explains about the position, performance and the investment opportunity in the company. For evaluating the investment opportunity of the company, annual report of the company has been identified and the stock price of the company has been compared with the Australian ordinary stock prices (Travlos, Trigeorgis and Vafeas, 2015). Corporate governance, ratio analysis, changes in the stock price, factors through which the stock price of the company has been affected, cost of equity, cost of debt, cost of capital, risk, return etc has been evaluated. Further, a letter of recommendation has been prepared for the client of the company to recommend about the investment in the company. Brief Description of company: PRO PAC PACKAGING LIMITED is a manufacturing company which is working in the Australian market along with its various subsidiary companies. This company manufactures, delivers and serves the industrial, rigid and protective packaging to the products in Australian market as well as various foreign countries. The industrial packaging division of the company manufactures distributes and sources the industrial packaging material (Bloomberg, 2018). It also focuses on install, maintain and support the packaging tools systems and machineries. Currently, the revenue of the company is AUD 229244000. The diversification and strategic financial policies of the company has been changed in last 2 years. Ownership governance structure: The governance structure of the company has been evaluated through the annual report of the company and following data has been found: Main Substantial stakeholders: There is only 1 investor who has more than 20% stock of the company. 51.20% of total stock is held by the BENNAMON PTY LTD in the total stock of PRO PAC PACKAGING LIMITED. Further, it has been found that this company is not a family company and operating its business separately (Thanatawee, 2013). Further, it has been found that 2 investors are also there who is holding more than 5% stock of the company. Through the analysis, it has been found that the MR BRANDON ARI PENN is holding 9.21% of total stock of the company and on the other hand, 7.62% stock of the company has been held by AUST EXECUTOR TRUSTEES LTD. Following is the table of top 20 stockholders of the company: Main people of firm governance: Chairman of the company is Ahmed Fahour. He is serving the company from 25th Nov 2014. Elliott Kaplan is the main board of members of the company. Brandon Penn is the CEO of the company. According to the top 20 shareholders list of the company, no person with same surname is holding the stock of the company (AFR, 2018). Further, none of the shareholders of the company is holding more than 5% stock of the company. Performance Key ratios: Performance ratios are the key ratio of an organization. This makes it easy for the company and the professionals to evaluate the position of the company. Performance ratios include the profitability ratios and the capital structure ratios. Following is the calculations of the performance ratios: Return on assets: Return on assets is the profitability ratio which is measured through analyzing the net profit of the company in context with the total assets of the company. The calculations of return on assets explain that the company is earning 2.79% of profit according to the total assets of the company (Hillier, Grinblatt and Titman, 2011). Return on assets NPAT/ total Assets 5016/179939 2.79% Return on equity: Return on assets is the profitability ratio which is measured through analyzing the net profit of the company in context with the total equity of the company. The calculations of return on equity explain that the company is earning 4.41% of profit according to the total equity of the company. Return on Equity= Net profit after tax/ ordinary equity 5016/113683 4.41% Debt Ratios = Total Liabilities/ total assets 66256/179939 36.82% Phenomenon TA/OE: Total assets and total equity are the main elements to evaluate the profitability position and return on assets and return on equity of the company. TA/TE = (NPAT/ Total assets)/(NPAT/TE) TA/TE =Total assets/TE The above equation makes it simple to evaluate the impact of total assets and total equity on return on assets and return n equity of the company. The more the total assets and equity would be the lesser the profitability position of the company would be. ROA and ROE: Further, the above calculations makes it simple to evaluate that ROA is always lower than the ROE of the company due to higher assets in an organization in comparison with the total equity of the company (Ft, 2018). Accounting double equation system explains that the assets are the combination of equity and liabilities and thus the ROE is always higher. Changes in stock price: Further, for evaluating the changes in the stock performance of the company, stock price of the company has been compared with the AORD. Following graph explains about the changes: The below graph explains that the stock price of PPG is quite stable and the stock price of AORD is volatile in nature. The stock price of AORD is quite higher than the stock price f PPG. Further, it explains