QUESTION#$1$

A$.$ Choose two companies from different industries $($ for example, one from the technology sector and one from, energy sector$).$ Analyze their investment strategies by focusing on the valuation techniques they use $($such as discounted cash flow $($DCF$),$ market multiplies or asset valuation$).$ Critically examine how these techniques are applied. Considering the specific challenges and opportunities in their respective industries. $(20)$

B$.$ Reflect on the effect that diversification has on the expected return an risk of the companies chosen. Analyse how these companies use diversification to mitigate risks in their portfolios and assess the effect on shareholder value. $(15)$

QUESTION #$2$

Discuss the various international finance options available to business in the current global environment. Select one company that has expanded internationally $($or operate in multiple markets $)$ and assess the international finance options they make use of $,$ such as foreign direct investment $($FDI$),$ currency hedging and international loans.

QUESTION#$3$

Examine how efficient credit management and debt collection strategies can affect an organization $`$s financial liquidity. Using a company of your choice, analyze how these practices affect its cash flow and overall financial health.

QUESTION #$4$

Discuss the importance of integrating ethics and corporate social investment into strategic financial management. Select a company that has actively engaged in CSI and evaluate how these efforts contribute to the company $`$s financial sustainability and stakeholder relationships.

QUESTION #$5$

Critically evaluate the role of financial information system in strategic financial management. Identify a company that has successfully integrated financial information systems into its decision $-$making process, and discuss how this affected its financial strategy and operations