that the correlation among both the stock is 0.19 which explains that the stock price of both the stock are not at all correlated (Investing Business, 2018). Significant factors: Further, it has been found that the stock price of the company has faced various significant changes in last 2 years. These changes have occurred due to varioys significant factors such as internal and external factors. Through the study, it has been found that the stock price of the company has been enahnced on 30-09-2017 by 13.89% due to the annual report announcement (FT, 2018). On the other hand, on 30-11-2016, stock price has been lowered due to less dividend amount (AFR, 2018). More, the stock price has been enhanced on 31-07-2016 due to internal changes in the company (Yahoo Finance, 2018). In addition, on 29-02-2016, stock price of the company has been enhanced due to macro economical factors and on 31-05-2017, the stock price of the company has been enhanced due to industry factors (Invetsing Business, 2018). Calculation of CAPM and beta values: The best calculations of the company explain that the systematic risk of the company is 0.076. Required rate of return: Return of the company is 4.15%. Calculation of cost of equity (CAPM) RF 4.00% RM 6.00% Beta 0.076 Required rate of return 4.15% (Morningstar, 2018) Conservative company: It explains that the risk and return of the company are respectively lower and higher and thus this company could be considered as a conservative company to make an investment. WACC calculations: Calculation of WACC Price Cost Weight WACC Debt 25,500 5.25% 0.20615 0.01082 Equity 98,194 4.15% 0.79385 0.03296 1,23,694 Kd 4.38% Calculation of cost of debt Outstanding debt 25,500 interest rate 7.50% Tax rate 0.3 Kd 5.25% Calculation of cost of equity (CAPM) RF 4.00% RM 6.00% Beta 7.58% Required rate of return 4.15% Implication on WACC: The current cost of capital of the company is 4.38% which explains that if the company wants to invest into a new project of machinery than the total return form that project must be more than 4.38% (Bodie, 2013). Only in that case, company would be able to earn profits. Debt ratios: Optimal capital structure: 2017 2016 Debt Ratios = Total Liabilities/ total assets Total Liabilities/ total assets 66256/179939 66897/178261 36.82% 37.53% Calculations of optimal capital structure of the company explain that the company is working towards an optimal capital structure through reducing the level of the debt ratios. The current optimal capital structure of the company is not stable (Brealey, Myers and Marcus, 2007). Gearing ratios: 2017 2016 Gearing ratios = Total Liabilities/ Capital employed Total Liabilities/ Capital employed 66256/(179939-37504) 66897/(178261-38110) 46.52% 47.73% Gearing ratios of the company explains that the borrowing of the company has been lowered and the liabilities have also been lowered by the company to maintain a good level of the funds of the company, risk and return of the company. Dividend policy: Dividend policy is a policy which is concerned about the policy of the company through which the dividend amount is announced and paid by the company to the stockholders of the company. The dividend policy of the company explains that the company is following the relevant dividend policy which briefs that an organization should offer a great amount of dividend to the stockholders of the company against their investment amount in the company; dividend amount motivates the investors to hold the money in the company and invest more in the company (Davies and Crawford, 2011). More to it, dividend amount also helps the company to improve the market and stock position of the company and attracts more investors towards the company. The annual report of the company explains that the company has announced 1 cent of ordinary stock for the stockholders of the company in current year. Further, it has also been analyzed that this company is continuously giving a good amount of dividend to its stockholders so that the position and the performance of the company could be managed by the company and management of the company in industry and market (Annual Report, 2018). Conclusion: It is required for every investors to evaluate the performance and the position of the company in which they are going to invest their savings as an investment. According to your request, PRO PAC PACKAGING LIMITED Company has been evaluated and the position, performance and the investment opportunity of the company has been identified. For evaluating the investment opportunity of the company, annual report of the company has been identified and the stock price of the company has been compared with the Australian ordinary stock prices. It explains that the stock price of the company is stable and no huge changes have occurred. Further, Corporate governance, ratio analysis etc study explains that the company is managing and earning good profit. At the same time, the investment risk of the company is lower and the return of the company is higher. It explains that this company is the best opportunity for the purpose of investment. 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